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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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Where to buy overseas property in 2018
Here we are at the start of 2018 and since the Brexit result was announced 18 months ago, it does not appear to have had much of an impact on the overseas property market, according to Simon Conn, the UK’s leading overseas property professional & financial...
How Brexit is Affecting the Spanish Property Market
Spain has always been one of the most popular countries for Brits buying abroad, but with Brexit underway and the exchange rate in a state of flux, overseas property and finance expert Simon Conn has been looking at the current state of the market. “Spain is still in...
Typical problems found when investing in an overseas rental property
The opportunity looks enticing, but when considering purchasing a property outside of your home country, beware of the pitfalls which could cause concern in the future. According to overseas property and finance expert, Simon Conn (www.simonconn.com), the main issues...
France still top spot for Brit buyers
France is still the number one location for British buyers looking to purchase abroad, according to overseas property and finance specialist Simon Conn. Simon, who has been in the overseas property business for more than 40 years, said: “France has always been a hot...
Tips on how to turn your foreign property dream into a happy reality
We’ve all done it – gone on holiday, stepped away from the daily grind, relaxed in the sun, cocktail in hand, wondering how we can make this feeling last. So when we return to the unpredictable British weather, we hatch a plan of how to buy a property abroad. Overseas...
New versus old – which foreign property is right for you?
As the summer comes to a close, some people will still be thinking longingly about their holidays and wondering whether to buy a property abroad. If you do decide to purchase, there are some big decisions to make, one of which is whether to buy a new or old property....
Non-resident capital gains tax on UK property
KEY POINTS New rules from April 2015 render non-residents who dispose of UK land liable to UK capital gains tax (CGT). Off-plan purchases are included in the definition of dwelling. Calculating the chargeable gain may require an April 2015 valuation of the land. Her...
Overseas property sector – should there be doom and gloom?
Since Brexit, there have many different comments in the press about how people feel the market and economy will develop during the next few months and most, unfortunately, have been rather dour. From my experience of the overseas property and mortgage sector, although...
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