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Tag Archives: Property

  1. French wealth tax – five year exemption on non-French assets when moving to France

    Owning a home in France involves tax liabilities

    France has one tax that Britons are generally not familiar with – wealth tax. It is an annual tax on the worldwide assets of French residents as at 1 January in any French tax year, although there are reductions available on how much [read more]

    August 6, 2010

    Posted in Features, Finance, France, Overseas Property/Real Estate, Property & Real Estate.

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  2. Worldwide affordable holiday rental properties

    Good quality, stylish accommodation need not break the bank for those in the know, who are increasingly choosing private holiday home rentals over hotels.
    Working out up to half the price of hotels and often less, there are over 10,000 budget rentals worldwide on [read more]

    April 14, 2010

    Posted in Beach, Golf, Property & Real Estate, Spa/Jacuzzi.

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  3. Spain’s new 100 per cent low-cost mortgages

    Four bedroom El Paso country cottages

    Pent-up demand for property in Spain, stifled in the past year by the effects of the global recession but converted into sales since the start of the New Year, thanks to a series of ‘buy now’ incentives, gets a further boost this month [read more]

    February 16, 2010

    Posted in Almeria, Apartment, Golf.

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  4. France and UK New Double Tax Treaty Comes Into Force

    The lovely town of Isle Sur La Sorgue

    We are delighted to publish the first in a series of authoritative articles from international experts in expatriate tax planning, wealth management and pension planning, Blevins Franks
    The Double Tax Treaty between France and the UK has entered into force for French residents. It [read more]

    January 13, 2010

    Posted in France, Investment, Overseas Property/Real Estate, Tax.

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  5. Know your European road signs

    Whether you’re taking your car abroad this Christmas because you own a second home, you’re looking for a property to buy or you’re just going on holiday, it’s worthwhile making sure you understand the roadsigns you’ll come across. You’ll be that much safer.
    Airport [read more]

    November 16, 2009

    Posted in Channel Tunnel, Investment, Overseas Property/Real Estate.

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  6. French property and mortgage watch — October 2009

    St Cezaire

    French property prices rise by 0.1% during September
    Prices now 2.8% higher than six months ago
    Number of French mortgage enquiries through Athena Mortgages up 21% Q3 on Q2
    French mortgage completions at Athena Mortgages up 14% Q3 on Q2

    The French residential [read more]

    October 20, 2009

    Posted in Finance, France, Investment, Overseas Property/Real Estate.

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  7. Fractional Ownership: A Beginner’s Guide

    Solicitor Stefano Lucatello

    Stewart Andersen’s Property and Travel Blog is delighted to welcome Solicitor Stefano Lucatello as a regular contributor. He will be providing readers with expert information on matters relating to the purchase of overseas properties.
    ‘Fractional Ownership’ describes shared ownership, which allocates usage rights based [read more]

    October 5, 2009

    Posted in Fractional Ownership, Investment, Property & Real Estate.

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  8. Exceptional properties in Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt

    Azzurra

    Samanah Country Club, Marrakech, Morocco
    In a quiet environment with unique views, the Samanah Country Club is just 8km from Marrakech International Airport and 14kms from Jema El Fna square and covers an area of 692 acres.
    The project includes the creation of a private [read more]

    October 1, 2009

    Posted in Golf, Overseas Property/Real Estate.

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  9. Landlords Increasingly Positive about Property Prices but Remain Hampered by the Mortgage Market

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    Young Index (Q3 2009)
    Latest results from Young Group’s Young Index show the continuation of a rising trend; increasingly positive sentiment among buy-to-let landlords that property prices will stabilise and rise over the next 12 months.
    Seventy seven per cent of investors believe that London [read more]

    September 29, 2009

    Posted in Finance, London, Property & Real Estate.

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  10. Natural swimming ponds

    A gartenART creation in the Peloponnese, Greece

    gartenART talk to Stewart Andersen on the methods used in the creation of natural swimming ponds or pools. They’re an asset to any property, at home or abroad
    A natural swimming pool/natural swimming pond is specifically designed so you can swim in pure, clear water [read more]

    September 15, 2009

    Posted in Eco Homes, Overseas Property/Real Estate, Property & Real Estate.

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