Articles

Tax Haven Andorra Raise Residency Entry Price

by Roger Munns For years Andorra has been one of Europe’s top tax havens, with the same tax benefits as Monaco but with property at less than a quarter of the price. Recently the country passed legislation which in effect

Moving to Germany (Deliver Me From Insanity!)

by Katie Toppel The night before our container was scheduled to arrive, we saw the enormous truck parked outside our apartment building. With an early arrival, it was obviously ready for our 8:00 am appointment the following morning. Maybe it

Expats Alone at Home in Germany

by Hilly van Swol-Ulbrich A hot and sultry summer’s day in Frankfurt, Germany. “Oh”… says Dewi,“I am amused, while at home in India, we set our air-conditioning to cool down to 27 degrees”…and chuckled… “This is what you call summer,

How I Fell in Love With a German City

by Martha Andrus I fell in love, at first sight, with a beautiful, quaint city called Rothenbach O.T. Upon entering the city from the freeway, it looks much like any other European town. Narrow, cobblestone streets dotted with churches and

Architecture, Driving and Markets in Germany

by Martha Andrus The Netherlands is bordered by Germany, so it is not uncommon to find many Dutch roaming the rolling hills of Germany. Germany also has Wal Marts which Holland does not have, so you will find many American

Are Leaseback Schemes in France Too Good to be True?

by Deborah Kent For UK buyers considering entering the French market, there is one purchase option that stands out in terms of investment potential and the ability to get on the property ladder despite the lack of an initial deposit.

What You Need to Know Before Moving to Paris

by Kathryn Valdal Fourie Shortly after moving to Paris, the fascination with the city of lights and the capital of romance can easily wear off. Your twinkling image of Paris can easily become the city of smoke filled bars, bad

Finding your dream home in France – Part 1

Buying a home in France can be a complex process. From finding your dream home to relocating to France there are many hurdles to overcome before you can relax and enjoy the lifestyle and beautiful environment that France is renowned