Previous articles in Buying abroad
Call of the wild
From the ravishing beaches of Grenada to ski chalets in France, H&P picks the best holiday homes to suit every purse.Read more...
July 2008
Licence to thrill
Buy an exclusive beachfront home in Jamaica, the beautiful Caribbean island where the James Bond story began, and live out your 007 fantasies.Read more...
June 2008
Snap up a dollar deal
There are great bargains to be had in America – as British buyers can benefit from the weak dollar. View a selection of terrific deals in the US and dollar-linked countries.Read more...
March 2008
Glorious Med homes
Head for the Med... see fabulous homes in Corfu, Cyprus, Turkey and Morocco.Read more...
March 2008
La dolce vita - Buying in Italy
Where would you live in Italy? It is a country of enormous choice: a long, thin, mountainous peninsula with glorious sandy beaches, Alpine ski resorts and awe-inspiring cities. See a selection of properties in four very different regions.Read more...
March 2008
Islands: Spain and Portugal
The islands of the Iberian Peninsula are property hotspots for British second-home owners looking for reliable weather, clean beaches and good value. There are also plenty of new property opportunities and an exclusive buzz, proving that old favourites are worth a fresh look.Read more...
March 2008
Fabulous France
Our nearest Continental neighbour exerts a powerful pull for property buyers looking for a calmer, more affordable lifestyle.Read more...
February 2008
Australia, New Zealand and beyond
The world may be getting smaller and UK property buyers more adventurous, but Australia, let alone New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, remains a very, very long way away for a second home. Still, if you can brave the journey and the jet lag, a real treat awaits.Read more...
February 2008
A resort for all seasons: Stowe
The Vermont village holiday haunt of US Presidents is an all-year-round charmer that gets the UK vote.Read more...
January 2008
Islands to fall in love with
Mauritius and the Seychelles are not just for honeymooners. Now property-lovers can buy a home there.Read more...
January 2008
How white is our Vallée
If you thought buying a property in France’s smart Trois Vallées skiing region was out of your reach, think again.Read more...
December 2007
New York boom time
The hard hats are on in Manhattan, where new buildings are appearing faster than Donald Trump can earn a million. Despite recent wobbles, there are plenty of investors looking to splash the cash.Read more...
December 2007
Marinas and waterside living
As an island race it is only natural that we Brits should love the sea. Combine this enthusiasm with our passion for buying property abroad, and it is no surprise to learn that waterside living is one of the fastest-growing trends in the property world, especially when it includes a berth at a nearby marina.Read more...
November 2007
All Thai’d up
There is luxury for travellers and benefits for locals from new homes on two Thai islands.Read more...
November 2007
Buying in Switzerland
With ski apartments available from £100,000, relaxed buying laws and a stable economy, Switzerland is not just for the ultra-rich.Read more...
October 2007
Buying in Portugal
It’s not all about sea, sand and those glorious golf courses. Buyers are now looking everywhere from Lisbon to Porto, as well as hunting out inland bargains.Read more...
October 2007
Factfile – Buying in Spain
Buying a property in Spain is a very different process to buying in the UK. Here is what you should know before you buy that place in the sun.Read more...
August 2007
Buying in Spain
There is no doubt that it has been a difficult year for the Spanish property market. But, despite stiff competition from ever-more far-flung destinations, Spain remains the number-one choice for British property buyers, who are drawn to its great weather, ease of access and a good infrastructure.Read more...
August 2007
Buying in France
Thinking about a property purchase in France? Here are some of the important legal and financial facts that you will need to know.Read more..
July 2007
The lure of Lisbon
Most visitors to Lisbon will take the steep and winding narrow road up to the mountaintop village of Sintra — where Portuguese royals and aristocrats came to escape the worst of the summer heat in beautiful castles and palaces.Read more...
July 2007
Buying in Italy - Factsheet
Forewarned is forearmed, so here’s what you need to know before you head off for la dolce vita.Read more...
July 2007
Living la dolce vita in Italy
Italy has entranced British visitors for centuries with its legendary appeal: living la dolce vita is easy in a country renowned for its varied landscapes, cultural heritage, excellent food and exuberant, friendly people.Read more...
July 2007
Gozo: Buying guide
Behind many traditional Maltese facades in Gozo - a small island near Malta beloved of Brits and where Billy Connolly has a home - the prevailing style is Versace-meets-Dynasty.Read more...
June 2007
A taste for France
It isn’t hard to understand the appeal of France for the 500,000 Britons who own a home there. For starters there’s the beautiful countryside, historic cities, Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, the Alps and the Pyrenees, not to mention some of the best regional produce in the world.Read more...
June 2007
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