Latest retirement hotspots could impact your pension!

Spain has topped a list of the most popular retirement destinations overseas, as experts warned living outside of the European Union could result in your pension being cut in half. 

Overseas Mortgages

Many people buy their overseas properties using an overseas mortgage, and often the overseas mortgage companies insist on the buildings insurance being arranged in the country the property is in, with a company they have an agreement with.

Retiring Abroad – Top 5 Countries

Taking the plunge and deciding where abroad to retire  is not a decision to be taken lightly and can often involves months of consideration and many visits abroad. 

I have Overseas Property Insurance – Do I still need Travel Insurance?

Recently, we have been asked by our clients to provide cover for their personal effects when they visit their holiday homes.  Whilst cover is provided for these items within the holiday  home,  no cover is provided when the items are taken outside the holiday residence.

Flash Floods hit South of France

  Flash floods hit the south of France, unfortunately killing 15 people.  Heavy rain caused rivers in the Var region east of Marseilles to rise by up to 8ft, forcing hundreds of people to seek safety on the roofs of their homes.

Insurance Cutbacks “false economy”

Bob Atkinson, travel insurance specialist at comparison website moneysupermarket has warned customers today.

Bankso Floods – Need to Claim

If your Bansko property is insured with Overseas Property Insurance or Underwood Insurance Services  and has been affected by the recent flooding in the Bankso area:- 

Buyers of UK Insurance can be confident that the regulatory Ombudsman is available to provide an independant view of a complaint.

Below is a summary of the annual review of personal finance disputes.  The summary provides an interesting insight into the service the Ombudsman provides.  All clients who insure with a UK company should be offered this service.

How to choose a reputable rental company!

Holiday home owners take a huge risk every time they let their holiday homes to strangers.  With the summer season fast approaching many owners are now considering whether or not to let their property, and if so which rental agent should they use? 

Protect Your Overseas Property

Your holiday home can possess more of a risk when the nights drawn in and the weather starts to get colder. When winter is on its way there are a few things that you can do to try to ease the burden of a hefty claim due to freezing pipes, damage caused by weight of [...]

Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.