Is it time to reap the benefits of global population growth by investing in the land that generates the food stocks we are all going to need? Australian farmland offers great returns and comes w...Read more
We have found a great yielding property investment for investors seeking the security of land ownership, a high yield from arable farming on the land and a guaranteed exit in 2017. What's more, ...Read more
The rules which govern what sort of property investments one can place into a personal pension plan such as a SIPP in the UK (Self Invested Pension Plan), a 401K in the US or, for Europe, a QROPS (Qua...Read more
Taxation System in Hungary.
Income Tax
If you rent out a property in Hungary you will have to pay 25% tax on any rent collected. Your accountant in Hungary should issue you with a tax card for ...Read more
Mortgages and Real Estate Tax in the Czech Republic.
The mortgage process can normally be an arduous one, that is why help from an independent mortgage broker with valuable experience and ...Read more
Buying property in Malta.
The Promise of Sale
Once you have selected your property you wish to purchase, the buyer enters into a 'promise of sale' agreement with the company. This is then&nb...Read more
Property Taxation system in Bulgaria.
Foreign investors can invest in properties in Bulgariain two ways, either directly or through a local entity. If it is a direct investment, the tax...Read more
Bulgaria in the EU.
With the entry pending for Bulgaria to go into the E.U, this has certainly boosted the growth potential of property sales in the country, it also increased prices dramaticall...Read more
Non-Residents with property in Portugal.
Under current Portuguese legislation it is mandatory that in most instances for non-residents who own property in Portugal to have some kind of Fi...Read more
Corporate Ownership properties in Portugal.
There are many properties in Portugal that are owned by a corporate structure. These corporate structures are usually found in Malta or Del...Read more
Purchase Procedure
Once you have chosen your property with us the purchase procedure is simple:
1 – Secure your chosen property and agree the price – the validity of the title deed is then check...Read more
Using some smart property investments, you can turn £13,900 into around £39,000 or more in just 10 years – with your original investment completely guaranteed and insured through Lloyds of London....Read more
One of the fastest growing investment classes at the moment is the purchase of shares of an asset – typically, but not exclusively, property. Known as fractional ownership this enables you to ...Read more
Firstly when looking for a property to buy in Turkey, its not unusual for several estate agents to advertise the same property. What you may also find however is that the price may differ; this ...Read more
We all know that planning for our retirement has been adversely impacted by the performance of many pension funds which have predominantly invested in stocks and shares. This has led to increasi...Read more
The international property market has risen to the challenge of current economic bleakness by providing investors with new opportunities to earn a return, safeguard their investment and benefit from l...Read more
With the demise of high interest rates and high returns, through speculative and high risk offerings in a rising market over recent years –the financial press, institutions, compliance officers and ...Read more
Buying a Property in Agadir.
The town of Agadir derives its name from the phoneicians and in Berber it means"Wall, masoned Wall enclosing Town, Fortress" all of which serve to describe Agadir very we...Read more
Mortgages for Property in Thailand
Maximum LTV: 70%
Typical Rate: 6%
Loan purpose: Residential, Freehold condominium property
Min Loan: S$100,000
Max Loan: S$1,000,000
Term: 10 ye...Read more
This product suite is a genuinely revolutionary concept within the real estate sector. So revolutionary, it has obtained Financial Services Authority registered status.
How it works
Properties...Read more
To help investors in these difficult times find higher returns in markets that are safe, reliable and that generate healthy levels of income without jeopardising the invested capital we have arranged ...Read more
In conjunction with our partners in Florida we are able to bring together a complete service for investors and holiday home property buyers seeking the very best bargain Florida property.
