Some confusion exists over the “how to’s, where to’s and why’s” of relocation. Having been looking into this matter for the past few months, here’s what we’ve found.
Basically, for anyone relocating from the UK, this is the ‘usual’ chain of events. I say usual, because procedures / processes can vary from region to region, [...]

These, I believe are the current regulations for registering a British vehicle in Italy
1. Take the Registration Book (V5) to the Italian Consulate and request a certified photocopy of it (for further use in Italy);
2. Have the enclosed form, giving technical specification of the vehicle, filled, signed and stamped by the manufacturer or a [...]

You’ve travelled to Italy on numerous occasions to select your ideal property and at last, you’ve found it. You’re own piece of Italian perfection that oozes everything you love about the country with just enough work required to add your own personal touch.
OK, now what?
You know the purchase price, but what is the cost in [...]

Contributed by Stefano Lucatello
The International Property Law Centre
If you are planning to buy a property abroad or even just thinking about, whether the property be a farmhouse, cottage, apartment, villa or business, you must bear in mind that the foreign property market is currently a Seller?s market.
The International Property Law Centre will help you avoid [...]

Whoever said ‘It is better to travel than to arrive’ clearly never had to worry about travel insurance. Until recently, many people would only venture abroad once a year. It is now easier and cheaper to pursue our wanderlust and travel further and more frequently than ever before. Heading to sun-kissed beaches or snow-capped peaks [...]

To own a home overseas is rather special, but to make it all possible you need to sort out the best way to finance the purchase.
The simplest option is to pay cash and if you can do that, fine. Otherwise, you can consider re-mortgaging by tapping into the equity of your UK home. This raises [...]