General

Interview with Jasmine Harman and Jonnie Irwin

We talk to A Place in the Sun: Home or Away? presenters Jasmine Harman and Jonnie Irwin about being on the TV and house-hunting with Cheryl Baker...

27 July 2010

Sterling hits two month high against dollar

The UK pound's value reached a two-month high of $1.52 versus the U.S. dollar yesterday (Wednesday), thus reducing the cost of buying property in USA.

15 July 2010

Younger Brits seek a place in the sun

A growing number of young British first-time buyers, unable to get a foot onto the UK housing ladder due to high property prices, are looking to alternative property markets overseas in order to secure their first home, new research from Moneycorp shows.

2 July 2010

TripAdvisor purchases Holiday Lettings

Holiday Lettings, one of the UK's largest independent holiday home website, has been acquired by major travel website TripAdvisor, it has been announced today.

24 June 2010

Budget 2010: Sterling improves against Euro

There was good news for Brits seeking to buy a property in Europe yesterday, after the UK Pound's value improved against the Euro currency following Chancellor George Osborne's Budget announcement.

23 June 2010

Profit from the rallying Pound

Britons should take advantage of the weakening Euro currency and secure a property in a strong Eurozone market at a reduced price, according to Madeira-based property developer Morgan Forbes.

14 June 2010

Amanda Lamb - June 2010

“Most of us wouldn't buy a property in the UK if we weren't sure of the area. But when people buy abroad their judgement can sometimes be a tad on the cloudy side...”

1 June 2010

AIPP Award Winners 2010

The AIPP Awards recognise companies that go the extra mile to look after consumers buying property abroad - people like you. Here we look at this year's winners.

12 May 2010

Sterling improves following historic coalition agreement

The cost of buying a home abroad fell slightly this morning after the pound responded positively to David Cameron becoming prime minister last night.

12 May 2010

Fact or fiction? Is an 'all costs included' property purchase the right deal for you?

“Choosing a property with 'all closing costs included' over one with extra costs to pay must be a no-brainer?” Whatever it is you're shopping for, if someone promises they can save you money, it's worth treading carefully. And buying an overseas home – a purchase which comes with additional costs – is no different

4 May 2010

Jasmine Harman and Jonnie Irwin Discuss Ideal Homes

A Place in the Sun presenters, Jasmine and Jonnie are tasked with describing their ideal home. Jonnie heads abroad while Jasmine looks a little closer to home.

3 May 2010

Higher taxes could drive more Brits abroad

The prospect of higher taxes and an indecisive hung parliament could persuade more Brits to move abroad permanently, according to the founder of The Institute For Fiscal Studies.

28 April 2010