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Just over a year ago (December 31 2020), the transition period for Brits to retire to European Union countries without the...

With just over a week to go until 2022 makes an appearance, we check in with some more property experts to...

What does it say on your business card? Sam Le Pard, co-founder of LEXI Finance! How does LEXI help developers and property investors? LEXI...

New data released by overseas property portal Kyero.com has revealed record interest in Portuguese and Spanish property during 2021. Kyero, which is...

We often hear about the attractiveness of the British market to Chinese and Hong Kong investors, but new research has also...

Expat financial planning firm Blevins Franks held a webinar earlier this month – named ‘A conversation about Moving to Portugal’ –...

The number of British citizens officially registered as living in Portugal shot up by more than 30% between 2019 and 2020,...

Across the world, travel restrictions continue to ease. This is exciting news for Brits hoping to enjoy a holiday, live, or...

According to the overseas property portal Kyero.com, the French overseas property market has a lot of potential to grow. Ongoing uncertainty around...

A holiday home abroad is a dream for many, while others like the idea of an investment property in the sun,...

One of the Algarve’s most anticipated new developments has witnessed ‘unprecedented demand’ for its flagship Viceroy Residences since they launched in...

Real estate company, Amro Partners is developing two new student accommodation projects in Iberia – Madrid and Porto. The new development...

Despite still being on the amber list after the UK government’s most recent review of its controversial traffic light system, Portugal...

The outlook for Greece’s property market is buoyant, off the back of gradual lifting of restrictions and a surging vaccination programme...

Quinta do Lago, one of the most famous resorts in the Algarve and a key part of the famed Golden Triangle,...

When it comes to investing in developments and resorts abroad, UK-based development firms might be concerned about finance and how to...

Despite Portugal being removed from the UK’s green list on Tuesday, this is unlikely to diminish the desire for a holiday...

The Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector is an incredibly exciting industry to be in right now with a very promising future...

Despite Portugal being taken off the UK’s green list from tomorrow, causing bafflement from the Portuguese government and a mad rush...

With Portugal on the UK’s green list and slowly reopening to British (and other) holidaymakers, the country is likely to be...

Two already popular parts of South London – Oval and Kennington – are set to be even more in-demand as a...

On Thursday May 6, a webinar was held – ‘Invest. Work. Live. In Lisbon’ – to highlight the best ways of...

Findings from Rightmove suggest that pent-up demand from home-hunters wanting to buy a home in Portugal has finally started to be...

With Portugal now included on the government’s ‘green’ list for quarantine-free travel from May 17 (meaning people will no longer need...

Along with Portugal, Greece and France, Spain has for many years been the destination of choice for British second home owners,...

More than a year since the first lockdown began, Quinta do Lago – a key part of the Algarve’s famous Golden...

In part one of this two-part special, we looked at how the Algarve’s golf resorts are bouncing back post-Covid and post-Brexit...

For many years, golf has been one of the biggest draws for those coming to the Algarve either on holiday or...

Portugal has long been a popular destination for Brits to retire to or have a second home in, while an increasing number...

With restrictions starting to ease as part of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, and the vaccine rollout going well, there...

For many a year, the west Algarvian city of Lagos – which literally means lakes in Portuguese – has been one...

Last week, Global Citizen Solutions – a boutique migration investment firm headquartered in Lisbon – held a webinar to discuss the...

Leading short-term rental brand GuestReady has acquired The Porto Concierge, the largest Airbnb management company in Portugal. Following its acquisition of BnbLord...

Purchasing an overseas property can be daunting and complicated at the best of times, and this is even more so the...

Branded residences have grown in popularity and scope in recent years, but are they something investors should keep an eye on?...

British citizens are still able to access Portugal’s favourable Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax regime, despite the UK no longer being part...

Last week, the Portuguese government finally outlined its changes to Portugal’s popular Golden Visa scheme, which now come into place in...

2020 was a tough pill to swallow for Europe’s real estate markets as some segments were forced into extremely disruptive lockdowns...

UK residents seeking to escape to Europe for great value for money opportunities to ‘live, work and thrive’ will have no...

The demand for knowledge about the investment landscape in Portugal during the pandemic, and post-Brexit, shows no signs of slowing down,...

People thinking about Vilamoura might first and, in all likelihood, only think about the marina and the hotels, bars and restaurants...

Fine & Country Portugal is currently running a series of webinars entitled ‘Your Second Home’, covering various topics related to the...

Since the Brexit transition period ended just over a month ago, and the UK ceased to be a part of the...

