Where to buy property right now in France, Spain and Italy - The Times

Ever since Thomas Cook started package trips to Europe in the 1950s, the Mediterranean coast has been a reliable favourite for holidays and second homes, with an initial appeal based largely on sunshine, good value, a dose of local culture and a nearby beach. Some 70 years on, that appeal is undiminished.

“The Mediterranean remains first choice for British second-home buyers due to its proximity and accessibility, infrastructure and familiarity,” says Robert Green, founder of Sphere Estates. “Historic towns and cities and natural beauty have a strong romantic appeal while new branded residences and excellent leisure facilities keep the best destinations revitalised.”

The golden locations may have stayed remarkably consistent, but the properties people want have changed. “The cost and headache of renovating coupled with

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