Looking for a foreign home that you can let easily to holidaymakers? New research reveals just how popular privately rented properties are on Spain’s Costas, a country that attracted more than 27 million tourists last year… Owners of second homes in Spanish hot spots should have little difficulty attracting holiday lets, according to a new [...]
Seduced by the thought of your own place in the sun but don’t want to be in the most touristy areas? Try these four spots, each in a popular destination but with a family friendly twist, away from the noisiest hot spots… France - Lake Vassiviere Splashing about in freshwater lakes, trekking through ancient woods, [...]
The excitement of moving to Spain – or any other foreign country – can sometimes mean you overlook the more serious matters that come with relocating, including inheritance tax and estate planning. Here, an expat in Spain who works for a financial advisory firm outlines some key points he has learned from experience… and Fiduciary [...]
Spain's record-breaking tourist numbers in the first half of 2015 will be welcomed by British homeowners up and down the Costas, many of whom rely on holiday lets to help pay for the running costs of their property. Homeowners and house-hunters in Spain received welcome news in July when new stats showed the number of [...]
Have you always dreamed of escaping the rat race and buying a rustic house in Spain? Maybe you thought you lacked the finances and know-how to make your dreams come true? What if you, together with family, friends or even strangers, could buy an entire village with stunning views and rural charm for less than [...]
British MPs don’t hold back when it comes to taking family holidays, in the UK and on the Continent. We list some of PM Cameron’s – and his former opponents’ - favourite destinations and find some ideal properties for unwinding after a general election… David Cameron The Cameron family appear to be big fans of [...]
Mirroring the most recent Rightmove Overseas report, Spain has been rated as the UK’s favourite overseas property destination in the latest report by OverseasGuidesCompany.com. We take a closer look at where Brits have been buying in 2015… Spain has cemented its position as the most attractive place to own an overseas home in 2015, according [...]
Spring’s here – have you put your runners in yet? If you’re a fan of growing fruit and veg, just think what you could achieve living somewhere warm with a long growing season! Here are a few properties that offer more than just a kitchen garden… Olive groves, vineyards or orchards – many homes in [...]
Below are the top 5 international destinations which have received the highest number of enquiries from prospective British investors on Rightmove Overseas in the first quarter of 2015. 1. Marbella, Spain Marbella tops the list as the most sought after location for Brits to find a property investment overseas. Marbella is also the top destination [...]
Planning your first viewing trip to Spain? Don’t be surprised if you board your return flight with a signed contract for a new home. It happens frequently, and we meet one couple who did just that in the Costa Blanca. Retirees make up a large portion of Brits buying in Spain, with the Costa Blanca [...]