Anyone own a property abroad?

True story....
A few years ago my cousin and her husband decided to move to Spain.
They sold up here and thought it a good idea to drive down to save a few quid.
On arrival at their new apartment my cousin went out to get in a few supplies, leaving Brian to unpack.
When she returned she found him dead on the settee. Poor bugger. Canny lad anarl.
Bloody hell mate, lovely tale,follow your dreams eh:confused:

Could never see the point especially if you find a cracking hotel in a area you like esp with cheap flights nowadays
Aye that's exactly what I think, you can't go wrong really!
 


True story....
A few years ago my cousin and her husband decided to move to Spain.
They sold up here and thought it a good idea to drive down to save a few quid.
On arrival at their new apartment my cousin went out to get in a few supplies, leaving Brian to unpack.
When she returned she found him dead on the settee. Poor bugger. Canny lad anarl.
Sorry to hear that.
These days buying abroad is a big big risk. Renting is the thing to do.
 
Great place....makes me feel young when i go there! Not many places like that nowadays!


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Last time I was in Funchal there was the worst rain they’d ever had. Half the mountain came down through Funchal. Flights cancelled to allow military reinforcements to arrive. President arrived which is when you know it’s bad....there’s votes in it. Declared a national emergency etc. We got an extra three days ower there and had to fly back via Porto.
 
we're completing on a house in the algarve on the 13th. been looking around for a few years now and finally found one last year. we'll be renting it out. hoping to be spending more time down there as we get older.
 
Looked at buying a second home abroad but
I get bored easy going to same place
I don’t really trust foreigners and have heard a few stories of those who have bought abroad.
I’d miss home too much and all the shitty weather
Would rather keep money in bank
Tbh that is probably a good enough reason not to buy abroad.
 
we're completing on a house in the algarve on the 13th. been looking around for a few years now and finally found one last year. we'll be renting it out. hoping to be spending more time down there as we get older.
We are completing next Tuesday too - have decorators going straight in then getting furnishings sorted - hopefully all ready for when we make our trip over in May
 
We are completing next Tuesday too - have decorators going straight in then getting furnishings sorted - hopefully all ready for when we make our trip over in May
whereabouts mate?
we're going out a couple of weeks after completion for a few days to sort a few bits and bobs out.
 
Have bought in Cape Town - exchanging contracts next week☺
I’m thinking of doing the same, maybe in a couple of years. One of my daughters and a sister in law live in Cape Town. We’d probably buy along the coast, somewhere like Pringle or Betties Bay
 
Thanks everybody. We’ve been toying with the idea, but think long term rentals are probably a better option as you can change places every year. Also, not sure what effect Brexit is going to have on Brits living abroad.
 
was it that bad...?? i'm sure it's too late but if you need any info/advice i could ask her (assuming it had fuck all to do with her)?
Corruption is rife there mate. I got out with that loss But it could have been worse. Shame as the place would have been amazing.
 
whereabouts mate?
we're going out a couple of weeks after completion for a few days to sort a few bits and bobs out.
Its a seaside suburb of Cape Town called Big Bay - we holiday there every year so it makes sense - and like you we intend staying there for longer as we get nearer retirement - hope all goes well for you m8
 
Would love one in Munich as i love the place but it’s Central London expensive so theres no chance of ever affording one.
 

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