Overseas property country guide

Italy

Property abroad in Italy

The quintessential Mediterranean destination in many British minds, Italy has continued to grow steadily as a foreign investment market since a peak in the early 1990s.
The cost of living remains lower than the UK and the country is well served by all the low-cost airlines, making Italy a worth investment choice.

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France
France has long been a strong-hold of British property investment and with a recent property boom seemingly coming to an end now could be the right time to pick up a bargain as prices start to slow. Full Story
Spain
Still the most popular destination for Brits looking to invest abroad, Spain is the most popular emigration destination in the world. Full Story
The Caribbean
Perhaps one of the most romanticised locations in the world, the white sandy beaches, tropical weather and tourism based rental market have all drawn investors to the Caribbean. Full Story
USA
Areas such as Florida remain popular despite recent, well publicised, turmoil in the market. Full Story
Bulgaria
Long the darling of international property investment, Bulgaria has seen sustained development since joining the EU, and despite concerns some resorts may be reaching saturation point many areas remain untouched. Full Story
Cape Verde
A recent property expansion in Cape Verde has been fuelled by direct flights from Europe, time zones Full Story