Due Diligence
Permits, Place and Practical Stewardship in Cyprus
Fall for Cyprus’s daily rhythms, then plan a smart purchase: know permit rules for non‑EU buyers, prioritise water‑wise homes and verify titles for a life that lasts.
MH
Mia Hansen1/15/2026
Financing & Compliance
Cyprus Green Mortgage Playbook: Finance That Respects Place
How to secure Cyprus mortgages and green loans while choosing homes that live lightly—practical steps and neighbourhood insight backed by Central Bank and market data.
SL
Sindre Lund1/14/2026
Financing & Compliance
Green Loans & the Real Cost of Buying in France
In France, green loans and evolving transfer taxes change how lifestyle choices map to real costs—plan for DPE checks, RGE contractors and department DMTO rates to buy wisely.
EB
Elin Björk1/13/2026
Closing & Stewardship
Seasonal Traps and Stewardship: Closing in France
Seasonal rhythms alter value in France: use local market data, certified DPEs and stewardship clauses to negotiate fair closings and protect long‑term lifestyle value.
EB
Elin Björk1/12/2026
Getting Started
Buy in France When Locals Slow Down: Off‑Season Advantages
Fall for France’s seasonal rhythms: buy where neighbourhood life, energy performance and local expertise align—visit off‑season, prioritise eco‑features, and work with local notaires and agents.
AG
Alistair Grant1/11/2026
Closing & Stewardship
Why Summer House‑Hunting in France Often Misleads
Fall in love with France’s seasonal life — then close with clauses that protect the home, neighbourhood and ecology backed by INSEE and official tax guidance.
AG
Alistair Grant1/10/2026
Getting Started
Why Winter House‑Hunting Wins in Cyprus
Visit Cyprus in winter to discover quieter neighbourhood rhythms, better negotiating power and island‑native sustainability features like solar thermal that lower lifetime costs.
EB
Elin Björk1/9/2026
Due Diligence
When French Paperwork Bites Back: Due Diligence to Dodge Surprises
Fall in love with France’s markets and light—but pair sensory visits with key checks: notaire title searches, mandatory diagnostics, planning permits and local tax rates.
MH
Mia Hansen1/8/2026
Due Diligence
Cyprus: The Sustainable Due‑Diligence Checklist for Buyers
Fall in love with Cyprus’s sunlit daily rhythms while using a checklist of recent legal reforms, title checks and sustainability verifications to buy with confidence.
AG
Alistair Grant1/7/2026
Closing & Stewardship
The Off‑Market Olive Grove: Close Quietly in Cyprus
Look beyond listings: how off‑market opportunities, shoulder‑season timing and stewardship clauses help international buyers close wisely in Cyprus.
JvD
Jeroen van Dijk1/6/2026
Closing & Stewardship
Off‑Season Buying in Croatia: Save Money, Live Greener
Buy off‑season in Croatia: official data shows price growth with seasonal slowdowns—visit in shoulder months to negotiate greener deals and stewardship clauses.
SL
Sindre Lund1/5/2026
Getting Started
The Summer Illusion: Why July House‑Hunting in Croatia Misleads
Croatia dazzles in summer — but buyers who wait for off‑season visits and check reciprocity, new taxes and coastal wear will find homes that fit year‑round life.
AG
Alistair Grant1/4/2026