Archived posts for March 2009

The Spanish market is ripe for investment again and now could be the ideal time to make a money transfer to buy property in the region, it has been claimed.

According to online overseas property resource Nubricks.com, big reductions in property prices are increasing interest in Spanish homes, providing an opportunity for people transferring money to Spain.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has come under increasing pressure to cut interest rates across the eurozone this week.

The ECB has been urged to cut rates to a record low of one per cent following suggestions from Commerzbank's chief analyst that the German economy could contract by seven per cent this year alone.

People planning to head to Australia to emigrate and make an international money transfer are being urged to continue applying, despite recent changes to the country's immigration rules.

Many people from the UK have been enticed into making an international money transfer and emigrating to Australia over recent years, with the country desperate for skilled workers in a variety of industries.

People planning to head to Australia to emigrate and make an international money transfer are being urged to continue applying, despite recent changes to the country's immigration rules.

Many people from the UK have been enticed into making an international money transfer and emigrating to Australia over recent years, with the country desperate for skilled workers in a variety of industries.

Turkey is becoming a popular destination for people making a currency exchange and emigrating, it has been claimed.

According to overseas listings site PropertyIndex.com, searches for property in Turkey increased by 286 per cent in the last year, as more people consider emigrating from the UK.

Turkey is becoming a popular destination for people making a currency exchange and emigrating, it has been claimed.

According to overseas listings site PropertyIndex.com, searches for property in Turkey increased by 286 per cent in the last year, as more people consider emigrating from the UK.

The Picardy region of France is an ideal location for British travellers to head to, it has been claimed.

Claude Chaboud, marketing and PR manager for the Picardy tourist board, suggests that the area is perfect for Britons looking to get away from the UK for a break, offering good opportunities for people looking to buy an overseas property.

People in the UK who are looking to emigrate to Australia have been warned that the country's rules on the types of employee allowed into the country have changed.

Many people in the UK have been seduced into making an international money transfer to purchase a property in Australia so that they can emigrate to the country and settle down with their trade.

People planning an international money transfer on a holiday home could consider looking at the Rhone-Alpes region of France as an ideal place to help them make some money back on the property.

A growing number of Britons are heading to the region to enjoy the skiing facilities it has to offer, meaning a holiday home in the area could attract plenty of year-round guests.

The French port of Calais is proving popular with Britons considering a short trip overseas this summer because of its good transport links with the UK, it has been claimed.

People looking to make a currency exchange to invest in an overseas property could look at the potential being offered by Calais, which can be easily reached from London and the English south-east.

New research has suggested that as many as four in five Britons would be keen to transfer money abroad and emigrate from the UK if no obstacles existed.

The figures from perfectholidayhome.co.uk reveal that 79 per cent of Britons would emigrate if given the opportunity, with the majority choosing Florida as the ideal place to make their new home.

It has been claimed that skiing holidays are less likely to suffer from the recession than other types of holiday, despite their cost.

People considering making an international payment on a new holiday home may consider buying one near the ski slopes because they should be able to continue to attract visitors during the global economic downturn.

Britons planning to emigrate abroad should consider heading to Egypt, it has been suggested.

According to UK-based overseas property portal Homesgofast.com, people planning to emigrate from the UK could make a money transfer to Egypt, where they could buy themselves a bargain in the property market.

The Burgundy region of France is one of the most popular destinations with British tourists, it has been claimed, meaning people looking to buy an overseas property could do well to make an international money transfer for property in the region.

Brits make up the second biggest market for tourism in Burgundy in France, according to Maison de la France.

It has been claimed that the falling British pound could force many Britons to look away from Europe for their summer holiday this year.

While the pound has dropped significantly against the euro and US dollar, there remain plenty of locations around the world where Brits can get a bargain and plenty of people could be tempted to make an international payment on a foreign property away from the traditional locations of France or Spain.

More people in the UK could be reaching for a foreign exchange currency converter as they consider buying property in Brittany.

According to the region's tourist board, there has been a growth in the number of people travelling to the area since the introduction of direct flights from the UK, offering new opportunities for Britons to purchase a property in the area.

The Egyptian property sector's position as a global emerging market is helping to increase the number of Britons looking to emigrate to the country.

According to UK-based overseas property portal Homesgofast.com, a growing number of Brits are recognising the potential for investment opportunities in Egypt and the country's foreign exchange rate.

Brittany is becoming a top destination for Britons emigrating for a new life abroad, it has been claimed.

The Brittany Tourist Board has suggested that the region's undiscovered wonders are being promoted by the thousands of Britons who have emigrated to the area and are enticing more people from the UK to make an international payment and purchase property in the region.

The Caribbean property rental market is seeing a boom as investors bide their time on purchases; investors may be interested to read.

Because of a reduction in the number of people currently making an international payment on a property in the area, the rental market is getting stronger - especially in Barbados.

Investors looking to make an international payment on a secluded Caribbean property may want to turn their attention to the largest of the Virgin Islands, St Croix.

Despite being the biggest island, St Croix is the least developed, offering sandy beaches and underwater activities that may appeal to Britons planning to rent local properties during the holiday season.

A new website has been created for Britons considering making an international payment on a property abroad and emigrating.

TakingUpResidence.com has been established to provide advice for those making the exciting move abroad, but daunted by the challenges they face.

Britons hoping to make the most of Brazil's foreign exchange rate when investing in a property in the country should consider the area around Natal as their destination.

Property investors could find that ploughing their money into this area gives the best return, as the region is currently undergoing regeneration.

Britons thinking of making an international payment on a property abroad may want to consider the hustle and bustle of Brazil.

