Orlando offers best value for Brit buyers /articles/2012/09/orlando-offers-best-value-for-brit-buyers

UK overseas property buyers' money currently goes furthest in Orlando, USA, according to the first annual HSBC Overseas Property Report, which compared what buyers can get for three different budgets in ten popular relocation destinations. The report…

French mortgage market ‘picking up’ /articles/2012/10/french-mortgage-market-picking-up

The French mortgage market is 'picking up' according to industry experts, with many banks adjusting their rates downwards and changing product lines to incentivize potential investors. As a result, specialist mortgage provider French Private Finance…

Spanish mortgages 40% cheaper than 2008 /articles/2012/11/spanish-mortgages-40-cheaper-than-2008

Recent data published by the Spanish Mortgage Association (AHE) has revealed that the average mortgage in Spain is now 40% cheaper than it was four years ago.In October 2008, the monthly payment for a mortgage of €120,000 over a 25 year term was €719…

Meet Jasmine Harman, Laura Hamilton and Ben Hillman /articles/2025/09/meet-jasmine-harman-laura-hamilton-and-ben-hillman

A Place in the Sun TV Presenters are heading to Birmingham! A Place in the Sun Live is returning to Birmingham next weekend (19-21 September), an unmissable exhibition for anyone dreaming of buying a property abroad! Whether you’re just beginning you…

Average Orlando property price falls to under 64,000GBP /articles/2010/09/average-orlando-property-price-falls-to-under-64-000gbp

Over £100,000 has been wiped off the average price of a home in Orlando, according to the Orlando Regional Realtor Association. The Orlando Regional Realtor Association report that Orlando property prices hit a 12-year low in August, following an ei…

Unique properties on sale in France /articles/2011/08/unique-properties-on-sale-in-france

Legal and cultural changes in France have meant that a variety of unique properties are available throughout the country- including former courthouses and convents.A recent reform closing down 401 courthouses in small towns, which had become a financ…

Available property in Spain at all time high /articles/2011/08/available-property-in-spain-at-all-time-high

Available property in Spain is at an all time high, with many Spanish provincial capitals reporting 8.1 unsold homes for every 1,000 people in their population, according to reports from Idealista.com. This is good news for overseas property hunte…

Five reasons to buy a home in Los Montesinos on the Costa Blanca /articles/2026/01/five-reasons-to-buy-a-home-in-los-montesinos-on-the-costa-blanca

Joanne and Denzil think they’ve really found the ideal place to own a holiday home in Spain. For a couple with a multi-generational family to entertain, the area really does offer everything they need close by. The married couple from Manchester boug…

“Moving to Spain has been straightforward – our biggest problem is slowing down!" /articles/2026/03/moving-to-spain-has-been-straightforward-our-biggest-problem-is-slowing-down

Just over a year ago, Helena and John from South Yorkshire moved out to Arboleas in southeast Spain. Despite the fact that there’s still the perception that it’s impossible to do post-Brexit, the couple report no nasty surprises or obstacles. “We pla…

Self-build on a picturesque plot in Turkey /articles/2014/01/self-build-on-a-picturesque-plot-in-turkey

Building your own home is one way to make sure you get the property to suit your own needs - and also something completely unique. What's more with building and land costs contracting since the property downturn in some countries, it can be a gre…

Currency matters: the importance of thinking about exchange rates when buying property overseas /articles/2014/07/currency-matters-the-importance-of-thinking-about-exchange-rates-when-buying-property-overseas

Chances are the only time a lot of us think about currency and exchange rates is when we're gearing up for a holiday and need to sort out our spending money. Those who are organised listen to the advice of money saving experts and get better rates by…

5 Lifestyle Factors When Buying Your Overseas Property /articles/2017/07/5-lifestyle-factors-when-buying-your-overseas-property

When choosing a place to buy abroad it’s not just about how cheap the property is. Of course, this is a pretty big driver for most buyers, but along with accessibility, lifestyle factors also come into play. So how do you choose between your favourit…