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...

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...

Portuguese mortgages follow different rules to those you may be used to in the UK or in the US. Here Mortgage Direct, a leading mortgage broker in Portugal, provide answers to the frequently asked questions from expats looking to take out a Portuguese mortgage. Written for Expat Network by Mortgage Direct ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

New data from overseas property portal Kyero.com has outlined the latest changes in the European overseas property market during Q2 2021, as the company highlights growing potential in France. Kyero’s European Overseas Property Market Tracker for Q2 2021 shows that: The south of France is particularly in demand with Alpes-Maritimes,...

Selling a home is not easy nowadays, especially if you need to sell it fast. Generating interest for your property is the first thing you should do, but it can be a challenge. The international market is unpredictable and risky at times.  What are the best ways to sell your home abroad? ...

The lifting of the final lockdown restrictions on Monday July 19 is expected to herald an overseas property rush to Europe and America to seek out that dream holiday home and snap it up. But overseas property and finance expert Simon Conn is calling on property bargain-hunters to take a deep breath and think...

We’ve discovered that one of the most common causes of ‘homesickness’ is being overwhelmed by the sensation of unfamiliarity that surrounds you – particularly in your new home abroad.  Your surroundings have abruptly altered, and you now feel out of place wherever you go. This might lead to feelings of loneliness or isolation as you yearn...

Exceptional, high quality freehold seafront villas in Maremma, at one of the most enchanting locations of the Italian coastline. Situated in the greenbelt area of Tuscany, undisrupted views of the island of Elba and the Tyrannic Sea. Amenities, dining, shopping, mooring facilities, beach club on your doorstep Written exclusively for Expat...