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Buying Or Refinancing A UK Property

Buying Or Refinancing A UK Property? A Guide For British Expats

If you’re living and working overseas as a British expat, you’ll probably still have your eye firmly fixed on the UK property market. But it can be difficult to get the property finance you need, as many mortgage lenders will see you as a higher risk. Written exclusively for Expat...

Portuguese and Spanish property

Interest In Spanish And Portuguese Property At An All Time High 

New data, released by overseas property portal Kyero.com, reports record increase in traffic with interest in Portuguese and Spanish property at an all time high during 2021.  Kyero has seen rises in the volume of traffic for both countries against volumes in 2020 and against 2019. Kyero, which has over 870,000 European properties listed on...

winter holiday home

The Best Value Locations For A Winter Holiday Home

Are you looking to escape the cold, dark evenings and frosty mornings of winter in the UK? If so, you may wish to buy a holiday home in a location that is warm and sunny during this time of year. Chris Nye at Property Guides rounds up the best value locations for a winter...

furnished apartments

Online Booking Platform For Furnished Apartments

Homelike is an online booking platform for furnished apartments, with 85,000+ apartments in 450+ cities. It is suitable for people on the move who are in need of accommodation from one month onwards with flexible move in and move out dates. With no extra customer fees (except in Spain) and all the utility costs...

Buying A Home In Washington, DC

Expat’s Guide To Buying A Home In Washington, DC

Moving to America’s capital is an exciting prospect. There’s a lot to look forward to. This fascinating city has much to offer – from great job opportunities to year-round cultural activities. Additionally, it boasts excellent outdoor areas, outstanding schools, and cuisines from all over the world. The weather is hot and humid in summer, cold...

European Holiday Home

4 Must-Ask Questions Before Purchasing A European Holiday Home

Following on from the coronavirus pandemic, many property investors may now find themselves considering buying a holiday home abroad, providing an escape route should we enter into another nationwide lockdown in the future.   Alternatively, many homeowners may also now be wanting to put their hard earned pandemic pennies to good use by upping sticks...

expat mortgages

UK’s Expat Demographics & Latest Mortgage Trends

Research conducted by ExpatMortgages-uk.com shows that as of 2019, people born outside the UK – typically referred to as expatriates or expats – made up around 14% of the UK’s residents. That adds up to just under 10 million people. Now, all of these people need somewhere to live, so there is a lot...

Kyero Highlights French Overseas Property Market As ‘One To Watch’

New data from overseas property portal Kyero.com has outlined the latest changes in the European overseas property market during Q2 2021, as the company highlights growing potential in France. Kyero’s European Overseas Property Market Tracker for Q2 2021 shows that: The south of France is particularly in demand with Alpes-Maritimes,...

sell your home abroad

7 Uncommon Tips To Sell Your Home Abroad In The Best Way

Selling a home is not easy nowadays, especially if you need to sell it fast. Generating interest for your property is the first thing you should do, but it can be a challenge. The international market is unpredictable and risky at times.  What are the best ways to sell your home abroad? ...

Overseas Property Rush

Lockdown Easing Signals Overseas Property Rush

The lifting of the final lockdown restrictions on Monday July 19 is expected to herald an overseas property rush to Europe and America to seek out that dream holiday home and snap it up. But overseas property and finance expert Simon Conn is calling on property bargain-hunters to take a deep breath and think...

Home Abroad

Expat Life: How To Make A Home Abroad Feel Like Home

We’ve discovered that one of the most common causes of ‘homesickness’ is being overwhelmed by the sensation of unfamiliarity that surrounds you – particularly in your new home abroad.  Your surroundings have abruptly altered, and you now feel out of place wherever you go. This might lead to feelings of loneliness or isolation as you yearn...

Investment Opportunity 6% ROI – Seafront Villas In Tuscany, Italy

Exceptional, high quality freehold seafront villas in Maremma, at one of the most enchanting locations of the Italian coastline. Situated in the greenbelt area of Tuscany, undisrupted views of the island of Elba and the Tyrannic Sea. Amenities, dining, shopping, mooring facilities, beach club on your doorstep Written exclusively for Expat...