Finance

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

Fact or Fiction: Getting a mortgage abroad is no easier today that it was a year ago

It wasn't so long ago - in the immediate wake of the credit crunch - that the chances of getting finance for an overseas purchase were extremely slim. Here we assess if the general availability of mortgages in some of our favourite destinations has improved - or not...

1 April 2011

Any questions: Mortgages April 2011

My wife and I are planning to move to France. In order to do this, we need to sell our house in Sussex and use the proceeds to fund our French home. However, if we can we would prefer to wait until - hopefully - the Pound strengthens against the Euro before we sell up. Is there any way we can arrange things so we can do this and still secure a French mortgage?

31 March 2011

Top tips on insurance

When you purchase an overseas holiday home, make sure you protect it with the right insurance. We asked specialist insurer Towergate Insurance for ten key considerations when choosing your policy.

9 March 2011

Any questions: Currency March 2011

Our experts answer your questions about currency

1 March 2011

Seize the day!

Rising taxes, an uncertain economy, limited finance – sounds depressing, but for some of us there's never been a better time to buy abroad. So says financial broadcaster James Max, who explains how today's conditions have made it a buyer's market for many...

1 March 2011

Taxing Matters

For anyone who has made 2011 the year they retire abroad, we asked personal finance experts The Fry Group for some key pieces of advice.

1 February 2011

Don’t miss out on holiday home tax benefits

Holiday home owners who let out their property overseas could miss out on tax allowances worth thousands, if they do not make their claim before the end of the tax year, according to John Davies, managing director of Hedge Tax Mitigation, niche property tax specialists.

26 January 2011