Category Archives: Overseas Contents Insurance

Cypriot Prices Rising


The Cypriot property market is recovering from the downturn, which saw big drops in prices in many areas, especially those favoured by overseas buyers. Prices in coastal cities like Limassol and Pahpos, which attract large numbers of holiday makers as … Continue reading

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Buying to Rent: What to look for


When buying a holiday home, most people intend to rent it out for at least part of the year. Doing so is a great way to turn a luxury into an investment. But it’s not as simple as just buying … Continue reading

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Britons Keen to Move Abroad


Nearly half of all Britons, 48%, want to leave the UK according to a new survey carried out by YouGov. Reasons cited for their desire to move included worries over their children’s future prospects, the cost of living, unemployment, crime … Continue reading

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Choosing Montenegro


The tiny country of Montenegro split from its larger neighbour, Serbia, in 2006. In the 1980s, as part of Yugoslavia, Montenegro was a popular holiday destination. The war in that part of the world in the 1990s damaged its tourism … Continue reading

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Albufeira: The perfect resort?


Portugal’s Algarve region is justifiably popular with both tourists and overseas property buyers. Of all the resorts in the region, Albufeira is one of the most popular. It’s not hard to see why: it really does have it all. There … Continue reading

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Optimism on the Costa Blanca


It has long been a favourite destination for British holidaymakers and homebuyers, and the last few months have been no exception. Despite the generally gloomy news about Spain’s economy and property market in recent times, British interest in the Costa … Continue reading

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Your Home, Your Pension?


Earlier this week, we wrote about the benefits of retiring abroad and a guide to the practicalities of actually doing it. However, we didn’t cover the financial aspect, and that’s important. According to international property expert Jon Ainge, speaking earlier … Continue reading

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A Northern Adventure


With winter well and truly with us this week, you might be wondering why anyone would willingly travel even further north and into even deeper cold. However, while Scandinavia might not be a destination for those seeking winter sun, it … Continue reading

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Prime Property for Sale in Marbella


When Europe’s rich and famous look to buy a home, they often look to Marbella. And it seems that the Andalucían favourite is enjoying something of a property revival, according to the experts at Primelocation.com. It is now possible to … Continue reading

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Buying Green Property Overseas


Increasingly, many of us are thinking carefully about the impact our actions make on the environment. That is particularly true when it comes to buying or renovating a home, as small changes in construction can make a big difference to … Continue reading

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