Overseas property country guide

Spain

Property abroad in Spain

Still the most popular destination for Brits looking to invest abroad, Spain is the most popular emigration destination in the world. Although some areas, including the Costa del Sol and Balearic Islands are reaching saturation point, fears of a widespread crash seem to have been exaggerated, making Spain a likely winner for overseas investment.

Sun sets on British investors abroad
British investors do not rule the world's property investment waves, despite their apparent delusions, according to Unique Living. Full Story
Spanish property myths exposed
Three widely-believed myths over the ease of moving to Spain have been exposed as false by a new guide. Full Story

Illegal Spanish tax bills could see rebate for Brits
Hundreds of British investors who have sold property in Spain in the recent past could be due a rebate after they were charged undue capital gains tax (CGT). Full Story
Spain now a lifestyle choice for UK buyers
Brits buying property in Spain are increasingly looking to the country for its lifestyle, rather than investment, potential. Full Story

Features

Are property sale and rent back schemes the answer to spiralling debts?
'Sale and Rent Back' schemes might seem to be the solution if you can no longer afford to pay your mortgage but as Christine Toner discovers they sometimes prey on the vulnerable and there are often better alternatives. Full Story

What now for the UK's borrowers?

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Countries

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

Property TV

This week's property TV shows
This week the property world sees the grand finale of the I Own Britain's Best House. Full Story

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