Country guides
Barbados
It is well known that the Caribbean island of Barbados has been extremely popular with tourists for a number of years, only more recently however has the island started to actively encourage overseas buyers and expatriates to own their very own piece of tropical paradise. This has resulted in a number of upmarket developments being constructed on the island and the marketing of Barbados, is now starting to be on a par with Spain or Florida.
Brazil
France, along with Spain, is by far the most popular place for UK nationals to purchase a second property. This is in part due to the rich and varied countryside that includes amazing beaches, stunning coastline, offering both Mediterranean and Atlantic perspectives, and the largely temperate climate, which always acts as a positive draw for tourists and sun seekers alike.
Cape Verde
Scattered just 450km off West Africa, the Cape Verde archipelago shares the same latitude as Barbados, making it a sun-soaked utopia throughout the year, and earning itself the reputation as “the Caribbean for Europeans”.
France
France, along with Spain, is by far the most popular place for UK nationals to purchase a second property. This is in part due to the rich and varied countryside that includes amazing beaches, stunning coastline, offering both Mediterranean and Atlantic perspectives, and the largely temperate climate, which always acts as a positive draw for tourists and sun seekers alike.
Italy
France, along with Spain, is by far the most popular place for UK nationals to purchase a second property. This is in part due to the rich and varied countryside that includes amazing beaches, stunning coastline, offering both Mediterranean and Atlantic perspectives, and the largely temperate climate, which always acts as a positive draw for tourists and sun seekers alike.
Spain
Spain is one of Europe’s most attractive countries, with so much to offer those who choose to settle, or buy a holiday home there. Despite the economic downturn of the last few years, which has hit Spain particularly hard, coupled with bad publicity over untrustworthy agents and developers, Spain remains the number one destination for overseas property buyers.The second largest country in the EU, Spain has something for everyone, from apartments in busy tourist hotspots, to tranquil fincas (farmhouses) located some 40km from the beach.
St Lucia
St Lucia is the sort of destination that travellers to the Caribbean dream about – a small, lush toprical gem, that is still relatively unknown. One of the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, it is located midway down the Eastern Caribbean chain, between Martinique and St. Vincent and north of Barbados.
USA
In recent years, North America has continued to attract overseas buyers to its shores, particularly in buying second or holiday homes. The desire to own a property in the USA ensures that it stays in the Top 10 Places to buy in the World, year on year. After the US housing crash in 2008 and 2009, the property market hit rock bottom, but the latest reports show recovery has started, with Florida in particular showing strong signs of growth. The positive upturn in the market is giving confidence that the worst is over and now is the time to buy.