overseasinsuranceOverseas property insurance is probably the last thing on your “to do” list when purchasing an overseas property but that doesn’t make it any less important.
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Spanish Rental Increase
Posted on April 27, 2011 by overseasinsurance
There is some good news for those of you who own rental properties in Spain……The rental market is on the up!! Read more »
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Hotel vs Holiday Rental
Posted on April 22, 2011 by overseasinsurance
Choosing accommodation is a critical part of holiday planning. There are many types of places to choose from. The big decision is, do you go with a traditional hotel resort or a holiday rental. Hotel resorts are large, usually company owned while holiday rentals are typically individually owned and can be houses, apartments or villas. Read more »
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UK Home Insurance Rise
Posted on April 20, 2011 by overseasinsurance
Despite the one penny cut from fuel duty, petrol prices are still on the rise. Add this to rising car insurance premiums and the rise in inflation and the outlook seems pretty bleak. Now in what could be the final nail in the coffin for some homeowners, recent research has shown that home insurance premiums are also on the rise. Read more »
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Changes to Furnished Holiday Lets
Posted on April 20, 2011 by overseasinsurance
The chancellor George Osbourne has confirmed changes to the rules regarding furnished holiday lets in his 2011 Budget.
The announcment confirms:
- A property must be available for let for no less than 210 days a year. The previous minimum requirement was 140 days.
- The property must be let for 105 days a year. The previous minimum period was 70 days a year.
- Losses made on a holiday let can only be offset against the income made on that same holiday let. It can no longer be offset against general income. Read more »
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Portugal Rental Laws
Posted on April 19, 2011 by overseasinsurance
The Portuguese government have recently announced that it will introduce measures which will streamline rules on rental properties and attempt to jumpstart the economy that has had one of the weakest growth rates in Europe over the last decade. Outdated rules and regulations have put off some foreign investors which in result has stifled the market. Read more »
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The Importance of a Bulgarian Will
Posted on April 14, 2011 by overseasinsurance
Important news for those of you out there that own a property in Bulgaria and do not have a Bulgarian Will.
You may not be aware that even if you have amended your existing UK Will to include your Bulgarian property it may not be recognised by Bulgarian authorities. It is therefore paramount that if you own a property in Bulgaria to set up a Bulgarian Will. Read more »
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Re-Claim Your Deposit
Posted on April 12, 2011 by overseasinsurance
A Spanish bank has been ordered to refund an overseas buyer’s deposit, which could increase foreign confidence in buying property there. Read more »
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Cheap Flights to Italy
Posted on April 8, 2011 by overseasinsurance
For all of you who own a property in Calabria, in the south of Italy there is some good news. Read more »
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Do I need Travel Insurance with a EHIC?
Posted on August 11, 2010 by overseasinsurance
A very sad story that supports this article can be read FULL STORY
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