Shelter Offshore: Books We Recommend
Quality reading for anyone living abroad, buying a property abroad or planning a move to a new country
Buying Property in Romania
Published on 09 August 2007 at 05:38 pm
Filed under: Home » Books » Property in Emerging Markets
Ever since Romania topped a popular British television programme’s poll of the best places in the world to invest in property for maximum profitability over the next decade, interest in investing in Romanian real estate has increased substantially which is why this book, ‘Buying Property in Romania’ by Romanian real estate expert Alex I Pintea, is so well timed.
The book describes every single aspect of the buying process, it takes into account the fact that those coming to Romania to buy probably have no previous experience of the market, and it has been written to carefully guide the reader through the whole property process from researching the nation to making a purchase, from renovating a home to renting it out for profitable returns.
Buying a Home in Australia and New Zealand
Published on 03 August 2007 at 05:37 pm
Filed under: Home » Books » Buying Property Abroad
Both Australia and New Zealand regularly top the list of locations that British, European and Northern American citizens would like to relocate to because both nations offer such an exceptionally high standard yet relatively low cost of living, and because both nations offer a great deal in terms of employment and lifestyle opportunities.
When researching your emigration options however, both countries are seldom compared together in print form and when researching property ownership options Graeme Chesters’ book ‘Buying a Home in Australia and New Zealand’ is the first decent resource that we have come across that actually gives you all the facts and information you could possibly need to make a personal decision about which country is best for you.
Life Style French Style
Published on 18 July 2007 at 01:47 pm
Filed under: Home » Books » Buying property in France
This book by talented writer Elizabeth Morgan represents a refreshing approach to the mini-‘Finding a Property in France’-genre that is just so popular because of the general popularity of France as a second home, holiday home or retirement home location – especially among Brits.
In her brand new title ‘Life Style French Style’ Elizabeth Morgan brings her own personal experiences and those of her many friends to bear on the subject matter of finding the right place in France to live, the right home to live in and the perfect blend of French life and expat life. This is a truly excellent book and one which the author herself wishes she’d read over twenty years ago before she embarked on her long love affair with property in France.
Spain: Your Guide to a New Life
Published on 07 July 2007 at 06:20 pm
Filed under: Home » Books » Living in Spain Guides
Spain remains the number one choice for Britons seeking a holiday home, retirement home or even just a holiday location abroad in Europe and what’s more, because of its business climate, natural climate, its history, fascination and general appeal, Spain is one of the most visited nations in the world and one of the nations where many people see themselves one day living, working or retiring.
If you fall into any of these categories you’re not alone and chances are you will have already spent a lot of your own valuable time researching the nation both in person and on the internet and in print. Well thankfully another like minded soul who has incredible insight into not just the Spain of today but the Spain pre and immediately post-Franco has put together the most comprehensive and broad resource entitled ‘Spain: Your Guide to a New Life’ - it makes brilliant reading as well as research material and we highly recommend it.
Retiring in France
Published on 19 June 2007 at 05:36 pm
Filed under: Home » Books » Living in France Guides
This is a brand new book published by Survival Books on behalf of expert author David Hampshire. ‘Retiring in France’ covers every conceivable fact that you need to know if you’re contemplating a retirement in France, and never before has such a comprehensive, sensible, well written resource been published specifically about retiring and settling down to a brand new life in France in retirement.
No matter where in France you’re thinking of living, no matter whether you know France like the back of your hand and speak French fluently or you’re just a French beginner and are exploring the possibility of living in France for the very first time, this exceptional book ‘Retiring in France’ will be of immense value to you.
Getting a Job in America
Published on 24 February 2007 at 02:04 pm
Filed under: Home » Books » Living Abroad General Living in US and Canada
For anyone contemplating emigrating to America, travelling extensively in the States and working to earn their keep, or for all those considering an alternative location for a career move, ‘Getting a Job in America’ by Roger Jones is the one essential handbook to read before you go and keep with you when you arrive.
‘Getting a Job in America’ is a step-by-step guide to finding work in the USA and it covers every single essential fact that you could possibly need. Others have described it as ‘essential’ – we would describe it as indispensable and exceptional.
We’ve Gone to Spain
Published on 18 February 2007 at 03:11 pm
Filed under: Home » Books » Living Abroad General Living in Spain Guides
This is the updated version of Tom Provan’s excellent book ‘Gone to Spain: You Too Can Realise Your Dream of a Better Lifestyle’ which was published back in 2004. Since then so much has changed in Spain and so many details of the book required a little updating that the author felt it wise to totally rewrite his experiences of leaving life in the UK behind for a fantastic new life in Spain.
‘We’ve Gone to Spain’ is a truly readable book – it isn’t packed full of dull facts and figures, rather it is an honest and at times very amusing account of leaving the UK behind and starting a brand new life, for better or for worse, in Spain. If you’re thinking of making a similar move, get this book!
The Homeowner’s Guide to Living in France
Published on 11 February 2007 at 04:58 pm
Filed under: Home » Books » Living Abroad General Living in France Guides
This book, written by French property expert Richard Whiting, is of equal value to those looking for a new property in France, those who have already moved to live in France or those who regularly holiday in their French home.
‘The Homeowner’s Guide to Living in France’ provides an excellent and broad background to the nation and to the French people and way of life - and what’s more, it is an excellent book that succeeds in helping readers get the most out of their time in France.
A French Restoration
Published on 05 February 2007 at 01:36 pm
Filed under: Home » Books » Property Abroad General Buying property in France
Written by Clive Kristen with the assistance and based on the experiences of David Johnson, ‘A French Restoration - The Pleasures and Perils of Renovating a Property in France’ is a funny, informative, honest and helpful account of David Johnson and his wife Doris’s experiences of buying a beautiful but shabby chateau in France and restoring it to its former glory over three long and sometimes arduous years.
Clive Kristen is an expert in French property and when he heard about the project David and Doris Johnson were embarking upon, he was immediately drawn to helping David write all about the complete experience. Together the two men have captured not only the essential and practical aspects of the restoration journey but they have managed to relay the entire series of events in a really enjoyable to read style.
Moving to France with Your Children
Published on 02 February 2007 at 01:08 pm
Filed under: Home » Books » Living Abroad General Living in France Guides
Moving is stressful, moving abroad is more stressful and moving abroad with children is even more stressful still! You have to consider their feelings, deal with their emotional upheaval as well as their physical relocation, find decent schools, settle them in and cope with their trauma at the loss of friends and familiarity on top of your own…which is why this fabulous new book by Angie Power is such an incredibly valuable resource.
‘Moving to France with Your Children’ will be a lifeline to all those who make the bold, adventurous and usually very wise decision to seek a new life for themselves and their family over the water in France. It deals with practicalities as well as the emotions and it really is just a great book…