Getting Started

Articles about choosing property types and locations when buying abroad. We cover coastal homes, city apartments, rural properties, and renovation projects.

Buying Property Abroad Hotspots

Property booms are hard to predict, but experts have identified emerging markets likely to deliver strong returns if you can handle the risk.

Buying Property Abroad 'Off-Plan'

Buying property off-plan abroad can offer cheaper prices and investment potential, but you need to compare carefully with completed properties in the area.

Buying Property in a City

City properties can generate steady income through long-term rentals or seasonal tourist lets, but you'll need to do the math carefully.

Buying Property in a Ski Resort

Ski resort properties now attract year-round renters with winter skiing and expanding summer activities like mountain biking and golf.

Buying Property in Australia

UK buyers moving to Australia need to understand residency rules and government permits before purchasing property.

Buying Property Near the Coast

Coastal property prices rise closer to the beach, but so do rental returns, making seaside homes a solid investment abroad.

Finding Your Dream Property

How to narrow down your search for a property abroad by picking the right location and researching investment potential.

First-Time Buyers: Saving Money by Looking Abroad

First-time buyers priced out of the UK market are finding affordable property options by buying homes abroad instead.

Having Your Dream Home Built Abroad

Build your dream home abroad by navigating permits, mortgages and construction with the right local support and planning.

Living in the Countryside

Moving to the countryside abroad takes more work than buying a property, consider the climate, seasons, and daily reality first.

Mature Property Markets Abroad

Whether mature foreign property markets are worth your money depends on understanding what sets them apart from emerging ones.

Restoration Projects

Buying a rundown overseas property can seem like a bargain, but restoration projects often cost far more than you expect if you're not careful.

Running a Business Abroad

How to start and run a business when moving abroad, from planning and language skills to checking immigration rules.

What to Look for When Buying a Holiday Home Abroad

Avoid costly mistakes when buying a holiday home abroad by getting independent advice and using a local lawyer to check basics.