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Overseas Money Transfers for Overseas Property

Up until recently, overseas property sellers had to cope with the exorbitant fees taken by banks for overseas money transfers. It’s not the actual wire fees that make this process expensive - it’s the that ultra-wide markup on the exchange rate which is completely unproportional.

Resorts with altitude and easy access remain most sought-after in 2017-18 season

Resorts with altitude and easy access remain most sought-after in 2017-18 season

Access, length of ski season and altitude should be key considerations of international investors choosing a resort for their perfect ski home this season, said new-build ski specialist Skiingproperty.com in October.

The lap of luxury: Inside some of Taylor Wimpey Espana’s most luxurious homes

The lap of luxury: Inside some of Taylor Wimpey Espana’s most luxurious homes

Spain is notoriously one of the most enquired about destinations for Brits buying holiday homes abroad.

4 most popular places to buy a second home in Spain

4 most popular places to buy a second home in Spain

Spanish tourism continues to break records this year as INE reports that the Iberian nation welcomed over 10.5 million tourists in July 2017 – 10% more than last year’s figures.

Portugal popularity hits nine-month high

Portugal popularity hits nine-month high

The popularity of Portuguese property has reached a nine-month high, reveals new research from TheMoveChannel.com.

Property investors discover the high life without the hefty price tag in the Austrian Alps

Property investors discover the high life without the hefty price tag in the Austrian Alps

Kristall Spaces AG, the promotional arm of British-managed property developer VenturePlus AG, is now introducing their latest development All-Suite Resort Fieberbrunn in Tirol in Austria, featuring 36 modern freehold apartments.

How to successfully purchase a property abroad

How to successfully purchase a property abroad

It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a property abroad. It’s especially tempting if it’s in a location in which you’ve enjoyed a holiday and can easily imagine yourself living.

Spain set for record breaking tourism & property investment levels in 2017

Spain set for record breaking tourism & property investment levels in 2017

Spain’s residential market continues to display good health with JLL forecasting 2017 to be the eighth consecutive year of foreign buyer growth.

Spain remains top choice for British retirees as population doubles

Spain remains top choice for British retirees as population doubles

New ONS data suggests that Brexit has not diminished the overseas retirement dream of British citizens.

What the average London property price can get you in Europe

Londoners could move abroad and swap their one-bed flats for a 5-bedroom apartment in central Madrid, new research into what the average property price in London can get you around the world has revealed.

Taylor Wimpey Espana serve up new sea view homes as the Mallorca Open returns

Taylor Wimpey Espana serve up new sea view homes as the Mallorca Open returns

The Mediterranean island of Mallorca will soon become a savoury appetizer for the world-famous Wimbledon grass tennis tournament as leading female tennis stars head to the WTA Mallorca Open.

Swedish buyers heads for sunny southern Spain as the market heats up

Swedish buyers heads for sunny southern Spain as the market heats up

Swedish buyers looking to Spain as a second home destination have increased by just under a third; they are amongst the top 3 nationalities of foreign purchasers according to the latest data from leading Spanish homebuilder Taylor Wimpey Espana.

Spain still number one for international buyers

Spain still number one for international buyers

Spain is still number one for international buyers, reveals TheMoveChannel.com’s latest Top of the Props index. Spanish property accounted for 1 in 10 of all enquiries on the portal in April 2017, stealing back the top spot from the USA.

Could Australia’s new budget already be solving its housing market issues?

Could Australia’s new budget already be solving its housing market issues?

When the Federal Government announced its budget for 2017-18 fiscal year, it included measures to tackle its hot housing market situation.

Property tax laws in Vancouver and why it is still a great place for investment

Last year July, due to a hot property market that showed no signs of calming down, the provincial government of the British Columbia, slapped a 15% property transfer tax on foreign investors.