Yes, Menton looks heavily developed down by the sea but doesn't go as far up the hill as Monaco. This whole coast is heavily developed and crowded, even this late in the season. Being up in the mount… (View Post)

Stamp Duty is a tax on housing mobility and needs abolishing but replacing with a fixed tax on owning property, which is the bit missing from the proposal. Meanwhile in latest dog in Italy news: Alth… (View Post)

It’s already at a record high, so DYOR. Of course it may continue to rise, but buying in at a record high price isn’t often a winning strategy. (View Post)

I do think covid has led to changes in habits; people simply got used to living differently, and saw some savings from things they used to pay for but then didn’t. Before Covid, after taking the dog … (View Post)

The dramas stand up much better than the comedies. Both Blakes Seven and Secret Army remain very watchable today. (View Post)