Finance

Any questions: Currency - September 2011

We've paid a deposit on a property in France and have two months until we need to pay the balance of €175,000 at the notaire's. I've heard of Stop Loss and Limit orders; how could these be of use in our situation, how do they work and what are the benefits?

31 August 2011

Any questions: Financial Planning - August 2011

Our experts answer your financial planning dilemmas.

31 July 2011

Brits to get a refund in Dubai

British property investors who bought off-plan homes in Dubai which were never completed can expect to receive their money back after regulators ordered Dubai property developers to refund all deposits to purchasers on projects in the emirate which have been scrapped.

1 July 2011

Any questions: Finance

Our experts answer your financial queries: With interest rates so low should I wait for them to go up before buying an annuity?

30 June 2011

Fees, charges, costs and taxes when buying a property in France

When buying a property in France, as with anywhere, you should make sure you factor in fees and charges that you will need to pay at the point of purchase into your budget. You need to be aware of when these monies are due so that you have the necessary funds, in the right currency, available in plenty of time...

9 June 2011

New French property tax to be introduced

The French Government is planning to introduce a new property tax on French homes that are let out for part of the year, which could affect up to 200,000 Britons who own holiday homes in France.

1 June 2011

Any questions: Finance

Our experts deal with your finance conundrums: I am in the process of moving to Australia and want to know what to do with my stocks and shares ISAs. Do I have to cash them in or do I have the option to transfer them?

31 May 2011

Strong demand for homes in Auckland

A growing number of property investors are taking advantage of favourable Auckland property market conditions, according to a new investor confidence survey conducted by the ASB Bank.

27 May 2011

Connect Overseas launches mortgages for homes in Italy

International mortgage advisers Connect Overseas has launched a wide selection of mortgages for intermediaries with clients looking to buy a home in Italy.

18 May 2011

French mortgage rates from under two per cent

Brits seeking to buy a home in France could potentially now secure a mortgage at borrowing rate from just 1.88 per cent through Conti, one of the largest UK-based French mortgage firms.

11 May 2011

Any questions: Financial Planning

Our experts answer your financial planning queries.

1 May 2011

Lessons in leaseback

Leaseback is deemed a safe way of combining a French holiday home with a guaranteed source of hassle-free rental income. That said, the harsh economic climate has put pressure on developers so it's worth being choosy about what you buy.

4 April 2011