Motivated Seller in Portugal, Bargain Villa
This detached villa for sale in the popular location of Praia da Luz has been reduced in price to make it an excellent purchase for any motivated purchasers looking for a Traditional villa.
This beautiful and traditional property for sale in Praia da Luz, which is situated in the peaceful and established residential area of Luz Parque offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, private pool and views out to the Atlantic has been reduced by its motivated seller.
The villa for sale in Praia da Luz is situated in the popular Luz Park . There is a Read more
Villa for sale in Crete, Kriti
There are many properties in Crete available to rent or purchase and one of the lovliest luxury villas for sale in Crete that we currently have for sale is in Southern Crete with uninterrupted views of the mountains of South Crete, and substantial coastline views towards Agios Pavlos, Triopetra, Frangocastello and Gavdos. This villa currently for sale by the owner is Read more
Tax breaks for UK Landlords
Tax Breaks for UK Landlords.
Landlords could be eligible for a maximum tax break of £1,500 per property against the cost of installing draught proofing, loft insulation, or insulation for hot water systems. The Government are keen to encourage all home owners, including landlords, to improve the energy rating of their properties.
Most landlords are unaware that they can make this tax deductable improvement to their rented property. Furthermore, it will improve the property’s energy rating when they have to conform to the new EPC ( Energy Performance Certificate ) scheme that comes into force in October 2008. By improving the energy performance rating, the landlord is simply improving their chances of letting sooner, and for more rent. Savvy tenants will want to see the energy rating of the property to rent, before they agree to let. With the cost of energy rising seemingly weekly, this will become a major decision maker.
This tax break is called LESA, Landlord’s Energy Saving Allowance. Talk to your financial advisor for more information, or if you are local to our offices in Godmanchester, or Bedford, call in. Contact us
More articles on letting property and EPC’s……
Spain… A Buyer’s Market?
Is Spain now a buyer’s market? Of course it is! The average house price in Spain last month was 3.6% lower than it was the previous April. This was inevitable, with the credit crunch tightening its grip worldwide.
It could be argued that anyone looking to sell a property in Spain at the moment is what we call a “motivated seller”. Local Spanish mortgages are more difficult to come by at the moment. Some Spanish banks have even closed their doors to any new mortgage business! Most Spanish banks used to “take a view” when making loans to non-Spanish residents, for amounts above 70% loan to value. Now, Read more
New Landlords Love Sales Slump
New Landlords love the sales slump
The latest slump in prices within the UK housing market, has turned out to to a happy hunting ground for Buy to Let landlords.
The RICS has just released news that new instructions to let property has increased significantly in the first quarter of this year. The combination of property owners experiencing difficulty in selling their properties, and the lower purchase prices, has created the perfect Read more
Top Tips for the Best Exchange Rate
Getting the best currency exchange rate is easy when you know how.
Here are our top ten tips…..
1. Talk to a specialist currency broker as soon as you know you are going to need to purchase currency. That way you will have time to secure the best exchange rate.
2. Find a Company who where you can choose who you deal with. If you get on, the dealer will always be there for you.
3. If a Currency exchange company charges a commission up front, be wary. Try another broker.
4. Set a realistic target for your exchange rate. Your Currency Dealer should explain Read more
Get the Best Currency Exchange Rates
For some time now, Global Currency Exchange Network have been one of the UK´s leading currency exchange Companies. The team of professional currency dealers have over 20 years of experience in currency exchange. Annually, they take care of over 335 Million pounds of client’s money. Their Head office is close to London, with further offices in Dubai, Spain and Portugal.Their main aim is to offer all clients the best currency exchange rate AND service available. Thousands of people use them for their money transfers annually, and Read more
Menorca Property for Sale
Gatehouse International has a number for properties for sale on the island of Menorca, ranging from the vast, luxury, villas to great value apartments with amazing sea views. The prices range from as low as 176,000 euros for a 2 bedroom apartment in Son Parc up to a luxury villa, formerly a farmhouse, for 1.79 million euros.
Menorca is the Balearic island furthest from the mainland and it is set apart from the rest of the country in many other ways. The coastline of Menorca is, Read more
Beachfront Apartment for Sale in Calabria, Italy
New, off plan, apartment for sale in Calabria, Italy. Situated on Jewel of the Sea, a spectacular, ultra-modern, development of beachfront properties; perfectly placed at the very centre of the Mediterranean, surrounded by miles of glorious white beaches, clear blue skies and an awesome backdrop of majestic mountains.This is a great opportunity to purchase a new off plan one bed beachfront, groundfloor apartment for sale in Calabria which is second line to the sea. Absolute bargain at approximately 20,000€ less than any other new one on the development. Read more
Get your own Currency Converter
Want your own currency converter so that your visitors can make their own currency conversion?The GLOBAL CURRENCY EXCHANGE NETWORK currency converter provides real time currency-to-currency conversion in the form of a popup tool that can be easily added and integrated into any existing website.
