Falling for Florida /articles/2011/03/falling-for-florida

Florida is one of the most popular destinations for Brits to buy abroad, with year-round sunshine and a low cost of living, coupled with great beaches and of course the theme parks in the Orlando area. The collapsing US housing market caused a worldw…

If Florida is good enough for Beckham... /articles/2014/02/if-florida-is-good-enough-for-beckham

Since the announcement that David Beckham has chosen Florida as the location to launch his Major League Soccer team, rumours are rife that the family may buy Matt Damon's luxury seven bedroom home on the Biscayne Bay area of Miami to base themselves…

Investors considering inland Spain /articles/2012/03/investors-considering-inland-spain

Investors should look to inland Spain for bargain Spanish property, according to one local agent. Fab Fincas Real Estate Agency believe that ex-pats are increasingly finding places like Sax, Salinas and Villena, a short distance from the new Alic…

The do's and dont's of Spanish bank owned properties /articles/2012/01/the-dos-and-donts-of-spanish-bank-owned-properties

Spain is swimming in properties that have been repossessed by the banks, the new accidental estate agents. But how do you tackle this sector of the market? Zoe Dare Hall counsels caution before you take the plunge... When Spain's construction craze c…

Spain stays on the Amber list | Travelling to Spain safely /articles/2021/08/spain-stays-on-the-amber-list-travelling-to-spain-safely

It's good news for Brits today, as it was announced last night that Spain remains on the UK's amber travel list. This means that, if you're double jabbed and travelling to Spain, you won't be required to quarantine upon arrival back into the UK. So,…

New French website for residency applications is now open /articles/2020/10/new-french-website-for-residency-applications-is-now-open

Much uncertainty still surrounds Brexit and the rights of British citizens after this year, but the French government has just launched its portal for residency applications. Much delayed - since the summer - the new online service is designed for Br…

UK agent selected for Portugal’s Vale do Lobo expansion /articles/2010/12/uk-agent-selected-for-portugal-s-vale-do-lobo-expansion

Lansdowne RE, the boutique estate agency, has been appointed sole agent for the UK to spearhead the launch of the £425 million expansion of Vale do Lobo, the high-end Portugal property, golf, spa and beach resort in the Algarve region of southern Por…

Greater Spanish property market transparency /articles/2010/12/greater-spanish-property-market-transparency

Spain plans to introduce new measures to improve transparency in the Spanish property market, in an attempt to attract more overseas buyers. In an announcement to the press, Spain's Minister of Development, Jose Blanco, said that more would be done…

Why we swapped Lewisham for Uzumlu /articles/2011/11/why-we-swapped-lewisham-for-uzumlu

Fed up with days spent commuting up the A2 from Kent, the Cherries headed to Turkey to build their dream home and retire early... When Paul and Christine Cherry got talking to their local pub manager in Gravesend, Kent, they learnt about a rather ni…

Discounted Portuguese property at A Place in the Sun Live /articles/2012/09/discounted-portuguese-property-at-a-place-in-the-sun-live

If you're interested in property in Portugal then make sure you don't miss A Place in the Sun Live, which takes place between the 28th-30th September 2012 at NEC Birmingham, where Portuguese developers and agents will be showcasing a huge selection o…

Amanda Lamb on A Place in the Sun Live /articles/2009/11/amanda-lamb-on-a-place-in-the-sun-live

It's that time of year once again yes, its time for A Place in the Sun Live taking place at Birminghams NEC from 2-4 October to spring into action once again and offer you everything youve ever needed to know about buying property abroad. …

Panama - A new favourite overseas retirement destination? /articles/2014/02/panama-a-new-favourite-overseas-retirement-destination

Ask someone what they know about Panama and it's likely they won't have too much to say other than mumbling about Panama Hats and a really long canal. However, public awareness of this Central American country is improving. Panama's economy is health…