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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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Property in the Eurozone Makes British Owners Wealthy

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Wed, December 02, 2009 - 10:20 am EET

Property in the Eurozone Make British Owners WealthyAccording to the Financial Times, if you’re the proud owner of a property in the Eurozone group of nations, not only might you have seen your home rise in value significantly since 2005, but the rise in the value of the euro compared to the pound recently will have seen you reap significant rewards from just owning your holiday home in the sun.

When the world’s property markets began to take a hammering and a nosedive just as the real estate price rise bubble burst in Britain, so it was thought by many that those who had perhaps over extended themselves by buying abroad would now regret their decision to purchase a home overseas.  However, it may just be that those Britons with homes abroad are laughing all the way to the bank as the real value of their properties has risen.

Property in the eurozone could well be making British owners wealthy as the value of properties has risen significantly in some countries such as Italy and Spain, (yes Spain), tourism numbers are on the increase again in certain destinations and because the euro is still riding in its strong position against the pound…so, is it too late for the rest of us to cash in, and what about if you have a property abroad and you want to release its value?

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8 Tips for Selling Your UK Property and Escaping Abroad

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Tue, November 17, 2009 - 10:06 am EET

8 Tips for Selling Your UK Property and Escaping AbroadAn article published in the Telegraph yesterday highlights the growing trend of baby-boomers who are opting to sell up in the UK and ship out in search of a new and exciting life abroad.  Not ones to sell and swap their UK lifestyle for similar on the Costa del Somewhere in Spain, these Britons want to get the most out of their UK home in value terms and cash in for fun overseas.

The Telegraph article focused on one couple who are in the process of selling a farm in the UK to ship out to Australia where they plan on buying a camper van and touring round like “two old hippies for a bit…”  If you’re thinking of doing something similar, i.e., selling up and getting out of the UK and your current life and going in search of a better life abroad, this article could prove very valuable indeed!

We have the top 8 tips for selling your UK property and escaping abroad so that you can get your British home sold well and put the equity in your pocket to fuel your dreams of a new life abroad.

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Where Can You Buy Affordable and Profitable Ski Property Abroad

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Mon, November 16, 2009 - 12:30 pm EET

Where Can You Buy Affordable and Profitable Ski Property AbroadThere will always be a wealthy element of society who can afford to have a winter skiing break as well as a summer sunshine holiday!  What’s more, increasing numbers of us want to get away at any cost and are finding that a holiday abroad is a relief from the strain of everyday life. 

What this means is that there is still demand for holiday property abroad – and that includes homes in the sun and on the piste.  We recently examined where you could buy affordable property abroad and focused on markets where there is strong demand for summer sunshine breaks – but where can you buy affordable and profitable ski property abroad?

Well, if you’re looking for somewhere to buy a ski property that you can enjoy with your family and friends, or you’d like to purchase an investment property in a popular winter sports destination, we have some suggestions of properties for sale, and locations for you.

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