Selling Property Abroad
The International Property Law Centre
Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com are an internet based property portal allowing worldwide property owners the opportunity to advertise their property for sale and/ or rent on the Property Direct From The Owner website. All enquiries generated go direct to the property owner themselves with no estate agent’s commission or rental fees to have to pay upon conclusion of a sale or rent. In particular for a property sold, this can end up saving the vendor thousands of pounds in agent’s commission. Registration is simple and an advert can be live on the site within an hour. Prices start from GBP99 for 12 months advertising on the site.
Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com are pleased to have recently agreed a partnership with The International Property Law Centre. With offices in London and Hull, The International Property Law Centre specialise in providing a comprehensive legal service to clients who require international legal advice across the world in areas such as overseas conveyancing, fractional ownership, civil and commerical litigation and tax advice.
Paul Wilson, Marketing Manager at Property Direct From The Owner says, ‘We are delighted to have an agreement in place with The Internation Property Law Centre, an extremely professional and well respected company in the worldwide legal maketplace. We anticipate clients of ours who are interested in purchasing property via our website to be able use The International Property Law Centre for all their legal transactions in the country they are to purchase in. Likewise, clients of our who are looking to sell can obtain the very best legal advice when it comes to selling their property abroad’.
For more information on how you can list your property for sale or rent then visit the Property Direct From The Owner website at http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com Alternatively if you are looking to buy property overseas or rent a holiday home then visit the Property Direct From The Owner website to find the property of your dreams.
Property Direct From The Owner Exhibition - Sell Property Abroad Or Rent Property Abroad
Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com exhibited at the Over 50’s Lifestyle Show in Estepona, Spain during the weekend of 28th/ 28th November 2009. The show featured various companies over the two days with an audience of over 5000. Property Direct From The Owner showcased their properties for both sale and rent in Spain and across the world. The show was a real success not only in generating enquiries for owners advertising with Property Direct From The Owner but also in creating awareness of the concept of the company and being able to reach out to many owners of property on the Costa del Sol looking to sell and/ or rent out their property both on the Spanish coast and elsewhere in the world.
Paul Wilson, Marketing Manager at Property Direct From The Owner commented, ‘The show was a roaring success for both our clients, in terms of interest generated in their properties but also in attracting new clients to the website which is very important to us for being able to deal with enquiries that we receive from customers looking to buy or rent property. Our advertising campaigns are clearly working and we have a full page advert appearing in the winter edition of Living Spain Magazine, available in Tescos and WH Smiths up and down the UK. We have also appeared in every edition this year of ‘The Good Property and Holiday Guide’ which is a bi-monthly publication available in 5 Star hotels, club class air lounges, hotel spas etc where we have an editorial and page dedicated to showcasing clients’ properties. As a result of the success of the Over 50’s show we are now looking into further exhibitions next year in Belfast, Dublin and the Spanish show again next year. It’s been a big year for everyone at Property Direct From The Owner and most importantly a successful one where the company has gone from strength to strength and our property portfolio has increased every things next calendar month. We obviously hope to improve on things next year and we see no reason why this will not happen with an even greater property portfolio and demand for customers looking to buy and rent property in the countries of the world in which we feature’.
Advertising your property with Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com couldn’t be simpler. Visit the website and on the top right hand corner of the Home page, ‘Create Account’. Once you have created your account, select your advertising package and pay uploading your property details. We, of course, are able to upload any property information you may have free of charge should you wish us to do that for you. Contact us by telephone or email and send through your property information, along with up to 21 photographs, so as to be able to create your advert.
For more information on how Property Direct From The Owner can help you receive the exposure your property needs visit the website at http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com and contact us today.
Sell Property Fast - How Can I Sell My Home Quickly With Property Direct From The Owner
When people ask the question, ‘how can I sell my home quickly?’, chances are that they aren’t thinking about the importance of good photographs to showcase the property. That is one of the answers to that question. If you are someone with a property asking, ‘How can I sell my home quickly?’ keep in mind that one of the best ways that you can sell your home fast is by taking some really good photographs of the house and the surrounding area.
