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Discover Cianciana in Sicily – A Place of naturalistic and cultural interest

A hidden and little well-known corner of Sicily, rich in history, popular traditions and beautiful landscapes is waiting for you, offering a pleasant vacation characterized of natural wellbeing and cultural interest. The landscape around Cianciana includes breath-taking views of the Platani River Valley and through excursions both on foot and on horseback, one is immersed [...]

By |2012-04-18T17:00:18+01:00April 23rd, 2012|Articles|

Italy’s high speed railway line under the Alps

It is an issue that has divided Italy for close to two decades and has resulted in violent protests and a number of arrests. The TAV or Treno Alta Velocita is an extravagant project which will see a 35 mile rail link (four miles longer than the Channel Tunnel) built underneath the Alps, linking Turin [...]

By |2012-04-19T10:39:28+01:00April 22nd, 2012|Articles|

US Congress debates new visa scheme

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 [...]

By |2012-04-18T15:27:01+01:00April 22nd, 2012|Articles|

Sardinia; The real gem of the Mediterranean

Summer is coming and the temptation to buy a property in the sun becomes stronger than ever and the question, as always, is: where? The offer is huge and the destinations that come up more often in advertising are strangely the ones that are struggling the most when it comes to both sales and rentals. [...]

By |2012-04-18T17:32:10+01:00April 21st, 2012|Articles|

“I’m moving to Australia on a de facto visa!”

This week the AustraliaBuyingGuide.com speaks to Samantha who is on the eve of departing England for a new life in Darwin with her Australian partner.   Samantha tells us about the visa application procedure, the problems that she faced and her advice for ensuring things go smoothly and successfully...   Can you tell us a [...]

By |2018-11-15T15:35:41+01:00April 21st, 2012|Articles|

The investment and vacation home sales surge of 2011

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 [...]

By |2012-04-18T14:36:54+01:00April 20th, 2012|Articles|

Renting a Home in France

Alexis Goldberg of the FranceBuyingGuide.com tells us about the rental market in France, how much it is likely to cost you and the procedures involved in renting a property. If you have any questions for Alexis on renting homes in France, email france@overseasguidescompany.com Why rent? Renting a home long term in France can be an [...]

By |2012-04-17T09:09:44+01:00April 20th, 2012|Articles|

Securing your preferred exchange rate

Rightmove Overseas partner Smart Currency Exchange answers reader questions about how to save money when transferring money between two countries and currencies. Living full-time in the Dordogne, I cut all ties with the UK recently when I sold my former home in Yorkshire. I’d like to repatriate the proceeds from this sale, around £150K, to [...]

By |2012-04-19T10:38:34+01:00April 19th, 2012|Articles|

A local agents view on the Costa Blanca housing market

"If you are looking for a great Spanish bargain in a prime location then this is certainly the year to get house hunting in the sun again" says Bob Shepherd of EP Homes Having been successfully promoting homes in sunny Spain constantly for over 27 years from their permanent U.K. offices, Euro-Prestige have professional first-hand [...]

By |2012-04-19T16:34:59+01:00April 19th, 2012|Articles|

Opening a B&B in southern France

Alexis Goldberg of the FranceBuyingGuide.com helps readers with their questions about buying and living in France. If you need a question answering, email france@overseasguidescompany.com Our plan is to buy a renovation project and convert it into a home and a couple of gites to earn an income from. We are at the beginning of our [...]

By |2012-04-19T11:03:17+01:00April 19th, 2012|Articles|