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There are so many different aspects to consider when purchasing an overseas property and we are here to make it easier for you. To help, we have put together blogs on a range of different countries from France to Turkey, Dubai to Switzerland.
We have also looked at some of the problems you may encounter, including: “not having a document translated properly”; “common pitfalls when buying overseas”; “how the over 60s are treated abroad when it comes to getting a mortgage”, plus many other relevant topics.
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Can You Purchase Property In Cyprus Which Does Not Have A Title deed?
This is a frequent question in relation to properties in Cyprus, and one which has caused significant confusion to buyers and sellers alike. A property CAN be transferred through sale to another individual even if a Title deed has not yet been issued, and this is a...
Alpha Bank to sell their housing loan in Cyprus
Alpha Bank informs their customers they intend to sell their housing loan in Cyprus to a third-party debt facility. It is estimated that thousands of purchasers of immovable property in Cyprus from 2006 onwards may have been adversely affected by being advised by...
Lockdown Easing Signals Overseas Property Rush
The lifting of the final lockdown restrictions on Monday, July 19 is expected to herald a 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...
Tax Warning For Remote Workers Heading Overseas
With over 30 years of experience and expertise in international taxation, trustee, corporate and the fiduciary services industry, Simon Denton, the founding Managing Director of Sovereign’s UK subsidiaries provides key explanations and the differences of overseas tax...
How to get a Mortgage for Spanish Property?
Around 1 million Britons currently own a residence in Spain, but how do you go about getting a residential mortgage for an overseas property in Spain? Buying a property abroad can be daunting, so we have put together this handy guide covering all of the common...
Basic Steps & Tips When Considering Building a House Overseas
Video Transcript Are you planning on building a house overseas? If so, you will need to bear in mind that the steps to follow may be very different from those at home Hi, I’m Simon Conn, a property finance expert. Here are my top tips for building a property overseas...
How to save taxes on your income when you buy a leaseback property in France
Under the leaseback scheme, which was introduced in France in 1967, real estate investors can purchase property in selected regions of the country and claim a refund of the 20% VAT they originally paid at the time of the transaction. The scheme has become particularly...
How are different countries treating mortgages for over 60s?
With the current economic turmoil due to both Brexit and Covid-19, many UK lending sources have continued to be accused of being ‘ageist’. This is because many are lowering their maximum age limits on traditional mortgage lending for an older borrower from 80/85 to an...