Net yourself a holiday home fit for a star striker…

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 [...]

By |2014-06-20T09:07:01+01:00June 19th, 2014|Articles|

The property market in the Balearic Islands

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 [...]

By |2014-05-27T17:41:30+01:00May 14th, 2014|Articles|

Terra Meridiana’s Guide to selling a home in Spain

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 [...]

By |2014-05-02T13:57:00+01:00May 2nd, 2014|Articles|

Terra Meridiana’s Guide to buying a home in Spain

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 [...]

By |2014-05-02T14:19:55+01:00May 2nd, 2014|Articles|

Why a holiday rental may be better than a hotel

More and more buyers of properties in Spain are being introduced to the benefits of staying in a holiday rental as opposed to a traditional hotel when viewing properties abroad. Renting a holiday home is an increasingly popular way to enjoy a comfortable, sociable and cost-effective break with those closest to you whilst giving you [...]

By |2014-03-10T16:25:58+01:00March 7th, 2014|Articles|

Spain’s Costa Blanca ticks all the boxes for retired first-time buyers

The Costa Blanca’s sunny lifestyle, affordable property and proximity to the UK are proving an irresistible combination for increasing numbers of expats ready to purchase their perfect retirement home, including those who previously lived in rented accommodation in either the UK or other foreign destinations. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Escalating prices in [...]

By |2014-03-13T16:05:35+01:00March 5th, 2014|Articles|

Market conditions at home and in Europe fired up cravings for a house abroad in 2013

Interest in purchasing overseas property surged in the UK during 2013, according to the latest Overseas Guides Company Quarterly Index, which saw overall enquiries for the year increase 33 percent compared to 2012, with growth driven by key European destinations. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Italy and Portugal were the star performers in [...]

By |2014-03-07T10:14:48+01:00February 27th, 2014|Articles|

Could the pain in Spain finally be on the plane?

Signs that the Spanish property market could stabilise and the pound remain strong against the euro make 2014 an ideal time to purchase a home in Spain, said a leading estate agency in January, after the firm saw a strong hike in interest in Costa Blanca homes last year. Article written by The Overseas Guides [...]

By |2014-02-17T11:23:17+01:00January 28th, 2014|Articles|