Property Abroad
Strong Euro Affecting Property Buyers in France
Published on 23 April 2008Category: International Property & Living » Property Abroad » Property in France
The value of the pound in relation to the euro has fallen by around 16% in a year, and there are fears that the discrepancy between the two currencies could become even more acute. The strong euro is now affecting property buyers in France and elsewhere throughout the eurozone.
Buyers are finding it harder to raise mortgages, they are finding they have to put an even bigger deposit down to secure a property and what’s more, they are finding that, even though house prices in France are not rising rapidly, they are paying more for their French property thanks to the weak pound.
Buying Property Abroad in Emerging Markets
Published on 22 April 2008Category: International Property & Living » Property Abroad » Buying Property Abroad Advice
The Association of International Property Professionals’ ‘International Property Market Report’ found that around 30-35% of British money spent on overseas property is spent in emerging markets. But how is this figure likely to compare now that there is a globally understood downward trend in real estate investment?
In this article we look at buying property abroad in emerging markets and try to determine whether it makes fiscal sense or not to go out and buy a home overseas in a non-established marketplace given the current fiscal situation.
Charming Property in Portugal’s Lisbon
Published on 21 April 2008Category: International Property & Living » Property Abroad » Property in Portugal
Unlike Barcelona or perhaps Paris, Lisbon doesn’t have a reputation as a stunningly vibrant European city of history, culture, fine cuisine and…expensive property prices.
And yet, whilst Lisbon is indeed highly-expensive-property-price free, it has history, culture, fine cuisine and so much more in bucket loads so that anyone seeking charming property in Portugal should really give Lisbon a look.
Renting Property in Italy
Published on 20 April 2008Category: International Property & Living » Property Abroad » Property in Italy
Before you rush into the idea of relocating to live in Italy permanently, or before you rush off and commit to a property purchase, it can be advantageous and make a great deal of sense to think about renting property in Italy first.
By renting before you relocate or buy a property of your own you can learn far more about what living in Italy is like, you can determine in which region you want to live or own a home, and you can get to grips with Italian ways without having the additional strain of your own home in Italy and the likely associated stresses weighing you down.
A Buyer’s Market for Property in Ireland
Published on 20 April 2008Category: International Property & Living » Property Abroad » Property in Ireland
The Irish Independent has declared that it’s a buyer’s market for property in Ireland in a recent detailed report into the state of the housing economy across the water.
The report in the newspaper discusses property pricing trends in Ireland, and the journalist also looks at predictions for the Irish housing market in the near term - and in this article we too take a look at why it’s a buyer’s market and how you can make use of this time to get in on the next wave of Irish house price growth!
Making Money from Property Abroad Even Now
Published on 18 April 2008Category: International Property & Living » Property Abroad » Buying Property Abroad Advice
It is simply not true that you cannot make money in a downward market – ask any real estate investment professional and they will tell you the same thing. In fact, some will be so bold as to say a market downturn is the ultimate time to make the most money!
So, if you’re thinking of looking overseas for real estate here’s how you can be making money from property abroad even now…
Brits Own More Property in Dubai
Published on 17 April 2008Category: International Property & Living » Property Abroad » Property in Dubai
It’s official, the British love affair with real estate in Dubai means that now the British own more property in Dubai than any other foreign nationality, and it seems that the British thirst for Dubai homes is not abating either!
With the news that the UAE offers the highest expat salaries and that expats in general earn far more than their peers back home also just released, we can expect to see a strengthening surge of UK citizens head for the United Arab Emirates for employment and this will also have a positive effect on the housing market in terms of demand.
Where Are Brits Buying Property in Turkey
Published on 14 April 2008Category: International Property & Living » Property Abroad » Property in Turkey
If you’re thinking that a move abroad to the sun in retirement will make your governmental fuel allowance go far further or you’re looking to start a new working life abroad with all your family for example, Turkey might well be a good nation for you to consider. It is a rapidly improving country in terms of its infrastructure and general levels of amenities and facilities, and what’s more, it has an affordable property market.
With the words ‘affordable’ and ‘property’ far from synonymous in Great Britain anymore, especially with the mortgage squeeze beginning to take hold and recent interest rate cuts not being passed to the housing finance consumer, let’s look at where Brits are buying property in Turkey to see whether any of the areas appeal to you.
Property in France for Euro Commuters
Published on 11 April 2008Category: International Property & Living » Property Abroad » Property in France
On November the 14th 2007 Eurostar moved to its new home in London at St. Pancras station and meant that another twenty minutes was taken off the journey time from the UK to Paris. This was exciting news for all those contemplating the realities of Euro commuting and either living in the UK and working in France, or perhaps better still, living in France and working in the UK!
The twenty minute shorter journey time between the capital cities of France and England is not where the exciting news stops however, thanks to the fact you can now link up to some of the fastest and most efficient train services across Europe once you arrive in Paris, property in France for Euro commuters can be purchased in regions as far away from the UK as Alsace and the Rhone Valley for example.
Will Polish Property Prices Weather the Credit Crunch?
Published on 09 April 2008Category: International Property & Living » Property Abroad » Worldwide Property Showcase
Tim Hill, author of Buying Property in Poland
This is a press release from Tim Hill, who was recently interviewed on Channel 4’s A Place in The Sun…