Month: January 2019

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Driving in Spain after Brexit

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Properties Overseas try to keep our clients past and present informed on a variety of topics. Whether it be enjoying Spain as a property owner or renting in Menorca or family and friends visiting you in Spain. Read below our next topic Driving in Spain after brexit. For guidance given by AA for this and the role of IDP – International Driving Permit please refer to this link which may be of interest to you. IDP Country List | AA https://www.theaa.com/driving-advice/driving-abroad/idp-country-list Continue reading Driving in Spain after Brexit

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Is your property working for you?

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We are going to have a series of blogs about the different aspects of renting your property. A holiday home can deliver more than just a retreat or bolthole to escape the daily grind. Your property is an asset which can generate income and achieve capital growth. Think about how, when and who will use the property? Your holiday home can offer flexible rentals Short term 1 or 2 weeks or the whole of the 6 week summer holidays, or long winter let’s. If you are for example in a city say Malaga, or Mahon or Ciutadella, demand may be … Continue reading Is your property working for you?

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Our 5 Step approach to finding your home in Spain

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LISTEN & ESTABLISH YOUR PRIORITIES & WISHES MATCH YOUR NEEDS TO SPECIFIC AREAS, PROPERTIES AND ESTABLISHED LOCAL AGENTS PROVIDE A PERSONALIZED PROPERTY PROPERTY PORTFOLIO OF POTENTIAL PROPERTIES ARRANGE APPOINTMENTS WITH UK & SPANISH LEGAL & CURRENCY PROFESSIONALS ARRANGE VISITS WITH OUR SPANISH AGENTS AND PROPERTY VIEWINGS AIPP MEMBERSHIP As a company Properties Overseas appreciate our clients choose to purchase a property for a variety of reasons. You may have specific requirements which we will endeavour to meet, by working closely with you and our partners. Continue reading Our 5 Step approach to finding your home in Spain

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Marketing your home

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A few pointers you may find useful to consider when marketing your home. Is the property primarily an investment property with a few weeks a year for personal use or the reverse? If requiring income do you have a target figure to reach? Look at rental sites covering your location seeing the differences between low, medium and high seasons to establish potential rental values throughout the year. Are you willing to sacrifice 2 to 4 weeks in high season, to make available for higher value rental returns? How does potential rentals fit into your personal or family holiday calendar? For … Continue reading Marketing your home

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Why Renting your property can boost you income in retirement

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Some points worth considering regarding making use of your property in the sun. Consider how many weeks you intend to use the apartment/villa? What time of year or season do you wish to use it? Is it suitable for short breaks or more suited for longer rental periods? If you have a large number of weeks where it will be vacant, perhaps a few rentals can offset any annual running costs. If more regular rentals are a possibility this can supplement your income in retirement, with little effort on your part with a good management company to call on. If … Continue reading Why Renting your property can boost you income in retirement

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Why Spain has a vibrant rental market

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Let’s look at Spain’s core attractions Accessible with frequent and affordable flights from most regional airports throughout the UK. Good infrastructure and medical facilities Plenty of activities to choose from for all age groups Safe environment A relaxed tranquil pace of life through to night life into the the early hours, the complete range is available. Iconic locations to visit on day trips to explore away from the coast. Nerja – Eastern Costa del Sol Continue reading Why Spain has a vibrant rental market

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Home Staging

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Home staging is an idea well established in the USA. It allows for a property to be well presented and viewed by prospective buyers in the the best possible light. Small touches like the correct lighting, with furniture and soft furnishings to be correctly placed, can give a positive feel to a room or the complete house. It may need freshening up with a coat of paint, or some minor repairs to ensure it remains well maintained. All the above helps to increase the chance of credible offers from potential buyers. If you have a property to sell in particularly … Continue reading Home Staging

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Currency Specialists – How do they fit into the buying or selling property mix

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Currency Specialists have become a vital element in the process of either buying or selling a international property. As their name suggests their sole focus is to specialise in buying or selling currency. They are able to get rates of exchange much better than a individual would achieve through the banks. Often no fees or transfer fees are payable. The financial saving can be substantial when transferring £000’s to buy a property or indeed repatriating funds following a sale of a holiday home. A comprehensive service is offered making the transaction easy and smooth. For further advice on a range … Continue reading Currency Specialists – How do they fit into the buying or selling property mix

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Thinking of living in Spain

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We can help you with advice on areas which will suit your wish list and avoid your pet hates. Our Spanish partners have years of experience in the property market and their specific area. They have a wealth of information, knowledge and contacts for you to draw on, both now and in the future. In addition as a company we have a valuable network of professionals here in the UK for advice of tax, finance, financial planning and currency specialists to assist you to make the right choices. Another useful resource to use is the government website https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-spain We are … Continue reading Thinking of living in Spain