Engel & Völkers Spain reported a total of 2,624 sales transactions worth just over €1,600 million In 2020, with a 2.6%...

A number of experts in the Portuguese property market have pointed out that the Golden Visa scheme, which is set to...

While Brussels and Westminster finally agreed an eleventh-hour trade and security deal before the end of the Brexit transition period –...

At the start of this year, you would have got very, very long odds on the prospect of UK-wide lockdowns, mandatory...

The UK’s appetite for European property investment in 2020 has not been significantly hampered by the major disruptions of a global...

With UK-EU trade talks going down to the wire, there is still no clarity over exactly what will happen when the transition...

In the decades since Portugal became one of the go-to destinations for British holidaymakers, second home owners and investors, one part...

Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, interest in overseas property remains strong, even if international travel and tourism are currently very much...

A property exchange company born out of the 2008 financial crash has seen its membership grow again as the world undergoes...

The Algarve has long been a favourite destination of the Brits, for its warm climate, golf courses, sun-kissed beaches and relaxed...

In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, many of the countries worse hit – reliant on tourism and outward investment...

Flatio, a Czech-Republic-based mid-term lettings platform, has announced that it has acquired digital nomad housing marketplace NomadX in a move worth £3.6 million. The...

Millions of people around the world relocate to a different country each year, whether it be for work, family reasons or...

Global property firm Knight Frank says it has seen a rise in expats buying in their home country for a 50/50...

New research has revealed the best nations to invest in for both citizenship and residency where the bonus of visa-free travel...

With the UK’s official departure from the European Union due to take place on December 31, Chris Nye, editor at Property...

Despite the uncertainty caused by the global pandemic and the UK’s departure from the European Union, the international property market shows...

In a recent Zoom webinar, titled ‘Why and where to invest in residential real estate post-Covid-19’, representatives from three different luxury overseas...

Google searches for ‘moving abroad’ have once again returned to the peak search figures of last year. The current Covid climate,...

House prices in Spain will close 2020 with little variation over the previous year, according to a recent market analysis of...

Knowing exactly where you can go without having to self-isolate for 14 days upon your return to the UK will be...

Demand from UK property investors looking to purchase homes abroad has reached record-breaking levels in recent days, according to Rightmove Overseas. Following...

Ombria Resort – a ‘world-leading luxury real estate development in the heart of the Algarve’ – recently announced that Pontos Group,...

We recently explored whether Portugal – which has handled the Covid-19 pandemic better than most European nations – is, as a...

In recent weeks, many industry experts have been singing the praises of Portugal as a safe haven for overseas investors, given...

Portugal, already a highly popular holiday, second home and retirement destination for Brits, has been widely praised for the way it...

Emigrating abroad has always been a popular choice for Brits wanting to relocate to sunnier climes for a better quality of...

A thought leadership article from UK-China PR agency 11K Consulting has revealed that a country’s healthcare system, air quality and food...

A leading Cypriot developer says it is still receiving daily enquires from Britain despite the Covid-19 crisis putting a temporary freeze...

In troubled times like this, we all need a little bit of escapism every now and again. And one popular form...

The coronavirus pandemic hasn't just affected the UK's domestic property market, it's also badly affected overseas investment, too, especially in countries...

The coronavirus pandemic currently has us all in lockdown and getting used to a new world of social distancing, self-isolating, remote...

In this Q&A, we speak to Thomas Balashev, the 30-year-old founder and chief executive of Montague Property - a bespoke Mayfair-based...

Hostmaker, the London-based short-let property management company, has entered administration, just a week after speculation of its possible insolvency was revealed in the Sunday...

Ombria Resort, the newest luxury resort and real estate development in the heart of the Algarve, has announced the launch of...

What happens in Quinta do Lago – a gated community and golf resort in Almancil, and one of the Algarve’s most...

A new five-star hotel and branded residences have started construction in the heart of the Algarve, it has been revealed. Ombria Resort,...

The Luxury Property Show returned to Olympia London to present the world’s finest properties from the most sought-after locations. The show –...

There has been an overall 3.5% average year-on-year increase in the prices of properties in the 150 global cities tracked by...

Jana Korpova-Harris, director at the Luxury Property Show, which returns to Olympia London on October 31 and November 1, offers her...

An online auctioneer, BidX1, has announced the launch of its global digital property marketplace. The platform expects to sell 2,000 properties with...

The Luxury Property Show is returning to Olympia London on October 31 and November 1, with a brand-new look and a...

An exclusive golf resort and country club in the eastern Algarve, home to a number of luxury apartments overlooking the golf...

