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Reluctant Landlords Can Rent UK Property to Escape for New Life Abroad

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Tue, March 16, 2010 - 9:59 am EET

Reluctant Landlords Can Rent UK Property to Escape for New Life AbroadYesterday we talked about how you could save yourself thousands of pounds by selling your UK home yourself, cutting out the estate agent middle man with all his fees, and using the savings you make in the form of these fees to fund your new life abroad.

But we also touched upon the fact that selling a property in a downturn and by yourself can be tough, and it might not be the right or best decision for you at this point in time.  However, if you don’t sell, this of course leaves you with a dilemma about what to do with your property in the UK when really you want to live overseas.

In this report we’re going to show you how you could become one of an increasing number of so-called ‘reluctant landlords’ who can rent out your UK property instead, to allow you to escape to your new life abroad…

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How to Save Yourself Enough Money to Move Abroad

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Mon, March 15, 2010 - 8:42 am EET

How to Save Yourself Enough Money to Move AbroadThere is a very simple decision that you can make that could save you thousands of pounds – so much money in fact, that you can use the savings to pay for your move abroad in luxurious style!

The decision is to sell your British home yourself, rather than employ the services of an estate agent.  And if you think that’s going to be a long hard road, think again.  The fact of the matter is, when you sell your home yourself you have the control.  You have control over the marketing, the asking price, the completion date…and you ultimately have control over the purse strings.

Moving home costs money, and moving abroad can cost you thousands when you factor in needing to get visas, flight tickets, ship your goods and find a place to stay or rent upon arrival.  Therefore, the fact that you can save up to £3,500 on the sale of a £150,000 house if you decide to sell it yourself, should be proof enough that sacking the estate agent is how to save yourself enough money to move abroad!

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How to Protect Your Financial Position When You Buy Property Abroad

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Thu, February 25, 2010 - 9:00 am EET

How to Protect Your Financial Position When You Buy Property AbroadThe pound and the euro are doing a merry dance with each being a contender for the worst currency in the world prize as they are both seemingly balanced precariously on the back of the most unstable and bankrupt economy in the world!  What this means for you and I is unpredictability when it comes to moving money internationally or using currency abroad.

So, how can you protect your financial position when you buy property abroad for example – after all, the weakened state of our world’s economies has left many property markets flat with bargains therein for the taking?

The secret is in clever currency conversion and carefully finding your way towards a home purchase overseas with the right advice and support around you…

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Buying or Selling Property Abroad – Appear on Primetime American TV!

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Fri, February 19, 2010 - 9:23 am EET

Buying or Selling Property Abroad – Appear on Primetime American TV!Leopard Films, a major British and American television production company, is looking for international estate agents and people buying or who have bought property abroad to feature in a new series of ‘House Hunters International’…and you could even be paid for your time!

‘House Hunters International’ is the American style version of Britain’s very own ‘A Place in the Sun,’ and it has a massive viewing in the US.  The show is a spinoff from HGTV’s ‘House Hunters’ and will also be aired on HGTV, which is the leading home and lifestyle programming channel in America.

If you’re currently hunting for a home overseas, you’ve just committed to buying abroad or you’re an estate agents overseas with international clients who might like to feature on the show…read on to find out how you can find fame and fortune (well, up to $1,500 anyway!)

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Expert Tips for Successfully Buying and Renovating Your Dream Home in Italy

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Mon, February 15, 2010 - 8:26 am EET

Expert Tips for Successfully Buying and Renovating Your Dream Home in ItalyIt’s a day for expert collaboration on Shelter Offshore – and we love teaming up with specialists in their sector to provide you, our readers with pertinent, experienced and valuable advice.  Now it’s the turn of Alison Harris, bilingual project manager and consultant specialising in the management of real estate related projects in her beloved Italy.  She has put together a handful of expert tips for successfully buying and renovating your dream home in Italy.

Alison, a former lawyer, is now a full time consultant, assisting buyers from all nations and with all types of budget buy, restore, renovate or build their dream homes in Italy.  She has faced many a challenge on behalf of her client, and plenty more as a direct result of her client going against her advice!  Therefore she is best placed to tell you how to and now not to approach your Italian property purchase.

If you’re dreaming of living la dolce vita, you want to retire to Italy or just buy a home and make it your own, this report contains some very relevant and useful information and advice for you.

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