The first thing that you want to do when you are trying to take photographs to sell your home quickly is to make sure that you prepare your property for the photography shoot. For example, make sure that the lawn is mowed and there isn’t any debris around. You should make sure that your interior is clean as well – windows, walls, and carpets. Don’t remove your furniture – anyone who is thinking of buying will want to see how it looks. This is the first step you should take when you are asking the question ‘How can I sell my house quickly?’ with photographs.
Paul Wilson, Marketing Manager at Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com says, ‘Good photographs are an excellent way of showcasing the qualities your property has to offer to a prospective buyer. Listing your property for sale and/ or rent with Property Direct From The Owner is a straightforward process and we allow property owners the chance to showcase up to 21 photographs included in the advertising price’.
Take some pictures of the exterior of your home. You should get a shot that is wide of both your house and your yard, both from the back and the front. Take pictures of selling points, like shops, garages, water features, and porches. This is another step in you finding out an answer to the question, ‘How can I sell my house quickly?’
The next thing that you want to do is to make sure that you are capturing your kitchen’s style in the pictures. You should include cabinets and the appliances in your pictures. Take pictures of the areas where you spend a lot of your time, such as your living room. You want to include things such as fireplaces and windows in the pictures. Finally, be sure to take pictures of your bedrooms and your bathrooms. Make sure that you include things such as closets, opening doors for the larger ones, cabinets and fixtures for the bathrooms.
Some final tips for how you can use photographs to answer the question, ‘How can I sell my house quickly?’
• Don’t take pictures when the sun is facing the house, because they will not appear quite so good and therefore not showcase the qualities that your property has. The sunlight will reflect off the windows and cause a glare.
The pictures that you take are going to tell people what they want to know about your house and chances are good that a prospective buyer will see your photographs and be interested. Pictures are so important, especially for those who aren’t able to just drive over and look at your house themselves because they live too far away.
If you have been asking the question, ‘How do I sell my home?’ then visit Property Direct From The Owner at http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com
Distressed Property Sales - Spanish Property - Property Direct From The Owner
If you have witnessed the plethora of signs announcing “Distressed Property Sale” that are appearing everywhere referring to distressed property for sale in Spain, then I speculate that maybe you may have been intrigued enough to look into a potential acquisition of a property for sale in Spain yourself? Prices of property in Spain are tumbling just as they have done in the United Kingdom and often they are falling at a greater rate. The financial problems of many Brits who bought a property in Spain for their retirement is compounded by the feeble exchange rate of the Pound to the Euro. This is a double edged sword that is bringing great distress to many retired Brits who have no choice but to list their property in Spain for sale and prepare to return home. Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com is an internet worldwide property portal allowing property owners to list their property for sale and/ or rent and have no commissions of fees to have to pay when the property is sold or rented.
There are many reasons for the proliferation of distressed property for sale in Spain. It took just three months starting in Oct 2008 for the Pound to lose nearly 30% of its purchasing power in Spain as it tumbled against the Euro from almost 1,3 down to just over 1 Euro/ Pound. Some Brits who retired to their own property in Spain found that they could no longer afford to live there as the value of the Pound slid. This particularly applied to those whose income was derived from the UK, whether a UK pension or rental income from a home rented out in the UK.
Even worse off are people who acquired a property in Spain on the back of a Euro loan, expecting property prices to continue to rise and are repaying the loan from their UK income denominated in GBP. In some cases the property has been repossessed by the bank or mortgage company and put up as a distressed sale because the owner could not keep up the payments. Paul Wilson, Marketing Manager at Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com comments, ‘We have had a number of property owners in Spain choosing to list their property via the Property Direct From The Owner website whether it be a distressed property sale or in an attempt to generate an income via rental. Whilst the market in Spain is still slow, thankfully we have managed to generate enquiries and interest for Spanish property for our clients’.A combination of massive property oversupply alongside the general economic downturn has meant that prices have literally crashed on Spain’s Costas and as we speak over a million unsold properties are on the books of hapless local agents in Spain, although many of these have been constructed with Spanish buyers in mind. Of course the British have always been purchasing property in Spain since the 1960’s and their passion for the Costa Del Sol and especially Marbella always was a first choice. More recent investors in property in Spain, even if their property has not been designated as a distressed property for sale, may still be distressed themselves. Not realising the enormous profits that the early comers made, these late-comers could well be finding that they made a huge error.
