With tax returns due in America this week, check out these mistakes commonly made by British expats according to an expat tax advisor. Hopefully this will help you to avoid them: 1. Filing late In England, this may cost you £100, but in America you will be charged 5 per cent (4.5 per cent late [...]
In recent years, a number of emerging overseas property destinations have been flooding the market, each claiming to be the next ‘big thing’. This has led the market to become somewhat crowded and perhaps rather confusing for investors. Despite this, it is the old favourites that are once again in the form of their lives! [...]
The Miami property market has seen property prices surge for the fourth month in a row with the median sales price of condos reaching 46 per cent more than they were this time in 2011. Property experts in the Sunshine State believe that the consecutive increases indicate that prices have bottomed out and have caught [...]
Things could be set to change dramatically for the US overseas property market as Congress debates whether or not to allow a new visa which will allow foreign buyers easier access into the country. The Visa Improvement to Stimulate International Tourism to the United States of America (VISIT-USA) Act will have several provisions for people [...]
The US National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2012 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey has found that the sales of investment and holiday homes in the US has soared over the last year. The market share for these homes has now risen to its highest level since 2005. The survey found that investment home sales [...]
The truth is, for too many British people it’s impossible to say. Why? Because fluctuating exchange rates mean typical buyers from the UK don’t know until the day they make a currency transfer how many pounds they’ll need to exchange to meet the agreed local price of their property. The current asking price of this [...]
After years in the UK spent seeking ways to minimise your tax liability throughout your working life, it may not have occurred to you that tax should be high on your list of considerations when you choose where to live in the US. It has recently come to light in a Market Watch article in [...]
Located on Florida's West Coast overlooking the Gulf of Mexico is the up and coming town of Sarasota. This spot is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, challenging golf courses, warm breezes and magnificent sunsets. With such impressive credentials, it should come as no surprise that it has just been named America's most popular retirement [...]
Analysts point to signs of a gradual improvement in the American housing market but there’s no denying that overall it remains depressed, with the glut of foreclosed properties being one of its biggest problems. Foreclosures have pushed down prices of new and existing homes, while high unemployment and stricter lending standards continue to limit sales. [...]
Despite the uncertainty of the unstable economy, there are many reasons why owning a home in the USA is still more beneficial than renting - like improving your chances of getting a date! According to a recent survey conducted on behalf of Trulia, and reported on wrar.com, more than a third of women and [...]