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Your Overseas Home has helped thousands of clients to find and successfully purchase homes overseas. Our team of writers and researchers, both in your favourite locations and in the UK, will keep you informed on where, what and how to buy.
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Applying for a visa to live in Greece
Do I need a visa for Greece after Brexit? British people moving to Greece since Brexit are not classed as ‘third-country nationals’ just like the many Americans and other non-EU nationals who make this wonderful country their long-term home. There are several visa...
How to buy a property in France
Ready to start hunting for your perfect home in France? People can get nervous about buying property in France, with a different legal system and currency, but there is nothing to fear. Here is how to buy a property in France. Compared to buying property in some...
How to buy a property in Portugal
Buying a property in Portugal marks the start of an exciting new life in the sun. Whether a holiday home, retirement or investment, it should be no more problematic than a purchase in your home country.
However, the process may feel a little intimidating at first, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the language, currency and bureaucracy.
Simple steps to buying in Spain
Spain has tightened up its property laws. Great news for those buying a home there, but it does mean a few more hurdles to navigate
Where – and how – to move to Spain with your children
There is a lot to consider when moving to Spain, and even more so if you are moving there with children. What are the schools like? Is this area safe? What will the kids do on the weekends? To get you started, we give you a rundown on the Spanish education system,...
Buying property in Portugal: your viewing trip
A viewing trip is the most exciting stage in the journey towards buying a property in Portugal. But taking some time to properly plan your viewing trip is essential and will pay dividends in the end. It helps you to get the most out of your viewing trip to Portugal and will ensure you avoid wasting precious time looking around areas and properties that don’t appeal to you.
Here we suggest 10 tips to ensure your viewing trip to Portugal is pleasurable, productive and legally watertight.