All clouds however have a silver lining. Today you can buy at the cheapest prices we are likely to witness. As the fall in property prices levels out and banks allow developers to remortgage projects, the Spanish market is witnessing confidence return. The number of distressed property sales in Spain could be set to stop increasing as Estate Agents in Spain are increasingly expressing confidence that the fall in the market is now stabilising. There is nothing novel in below-market deals, but the critical monetary position of many builders, financial institutions and property owners is pushing more sales into the distressed sale class which in turn means that further deals are being completed below real prices rather than merely at a reduction to the asking price.Experienced investors have been persuaded to seek for and obtain low, mid and high end finest distressed property at a price truly below their open market value by the mix of a severely restricted means to get to money and falling property prices in Spain. With the new trend in all-found holidays declining and more of us preferring to hire our own living accommodation and as a result have an independent holiday, the rental marketplace for up-market houses is booming. This further builds a case to mull over buying a house overseas, although the hire earned on holiday lettings seldom recovers the complete yearly mortgage payments and running expenditure so prudent cost planning is suggested.
As any savvy investor will advise you, it’s the rate that you pay instead of the rate that you sell for that really dictates the earning ability in many a property deal. Marbella in southern Spain is a real case in point of a ‘lifestyle’ investment choice, fundamentally a holiday home that can provide a fabulous centre for personal vacation and that will be retained for at least 5 years.
For those of you who are well-off enough to be able to put up a deposit of approximately thirty to forty percent on a distressed property investment in Spain and who can access the know-how of the leading consultants, lawyers and banks, today in fact is an opportune occasion to purchase a magnificent property in a distressed sale position for up to fifty per cent lower than the existing market price, and crucially enjoy their investment in the sun. This 50 percent price cut on particular properties is down to the fact that they are heavily discounted by the title-holder (or the bank if by now repossessed) by a considerably larger sum than the median price decline in Spain. This is in point of fact an opportunity for the new investor to advertise the property nearly immediately at a higher price.
For more information on how you can list your property for sale and/ or rent or indeed to view property directly with the owner visit the Property Direct From The Owner website at http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com
Invest In Property Overseas - www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com
Property investors who want to buy property abroad are looking to benefit from the global recession. Dubai, earlier deemed unaffordable for most, is now being looked at as the most sought after destination for purchasing one’s dream home. United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand are other places already established as hubs for the investor - inviting professionals to invest with the intention of finally settling down there.
1 Clarity of purpose. However, it has to be clarified that the law nowhere provides that possession of property abroad would be a conclusive passport for purposes of immigration. Under the laws of UK and Australia, there are no guarantees for a visa or citizenship for an outsider buying property. Thus, realising the purpose of such an investment is important. If it’s for immigration, it is certainly not the most viable option. However, if your children study abroad or you have a business to manage there and are a frequent visitor abroad (for some reason), then investing makes absolute sense.
2 Personal due diligence via the internet should be adopted at the initial stages to collect information about the countries one is considering, that is, their climate, cost of travel, frequency of flights, stability of economy and other factors.
3 The taxation law implications of different nations vary considerably. There are four main considerations here, namely, taxes payable upon purchase of property, ongoing ownership of property, renting of property, including income tax and sometimes extra non-resident tax and disposal of property. Certain jurisdictions impose heavier taxes on commercial properties, while for purchase of a holiday home or home for rental income, one may have to pay just the domestic taxes. Moreover, there are countries where failure to pay taxes can lead to court action and possible seizure of the property. Thus, a resident interested in purchasing overseas property should declare the income earned from such investment in income tax returns. The purchaser may also have to file a tax return in the country where the assets are held if the local laws so require.