Make use of...Read more
This agreement is between Overseas Property World Ltd “OPW” with its offices at Ash House, Lydiate Ash, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0QL and “The Buyer”, jointly referred to hereafter as Th...Read more
With the value of the Euro at an all-time high relative to the GB Pound and the availability of mortgages in the US at an all-time low many property investors have refocused their searching onto locat...Read more
Overseas Property Centres have published a 15 page report on Investing in Tenanted property in Germany. This report is available by email on requests and soon as a presentation.Property for sale...Read more
Finding a property investment that is both safe and offers real growth potential has become much harder in recent months. Buying property still represents, for many, the best way to invest spare...Read more
A guide to the legal process for buying a property in England
The process for buying a property in England is well established and long winded when compared to other European systems, but if followed...Read more
Overseas Property Centres has introduced a new feature on selected properties which enables you to make an offer on a property you like. It is called the Open to Offer feature and is not availab...Read more
Make the most of your cash when investing in property abroad by investing a relatively small sum for a part-share in an apartment, villa or even an island and keep the annual costs low. Use it f...Read more
With 3 million of us weighing up the idea of moving overseas, Overseas Property Centres has pulled together a range of services aimed at helping people decide where, when and how. Many of the advisers...Read more
The currency is US Dollar, and Panama enjoys one of the lowest costs of living in Central and South America for example:
A U.S.-style home can be built for about $40 per square foot; unskilled lab...Read more
From time to time we receive phone calls from people desperate for help in sorting out overseas property purchases that show all the signs of turning in to a Holiday Home from Hell.There a couple of c...Read more
Purchasing a property in Spain? Now you can safeguard Your Investment with Title Insurance FREE if you buy via Overseas Property Centres.See our range of Spanish properties for sale.What is Title Insu...Read more
Overseas Property Centres are pleased to announce that we can put you in touch with local professionals in Portugal, epsecially on the Algarve in Portugal, who can help you with all those additional e...Read more
In short, title insurance is simply added peace of mind. When you buy a property, at home or abroad, you will almost certainly ask a solicitor to carry out all the necessary legal checks on your...Read more
Buying property in Florida, indeed anywhere in the US, is remarkably safe and straightforward as local laws and protections are rigorous and well developed. It is common when buying property in ...Read more
Some straightforward information to consider while looking at the Florida Resale market.
Florida resale properties can sell very quickly so anything you may see on a web site or information that you ...Read more
When looking for Florida investment property you must consider that there are some areas where short-term rentals are prohibited. We will help you to find a property that you are allowed to ren...Read more
Buying property in Florida is safe and easy - foreigners enjoy the same property rights as locals. Every year, thousands of property transactions are conducted without problems.When a new prope...Read more
Often when people are looking to buy property in Florida they believe it's difficult to move to the U.S. legally or to be able to spend more than six months out of the year there. However, in r...Read more
In Panama, property taxes are only applied to properties with a registered value greater than $30,000 USD. Registered value is the value which is contained within the public deed in the Public ...Read more
Buying property in Panama is safe and easy - foreigners enjoy the same property rights as Panamanians. There are over a dozen laws in the country that have been enacted to specifically protect ...Read more
Almost everyone agrees that Latin America is one of the main investor hot spots for the coming decade and Panama is extremely well placed to take advantage of this investor interest. This is an...Read more
Barbados is renowned for being a top class international holiday destination. Located where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea and close to the Equator, it is warm and sunny all year round wit...Read more
Kissimmee in Central Florida is one of the most popular communities for owning an investment property or holiday home due to its convenient location which offers easy access to the most popular touris...Read more
It is now possible, and we can help, to raise a second mortgage on a property owned abroad and to use the funds raised as the deposit on another property. This can, depending on the circumstance...Read more
If you are already a resident of the EU - e.g. a UK citizen - you are entitled to live and work anywhere in Germany without a visa. However, you will still need to register with the immig...Read more
If you are planning to purchase property in Germany there are some key differences you should be aware of when it comes to mortgages in Germany. Firstly, it is rare for German banks to lend...Read more
Buying property in Germany is very similar to buying UK property with the exception of the presence of a notary whose job it is to make sure both parties to the transaction understand the contract the...Read more
According to information provided by the largest UK and overseas property portal Rightmove, Egypt has dramatically caught the imagination of overseas property investors showing a massive increase in t...Read more
With Spanish Property Market oversupplied 2009 may be the year in which a revival may take place, many observers believe that Spain will regain its attraction as popular destination for Holiday H...Read more
It is a perception that the legal process for buying a property in Italy is a long winded and bureaucratic process; whilst it does have differences to other European countries it is reasonably straigh...Read more
Florida property has always been a popular destination for owning an overseas property because Florida is one of the world's most successful tourist economies, and home to some of the best attractions...Read more
Croatia is becoming an increasingly popular destination for overseas property investors, buying a property in Croatia is similar to purchasing a property in most former Eastern European states .
