Buying overseas property

If you are considering investing in property abroad then there are a few factors you need to keep in mind. Finding cheap property is starting to growing ever more popular in places like Spain, Egypt, France and Portugal. This is happening because the housing market has been taken a big hit and are now forced to sell their property at a bargain price. Although the prices may be low the hit you could take in the long run could be unthinkable if you do not tread carefully especially in Spain. Spain has an issue with illegal building as well as the "land-grab" issues in some areas.

Buying to let? If you are planning on letting your overseas property when you are not using it then you should keep this in mind. Before buying spend a little time looking into the different property around that area, see what competition you will be up against. Also see what the average price for similar properties, this way you can make a estimate on what you would be earning. Make sure your luxury abroad property is in a easily accessible area which is popular with tourists. Don't forget to take into account that the holiday season is not all year round. Many tourist destinations virtually shut down when it comes to the end of the season. Marketing your foreign real estate can seem like a daunting tasks, why not let your local estate agent do that for you. If you're a more hands on type of guy then try to market it in your local papers, Gumtree, even setting up your own website. Word of mouth is always a better source of getting the word out there, let your friends and family know that your renting. Better yet take them out there to see what it is like, I'm sure they will be telling all their friends about your property abroad. You will need to ensure that the property is up to a good standard, so when you are planning your rental costs make sure you are budgeting for cleaning, repair and replacement should anything get damaged. You must pay income tax on rent you receive. You are liable for tax both in the country itself and in the UK – although there are national agreements that mean you shouldn't have to pay the same tax twice. Visit how rental income is taxed for more information. To ensure you don't have any issues when buying property then you will need to find yourself a trustworthy overseas property agent. I would recommend checking out azureoverseas.com.

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