2011

Qatar property transactions soar

Qatar property transactions continued to rise last week, as more investors and holiday homebuyers aim to take advantage of anticipated future capital growth.

31 May 2011

Red sea secrets

So far in this series we've looked at Egypt's tourism hot spots, but what if you don't want to share your holiday home with legions of package tourists?

31 May 2011

From Colchester to Kalkan

Meet Jane Ebeling, one of a growing number of British retirees moving to Turkey. For anyone thinking of doing the same, we spoke to Jane about her relocation "journey", which culminated in her moving into her new home in Kalkan jsut weeks ago...

31 May 2011

Any questions: Finance

Our experts deal with your finance conundrums: I am in the process of moving to Australia and want to know what to do with my stocks and shares ISAs. Do I have to cash them in or do I have the option to transfer them?

31 May 2011

Any questions: Currency

Our experts answer your currency dilemmas: I'm searching for a property in Italy, to purchase sometime later this year. I've seen that the exchange rate has been as high as €1.20 and as low as €1.10. I know about forward contracts, but worried if I fix the rate now it might then go back up! Are there any other options or is it a case of just leaving it to chance?

31 May 2011

Any questions: Lettings

Our experts answer your rental questions: I have a gîte in Brittany that I would like to rent out but am unsure of a few things when it comes to asking for payment. How much should I ask for as a deposit, when should I ask for it and when should the remaining balance be paid (I'm guessing before the guests arrive, but how long before)? Also, should I take a refundable deposit to cover breakages or damage and typically under what circumstances could I justify keeping some of that deposit?

31 May 2011

Fewer homes sold in the USA

Pending USA home sales fell in April with regional variations following increases in February and March, according to April's Pending Home Sales Index, released by National Association of Realtors.

31 May 2011

Earning rental income from your home in Italy

If you're thinking of buying a property in Italy, particularly if you are looking to rent it out, make sure you understand the tax implications before you start...

31 May 2011

First repossessed home sold in Dubai

Barclays Bank has confirmed the sale of its first repossessed home in Dubai suggesting that many more repossessed properties in the emirate could be sold in the coming months.

31 May 2011