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Why the money is flowing into the South Bank success story

It’s not just promenaders — developers and buyers are flocking to London’s cultural hotspot

14 May 2026
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Bahamas: a tax haven for Britons

Buy a plot for a bargain price and build your Caribbean home.
9 Nov 2013
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Seychelles: affordable homes by the Indian Ocean

A new marina development on the Indian Ocean islands of the Seychelles has homes from only £279,5
9 Nov 2013
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Marrakech: holiday homes and villas for British homebuyers

Low-cost flights are bringing record numbers to Marrakech's buzzing medina, but many British buyers prefer the city's peaceful outskirts
9 Nov 2013
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Sotogrande: a sporty Spanish resort

With its compact waterfront apartments, polo fields, sleek marina and fine golf courses, this Spanish resort is appealing to active British home buyers
9 Nov 2013
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Barcelona tempts British home buyers

British buyers are being tempted back by bargains in smart Barcelona
9 Nov 2013
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Live among top golf courses in Mauritius

Get our your golf clubs - or enjoy mountain biking, water sports and horse riding on this virtually tax-free Indian Ocean island.
9 Nov 2013
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This year in the overseas property market

France overtook Spain as our favourite country and Italy continued to enchant in a bumpy 201
9 Nov 2013
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Buy in Boston or New York: America's finest cities

The East Coast of America offers homebuyers from Britain elegant property in two of its finest cities
9 Nov 2013
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North Norfolk: second homes

The Sandringham Estate is a favourite holiday location for the royal family. And thanks to the area's acclaimed beaches and picturesque market towns, north Norfolk is now popular as a second home hotspot for Londoners.
9 Nov 2013
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Corsica: seafront homes and rural villages

The beautiful Mediterranean island will host the celebrated Tour de France this year. Buy your ringside seat now
9 Nov 2013
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Buy in recession-free Istanbul

A robust economy and youthful population are driving a booming property market in this exciting city
9 Nov 2013
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Marina di Scarlino: southern Tuscany

Enjoy the Ferragamo lifestyle at contemporary resort Marina di Scarlino on southern Tuscany's relatively unknown Maremma coast.
9 Nov 2013
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'Billionaire Balkans' still a bargain

Porto Montenegro, a new resort on the magnificent Adriatic coast, offers buyers a cheaper alternative to the South of France.
9 Nov 2013
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The Swiss haven of Saas-Fee

Pretty Saas-Fee is a car-free village half the price of nearby Zermatt
9 Nov 2013
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The celebrity 'Lake District' for Londoners

Designer homes overlooking an estate of 140 lakes are attracting the fit and the famous to the Cotswolds
9 Nov 2013
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Non-stop to Avignon: fast trains with no pain

Summer Eurostar services have put more French cities within easy reach of UK buyers
9 Nov 2013
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Buy in the Alps for a year-round playground

It's not just for skiing - the Alpine region provides a winning combination of relaxation and fun throughout the year
9 Nov 2013
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Take in the vistas in Umbria

Rebuilding an ancient Umbrian village with a dramatic natural setting became a passion for two Rome architects with a soft spot for the British, while in Promano, an Englishman is breathing life into an ancient farm on the River Tevere
9 Nov 2013
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Let your holiday home boost your income

With France proposing a new tax on second homes, renting out your property could be a smart financial move
9 Nov 2013
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Paris: homes in the city of love

A new apartment block will offer a rare opportunity to invest in 'old Paris' with views of the Seine
9 Nov 2013