Legal

Cyprus property tax hike

Around 1,800 Cyprus property owners are expected to face a property tax increase as part of the Cypriot government's attempt to raise a further £17 million in revenue each year.

28 May 2010

Dubai property law will have minimal impact

Newly introduced legislation that defines the rights, responsibilities and obligations of all parties in jointly owned homes in Dubai is good news for investors who have bought properties in Dubai.

26 May 2010

Brits urged to claim potential Spain tax rebate

British expats who could now be in line for a substantial tax rebate, after possibly paying more tax than was necessary when selling their Spanish home, now have until...

25 May 2010

Fact or fiction? Is an 'all costs included' property purchase the right deal for you?

“Choosing a property with 'all closing costs included' over one with extra costs to pay must be a no-brainer?” Whatever it is you're shopping for, if someone promises they can save you money, it's worth treading carefully. And buying an overseas home – a purchase which comes with additional costs – is no different

4 May 2010

Higher taxes could drive more Brits abroad

The prospect of higher taxes and an indecisive hung parliament could persuade more Brits to move abroad permanently, according to the founder of The Institute For Fiscal Studies.

28 April 2010

Builders guarantees in France

We give you the lowdown on builder's guarantees in France, to make sure your building project goes smoothly.

1 March 2010

Taxes and charges when buying in France

If you're thinking about buying a holiday home in France you'll need to set aside an average of 10% of your budget for taxes. Our guide will tell you how these sums break down and what you should expect to pay when.

1 January 2010

Travelling overseas? Keep your pants on !

Holidays are a time to let your hair down and break free from the shackles of everyday life, but if youre not careful you could come back red-faced after a visit to your holiday home and not from getting too much sun

3 September 2009

How to protect your overseas property from tax

To the untrained eye, making a profit from overseas property can seem pretty simple. Property prices are continuing to rise by 20 per cent per annum in several markets. However, looking at capital growth alone does not reveal the whole picture. There are a number of costs, fees and taxes to be taken into consideration.

5 August 2009

Spanish Tax Grab

A British couple has emerged victorious - and £10k richer - after being overcharged for taxes on the sale of their property in Spain

27 July 2009

Any Questions - Law - June 2009

Peter Esders, an international law expert, shares his experience and answers some questions on buying repossessed properties in Spain, French notary fees and renting out Spanish property.

23 June 2009

Any Questions - Tax - May 2009

Bill Blevins, Co-founder of tax and wealth management specialists Blevins Franks, explains Cypriot income tax and tax rates in Turkey.

20 May 2009