As experts in European real estate acquisition and relocation, we are reviewing the impact of Brexit for British people. The UK officially left the European Union on the 1st January 2020 but currently remains in the transition period before fully severing ties with its previous counterpart. 

A British couple was introduced to us by a private bank in London for help with their property search in Marbella, Spain. The couple worked in the music industry and wanted a second home where they could relax during breaks in their busy schedules with their friends and family.

“I still remember one of my first clients, an extremely wealthy 85-year-old art collector, describing what I had arranged for him as ‘beyond luxury’. On hearing this, I knew I had created a valuable business concept without even knowing it.“

For us Interior Design goes further than just creating beautiful interiors that are great to look at. We believe that luxury and practicality are not mutually exclusive. There are many factors that define great design. For us it comes down to a number of correlating elements; a scheme that integrates comfort, elegance and bespoke features always resulting in award worthy designs.

Monaco has long been seen as the pinnacle of luxury. Despite being the second smallest country in the world, the Monaco property market is the most expensive in the world.

As experts in the European property market, we’re already seeing the ripple effects of the coronavirus pandemic taking hold. The global property market is holding its breath. Many of the predictions made in 2019 about key European property markets 2020 are falling flat – but they do give us some insight into the post-COVID-19 property world.

London has long been the centre of property market changes in the UK. Being such a fast-paced market, what we see in London can often be indicative of forthcoming changes across the rest of the country.

The property market in France, despite continued political instability, has been enjoying a strong and steady growth pre-pandemic. Buoyed by low mortgage rates and an insatiable appetite for prime French property, the market has strong appeal for domestic and international buyers alike.

“I think my clients choose me because they’re looking for more than just a painting. They want an artistic experience and a kind of abstract portrait as seen through my eyes as a painter. They want art that will speak to them consciously and subconsciously in a language that is private, meaningful and yet mysterious in a beautiful way.” — Galina Shamaeva

When we think of the Portuguese economy, we’d be forgiven for thoughts of crisis, instability and unfavourable conditions. However, since the economic crisis abated somewhat in 2014, Portugal has seen a return of stability and market confidence – including in the Portuguese property market. Combined with sunshine, sand and the promise of tax breaks, Portugal has a wide appeal – so what can we expect for 2020 and post Covid-19?