Why ...Read more
If you are thinking about buying an overseas property, this simple guide provides some tips and advice which should help you stay safe and find the that perfect property overseas.1. Know why you’re ...Read more
France is the UK’s most popular destination for overseas property ownership; it offers a way of life that many find idyllic, a climate which offers warm sunny summers and mild winters, French proper...Read more
General Principles
Buying a property in your country apply here, in Portugal, but most important is that you must not forget that you are still in a foreign country, that has very specif...Read more
Bulgaria is one the most popular destinations for overseas investment home ownership as a result of the relatively low cost of property and the potential for value growth following the country's acces...Read more
When you take a close look at Turkey as a tourist destination, the fact that in 2007 over 23 million people took their holiday there underlines its popularity with overseas holiday...Read more
Owning a Property in Florida is for many the ideal combination of an investment and Holiday Home, Florida property is excellent value at the moment and explains why many overseas property investors ar...Read more
If you are thinking of investing in property in Switzerland the trends in the Swiss property market are interesting. House building has actually slowed over the past 20 years from 20,000 new propertie...Read more
According to the many developers and agents we work with in the Bulgaria property market prices rose by up to 30% in 2007, the question is of course will this continue in 2008?
The Bulgaria property...Read more
If you are thinking about buying an overseas property on a local mortgage, our overseas mortgage pages provide a detailed overview of the process, costs and the amount you can borrow country by countr...Read more
Anyone who has been to Prague I’m sure will agree with us that it is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe if not the World, but if it’s investing in overseas property that motivates you to v...Read more
VAT on land and the Euro start off 2008 for Cyprus property owners, VAT on land has envitably added to new property prices and Euro has simplified things a bit, The revamped and up...Read more
Each year 60 million tourist visit Florida and its attractions, the Florida property market has never been better value, prices have fallen back in line with whole US market, add in the weak doll...Read more
Good news for the many considering buying a property in Bulgaria came last week when the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) press office said that the lev-to-euro exchange rate would remain at 1.95583 and ...Read more
The newly elected centre right government lead by President Nicolas Sarkozy, presented its first state budget yesterday and included estimated tax cuts of 9 billion euro (US$12.7 billion).