These are just some worthwhile pointers when looking to invest in property overseas. A proven place to start when looking to invest in property is the internet. A recent study showed that over 70% of buyers of international property first see their dream investment on the internet. Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com are internet based property portal allowing owners of international property to sell or rent their property with no agent involved during the process allowing the vendor to save thousands of sales fees and rental commissions. Visit their site http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com in order to view property currently available or to find out how you, as a property owner, can list your property today.
Buy Property Abroad - Selling Property Abroad - www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com At Property Exhibition In November 2009
It is a big decision to buy property abroad, whether it’s for a holiday home or a retirement home. There are many factors to consider, such as, what is the ideal overseas property for you, what type of property is there for sale that suits your needs, and how do you go about actually buying properties overseas. One of the most important matters to consider is in which location you want to buy property abroad and are particularly attracted to. It might be that you have already made the decision on whereabouts you want to buy property abroad or you may still be deciding on location. Whatever phase you are at, it is good advice to complete detailed research into the area and country you are thinking about, looking at topics such as exchange rates and the climate. There is a range of information you can use when buying overseas property.
Websites and Internet
Overseas property websites such as Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com are a great way to find information on how to buy overseas property and also to search for properties abroad for sale and/ or rent. Owners of worldwide property list their property on the Property Direct From The Owner website for sale and/ or rent and prospective buyers/ renters can then search the site for a property that suits their criteria before contacting the owner directly to arrange a viewing. You’ll need to know about the buying process, tax implications, legal and financial information, likely costs when buying property overseas and visa and emigration rules depending on where you decide to buy property abroad.
Shows and Events
There are many property shows and events that will give you information and advice to buy property overseas. Paul Wilson, Marketing Manager at Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com says, ‘We have a stand booked at the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Estepona (exhibition and Congress Centre at Estepona) at the end of November for a lifestyle show aimed at the ex pat community on the south coast of Spain. At the show we shall be showcasing a number of our Spanish properties to prospective buyers whilst at the same time being available to clients looking to list properties they may have for rent or sale’. When you visit these events, experts are there to answer questions and advise you. These property shows will also have a range of experts in one place, making it easier for you to do your research.
Overseas Property Publications
There is also a whole range of property publications. These include supplements in National and Local newspapers, with details of properties abroad for sale by country and region. There are also a host of glossy magazines that feature property overseas for sale, and in-depth articles focusing on particular countries and regions. Magazines can specialise in general information or specific areas, such as Cyprus, Turkey, USA, New Zealand or the Caribbean to name a few. These offer detailed information about the location you are interested in and they may give you some new ideas about what is to be expected from the area. For example you may learn more about the culture and then be able to assess whether this is what you are actually looking for. Paul continues, ‘At Property Direct From The Owner, we are committed to advertising the properties that we showcase on our website through the media for our clients and we regularly appear in ‘The Good Property and Holiday Guide’ along with featuring in the autumn 2009 edition of ‘Living Spain’ magazine, which is available in high street newsagents in the UK’.
For more information on Property Direct From The Owner visit their website at http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com
Buying Property Abroad - Buying Overseas Property - www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com
Two million Britons have left the UK over the past decade, according to recent figures released by the Office for National Statistics. According to the ONS, in 2008, more than 200,000 people emigrated from the UK, which means the total number who have left British shores between 1997 and 2008 stands at over 2million.
Although this is the biggest emigration wave in real figures, a larger percentage of people left during the 1930s and the middle of the 19th century. Many of those who have left the UK have retired abroad; the most popular destination for Brits was Australia; estimates suggest that there are currently 5.5million British citizens living abroad. The emigration has been more than balanced though immigration; 3.9million foreigners have arrived in the UK during the same period, including more than half a million in 2006 alone.
Many Brits who originally purchased investment properties abroad are selling up their UK homes to live abroad permanently, and a recent survey revealed that 44 per cent of first time buyers would consider buying their first property abroad, while eight per cent said they had already done so.