Erna Low Property has released its 2019-20 French Alps Property report, providing an update on the current trends in the Alpine...

Quinta do Lago, an exclusive residential resort situated in the Algarve, recently released its new property market report ahead of the...

The Portuguese capital Lisbon is experiencing a real estate revival, according to Knight Frank’s new insight into the city. It’s currently in...

Global short-term rental company GuestReady has acquired BnbLord, the largest Airbnb management company in France, to form the GuestReady Group. The combined...

Although Portugal’s property market saw a slowdown towards the end of 2018, a recent housing market survey from the Royal Institution...

International buyers continue to be drawn to Spain’s coastal destinations in increasing numbers, according to the latest figures from Lucas Fox. The...

The number of British expats living in Spain has dropped by 40%, according to Spanish newspaper El Pais. What’s more, between 2012...

The Portuguese are currently enjoying the benefits of a strong property market which has been boosted by the attractive prospect of...

Currency expert FairFx has revealed the best and worst destinations to purchase a second home overseas. With Brexit approaching, a second home...

Brexit uncertainty has ramped up the cost of overseas property, according to Hargreaves Landsdown Currency Service. Despite house prices in Spain still...

Fresh research examining the movement of prime residential prices in the world’s top cities since the start of the financial crisis,...

The Overseas Property Show returns to Birmingham this weekend, showcasing hundreds of luxury properties in Portugal, Spain, Cape Verde and California. Taking...

New research carried out by TheMoveChannel.com has revealed that the popularity of Portuguese property has reached a nine-month high. The latest Top...

Investing in overseas property is becoming increasingly popular, and there are certain locations around the globe that are becoming some of...

While many of us dream of owning property in faraway places, the reality is that most people acquiring property abroad tend...

Residential property prices in Portugal increased by 7.9% in the first quarter of this year, compared with the same period of...

Portugal has long appealed the Britons looking to buy property overseas, and with housing market conditions continuing to improve now could...

Residential property prices in Portugal are expected to keep on rising, with experts forecasting growth of about 4% this year, after...

The average value of a home in Portugal increased to €1,106sqm (£971sqm) in January, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). Based...

A new a wealth tax on properties in Portugal valued at more than €600,000 (£507,700) has been introduced by the Portuguese...

The volume of investment in Portugal’s commercial property market could hit an all-time high of €2bn (£1.7bn) this year, up from...

There has been a significant decline in British demand for property in the Algarve since the EU referendum, according to Fine...

When investing in property abroad, many people fail to take into consideration the impact that fluctuating exchange rates can have on...

Portugal’s property market remains relatively strong, but fewer investors from overseas are talking advantage of an innovative visa programme that enables...

While buying property in the UK has proved to be a lucrative move for many buy-to-let landlords, it is increasingly holding...

Residential property price growth in the eurozone continues to exceed the long-term average with no sign of a bubble last seen...

Residential property prices continued to boom in some parts of the world, with the five strongest housing markets in Global Property...

The Overseas Property Show – which aims to provide investors with practical steps and considerations involved in purchasing property abroad –...

The average price of a home in Portugal increased by 5.4% in the second quarter of 2016, when compared to the...

Those of you who have long thought about the idea of owning a dream holiday home abroad that literally pays for...

There has been a significant increase in the number of homes sold in Lisbon in recent years as the Portuguese capital...

Located around 600 miles from mainland Portugal lies the popular year-round sub-tropical holiday destination of Madeira - an island rich in...

The European Commission (EC) has not yet taken any decision regarding the capitalisation of Portuguese state-owned bank Caixa Geral de Depósitos. Portugal’s...

Portugal’s largest bank, Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD), which holds almost one-third of all deposits in the country, is on the...

The average price of a home in the Algarve has increased for the first time since 2008, thanks largely to a...

The extent to which Portugal’s improving housing market is being propped up by foreign buyers was laid bare by figures showing...

UK property investors seeking lucrative buy-to-let investments should consider looking to the continent for higher rental yields, according to new research...

Interest in Portugal’s property market from Chinese investors is rapidly increasing, as wealthy buyers target investment opportunities and seek to tap...

Given the recent introduction of a number of less favourable tax changes relating to buy-to-let properties in the UK, property investors...

In 2013, the United Nations (UN) revealed that over five million Brits are now living outside of the UK. However it...

The Luxury Property Show will return to London for the ninth time next month.  The event, which showcases exclusive properties from across the...

By Roy Weatherby, The Overseas Investor  Property has become one of the most popular forms of investment, with many buyers looking to search...