Finance

Spanish banks lending over 100% on repossessed properties

As well as selling property at rock-bottom prices, Spanish banks are prepared to lend over 100% on their own properties that have been repossessed, it has been revealed.

9 January 2012

The lowdown on leaseback

How and why have French leaseback schemes been a slow-burn success?

1 January 2012

Resort fees: do you get what you pay for?

Buying on a resort can be a great way of getting a secure, hassle-free home with great amenities on your doorstep. But don't forget you tend to get what you pay for (although not always), so are you truly aware of the ongoing costs?

1 January 2012

10 things to consider when buying fractional

All fractionals aren't equal in this world. Overseas property expert Cheryl Markosky shares some pointers on how to choose between schemes that are winners and losers...

1 January 2012

10 tips for managing your finances abroad

Save yourself time and money by following our expert guide to keeping costs and budgets in check – by Danny Cox of Hargreaves Lansdown

1 January 2012

90% of Brits would move abroad for better financial prospects

Almost 90% of Brits surveyed by travel search site Skyscanner would consider moving abroad for better financial prospects it has been revealed.

18 November 2011

A Place in the Sun celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week

Today is the start of Global Entrepreneurship Week, and here at A Place in the Sun we're keen to encourage you to take the plunge - not only with a move abroad, but also by starting or investing in your own overseas business.

14 November 2011

Any questions: Currency - November 2011

Help, I can't get my head around Quantitative Easing!

1 November 2011

Any questions: Financial Planning - November 2011

Our experts answer your final planning conundrums.

31 October 2011

One million British timeshare owners by 2014

There will be a million UK timeshare owners by the year 2014 according to forecasts from timeshare re-sales company Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket.

6 September 2011

Any questions: Financial Planning - September 2011

Our experts answer your financial planning concerns

31 August 2011

Time for timeshare?

New EU laws protecting buyers of timeshare were introduced earlier this year. So, if in the past you've discounted buying into it, could now be the time to reconsider timeshare as an affordable way to enjoy holidays abroad? Often compared - and confused - with fractional ownership, here we ask two experts to outline the key facts about each type of ownership.

31 August 2011