Popular Areas
The Summer Illusion: Where Italy’s Value Hides
Italy’s summer snapshots mislead: visit off‑season to find neighbourhoods where daily life, not tourist peaks, defines value and long‑term enjoyment.
OH
Oliver Hartley11/2/2025
Market Trends
Why Malta’s ‘Too Expensive’ Label Overlooks Value
Malta’s headline ‘expensiveness’ masks micro-market opportunities: RPPI rose ~5–6% in 2024–25, but neighbourhood choice, property type and stewardship reveal value for discerning buyers.
LA
Lena Andersson11/1/2025
City Guides
France: Choose the Life First, Then the Property
France’s residential life is shaped by markets, seasons and provenance; Q1 2025 data show modest price recovery—choose property by lifestyle first, market data second.
OH
Oliver Hartley10/31/2025
Living Costs
How France’s Neighbourhood Rhythms Reveal True Living Costs
Sensory life in France shapes real costs: use neighbourhood rhythms, energy ratings and local expertise to budget beyond purchase price. INSEE and notaire data guide realistic expectations.
OH
Oliver Hartley10/30/2025
Living Costs
Why France Feels Pricier Than It Is (Where Value Hides)
France feels expensive on headlines; the real cost depends on neighbourhood, season and lifestyle choices—local data and notaires’ reports reveal where value hides.
NvL
Nina van Leeuwen10/27/2025
Neighborhood Analysis
The French neighbourhood buyers rarely consider — why it pays
A lifestyle‑first look at French neighbourhoods — from Le Panier’s alleys to Bordeaux’s quays — with data and practical steps to match daily life to property choices.
MJ
Mia Jensen10/26/2025
Market Trends
Life, Markets and Micro‑Markets: France 2025
France’s daily rituals — markets, cafés, seasonal festivals — shape property desirability; recent notarial data show uneven 2025 recovery, making neighbourhood knowledge essential.
LA
Lena Andersson10/25/2025
Market Trends
Where France’s Recovery Opens Lifestyle Opportunities
France’s market has stabilised and returned to growth in early 2025; pair that data with local, lived-in research to find value and an authentic lifestyle.
OH
Oliver Hartley10/24/2025
Popular Areas
Provincial France: The Quiet Streets Where Value Lingers
Provincial France hides neighbourhoods where market-day routines, restored stone houses and steady price growth reward buyers seeking lifestyle and long-term value.
MJ
Mia Jensen10/23/2025
Popular Areas
Why Provincial France Often Outperforms the Riviera
Provincial rhythm, not Riviera spectacle, often protects value in France; INSEE data show stabilising prices—choose neighbourhoods that fit how you want to live.
NvL
Nina van Leeuwen10/22/2025
Popular Areas
Côte d’Azur vs Dordogne: Lifestyle and Market Trade‑Offs
Compare Côte d’Azur light with inland calm: lifestyle trade‑offs, regional market signals and practical steps for buyers, backed by notaire data.
OH
Oliver Hartley10/21/2025
City Guides
Buy in France During Harvest: A Contrary Timing Strategy
Visit during harvest season: quieter inventories, clearer property tests and local rhythms reveal value beyond the summer façade.
EJ
Erik Johansson10/20/2025