Clever gearing is key to unlocking the full potential of any capital you invest in overseas property, helping you to turn a small profit or yield into a substantial one. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company As a non-resident all-cash investor in the USA, using a traditional lender is unlikely to be the most [...]
It’s not just tennis players who should be inspired by Wimbledon champions – anyone searching for a second home in the UK or abroad could start by seeing where the heroes of SW19’s Centre Court choose to splash their cash on property. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company “Both the Gentlemen’s’ and Ladies’ Singles [...]
Watching today’s football heroes battle it out at the World Cup in Brazil, don’t you wonder what sort of luxury pad they disappear to after a hard day’s work? Curious for a peek into their world, we went house-hunting in four countries known for their love of the Beautiful Game. Our budget? The equivalent to [...]
Article Provided by Balearic-Properties.com The Balearic Islands are situated in Spain, in the western part of Mediterranean Sea, near the Iberian Peninsula’s eastern coast. These islands are considered to be Spain’s archipelago. The largest of the Balearic Islands include Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza. These islands are a wonderful and quite popular holiday destination for tourists [...]
Flat is the best way to describe the property market in France at the moment, which means it’s a buyer’s market with low house prices. For British buyers though, during the first half of 2014 conditions have swung even more in your favour, thanks to the stronger pound. Article written by Smart Currency Exchange Since [...]
An Overseas Owners Story - David Allen The article below is written by David Allen. Mr Allen owns a property in Ribatejo, Portugal which is being advertised as a private sale on Rightmove. Sometimes, even carefully laid plans need to be adjusted so with a requirement to be in England for regular medical treatment we’ve [...]
A rustic bolt-hole or beachside party pad – Portugal has something for everyone, but before you decide on your preferred type of property there, read some advice from Algarve resident, Ben Taylor of the Portugal Buying Guide. </br /> Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Too often, British buyers arrive in the Algarve, fall [...]
Article written by Terra Meridiana Before selling anything you first have to prove you own it. Property ownership in Spain is certified by a public document called an escritura (equivalent to deeds in the UK), which must be authorised by a notary and registered with the Land Registry. Not all Spanish property, especially older and [...]
Article written by Terra Meridiana After looking long and hard, you've just found the home of your dreams in Spain. Congratulations! If you're a cash buyer who has fully researched and is comfortable with the property's paperwork and tax situation, you and the seller can proceed directly to a notary to sign the escritura (the [...]
France’s magical Languedoc region combines unspoilt Mediterranean beaches with vine-carpeted landscapes, all against a backdrop of the snowcapped Pyrenees. Property is affordable there too! Here expat Brian Clays reveals why he and wife Sarah wouldn’t live anywhere else… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company What made you decide to buy a home in France?In [...]