Top tips for buying an overseas property

A dream property overseas is a tempting option but to ensure your dreams don't become a nightmare you need to pay careful attention to the legalities of buying home overseas.

British couple win Spanish tax case

A British couple have won a tax case against the Spanish government, paving the way for thousands more claims from those with second homes in the sun.

Rescue housing bill passed in the US

US lawmakers has passed a bill designed to rehabilitate the country's struggling property market.

US house prices fall 14%

Property prices in the US fell by over 14 per cent in the last 12 months.

Deregulated systems preferable to notaries

A study carried out by the European Commission (EC) has found deregulated legal systems, such as that employed in England and Wales, are preferable to their notary counterparts.

Brits with Spanish holiday homes await tax rebate

British property investors in Spain could be due for a capital gains tax (CGT) rebate.

Is Sofia the next overseas property hotspot?

Is Sofia the best bet for overseas property investment in Bulgaria?

Overseas property investments made with hearts not heads

Home insurance tips for overseas property

With increasing numbers of Britons owning homes abroad, experts have released tips for home insurance for overseas property.

Brits looking to invest in overseas property

More than two Britons in five want to invest in an overseas property.

Overseas property gets cheaper for Brits

The strength of the pound means you can get more for your money abroad

Brits look to overseas property

One young Briton in four is looking to buy an overseas property in an effort to break into the housing market at home.

UK house prices send first-time buyers abroad

High UK house prices mean one first-time buyer in three is looking to buy an overseas property.

800,000 Brits investing in overseas property

The number of Britons investing in overseas property has surged 45 per cent in the last two years.

Norwich and Peterborough launches new Gibraltar and Spain mortgages

Norwich and Peterborough building society (N&P) today launched new mortgage products for customers looking to buy in Gibraltar or Spain.

Remortgaging can fund holiday homes

Simply by taking out a new mortgage, homeowners can save enough money in two years to fund a deposit on a holiday home.

Brits warned about eastern European property

Britons considering buying property in eastern Europe have been issued with a warning.

How to spot an overseas property hotspot

Investing in overseas property can be a risky business, but can also provide huge returns for the savvy investor.

House prices grow fastest in Valencia

House prices in Valencia are growing faster than their counterparts in Barcelona and Madrid, new figures reveal.

Bulgaria top for overseas property investment

New research shows that Bulgaria is still the best place to buy an overseas property to invest in.

Estonia tops house prices tables

House prices are rising faster in Estonia than in any other country in the world, a new study reveals.

Brits looking to buy overseas property

Close to one Briton in three is looking at buying an overseas property, new figures reveal.

House prices rise fastest in Denmark and Estonia

Danish and Estonian house prices are rising faster than anywhere else in Europe, new research reveals.

Brits look for a home Down Under

Australia is becoming ever more popular with Britons looking to buy a home overseas.

Big rises in Spanish house prices

Britons with homes in Spain have had a good year, with the average house price in Barcelona rising 15 per cent.