These cut...Read more
Feb 2008 - The National Association of Realtors are forecasting an upward in the sale of property in Florida, particularly in the second half of this year the drop in interest rates will take a little...Read more
Todays (7th February 2008) drop in UK interest rates of a quarter % to 5.25% will ultimately impact prices of Overseas Properties.Clearly the Bank of England's rate-setting committee decided that the ...Read more
The Overseas Property Centres property ROI (return on investment) calculator allows you to calculate the possible return on investment of a property purchase given a number of variables.You can use it...Read more
With more and more people are looking to create personal wealth by investing in Overseas Property, we asked our experts to take there heads out of clouds and come up with a simple guide that would hel...Read more
If you are buying property on the Silver Coast or thinking about investing in one or more of the golf resorts there you will need to be sure you or your guests can access all the necessary services an...Read more
Obidos is probably the most renowned town along the Silver Coast as it is steeped in history. Property in the town is hard to come by and rarely comes onto the market. However, for those see...Read more
For years many have looked at Portugals Silver Coast and wondered why there was not much development there, it is only recently that Portugals strict planning regime has relaxed a small part its grip ...Read more
German Mortgages for purchasing a property in Berlin- rates from approx 5.70% in Euros
If you are purchasing a property in Germany, German Mortgages are available for UK & Irish based Employed R...Read more
Property for sale in Berlin offers overseas property investors an ideal opportunity to benefit from low prices, a strong rental market in a city centre location that is beginning to show all the signs...Read more
If you are a UK citizen you will require a Visa to visit or work in Brazil. The necessary documents and directions can be found on the Brazilian Consulate site. The Consulate site will also expl...Read more
Whenever you buy property abroad it is always advisable to make a will in the country where the property is located as well as amending your domestic (e.g. UK) will. This is because confusion ca...Read more
Privately owned offices called Cartorios provide notorial types of services as well as registers of real estate deeds and recognizing signatures on many types of documents. These cartorios charge amou...Read more
When you are thinking of buying a property the costs of leaving it to children or other relatives may not be a key consideration but in many countries inheritance taxes make a significant dent in the ...Read more
As with many countries Brazil has a federal structure and taxes are levied by the local state or municipality to cover local services and expenditures. These taxes are generally set with referen...Read more
Like the UK Brazil imposes a form of VAT on all sales made to individuals. This needs to be borne in mind when calculating the cost of fees, expenditures and items bought in Brazil.Brazil impose...Read more
Taxes in Brazil are not the same as the UK and the following should be seen as a guide only as tax rates and forms of taxation can change at any time.For income tax purposes, the fiscal year is the ca...Read more
When buying property abroad there are additional costs to consider and these vary from place to place. The following typical property purchase and running costs for Brazil should give you a reas...Read more
Buying property in Brazil is as safe and easy as in any European country. All property sales are titled and foreign investors receive the same investment and possession rights as Brazilians (with some...Read more
In Florida the conveyance of a property is undertaken by what are called locally a Title Company, these Title companies are licensed by the state to undertake the legal process which means that you wi...Read more
Carvoeiro is the located in the Central Algarve, Portugal. Carvoeiro boasts several sandy beaches nearby, in secluded and charming coves, as well as numerous golf courses within easy striking di...Read more
We have several foreclosed properties for sale by the mortgage lender. These represent a significant discount against current value. Many come with rental bookings in placeExample: 5 bedroom Villa in&...Read more
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a Private Purchase contract?
A: This is also known as a Preliminary Purchase Contract and is a contract that is signed by all parties (similar to ‘Sold Subjec...Read more
Investment Summary
Potentially high yielding (20% is plausable) investment properties in the Caribbean from a UK Hotel and Resort development company, English Law contracts, prices in GBP (no exchang...Read more
There is a wide choice of property for sale in Javea. Property for holiday use, villas or apartments. Javea is popular with tourists which offers the scope to rent out as an investment property, Javea...Read more
Spain is one of the most popular destinations for overseas home ownership due to the warm climate and easy low cost travel. There is an unrivalled choice of property available with something to suit e...Read more
Taxation of Property in PortugalWhen buying property in Portugal it is worth taking some time to understand and calculate what additional costs will be involved over and above the purchase price. &nbs...Read more
VAT in PortugalVAT in Portugal (IVA) is levied on all goods at one of three rates:21% - standard rate for most items;12% - medium rate for items such as food, drink, heating oil, etc;5% - reduc...Read more
Stamp Duty In Portugal stamp duty - Imposto de Selo - is payable on a wide variety of deeds and contracts as well as donations, inheritances and financial transactions. All purchases of res...Read more
Capital Gains Tax - IRSImposto Sobre o Rendimentos - Rendimentos de Mais Valias (IRS) or Capital Gains Tax in Portugal is payable on the gains made from the sale of any asset, including property in Po...Read more
