Overseas Property & Real Estate Articles

The Evolution of LD: A Global Guide for Expat Parents By Kristina L. Dooley Once a much tabooed topic of discussion amongst parents, acknowledgement and education about learning differences is growing and, fortunately, so are the resources available to families throughout the world.

Belize: No News Is Good News In This Under-The-Radar Safe Haven By Kathleen Peddicord Whether you're looking to live in Amgergris Caye or Belize City, Belize's charm, stability and financial advantages make it a great place to invest in property.

Importing Household Goods to Ecuador Free of Duty for Permanent Residents - The Basics By Rene Torres, MBA, PhD Torres offers information about how to import household goods to Ecuador duty free. If you're moving to Ecuador, his advice will help you decide what to bring and what to leave behind.

Living Abroad is Good for Kids By From the blog Expatriate Life Do children benefit from living overseas? Most British expats seem to think so according to a new survey just out from the British bank NatWest and the Centre for Future Studies.

Buying a Property in France By Foremost Currency Buying a property in France. Commission free foreign exchange helped them save money.

House Hunters International: Casting the upcoming season NOW!!! By House Hunters International Casting Call from the popular expat show, House Hunters International. If you're in the final stages of closing on a home or have recently bought property abroad, you could be featured on this hit show!

Parent's Review of the American School of Puerto Vallarta By Expat Exchange Member An Expat Exchange parent reviews the American School of Puerto Vallarta. The school has an extremely active parent population and a nice campus, but new students may feel isolated and be treated as 2nd class citizens by their peers.

As world leaders call for a crackdown on tax havens, will some of it end up in offshore property markets? By Soho Properties It seems likely that, with the tax havens capitulating into opening up their books, criminal elements will move their money out, and quickly. But where will they hole it up next: offshore real estate?

`Tis the Season to Be Travelling By Amanda van Mulligen Amanda van Mulligen talks to mums on the move to get their tips for stress free travel this Christmas time.

Will Polish Property Prices Weather the Credit Crunch? By Tim Hill With jitters abounding in global property markets Tim Hill, author of Buying Property in Poland, looks at how the reaction of lenders to America's sub-prime crises may actually cause a boom in Polish real estate.

Long Distance Grandparenting By Dominique Lummus Many expat families hope that the old saying "out of sight, out of mind" doesn't hold true and grandparents ask, "How can we keep our grandchildren better connected with us?"

UK Property and Mortgage Crisis Deepens By Adrian Wright Previous articles have warned of the "Credit Crunch" and the arrival of a mortgage famine - they are now "fait accomplis".

Bullying in Schools By Dr. Singhania Bullying has increased in schools. The many different races, the "nomad" population and the feelings of "not belonging" add to the problem.

A Parent's Guide to Learning English with Your Kid By Vladimir Chen It's true that you and your child can achieve more if you work together to learn English for kids.

Spain: Property Taxes By Ciara Carruthers An overview of various taxes that apply to property owners in Spain.

5 Tips for Spanish Property Buyers By Debbie Jenkins Despite the forecasts, now is a great time to buy says expat author of 2 books on Murcia - Debbie Jenkins. She shares tips on buying in Spain in today's market.

Kids Who Travel Abroad, Things to Consider & Changing U.S. Entry Requirements By Linda Kagan Parents often wonder whether they need a written authorization to travel with a child of their own or with one of their children's friends when traveling overseas. Well, the simple answer is, more often then you might think.

French Holiday Property - Choosing The Right French Property For Your Holiday By Jeff Seems There are many things to take into consideration when buying a French holiday property -- from location, to rental income potential to upkeep.

The Fools Way To Go About Buying A House In France By Jeff Seems Foolish mistakes to avoid when buying a house in France.

Buy a House in France - Are There Any Drawbacks at All? By Jeff Seems Jeff Seems, author of The French Property Buyer's Guide, is an Englishman whose bought a house in France. Having stumbled over most of the hurdles himself, he shares insight into a few drawbacks to buying property in France and how to overcome them.

Affordable French Property - Can You Still Buy French Property On A Budget? By Jeff Seems There ARE still a few places in France where you can find property bargains. Find out where.

Ten Top Tips for Purchasing a Paris Apartment By Stephanie Freedman Here is some practical advice on how to land what so many people the world over dream of... owning an apartment in the City of Lights.

Murcia - Spain's Up and Coming Area By Ciara Carruthers

Top Tips for Renting Overseas Property By Henry Davis

What's Affecting the Thai Propert Market By Chris Heath

UK Property Still Defying the Prophets of Doom - 2007 To Be Any Different? By Matthew Wright

Moving Away (from / to US) and Would Like to Sell your Principal Residence, Maintain it or Rent it? Sale of a Principal Residence Exclusion Rules and Rental of foreign/ US Properties By Marc J. Strohl, CPA How do expat tax laws impact your decision to rent, sell or maintain your principal residence when you move overseas?

Rental Housing Trends in Europe By Gordon Marchant

RFID Technology Adds Security to Household Goods Moves By Pam Jackson, Marketing Director, American Red Ball International, Inc.

UK House Prices - UP AND DOWN! By Matthew Wright

Choosing a Rental Property in China By Rachel Masters

Buying Property in Thailand: Culture Shock for an American By Henry Jimenez

Having a Baby Abroad By Betsy Burlingame

Nationality of Expatriate Children By Andrew Williamson

Advice for UK Property Buyers By Adrian Wright

Becoming Lord Dundee's Houseguest By Jean Flitcroft

La Rentree By Adrian Leeds

Buy-to-rent Profits in the Paris of South America By Maria Reynolds

A Parent's Guide To Living In Mexico By Aldis Barsketis

Renting an Apartment in Bangkok By Youme Wansavangmuang