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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

The transfer market

If you need to transfer money abroad, you'd be well advised to use a specialist currency broker – now regulated by the FSA – rather than a high street bank. We speak to five different brokers about the services they offer and quiz them about the strength of the Pound.

1 October 2010

Try it and see...

Schemes that allow you to rent a home before committing to buy it are ideal for anyone purchasing abroad for the first time. Tryitbuyitproperty.com, a firm that offers precisely this solution, tells us more about 'rent-to-buy'..

1 October 2010

10 ways to make your home green

The world's largest offshore wind farm recently opened off the Kent coast - an example of energy-efficiency on a large scale. If you want to do your bit to contribute to a greener world, here are 10 things you could do to your home abroad...

1 October 2010

10 ways to make your home green

The world's largest offshore wind farm recently opened off the Kent coast - an example of energy-efficiency on a large scale. If you want to do your bit to contribute to a greener world, here are 10 things you could do to your home abroad...

1 October 2010