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  1. A Home in Ibiza

    Nobody bothered to lock their doors

    Some years ago, Stewart Andersen bought a home in Ibiza. In his book, Wild Thyme in Ibiza, published by Survival Books, he takes a lighthearted look at life on the Balearic island that has drawn travellers from all over the world. In this, [read more]

    January 31, 2011

    Posted in Balearics, Beach, Features, Ibiza, Locations, Overseas Property/Real Estate, Spain.

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  2. Innovative purchase concept puts Tuscany holiday homes in the ‘best value’ bracket

    Pictured is one of the residences at Villa Bossi Pucci, set in a typical Tuscan landscape of vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees

    Italian holiday homes that are available to buy through an innovative new private residence club are said to offer the best value lifestyle option for people who can’t justify the cost of purchasing a holiday home in Tuscany when they will only use [read more]

    January 24, 2011

    Posted in Country Properties, Italy, Property & Real Estate, Tuscany.

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  3. Foreign currency exchange forecast for 2011 (Part 2)

    Owners of overseas properties should take advice when thinking of transferring funds to their new country in 2011

    We start the last part of this report from Ebury Partners by summarising the four key issues that have driven and, the company expects, will continue to drive, Forex (FX) markets. The four key issues are: The crisis buffeting the weaker Eurozone sovereigns: [read more]

    January 16, 2011

    Posted in Features, Property & Real Estate, Tax, UK, Worldwide.

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  4. Foreign currency exchange forecast for 2011 (Part 1)

    It's essential for owners of properties abroad to understand currency movements

    This is Part One of a two part series from Ebury Partners that will provide an overview of the Forex landscape for 2011, the key issues for currencies, and the Ebury Partners outlook and expectations, with particular attention to events and themes that [read more]

    January 15, 2011

    Posted in Finance, Investment, Property & Real Estate, Worldwide.

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  5. Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) – Improve Your UK Pension For Your Life As An Expatriate

    Wherever you live, do make sure you take professional advice with your pension

    www.homesandtravel.co.uk is delighted to publish another in a series of articles from international experts in expatriate tax planning, wealth management and pension planning, Blevins Franks Whenever you take any wealth management decisions, whether it’s investment, tax planning or pensions, they should be based [read more]

    January 15, 2011

    Posted in Features, Finance, Retirement, Tax, Worldwide.

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  6. Mike Pendrell – homing in on humour

    Picture 7

    Just recently I came across a UK-based cartoonist, Mike Pendrell. My problem is that I’m still laughing at his wonderful work. I immediately thought of including something about him on www.homesandtravel.co.uk although it seemed that it might prove difficult, given that the site [read more]

    January 11, 2011

    Posted in Home Improvement, News, UK, Worldwide.

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  7. Top 10 Money & Energy Saving Tips For Your Home This Winter

    VPhase voltage optimisation device

    With energy prices soaring and temperatures plummeting this winter, now is the perfect time to wise up on the most cost effective changes you could be making within the home. VPhase has compiled the Top Ten Money & Energy Saving Tips to help [read more]

    January 7, 2011

    Posted in Eco Homes, Home Improvement, Property & Real Estate.

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  8. A New Year’s Message from www.homesandtravel.co.uk

    Independent property and travel site www.homesandtravel.co.uk is celebrating its second year with an expansion into audio and video content alongside its existing broad range of expert articles and advice. 2010 saw many changes in both domestic and overseas property markets, as well as [read more]

    January 1, 2011

    Posted in Features, Property & Real Estate, Travel.

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