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 [...]
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 [...]
Why bricks and mortar abroad? Property has always been recognised as one of the most fruitful forms of investment. In its traditional form, property offers a long-term, low risk investment, such as private buy-to-lets. However, in today’s faster, more financially sophisticated world, more refined opportunities suited to short or mid-term investors have evolved. Without doubt, [...]
UK property buyers are flocking to secure their dream homes in Ireland, buoyed by a strong pound and an undervalued market that is now starting to appreciate again. Real Estate Alliance is bringing thousands of properties to their London Property Exhibition, giving UK buyers the chance to browse in comfort and talk to the experts [...]
Real Estate Alliance has become the first Irish property group to form a strategic alliance with the UK’s leading property website www.rightmove.co.uk. This agreement will see all properties for sale from each Real Estate Alliance office displayed on the international section of the industry-leading site, www.rightmoveoverseas.co.uk. Irish property sales to UK-based purchasers boomed in 2013, [...]
Paragliding or skiing for half of the year, accountant David Windell has a work-life balance most of us would envy – and all thanks to buying his dream chalet in the French Alps, which he did with the assistance of Smart Currency Exchange’s currency transfer service. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Sussex resident [...]
Red roses, chocolates and a candle-lit dinner – thanks to Valentine’s Day, we’re all encouraged to reveal our romantic side at least once a year. But imagine having a love-nest somewhere exciting that you could visit with your partner and share cosy bottles of wine or pretty sunsets as often as you liked… Article written [...]
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 [...]
Spain is one of the most popular destinations for British people moving abroad: so what is it about the country that attracts expats from the UK? Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Chatting to Trevor and Sue, a number of reasons influenced their decision to move to Spain, a country where they had both [...]
We all dream about one day owning that holiday home in the sun, lounging by the pool in the morning and playing 18 holes in the afternoon. On a grey Monday morning it’s easy to sit at your desk, stare out of the window and day dream about starting a new life abroad. But who [...]