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Should You Avoid Expat Communities in Spain?
Many British people are looking to find the 'real Spain' away from the expat communities of the Costas. What are the realities of expat living and should the...
How Global Warming Affects Property Prices
People wondering how global warming affects property prices often have very real concerns. The uncertainty of the affects of global warming can be a worry to...
Buying a Houseboat in Amsterdam
Who hasn't seen the rich array of houseboats gracing the canals of Amsterdam without feeling even the tiniest bit envious of the people living this apparentl...
Buying Property in Switzerland
Buying property in Switzerland is many people's dream. The combination of ease of access plus stunning scenery and a rich source of outdoor pursuits make Swi...
Buying Property in Austria
Austria is a beautiful country and one that is becoming increasingly popular with the British visitor. This is resulting in more British people investing in...
Bargains Abroad During the Global Economic Crisis
The current economic crisis has brought enormous disruption to countries across the world. But even amid the chaos, there are bargains to be had, if you know...
How to Avoid Negative Equity with Overseas Property
An article like this just has to start with a caveat: there's no way that anyone can 100% guarantee that you will not end up in a negative equity situation w...
Long Term View for Overseas Property
Until recently the property market both at home and in the United Kingdom has soared so much that it has been easy to lose sight of the general rule of thumb...
Finding Overseas Property Bargains
In what looks likely to be a global economic downturn, canny investors will be looking for property bargains abroad where there's less of a chance of losing...
Cheap Flights and Their Affect on Overseas Property
There's no doubt that cheap flights can have a dramatic affect on property prices abroad and that's good news for buyers in the United Kingdom looking for a...