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Settling In
Do you have questions about renovation, education, kids, transport, healthcare and more. Within the 'Settling In' section we cover anything and everything to do with owning a property and/or living abroad.
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What property best suits you?
9th November 2011 - 08:07If you are thinking about buying property abroad, do you have a certain type of property that you are looking for? Or are you open to suggestions? Different people have different tastes, and of course, the property type you choose will be specific to your individual requirements. For example, if you are moving abroad for a year, or perhaps you will be living in the house for a short period of time each year, then a sprawling 5-bedroom luxury house might not be what you need. That said, if more...
Some things can go wrong…how to avoid
17th August 2011 - 04:37Moving to a country with a slower pace of life, sun, sea, beaches, friendly people and a better quality of life is an idyllic dream for many, and for many every year that dream comes true. Sometimes however, things do go wrong. Things usually go wrong due to a lack of research, forward planning, or knowledge. Here are some of those things and tips on how you can avoid it happening to you. Removals: Too often, many people don’t realise the more...
How surveys work abroad
6th July 2011 - 05:04Whilst you wouldn’t dream of buying a property in the UK without first having an extensive survey done; this is not the case in many foreign countries. In many places, the people tend to use a local builder to inspect a particular aspect of a property i.e. the roof. The builder can also give a written estimate of how much the repair work would cost, if any. Whilst this does work for most of the locals, as a foreigner buying a property, it can be a lot of hassle. You will need more...
Making the most of your viewing trip
25th May 2011 - 07:18No matter which country you are planning on buying a property in, one thing is for certain; view before you buy! This is even more essential when buying in a foreign country, as you may not be aware of the area or certain legal proceedings that country operates. Plan a trip abroad specifically to view properties, and go prepared! It is really helpful to make lists of important qualities you want in a property, as well as what you don’t want. Then perhaps make a list of more...
Healthcare – the EU countries
6th April 2011 - 07:07I received a very interesting question recently, one that I thought I might address on this blog as I’m sure many will be interested in the answer: it deals with medical coverage in countries abroad. The writer says that “A subject which I need to address is a medical one as I am diabetic and require medication which at the moment I get from the N H S. Could you please tell me where I can find out which countries I could live in and still get NHS-funded treatment more...