Take a healthy interest in the medical system
Chatting to people who are planning to relocate abroad I am frequently asked about the medical systems and how they compare to the NHS. Make a concerted effort to pick an area that will fulfil certain requirements and don't fall hopelessly in love with a home BEFORE you have made sure that there are certain necessary requirements that the area can provide you with
Who wants to emigrate?
Figures from a recent poll demonstrate that no matter where people live, many want to move somewhere else
Lessons learned when emigrating
When asked what is the biggest mistake that people make when moving abroad, I always explain that it's 'the mismanagement of moving funds.'
Emigrating – Should you rent or buy a property?
One major decision on the minds of people emigrating concerns the topic of buying a property versus renting one
The good, the bad and the lazy
Desperate times call for desperate measures. Or so you would think. Despite the rocky nature of the property market, many estate agencies are still resting on their laurels, says Steven Rowland
How much does it cost to live overseas?
Moving overseas is an exciting journey. Overseas property expert Kim Brown talks about the hidden costs involved
The pearl of the Mediterranean
Montenegro is currently not only one of the best tourist destinations but also one of Europe's hottest real estate markets and this situation looks set to continue reports Lucy Russell
Turkey: bucking the trend
Turkey is becoming more and more popular for overseas investment, with a unique mix of east and west cultures. We hear from Lucy Russell, an expert in the area
Planning is the key
It's been quoted that 40 percent of people who move overseas move back within 12 months. The return to the UK occurs for reasons such as health matters and being homesick, however the largest cause comes down to poor planning
Get more for your money
The British pound has had a tough time over the last six months. Sterling has traded against the euro from a low of 1.02 to a high of around 1.14 and the lack of confidence in the pound has, unsurprisingly, resulted in a lack of confidence in the overseas property market
No regrets
What's holding you back from making a move overseas? Are you too young or too old? Do you think it's too much hassle? Are you worried you won't be happy? Are you afraid? If so – what are you afraid of? Kim Brown suggests a change in perspective is all that's needed to kick start a new life overseas
Breaking the mould
The South African property market has seen tremendous growth, but real estate is seen and is perceived as excellent value in world terms
The winter season
November to April are traditional times to take winter holidays and visit overseas properties. A majority of the demand would still appear to be the Alps and the Caribbean with locations like Tignes and St. Barts irresistable locations for holidaymakers looking for sport or spas
Time to leave the UK?
Many say it is all doom and gloom here, but looking aboard may be the best move you can make, says our expert Kim Brown. Revealing the possibility of finding a new life abroad may be all thats needed for some to break free of recession ridden Britain and set off on a new adventure in foreign lands
Buying overseas
Our expert Kim Brown finds that bargains are to be found everywhere, with renting the ideal starting point as prices drop and properties are sold for as much as 50 percent below market value - not for the faint hearted perhaps, but there is room for success for those that ride out the current global economic storm
Red alert
A surge in the property market in Marrakech has resulted from cheap buying prices and new government legislation making buying a property there much simpler - a city steeped in culture and history, it serves as an exotic location for holidaymakers and those looking to buy property abroad
Bargain hunt
Despite the fact that the economy is uncertain, it seems that demand for overseas property is still healthy. In a buyer's market snapping up a bargain from an investor cutting their losses is certainly possible with room to negotiate as property prices continue to decline across the globe
Boom market
While we are seeing a global slowdown in the property market at the mid price range, the new emerging markets are booming, in particular countries such as Brazil with the help of continued heavy investment by the government including funding for golf courses, hospitals and shopping centres
Luxury markets
Quintessentially Estates' Lucy Russell on why the credit crunch may not prove to be all bad news for the state of the luxury property market and why it may also prove to be a worthwhile investment in the long term for those that have the patience
Dubai and the UAE
Dubai's property boom shows no signs of abating, and has implications for the rest of the UAE. David Scott, Commercial Director of The First Group, delivers an in-depth view on the market's health and compares it with the more established city markets elsewhere