This will allow visitors to your site to make a currency conversion. It is possible to have it automatically convert prices shown on Read more
Villas for sale in Menorca
Villas in Menorca are becoming the next ‘quiet’ place to buy a property in the sun.
For those already ‘in the know’, buying a villa in Menorca is a good bet. Great climate, a Spanish feel, with the distinct local flavour of Menorca, fantastic beaches and beachfront properties. Couple this with the relatively easy access from Northern European airports and this makes a great place to buy a property.
Gatehouse International have a variety of Villas in Menorca for sale. For a selection, go here. Read more
Realestate in Switzerland for sale by owner
Enjoy the Swiss life, buy a piece of realestate in Switzerland. This Swiss property is for sale by the owner direct and is a fabulous bargain. The Swiss life could be yours as this piece of realestate is set in the country, yet close to Zurich, Bern, Basel and even the Alps. This stunning, recently built, Swiss property is light and airy and captures picturesque views of the countryside. Read more
Property for Sale on Diani Beach, Kenya
Luxury Diani Beach property for sale, 35 Kms south of Mombasa in Kenya.
This wonderful property is for sale on Diani beach is the ultimate African home. Diani Beach is a beautiful coastal beach where you can find about 20 tourist hotels and 300 private villas.
Advertise Your Property for Sale in Spain
Where to advertise your property for sale in Spain, has now become a critical decision. Should you choose your local estate agent, an International agent, a free property web site or pay a small fee to advertise the property yourself?
With the current onslought of the ‘Credit Crunch’ affecting property sales worldwide, and the strengthening Euro value against the Pound, it’s difficult to see where you could advertise your property, and achieve a sale at a reasonable price.
BuyMyVilla.com offers an excellent opportunity to advertise your property for sale in Spain, without paying the large agency fees and reach many more potential buyers than the local agent. BuyMyVilla.com is a web site where owners can sell their property direct, or For sale by owner (as it’s known). Is it like all the others that advertise properties for sale in Spain?…
Vale do Lobo Villas for Sale
This fabulous villa is for sale within the luxurious Algarve development known as Vale do Lobo. This Vale do lobo villa has 4 good sized bedrooms, 4 en-suite bathrooms and many of the luxuries that you’d expect in a Vale do Lobo villa including a swimming pool and Jacuzzi. The asking price is in Euros, €1.8m. More details and photographs…
Villas in Vale do Lobo have always been in high demand. It’s hardly surprising when you can buy a villa on a well-known secure development, Read more
Mortgages & Financial advice in Portugal
When buying a property in Portugal, it is worth contacting a Portuguese bank with regards to the mortgages available as they can often offer superior rates or conditions than your local bank.
We recommend that you contact an independent mortgage advisor prior to buying a property in Portugal. They can find the best deal for you. There are many companies that provide this service but, as with all matters in life, the quality of service and advice can vary wildly.
Gatehouse International have been selling property in Portugal for over 15 years and we have an excellent local company that provides comprehensive advice on gaining mortgages & financial advice for those wanting to buy a property in Portugal. Read more
Property for Sale in Vale do Lobo
Property for sale in Vale do Lobo.
Vale do Lobo resort is just 20 minutes from Faro airport and is set along a 2km stretch of sandy white beach. Founded in 1962, it was the first large property development in the Algarve and was developed into a unique resort by a Dutch entrepreneur in 1977. Over 30 years later, Vale do Lobo is a mature, 400 hectare, resort attracting both residents and visitors from all over Europe. As this is a well known resort, property for sale in Vale do Lobo is in high demand. Gatehouse International currently have over 70 properties for sale in the Vale do Lobo area. Visit their site for information and pictures.
If you buy a property in vale do Lobo, Read more
Currency Conversion
Currency conversion is often considered a ‘black art’ when really it’s very simple.
Most individuals consider using currency conversion when they are about to buy a property abroad, or maybe import a car, or looking to buy a different currency for their holidays.The most common way to perform a currency conversion is to use your own bank to make the conversion.
Think again! Most high street banks make a charge to transfer the money.
With our currency conversion service, the tranfer of the money is usually free!
Where the greatest difference occurs is when you Read more
Rustic Property in Mallorca
Rustic property in Mallorca comes in all shapes, sizes, locations and prices.
Gatehouse International can offer rustic property in Mallorca from as low as €220,000 up to the luxury mallorca villas in the millions. The Mallorcan property market specialists, “Mallorca Villas for Sale” have a large selection on their website.
The credit crunch doesn’t seem to have affected Read more
