Property Investment Opportunities

Buying a property abroad can be a daunting prospect, but it is an exciting experience that could change your life forever.

We look to provide a complete service to take all the stress out of the purchase and give you the reassurance that you are making the right investment.

As you may appreciate, there are many potential difficulties and pitfalls in the purchasing process and oversights could prove expensive.

That is why it is essential to use the professional services of a company with the experience and expertise to guide you through every stage of your purchase.

We make buying property overseas easier and more accessible for you. We will arrange all stages of your purchase, from identifying and locating suitable properties to advising on suitable lawyers and financial specialists.

overseasproperties4u.com specialises in new and high quality off-plan developments. Buying off-plan from a property developer means purchasing a property from architects’ drawings, as opposed to a finished building.

Planning permission will have been granted, but the building work will not necessarily have started. Our expertise lies in finding our clients opportunities in high quality off-plan developments.

Other than an initial deposit on exchange of contracts together with our management fee, there is no further capital outlay for the property until completion. With typical build times of between 24 and 36 months, this gives you the potential for substantially better returns than buying finished properties.

When looking for an overseas property, the first consideration has to be the location. We have developed an on-line questionnaire that will help us identify properties in the country you have chosen that meet your requirements.

The properties we offer are all carefully selected, typically in easily accessible countries that have the best investment potential. We work closely with developers with a track record of delivering quality holiday homes on time and on budget. Naturally, we carry out all appropriate checks to match the property to your requirements.

We pre-vet properties to identify those we believe are most suitable for medium to long-term investment. As part of this process, we instruct experts to certify the market value of the property and obtain rental assessments from letting agents with local knowledge.

When you have selected a property you feel you will be at home in, simply contact us by phone or arrange to come to our showroom, where we will be happy to guide you through the whole process. We are conveniently located adjacent to Junction 9 of the M65 motorway in Lancashire.

Arranging finance

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We are experienced in all the financial aspects required for the purchase of property overseas. If you need finance to purchase your dream home, we can introduce you to an independent financial advisor who can provide advice on the best way to achieve this, depending on your own circumstances

There are four main options to look at to finance your overseas investment: a mortgage with a UK-based lender; a mortgage from a lender in the country in which you are investing; re mortgaging your own home to release equity; or paying in cash.

When buying off-plan, you need to be aware of the potential fluctuations in the exchange rate between the Pound and the currency of the country in which you are investing. We will guide you to specialists who will protect your interests.

We work with a foreign exchange specialist who will protect your investment. For further information on the Parasol web site click here

Legal Issues

It is essential to have good legal advice with a lawyer acting on your behalf throughout the purchase. Wherever we have property for investment, we have identified a highly-qualified, independent law firm that will act on your behalf. As part of our comprehensive package of support, we will have negotiated a special rate for legal advice which reduces your costs.

You are, of course, free to appoint a lawyer of your own choosing. If you do decide to use a lawyer you have found independently, please ensure that they are reputable and, critically, that they speak English.

Progress

During an off-plan purchase, you will naturally want to be kept informed of progress. We are in regular contact with our development partners who provide periodic updates on the status of the development and how the value of your investment is already growing.

Completion

With any new build property there can be snags. Again, we will provide a problem-solving service to make sure your home in the sun is everything you had hoped for.

We also offer a full furnishings package which can be tailored to meet your needs and budget. This includes beds, chairs, settees, tables, floor coverings and electrical items. We negotiate special rates with carefully-chosen local suppliers who will help you transform an empty shell into your dream home. All you need to do is add the finishing touches to truly personalise your holiday retreat.

We will, of course, help you to arrange other requirements such as insurance and setting up utility services.