France’s magical Languedoc region combines unspoilt Mediterranean beaches with vine-carpeted landscapes, all against a backdrop of the snowcapped Pyrenees. Property is affordable there too! Here expat Brian Clays reveals why he and wife Sarah wouldn’t live anywhere else… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company What made you decide to buy a home in France?In [...]
Small administrative changes in Turkey, some outlined earlier this year by the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, are set to make life a bit easier for expats. Andy Probert, a resident of Didim and author of TurkeyBuyingGuide.com, sheds some light… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Visas The new e-visa system kicked in on [...]
If you’re searching for an overseas home, your plans are likely to involve a viewing trip. But before you jet off to look at exciting properties somewhere sunny, take good note of these three key considerations – get them sorted before you go and you’re halfway to making a successful property purchase. Article written by [...]
Enchanted by the Portugal and planning to move there in 2014? You won’t get far without registering for your residency and tax ID cards, as Algarve resident and author of the PortugalBuyingGuide.com explains… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Portugal is part of the European Union, but like most EU countries has some country-specific [...]
Expat Sally Veall, author of SpainBuyingGuide.com, is based in Spain’s Costa Brava where she also rents out an apartment. Here she draws on personal experience and offers her top 10 tips for making a success of a holiday let in Spain in 2014 1. REGISTER the apartment or villa for tourist rentals with your local [...]
Join author and TV personality Charles Metcalfe at the ‘Living in Portugal – Why Buy Now?’ event on Thursday, 1 May 2014 in London. Discover a variety of prestigious resorts, enjoy specialty Portuguese food and wine and receive independent advice from experts on tax, visas and finance. Portugal...a long-time favourite for UK buyers and tourists [...]
Every year, thousands of overseas property-buyers proceed with their purchases, oblivious to just how much impact the exchange rate is having on the cost of their dream home, according to currency and overseas property specialist, Smart Currency Exchange.Article written by Smart Currency Exchange As exchange rates fluctuate on a minute by-minute basis, these can dramatically [...]
Off the beaten track properties in Turkey, which combine stunning scenery and a rustic lifestyle with easy access to coastal resorts, are capturing the hearts of a growing number of overseas buyers. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Many of today’s property-buyers in Turkey are looking for a more tranquil lifestyle beyond the busy [...]
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 [...]
Saving money unexpectedly on their property purchase in Italy will make moving there this year all the more enjoyable for Duncan and Karen Veal, thanks to the great exchange rates the couple received when they transferred euros to Italy. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company The Veals, who work at a school in Devon, [...]