The vote for Brexit has sent shock waves through currency markets, causing the value of the pound to fall heavily against the dollar and euro. In this climate, anyone on the verge of sending money abroad shouldn’t hesitate to use a currency specialist. Here’s why… Get rid of costly uncertainty There is one given amidst [...]
Easter is a popular time to combine a short break somewhere warm with a search for your ideal holiday home. If this is your plan, here we offer a five-point guide to getting the most from your viewing trip… - Take a few minutes to browse Rightmove Overseas before your travel. This will give you [...]
Rugby’s most exciting annual tournament is underway, so we’ve found to-die-for rustic homes in each competing country. None costs more than €245K, the average house price in Ireland, whose team lifted last year’s trophy…Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Ireland Wake up to stunning sea and countryside views at this charming three-bedroom detached home [...]
Written by British Corner Shop As Christmas draws closer, those who no longer live in the UK begin to hanker for aspects of the British Christmas that they grew up with. As expats go about their festive duties in wonderfully new cultures, memories of home-cooked traditional British Christmas grub feature in nostalgic reminiscing about Christmas's [...]
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, [...]
Disney and sunshine have pulled tourists to Florida for decades, making it a popular place to own a holiday let. But, as Richard Way of OverseasGuidesCompany.com discovered during a visit, demand for accommodation is being fuelled by more diverse types of tourism and a growing populationArticle written by The Overseas Guides Company Central Florida’s rental [...]
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 [...]
What better way to start the year than beginning your search for a place in the sun? Property markets in many popular destinations settled down in 2014, after a rocky few years, so 2015 could be the ideal time to invest abroad. Here are some ideas for the best places to buy...Article written by The [...]
Easier access to mortgages, expansion plans for Orlando Airport and a surge in new condo-style developments – things are looking sunny for Florida in 2015, where buying opportunities include long-term buy-to-lets as well as traditional lifestyle homes. Let’s take a closer look… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Buying your own slice of American [...]
Clever gearing is key to unlocking the full potential of any capital you invest in overseas property, helping you to turn a small profit or yield into a substantial one. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company As a non-resident all-cash investor in the USA, using a traditional lender is unlikely to be the most [...]