British investors who can afford to buy a home overseas have been encouraged to take steps to buy now.

According to editor of A Place in the Sun Magazine Richard Way, those who can afford to buy should "grab a bargain" while they can.

Countries which are set to attract Brits include Spain, Italy, France and Portugal, with the US state of Florida also set to be a popular place for UK buyers to invest in an overseas home.

Mr Way noted that such destinations are popular with British investors as they boast good infrastructures and are also easy to reach from the UK.

Those who are searching for a stress-free investment could consider investing in property in Portugal, as Mr Way said that "Portugal has always been less volatile than other markets thanks to its controlled development and strict planning laws – and that hasn’t changed".

France was the second country on the list of top tips for investment from HomesOverseas.co.uk published recently, which could also interest British buyers.

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