Holiday Homes
Top 10 reasons to buy property abroad
Brits are increasingly looking to buy property abroad, but what are the main reasons for this?
1. Climate:
In the depths of an English winter, you could be sunning yourself in Dubai (average annual temperature 27.5C), Florida (22.4C), Cyprus, or Spain.
2. Property Bargains:
Buy more property for much less money than you could in the UK.
3. Beaches:
Find your own slice of sandy heaven on an unspolit beach in a warm location.
4. Holidays:
You'll never have to worry about accommodation availability again - go whenever you like.
5. Popularity:
Owning a property abroad will catapult you to the top of the popularity charts with your friends and family, although the Joneses might feel you've trumped them once and for all.
6. Activities:
Ski to your own front door in France, Switzerland, Italy or Bulgaria; Paddle to your own front door in France, Thailand, Spain, Portugal.
7. Downshift:
Make a permanent move, escape the rat race and immerse yourself in a more laid-back culture and just relax.
8. Time travel:
Choose your destination carefully and be transported back to a seemingly bygone era where you can leave your door unlocked and not worry about the whereabouts of the children.
9. Wealth:
Make more money on property abroad in some overseas markets than you could in the UK.
10. No gazumping:
In many overseas property markets, gazumping, the scourge of the UK property market is illegal.