The incredible bargain-basement holiday cottages you can buy across Europe for as little as £4,000: From hidden idylls unspoilt by mass tourism to boltholes in reach of Ryanair and easyJet By Ben West Updated: 12:17, 19 June 2024 e-mail 5 shares 1 View comments With the average price of UK properties currently around £264,000, it’s not surprising that many buyers are looking to Europe where you can get much more bang for your buck . Although British residents can now only spend 90 out of each 180 days in Europe, buyers are snapping up properties across the continent - some for less than the price of a second hand car. Spain is our top choice for a cheap life in the sun.
Around 130,000 British over-60s live there and the UK's cost-of-living crisis remains a big driver, despite price hikes on some Spanish goods. And Alicante is the most popular for Britons, with 76,739 living there in 2023, according to the local census. But there are plenty of other parts of Europe that offer the chance to soak up some sunshine - and snap up deals on property.
From Slovenia, Cyprus to Sicily, here are some of the best homes on the market for under £100,000. FRANCE The home offers several outbuildings and plenty of land overlooking the Ernée valley Pays de la Loire, Mayenne, Chailland If it’s charm, character and a lot of space you’re after, this property may be the one. The stately, stone-built ‘maison de maître’ has a large kitchen/diner and lounge, four bedrooms, an office a.