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Expats & Foreign Investors Buying UK Property

2022 Outlook For Expats And Foreign Investors Buying UK Property

There have been a lot of new factors that have impacted the UK property market in recent years, from Brexit and tax changes to the ongoing consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. For Expats and Foreign Property Investors, the UK still presents some profitable investment opportunities, as long as you are able to find the...

20th February: Sunny Sunday – Peak Day For Overseas Property Hunting

Third Sunday in February is the most popular day for overseas property hunting in Europe according to market leading property portal Kyero.com.  20th February set to be the most popular day of 2022.  Kyero, the largest overseas property portal in the UK, analysed over 91 million visits to its site.   ...

Don’t Miss UK Self Assessment Filing Deadline & Other Tips For Landlords

Time is running out for landlords and other Income Tax payers, with the Self Assessment online filing deadline of midnight on the 31 January fast approaching. Miss it and straight away you’ll have to pay a Self Assessment late-filing penalty of £100. Written for Expat Network by GoSimpleTax The penalties...

European house buying

European House Buying Shows No Sign Of Slowing Down

New data released today from overseas property portal, Kyero.com, shows a steady rise in interest in European house buying in the 12 months since Brexit.  Kyero, which has over 820,000 European properties listed on its site, making it the largest overseas property portal in the UK, saw a 45% increase in visitors searching for...

UK Property Market

Recovery And Strength In The UK Housing Market For 2022?

2022 was welcomed with a surge in interest, as UK homeowners listed their houses for sale, creating a healthy and strong foundation for the 2022 mortgage market. According to Rightmove, the 30th of December 2021 was one of the most popular days for prospective sellers seeking house valuations. Traffic on the application website has...

Britsh property buyers

British Property Buyers Return To Europe After Brexit And Covid-19

A recent survey by Property Guides looked at whether British property buyers had been put off their plans to buy abroad by Brexit and Covid.  The results show that the vast majority of them still planned to proceed with their purchase. The transition period for Brits to retire to European Union...

Buying Or Refinancing A UK Property

Buying Or Refinancing A UK Property? A Guide For British Expats

If you’re living and working overseas as a British expat, you’ll probably still have your eye firmly fixed on the UK property market. But it can be difficult to get the property finance you need, as many mortgage lenders will see you as a higher risk. Written exclusively for Expat...

Portuguese and Spanish property

Interest In Spanish And Portuguese Property At An All Time High 

New data, released by overseas property portal Kyero.com, reports record increase in traffic with interest in Portuguese and Spanish property at an all time high during 2021.  Kyero has seen rises in the volume of traffic for both countries against volumes in 2020 and against 2019. Kyero, which has over 870,000 European properties listed on...

winter holiday home

The Best Value Locations For A Winter Holiday Home

Are you looking to escape the cold, dark evenings and frosty mornings of winter in the UK? If so, you may wish to buy a holiday home in a location that is warm and sunny during this time of year. Chris Nye at Property Guides rounds up the best value locations for a winter...

furnished apartments

Online Booking Platform For Furnished Apartments

Homelike is an online booking platform for furnished apartments, with 85,000+ apartments in 450+ cities. It is suitable for people on the move who are in need of accommodation from one month onwards with flexible move in and move out dates. With no extra customer fees (except in Spain) and all the utility costs...

Buying A Home In Washington, DC

Expat’s Guide To Buying A Home In Washington, DC

Moving to America’s capital is an exciting prospect. There’s a lot to look forward to. This fascinating city has much to offer – from great job opportunities to year-round cultural activities. Additionally, it boasts excellent outdoor areas, outstanding schools, and cuisines from all over the world. The weather is hot and humid in summer, cold...

European Holiday Home

4 Must-Ask Questions Before Purchasing A European Holiday Home

Following on from the coronavirus pandemic, many property investors may now find themselves considering buying a holiday home abroad, providing an escape route should we enter into another nationwide lockdown in the future.   Alternatively, many homeowners may also now be wanting to put their hard earned pandemic pennies to good use by upping sticks...