If you’ve taken the plunge and bought your own dream home in the sun, getting it correctly insured might sound like a trivial matter – but there are a few things to consider, especially if you plan on letting your home to holidaymakers. It’s a valuable investment, so you’ll want to protect it! We asked [...]
Getting to your holiday home in Spain’s popular Balearic Islands during the winter months is about to get easier after three major airlines announced they are increasing flights to the holiday hot spot. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company British Airways, easyJet and Monarch have all expanded their winter schedules to Mallorca for 2012/13 [...]
Stories of French notaries holding up property transactions that involve foreign buyers shouldn’t deter British people from buying in France as in the rare instances that this happens, the siutuation is usually resolvable, let alone preventable in the first place, advises information provider the Overseas Guides Company. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company When [...]
Popular as an affordable Mediterranean holiday spot for some years, the Turkish resort of Altinkum is now climbing the ranks as a second home destination. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Recent developments in Altinkum are attracting an increasing number of British buyers, who are discovering that not only is property cheaper than other [...]
This week sees the launch of a free 68-page guide from the Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP) which is essential reading for anyone starting out on the overseas property trail. This independent guide covers key areas of property buying, from planning your purchase through to understanding the role of the key professionals involved – [...]
For many Brits, moving to New Zealand is about a complete lifestyle change, typically swapping a frantic 9-5 working life for a more outdoorsy, rural existence. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company A popular way to achieve this is to buy a rural property with enough land to do a bit of hobby [...]
Year-round sun, fabulous beaches, affordable property and excellent air access – it’s little wonder, the island of Lanzarote in the Canaries has seen a surge in interest from British property-buyers recently. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company The number of searches on Rightmove Overseas for Playa Blanca, one of three main resorts in [...]
Internationally renowned for stunning beaches and azure blue waters - as well as being the hang-out of the rich and famous - the Bahamas, a former British colony, is an extensive chain of 700 islands bordered by Florida and other Caribbean islands. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company The Bahamas remains a popular choice [...]
One of the biggest concerns of Brits relocating abroad is what the healthcare system is like in their new country and whether they’ll have to pay for treatment. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Here Alexis Goldberg, Languedoc resident and writer of FranceBuyingGuide.com, outlines healthcare in France: The French healthcare system is one of [...]
Australia’s Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin has announced that the British Government has agreed to discuss the contentious issue of frozen pensions. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company The long overdue development came after discussions last week with British Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Iain Duncan Smith. [...]