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Discover the luxury developments popping up across Limassol
Development and investment in the Cyprus real estate market is more popular now than ever before. Could you be tempted by a luxury development?Read more...
Could you find your dream home in Valencia?
Spain’s third-biggest city has a lot going for it – and overseas buyers are catching on fast. Could you join them? Well, how does year-round sun, all the conveniences of urban living plus proximity to the beach, delicious food and a low cost of living sound? And if you’re looking for authentic Spain, then Valencia’s rich culture and heritage is just the ticket.Read more...
Portuguese house prices on the up and Ryanair launches new routes
As Carnival kicks off here in the Algarve, with parades, parties and a day off for many employees, we’ve got plenty of good news for you. Ryanair is opening 15 new routes to Lisbon, Porto and Faro, property prices are on the up and we’re bringing a bit of Portugal to London at Your Overseas Home on Saturday.Read more...
Your questions answered on equity release
If you’d like to buy a property abroad but don’t quite have the cash, could you release funds from your UK property? Many homeowners aged over 55 have the option of using the equity built up in their property, tax-free, as cash without selling up or downsizing.Read more...
Buying abroad? Don’t forget to budget for these
Satisfied you’ve done all your sums before calling the estate agent? To be doubly sure, read our list of typical costs that come with property ownership, some of which often get overlooked. Maybe not all these costs of buying abroad will affect you, but checking now could save you the disapppointment of withdrawing an offer if you can’t afford to complete.Read more...
The 10 best places to move to (if you’re fed up with Britain)
Is it all getting a bit too much in the UK? We certainly wouldn’t blame you if you were dreaming of swapping the grey UK winter for sunny skies overseas. If you’re ready to bail out for a year or two, or for ever, today we’re running through the 10 best places to move to if you are well and truly fed up with living in Britain.Read more...
News update: Spanish diet world’s healthiest, number of UK buyers up in Murcia
As the UK property market slows down, savvy investors could do worse than looking over to sunny Spain: house sales reached the highest volume since 2008 last year, and even the number of British buyers is up. And if you’re moving here permanently, don’t stint on the good food: Bloomberg’s named our diet the healthiest in the world!Read more...
News update: James Bond filming in Italy; overseas buyers not worried by Brexit as numbers increase
‘Sono Bond; James Bond’: Daniel Craig has hopefully been brushing up on his Italian, as filming for the 25th Bond film returns to Italy, this time in Basilicata. He’s not the only one heading to Italy, as the number of British buyers here grows by almost 20% year-on-year. Oh, and did we mention that they’re looking to launch spaceships from Puglia?Read more...
News update: expats can stay in Portugal after Brexit
Portugal is working behind the scenes on its Brexit policies, and, in addition to new measures at Faro and Funchal airports, has now released guidance on how expats can stay post-Brexit. Plus, tourism income is up in the Algarve, Forbes names Lisbon as a property market to watch, and the Volta ao Algarve cycling race is set to begin.Read more...
What’s next for the Greek property market in 2019?
Brexit’s on the way, but enquiries for Greek properties are on the up. It’s no surprise as prices begin to stabilise, but are still more affordable than pre-crisis. Plus, with a €250,000 investment, buyers can get a residence permit if there’s a no-deal Brexit. So, with plenty of positive news, what’s ahead for the Greek property market?Read more...
What can you buy in Greece for the average price of a UK home?
Imagine your own Greek home: a villa on the Saronic Gulf, or perhaps a Cretan farmhouse with olive groves. Now imagine that these cost the same as the average UK home – yours for no more than £250,000.Read more...