House-swapping for a place in the sun

A growing number of Brits are swapping their homes in the UK for a temporary holiday home in the sun, with the majority of house-swappers opting for a home in Spain, followed by a home in Italy, property in France and a home in the USA.

10 February 2011

Amanda Lamb on why your 2011 new years resolutions should be to buy abroad

“If you have been threatening to make 2011 your year to finally take the plunge and invest abroad, don't get to 2012 and realise you still haven't done it”

1 February 2011

New Florida feature at A Place in the Sun Live

A new area dedicated to finding your dream property in Florida has been launched at the next A Place in the Sun Live taking place at Earls Court London on 11th - 13th March 2011.

21 December 2010

FSA Authorised Payment Institution classification offers highest level of regulation for fx

With the phased introduction of regulation of foreign exchange companies by the FSA now underway, new price comparison site MyMoneyShortlist.com is advising consumers to assure themselves that their money is safe when choosing a currency broker for their international money transfers by choosing a company that is also classified as an Authorised Payment Institution.

21 December 2010

AIPP launches its annual Awards 2011

The Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP) has announced the launch of its annual awards programme, a rigorous and thorough judging process that enables consumers to identify the developers and agents providing the best possible levels of service and customer care in the overseas property industry

19 December 2010

Amanda Lamb on managing your overseas property

"Len is English but lives in Italy and is a Godsend. He charges €60 a month and for that I get fortnightly visits and a written report every month... Try and get yourself a Len"

13 December 2010

Brits to target Asia Pacific property investment markets

More British investors seeking to add to their property portfolios are eyeing property investment opportunities in Asia Pacific, according to research conducted by Aviva Investors.

24 November 2010

Meet the bar owner

Joseph Hunt, 19, from Manchester, moved to Mallorca with his dad and younger sister in 2004. Having left school at 16, he is now at the helm of the family business – Portals Nous's favourite British pub, The Ship.

1 November 2010

Jonnie Irwin and Jasmine Harman on who really wears the trousers when a couple go house-hunting

This month Jonnie and Jasmine pass on some tips they've learnt spent years helping couples who can't quite agree on where to buy their dream home..

1 November 2010

Loan arrangers

When banks in Europe and the US collapsed in 2008, getting a mortgage became nigh on impossible. But what are lending conditions like for today's overseas buyers? Here's a round-up of finance availability in our favourite sunny destinations

31 October 2010

A Place in the Sun Live announces spring 2011 event

The UK's largest overseas property show took place at NEC Birmingham this weekend and following its success the organizers are pleased to announce the spring show dates at Earls Court London, 11th – 13th March 2011.

4 October 2010

A Place in the Sun Live opens today!

The UK's biggest overseas property exhibition takes place this weekend and doors open at 10am this morning. There are thousands of properties being showcased by hundreds of exhibitors...

1 October 2010

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