International Property & Living
Our unique online lifestyle magazine covers the practicalities of living abroad and buying property abroad. We tell you about the many advantages and benefits of living abroad and buying property around the world.
If you're considering starting a brand new life abroad or investing in property overseas Shelter Offshore are here to support and share your aspirations and ambitions. For you we have created a one-stop, comprehensive resource covering every aspect of finding a home in your new country, or to help you if you are looking for a market away from your own for real estate investment.
Shelter offshore's International Property and Living channel specialises in providing as much information as we possibly can to help you to make the right decisions, from choosing the country that suites your needs best to understanding how the property market in that country works and the best ways to search for and find the perfect property for you particular needs, that will represent both great value and a great long term property investment.
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Where to Buy a Family Home in Bulgaria
Published on 14 May 2008Category: International Property & Living » Property Abroad » Property in Bulgaria
In all the talk about Bulgarian property that has been ongoing for a good few years, the focus has generally always been on investment property and where to buy real estate in the nation to let to the tourism market or to buy off plan and flip for capital appreciation. Little consideration has been given to where to buy a family home in Bulgaria.
Because the country is now so easily and affordably accessible and is a member of the European Union, it is a location on the radar of the increasing number of Britons considering expatriating to live abroad to find a better life. Therefore we thought it was high time that some proper consideration was given to attractive locations for living in in Bulgaria.
Britons Want Out – Mass UK Exodus a Possibility
Published on 15 May 2008Category: International Property & Living » Living Abroad » Starting a New Life Abroad
Well, well, well – these are worrying times. Not if you’re a relocation specialist, but if you’re a government minister they certainly are. A whole series of surveys have been released showing that those in Northern Ireland, Scotland as well as in Wales and England want out of the UK – they want to leave for a whole range of reasons, but because so many Britons want out, a mass UK exodus is a very real possibility.
Meanwhile, across the pond…a survey of Americans shows that US citizens may consider relocating nationally but they are far less likely to expatriate, move to live abroad and seek their fortunes elsewhere, especially if they have to learn a new language to do so! So are Americans wimps and are Brits tough – or are Americans simply more realistic about their nation and loyal to it whereas us Brits are happy to throw in the UK towel and make like a tree and leave as soon as the going gets tough?
Best Places for North Island Property in New Zealand
Published on 13 May 2008Category: International Property & Living » Property Abroad » Property in New Zealand
When you’re researching going to live on the other side of the world there is an awful lot to explore and one of the fundamental things to get as right as possible is the location in which you’ll land. And no, I don’t mean which airport you’ll fly in to, I mean which town, city or even rural environ you’ll choose to call home when you arrive.
For people considering a move to accessible Spain or Italy it’s possible to spend time in the country prior to expatriation doing some exploration of areas, but when it comes to New Zealand that’s not always possible and a lot of location research has to be done remotely. In this article we’ll look at some of the best places for North Island property in New Zealand to help you narrow down your locations and hopefully find a place to call home.
Retiring to Live Abroad in Florida
Published on 14 May 2008Category: International Property & Living » Living Abroad » Expatriate Living
Florida is the second most popular State in the US for retirees and as a result so much in Florida is geared to meet the demands of the baby boomers. If you’re looking for a perfect place to retire to where you can speak English, enjoy fantastic weather and associate with likeminded and similarly aged people, perhaps you should be thinking about retiring to live abroad in Florida.
The State has so much going for it, it’s affordably accessible from the UK too – but there are downsides to consider such as the cost of healthcare and the visa requirements placed on those hoping to live in America. In this article we’ll examine the realities of retiring to live abroad in Florida.
How to Make a Successful Investment Property Purchase
Published on 12 May 2008Category: International Property & Living » Property Abroad » Buying Property Abroad Advice
There are no two ways about it - historically speaking those who have made a long-term commitment to bricks and mortar have done okay for themselves! We all know this fact which is why we all look to property for our financial successes. But at times like this when all the talk is about falling prices, foreclosures and lack of mortgage credit, many people are left wondering what to do next and whether they can actually make a successful investment property purchase anywhere in the world.
In this article we’ll explore some fundamental facts about what makes a successful investment property purchase. You can then take the information away and apply it to your own research into where to buy a property abroad for income and gain benefits. Please bear in mind that this article is about buying property abroad for investment purposes – it is not about the UK housing market!
Fundamental Financial Advice for People Moving to Live Abroad
Published on 12 May 2008Category: International Property & Living » Living Abroad » Starting a New Life Abroad
There is SO much to get organised once a decision has been made that you want to relocate to live abroad. Trust us, having done it we know what it takes. In fact, we have ants in our collective pants and are forever moving from one country to another and we still find the whole thing complicated, time consuming and stressful. But, as you are no doubt aware, (or at least clinging to the hope of!), it is worth the hassle in the end.
So, the one thing you don’t want to be worrying about when you’re organising new schools, new jobs, new accommodation and a whole new life are the financial aspects of your future life. However, if you’re a regular reader of this site you’ll know that the one thing we go on about ad nauseum is the fact that financial failings are the number one reason why expats return to the UK unhappily. So, for those with little time on their hands but a basic requirement for some sound and solid money related information, here is some fundamental financial advice for people moving to live abroad.