Taking this into consideration, this is the reason why people in the UK have been advised to consider the benefits of buying property in another country. According to Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com a growing number of British nationals are buying second homes overseas. Paul Wilson, Marketing Manager said this is because they are keen to take advantage of the lifestyle benefits that buying abroad offers, such as the better climate and healthier way of living. Paul also adds that many Britons are also enjoying the lower cost of living in many foreign countries, as well as the investment potential the property itself can provide. Paul continues, ‘Buying property overseas is still an excellent investment and a great opportunity for a better quality of life’.
Brits who move abroad also reap the benefits of an active social life - leaving nearly half of the UK’s ex-pats wishing they’d left the country earlier. New research suggests more than a third claim quality of life significantly improved once they left Britain behind.
One in four also claim their move abroad has resulted in a better work and life balance - with most suffering less stress and enjoying more downtime in the sun compared to life back in the UK. And far from being brash and bold, many Brits want nothing more than to live quietly and enjoy both the lower cost of living and the sunshine. Paul continues, ‘With social, physical and now financial benefits being presented from foreign markets to the British investor, it appears that an increasing number of Brits are taking up the offer to seek the solace of a second home abroad. Buying property overseas is still an excellent investment and a great opportunity for a better quality of life’.
For more information on buying overseas property or indeed how to sell property overseas visit the Property Direct From The Owner website at http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com
Selling Overseas Property - Selling Property Overseas - Sell Property
Selling Overseas Property
Having enjoyed your overseas property investment for a number of years, you’ve made the decision to sell up and move on to pastures new, or perhaps you’re keen to keep the place but instead wish to upgrade to a bigger place. One thing however is for certain, you’ll need to sell your overseas property at some stage. Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com are a web based property portal allowing owners of international property to sell their overseas property without the need for an estate agent and in the process of doing so saving thousands on commissions and fees normally associated with the sale through an agent.
Selling overseas property can be a stressful experience and given the downturn in the overseas property markets in general over the last few years, no walk in the park. If you’re buying a property within a chain, often you depend on so many external factors even if you do everything right on your end of the bargain that sometimes it doesn’t matter. However, let’s assume you’re only concerned with selling your overseas property – in this case any typical city centre apartment.
If you’re living in the apartment whilst you have it on the market, this can have a huge impact on whether you sell the property or not. Let’s assume that you will be still living there. Perhaps the biggest piece of advice to be given is to try and disassociate yourself with the apartment. You’ve probably had endless fantastic nights and forged many memories in your apartment, but you need to detach yourself now, and think about the new dream to follow.
When thinking about selling an overseas property in a built up area, try and plan any viewings at the time of day you know to be optimum for the natural sunlight coming into the property. This is not always possible as viewings are often arranged around working hours, but if at all possible, this is a good tip. Also, if you are asked to provide photographs – this is a good time to take them. Some estate agents have suggested making fresh coffee or having freshly cut flowers to give a nice welcoming effect which can have a positive effect on the buyer.
Look at your property from an outsider’s point of view. Those little jobs that you’ve been putting off need fixing. Try to brighten up the place which often doesn’t necessarily mean buying new things – rather throwing out clutter or old items of furniture which tend to get in the way. Keep things in order, especially for visits even if you’re an untidy person. Make it look like you look after the place, and it will sell quickly.
Despite what the newspapers and so called property experts are saying, people are still buying overseas property. For more information on how you can sell your overseas property quicker, without the need for an agent, visit the Property Direct From The Owner website at http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com
Sell My Holiday Home - FSBO - Selling A Property
Sell My Holiday Home
A question that is posed to us here at Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com time and time again is ‘How do I sell my holiday home?’ Selling a property with an estate agent is not nearly as daunting as it first may appear and if you’re thinking of selling without an agent, the downturn in the current real estate market and explosion of the internet could well make your job easier.
Sell My Holiday Home Without An Agent
If you are looking to sell a house or sell a holiday home without an agent, you are known as a “FSBO” seller. FSBO stands for the phrase “for sale by owner.” Although FSBO sellers have always existed, they have become much more prevalent in the last few years due to a number of primary factors.
