Buying a property in a foreign country can be a fun and exciting experience, especially if all goes well. On the other hand, if you fail to do your research you might find yourself facing unforeseen problems that taint the glory of the move. Doing your due diligence in preparation for the purchase is an imperative step that should be taken to avoid disappointments and ensure that you're getting a fair deal...
Auctions are a superb opportunity to buy property in Italy at knockdown prices – especially with an estimated 80,000 available on the market at any one time. However, they are an option that remains very much ignored, especially by Brits and other foreign investors. Yet the advantages of purchasing a home in Italy via auction are considerable. Apart from the fact that you’re buying a home at...
Portugal is using its Golden Visa scheme to encourage investors to help regenerate Lisbon. Following the recession of 2008, much of the capital's city centre fell into disrepair as both businesses and people left the city. Developers have targeted these areas over the last few years, renovating historic properties and even entire districts, upgrading real estate to international standards,...
Tens of thousands of people from across the globe make the decision to invest in Canada every single year. With a robust, stable economy and a variety of economic and social opportunities, it is no wonder that Canada continues to grow in every major metric year after year. Despite a global recession and economic turmoil, Canada has remained largely insulated from the catastrophes, in part because success...
One of the main attractions of immigrating to Australia is the different kind of lifestyle that you and your family can experience compared to life in the UK. House prices in the UK are continuing to rise and with demand for new homes growing these houses often have smaller gardens than some people would like. Properties are available in Australia that not only have large gardens, some of them also come...
Market overview Spain is one of the most popular countries in the world for overseas property. Its combination of sunny weather, affordable house prices and long, sandy beaches make it a traditional destination for lifestyle buyers looking for holiday homes and second homes. British buyers are one of the biggest groups of investors in Spanish property but the country's attraction extends to...
Promising a low cost of living, as well as cheap property with good growth potential, Turkey could become a key market for retirees. Despite some recent political troubles currency fluctuations has made Turkey even more attractive. “Much of Turkey’s economic growth is based on its geographical position, bridging East and West, and the access it has to Western European markets,” said...
Bern, Switzerland As Switzerland’s capital city, Bern is located in the Swiss Plateau which became a UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1983 for its medieval look and feel. Surrounded by pristine waters, it was also ranked as the second safest city in the world in 2011, making it an excellent choice for families. Although the politics are quickly becoming complicated with more and more immigration laws...
Bulgaria is offering a low cost option for people worried about the cost of living in the UK or managing on a pension. Not only are property prices low, but so is the cost of living. And according to the March issue of Quest Bulgaria, the country's English language magazine, instead of living like a pauper in the UK you could live like a prince in Bulgaria. The low...
The overseas property portal Homesgofast.com reports that January 2007 saw enquires for properties located in Margarita and Dubai exceeding those in the usual hot spots such as France, Spain, Turkey Cyprus Bulgaria and Brazil. Nicholas Marr CEO Homesgofast.com “ Dubai has always been a busy place to buy property abroad but the rise in enquiries for property on Margarita Island...
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