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Expat ownership of a Spanish bar isn’t as easy as it seems
Emigrating to Spain and opening a bar might be trickier than Brit expats realise. The dream of moving to Spain and starting a business has been the motivation for thousands of British expats, with a bar being one of the favourite choices, especially for those with experience of the hospitality trade. Wherever new, ambitious arrivals hang...
Expat rentals in Switzerland set to fall in 2020
If you’re heading to Switzerland to take on a new position, the good news is that renting an apartment is likely to be cheaper in the coming year. Switzerland is one of the world’s most expensive expat professional destinations, with housing taking up a considerable proportion of even the most generous salary. However, the real estate...
Qualified expat builders needed as Spanish real estate sector hots up
Given that most SMEs in the UK don’t have much idea how the Brexit transition period will affect their businesses, a move to Europe before it’s too late might be wise. For British SME owners looking for an escape from the UK’s unreliable climate and equally unreliable politics, Spain has always been a favourite choice. Nowadays,...
Luxury home values in Dubaiare dropping like stones
As Dubai’s real estate sector crashes, even expat investors are shying away from bargains. Real estate values in Dubai have now dropped by 25 per cent over the past four years, leaving the property market in confusion and investors looking to pull out before it becomes worse. The continuing slump in oil prices plus the massive oversupply...
Buying an expat retirement home in Italy’s Lake Como region
If Italy has always featured in your retirement dreams, a property close by Lake Como could be more affordable than you realise. In many ways, Italy is a dream destination for its food, wine, sheer beauty, charm and fascinating history and heritage. Those looking forward to retirement but disenchanted with developments in the home country...
Tips on life and property in Tuscany for new expat arrivals
For decades, Tuscany has featured as an all-time favourite for British expats and is now attracting attention as the answer to Brexit Britain. Famous for its sheer beauty as well as its famous cuisine, Tuscany is now home to well over 3,000 British expats who first arrived as holidaymakers and fell in love with its charming villages and...
Expat renters pushed out of central Prague by Airbnb
Incoming expatriates are being squeezed out of central Prague accommodation by Airbnb short term bookings. Life is getting tricky for newly-arrived expat professionals in Prague, as 25 per cent of rental apartments in the Old Town are being rented out to tourists using Airbnb. The reason is obvious – renting via the flat-sharing service...
Is it game over for expat property investment?
Are the days of lucrative expat property investments coming to a close? For decades, property has been a ‘safe as houses’ investment for expat professionals looking to make their generous salaries work for their retirements, making it one of the most globally desirable forms of saving as well as a winning combination of rental income...
Expat property investors warned to watch out for guaranteed percentage returns
If you’re planning on investing in property overseas, watch out for so-called guaranteed percentage returns. Many expats who’ve saved for their retirements in overseas locations are finding investing in buy-to-let property is more financially rewarding and far less risky than any insurance-linked product pushed by local expat IFAs....
Pros and cons for adventurous expats buying land in Bali
Adventurous expats are drawn to Bali for its beauty, affordable cost of living and laid-back lifestyle, but those planning to stay for ever should take care if planning to buy land and build a home. Expats dreaming of a permanent home in Bali built on land they’ve purchased from locals need to be very careful to avoid ending up with a...