A spokeswoman from travel firm Journey Latin America has said that because it is such a large country, Brazil has something to offer everyone.

Despite fewer Britons potentially making international payments on property in Cyprus, enquiries from potential buyers are continuing apace in the Mediterranean country, an expert reveals.

Julie Liddle, an emerging markets researcher at Property Abroad, said that property in Cyprus remained "very popular" for sales until around "about six months ago".

Swiss-registered investors redirected their capital flows from banks to money market funds during February, new foreign currency research suggests.

According to a report by Lipper, total cash inflows constituted 4.6 billion Swiss francs (£2.75 billion), which helped money market funds to become the second biggest form of assets after bonds.

Falling property prices across the world may present opportunities for investment too good to pass up, it has been suggested.

Figures from Knight Frank have highlighted that more than 80 per cent of destinations recorded in its global house index experienced negative price growth in the last quarter of 2008.

Investors looking to purchase a new European property via an international payment can hope to get the most for their money over the coming years.

Those who invest now and look at a five to ten-year view will find their financial investment is safe as the market has changed from the time when people quickly converted off-plan for an immediate profit, it has been suggested.

Property investors thinking of making a money transfer for a new property in Europe might want to do so soon, as property prices on the continent are close to bottoming out.

According to Richard Way, editor of A Place in the Sun Magazine, now is a great time to invest in property in Europe for those who do not need to take out a large loan to do so.

Britons planning to make an international payment on an investment property with good long-term prospects might want to consider Brazil as a destination.

According to property professionals uv10, the country represents a good market in which to invest as it is not an area where people buy a property just to sell on.

The current economic boom in Brazil means that it is a hotspot for those looking to make an international payment on a property there.

According to property professionals at firm uv10, domestic tourism in the country helps to keep it afloat, which could be good news for investors looking to purchase a property via an international payment and rent it out.

Specialist foreign currency brokers can help Britons achieve their dream of retiring abroad, one firm has suggested.

According to property website BuyAssociation.co.uk, living costs for expats who live abroad in European countries are likely to have risen as the euro has reduced in value.

Despite weak foreign exchange rates within Europe, property investors can still get a good deal, an expert has suggested.

Property website BuyAssociation.co.uk has said that while many people are now looking outside the eurozone to make an investment, there are still opportunities to get good value deals within Europe.

Britons looking to invest in a foreign property but concerned about foreign exchange rates might be as well to consider Turkey as a potential destination.

According to foreign property firm Atlas International, many investors are shifting from their markets and turning to the country, where they can make the most of the foreign exchange rate and get more for their money.

A number of outcomes are possible for the economy following the Bank of England's decision to reduce the interest rate and stimulate quantitative easing, according to international money transfer service HiFX.

The bank announced an asset purchase programme of £75 billion to allow for quantitative easing as it cut the interest rate.

Britons who were overcharged in capital gains tax (CGT) after selling their Spanish property could be entitled to reclaim more than £8 million.

A British couple have become the first claimants to successfully battle the Spanish government for their tax overpayment, with international money transfer firm HiFX stating that the 600 people claiming their tax back could be entitled to a collective £8.4 million.

The number of Britons looking to emigrate to Turkey is on the increase, an expert has said.

According to James Dearsley, European sales manager at Atlas International, there are a number of factors influencing Britons to make the move abroad.

Following the relaxation of property-buying laws in Croatia, Britons may be interested to read that house prices in the country are stable and set to fall.

Those considering making an international money transfer for a property in Croatia can expect to see prices drop in the near future, Meri Matesic, director of the Croatian National Tourist Office for the UK and Ireland, has said.

Property buyers in the UK who have considered making an international money transfer on a Croatian property may have previously been deterred by stringent laws that meant they had to receive permission to do so.

However, changes were implemented in February this year that have meant that those wanting to invest in Croatia's property market can now do so more easily.

Britons looking to make that all-important international money transfer on an overseas property might want to consider Turkey in terms of destination.

According to James Dearsley, European sales manager at Atlas International, the country can offer a wide range of benefits to those wishing to invest in property.

Some foreign investors are likely to be attracted to properties in France since the emergence of 100 per cent mortgages, an expert has claimed.

However, John Reilly, managing director at BuyAbroad.com, has questioned whether this is a good thing.

Britons looking to make an international payment on a property abroad may be able to do so for cheaper than they first envisioned, as bargain prices emerge.

According to website PropertyWire.com, real estate prices in locations such as Tuscany, Verbier in Switzerland, the French Riviera and the Caribbean are all becoming more affordable for those looking to make an international payment.

Britons planning to emigrate abroad for their job are being urged to ensure they have found the best position before making the move.

According to finance and accountancy jobs site GAAPweb, moving abroad is no easier than ever before, but it states that those planning to move abroad - and potentially transfer money for their move - need to be picky when looking for a desirable occupation.

With house buyers looking to opt for a French property now able to get 100 per cent mortgages in the country, investors could be tempted to make a stake in France.

Financial firm French Mortgage Direct recently revealed that it will provide 100 per cent mortgages for overseas buyers looking to invest in France, which may be good news for those looking to make an international payment on a new house.

Consumers planning to invest in foreign property in Brazil might want to take a trip to the country to view potential offerings while it is cheap to do so.

According to travel specialists Journey Latin America, the region's declining currency over the past year has led to a rise in tourism in Brazil.

With Panama having just been named investment destination pick of the year by Property Frontiers, one firm has outlined a number of motives for Britons to choose to invest in the country.

The Central American nation is in the process of rapid growth, with real estate in the location increasing in value by 25 per cent annually, according to Shelter Offshore.