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  1. Important Changes To French Property Capital Gains Tax Rules

    If you own a property overseas, always keep up-to-date with changes in legislation

    The French Parliament passed an important amendment on 12 October 2011 that could have a positive effect for many British owners of French property. The amendment says that the sale of second homes will be exempt from CGT when the seller does not [read more]

    October 14, 2011

    Posted in Finance, France, Property & Real Estate.

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  2. French Property Prices Continue To Rise

    French property is proving to be popular among Britons

    The latest report from the FNAIM shows house prices rising for the 5th consecutive quarter. The report covers the second quarter of 2011 (April – June) and is available on www.fnaim.fr. Prices of properties sold by FNAIM members saw an average rise of [read more]

    September 3, 2011

    Posted in Finance, France, News.

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  3. Where do global currencies go from here – and can we avoid another recession?

    William Poole, FX Strategist at FC Exchange

    With all the market turmoil we have witnessed over the past two weeks, we have seen somewhere in the region of $8 trillion wiped from global equity markets as a crisis of confidence takes hold. This is reminiscent of 2008. Really, we have [read more]

    August 12, 2011

    Posted in Finance, News, Worldwide.

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  4. The 9.1 Million Property Waiting List – Brazil’s Immense Potential

    Typical Affordable Entry Level Market Property in Brazil uv10.com (2)

    At the end of 2010, more than 9.1 million Brazilian families announced their intention to purchase a new home within the next year. Brazil cannot keep up with this demand and has a current deficit of six to seven million homes that experts [read more]

    April 14, 2011

    Posted in Brazil, Finance, Investment, News, Property & Real Estate.

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  5. Savills Energy has a bright start to 2011

    WIND FARM

    Savills has been operating within the Renewables and Conventional energy sectors for over 15 years, and during that time has been both an adviser to the industry and a developer in its own right. Savills Energy has been formed to build on this [read more]

    February 28, 2011

    Posted in Eco Homes, Finance, Investment, Property & Real Estate, UK.

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  6. Atlanta, Georgia – tenanted properties from £44,000

    River Station Townhouse, in Clayton County, just 12 miles from downtown Atlanta

    Atlanta may not be the automatic first choice for those seeking to buy an investment property, but there’s more to Atlanta than meets the eye and with Forbes Magazine recently ranking Atlanta as the number one rental market in the US and CNN [read more]

    February 21, 2011

    Posted in Finance, Investment, News, Overseas Property/Real Estate, USA.

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  7. Misconceptions lead to missed opportunities in French property

    Owning a home in France can transform your way of life

    Knightsbridge-based international mortgage broker, Baydonhill is claiming UK-based investors are missing opportunities in the French property market because of poor information and common misconceptions. The weak pound has led many to believe they cannot secure a French euro-based mortgage without transferring sterling. The [read more]

    February 11, 2011

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

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

    Moving currency from your home country, whether on a regular basis or as a one-off, can be so much less expensive if you use the services of a Forex company

    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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  9. 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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  10. Your teenager’s bedroom: The hidden asset in your home that could help to fund their degree.

    Clapham, London short rent homestay

    The financial strain of tuition fees could leave many parents having to choose between their offspring’s further education and their own mortgage. However, what many don’t realise is that their child’s bedroom could be the secret asset that makes a degree a financial [read more]

    December 26, 2010

    Posted in Finance, Property & Real Estate, Tax, UK.

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