The Property Market
The property market has suffered a downturn in recent years and as a result many vendors are looking at alternative ways and means to sell their holiday home. In certain parts of Europe, agents can no longer be relied upon to sell your holiday home if indeed they are still in business. Countless holiday home owners have found the company they bought from 5 or 6 years ago are now no longer trading and as a result need a different form of exposure in order to sell their holiday home. The commissions taken by an agent and fees involved have also put some holiday home owners off from listing with an agent. In Spain, for example, an agent will take 5% of the sales price and all for only introducing the buyer. Consider selling direct by negotiating a price with the buyer and keep 100% of the sales price.
Internet Use
The creation of FSBO real estate listing sites has exploded over the last three or four years. As buyers and sellers become more familiar with these sites they often search online for homes instead of driving areas with an agent. A recent study showed 70% of buyers view the property they end up buying on the internet in the first instance. This has resulted in vendors wondering why they should pay a commission of 5 percent to an agent when a site like Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com only charge £99 for 12 months advertising to list a home on the site. Many couldn’t come up with a reason.
No Agent
The decision to sell your holiday home without an agent is one you should make carefully. If you’re comfortable with the sales process going FSBO makes all the sense in the world. If you’re not comfortable with the negotiating process, then you may want to consider using an agent. Ultimately, your first step should be to visit a FSBO site such as Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com and find out more.
Selling Property Abroad - Selling A Property
Selling Property Abroad
Selling a property without an agent is not for everyone but for those with determination it can be the best way to sell a home. FSBO (For Sale By Owner) companies such as Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com allow owners of worldwide property to sell property without an agent and therefore save on commissions and fees normally associated with a sale via an agent. The internet is now one of the first ports of calls for a buyer to ascertain certain property types before arranging a viewing and websites such as Property Direct From The Owner give vendors additional exposure that they might not normally associate when listing with an estate agent. Here are a number of reasons and advice in how to sell your home without an estate agent.
1.No agency fees or commissions. This is the top of anyone’s list to sell your home yourself. You can save thousands of pounds or euros by selling your home privately without going through an agent.
2.You can value your home correctly, without the aid of an agent. This will take a little bit of research, but if you sell your home through an agent many people will do this anyway to make sure the home is properly valued and if they don’t they should. Many agents do one of two things: Value your home too high to get your business or value your home too low to make a quick sale. Either way, you end up on the short end - it takes too long to sell, or you lose money on the sale.
3.Advertise anywhere you want - local print ads, real estate websites such as Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com and even international web portals. Depending on your home and where you live, you can target the ideal potential buyer.
4.You make the first impression - it takes only a few seconds to impress or turn off a potential buyer. You don’t have to worry if your agent is having a bad day, or wants to sell a bigger, more expensive home. You get to impress the buyer, which leads to the next reason.
5.You know your home better than any agent ever will. No matter how much time an agent gets to know you, he or she can never know all there is to help sell your property.
6.You know the area. Many agents are local and can do a good job of selling a neighborhood, but having lived there you certainly have an advantage in talking about all the reasons to move into an area.
7.You do the negotiating. For some people this is definitely a plus, and for others it isn’t. Those who like to get the best deal will be able to negotiate in their favour and get exactly what they want for the house. There is no one pressuring you to make the deal and therefore they can get their commission. It’s all up to you.
8.Choose your own solicitor. You will need a solicitor to close the deal, and you can choose whomever you want or know rather than an associate of the agent. There are plenty of good ones you can find for reasonable rates, and you don’t have to use the one the agent knows or steers your towards.
9.Show your house when you want to. You don’t have to be on an agent’s schedule. You can show your home whenever you want, depending on your schedule. Of course, the more flexible you are the better chance you have to sell, but it’s your choice.
10.Set your own timeline. All too often, you are at the beck and call of an agent or solicitor when it comes to finalising the deal and conveying the property. When you are the one in charge, you make sure the timeline works for you and your buyer. You can make sure everything is done in a timely manner and that all parties are satisfied.
For further information on selling property abroad or selling your home privately visit the Property Direct From The Owner website http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com for further details.