More and more people are buying property in France. The climate, culture and lifestyle make it a seductive proposition, and affordable travel connections and comparatively low property prices in most regions can make this dream a reality for many. The new edition of this popular book deals with the details of buying or renting a home in France in a practical, straight-forward style. Every aspect of buying property is dealt with, including financial issues and choosing a location, and there is an in-depth look at the different regions of France. With maps, useful addresses, information on travel and a dictionary of helpful French terms, this really is the ideal companion for anyone considering buying a property in France. Comprehensive and readable, it will help any prospective buyer avoid the pitfalls and turning the dream of a home in France into reality.

In the past decade property prices in the UK have risen by 138 per cent - far higher than in the USA. With no language problems, near-perfect weather and low property prices, Florida is an ideal location for a holiday or retirement home. Many people now have sufficient equity in their British homes not only to buy a home in Florida, but also to satisfy the investor criteria for immigration into the United States. By setting up a business or investing in a (possibly quite modest) business in the US, they can turn their dream into a reality. The Complete Guide to Buying Property In Florida is the ideal tool for those who want to take any of those steps. It deals with every aspect of buying or renting a home in Florida in a practical, straight-forward style. There are maps, useful addresses, Web sites, and information on a whole host of topics including: choosing a location, renting, purchasing, buying land, letting, selling, taxation and inheritance rules, and retiring, working and setting up a business. Comprehensive and readable, it will help any prospective buyer avoid the pitfalls and get everything right first time.

Spain is the perfect location for a home in the sun, but buying a property is not all about sunshine and sangria. The Complete Guide to Buying Property in Spain is the most comprehensive and up-to-date source of information available. It deals with the details of buying or renting a home in Spain in a practical, straightforward style, covering every issue you will need to consider, including: choosing your location - the regions of Spain, their property markets and transport links every step of the purchasing process Spanish inheritance and taxation rules health and education adapting to your Spanish lifestyle renting a home in Spain letting your Spanish home setting up a business in Spain Packed with practical details such as contact addresses, flight information, useful vocabulary and maps, this is the essential and definitive guide to buying a property in Spain.

Italy is a beguiling country and one of the most popular destinations for people buying property abroad. Contemplating such a move is exciting, but you need to be aware of all the regulations, practices and legal jargon involved. Both inspiring and practical, this is the definitive new guide to every aspect of buying or renting property in Italy. Written by someone who has first-hand experience of the process, it will help you to make the right decisions at every stage, including: choosing a location - the different regions of Italy finding a property the purchase process restoring a property buying a new property renting a home financial issues and inheritance laws coping with the language setting up a business With maps, checklists, Web sites, useful addresses and a dictionary of Italian terms, The Complete Guide to Buying Property in Italy will help you to avoid the pitfalls and enjoy life in your new home right from the start.

“an invaluable book . . . the author herself is a landlord and the text speaks from experience.” —the small landlord’s association that this best-selling book is now in its sixth edition proves what a popular choice letting property has become. now that banks and building societies offer buy-to-let schemes, the floodgates have opened to thousands of potential landlords: 12% of all housing stock is now in the private renting sector. this fully revised and expanded edition provides reliable advice on all aspects of becoming a landlord. it advises on the pitfalls and the advantages, as well as how to choose the right type of property and how to calculate the finances. the complete guide to letting property also contains a wealth of new information on: landlord’s associations * buying a long way from home * how to pick a good agent * negotiating with your tenant * taking non-paying tenants to court on-line * lodgers * buying property for children while they are students * adapting basements, lofts and garden rooms to make them suitable for letting interspersed with case studies and tips from experts, this book is a must read for anyone considering letting a property.

-- Full of information on seeking, buying and developing property abroad -- Includes details on real-estate agents, renovation, utilities and home security

Praise and Reviews`Packed with valuable, no-nonsense information... very informative.`- Ideal HomeBuying or selling a home is likely to be the biggest financial transaction most of us are ever involved in and the stakes are high. Without careful planning or clear thought, buying a property can turn into a nightmare of gargantuan proportions. Surveys and solicitors fees aren't cheap and one mistake can cost you thousands of pounds.Now in its second edition, The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Property provides an authoritative, independent guide for individuals on the best way to buy, sell, move or buy-to-let in the United Kingdom (including Scotland, where the system is different). It also gives a brief overview of the pros and cons of buying abroad.This accessible book gives an overview of the property scene in the United Kingdom and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of home ownership. It then advises on finding the right property and describes the processes and legal obligations involved in selling and buying. It also explains the roles of the professionals involved and shows how best to use their services and what can safely be done without their help.This invaluable new edition will appeal to a wide audience of individuals - from first-time buyer to prospective landlord - interested in making the right property decision from both a lifestyle and an investment standpoint.Contents include:first stepsfinding the right areawhat can you affordlegal and conveyancing - and buying at auctionmortgagesinsurancemaking the movebuy-to-letself-buildmaking extra money from your existing propertyimproving your homebuying abroadbuying in Scotland

All parents want their child to be happy and successful at school, but few decisions are harder than identifying the right school for your child. The Independent Schools Guide, now in its 17th edition, provides all the guidance and advice needed to make the most informed decisions. The book includes an extstensive reference section for over 2,000 schools; details on fee planning, scholarships and bursaries; guidance for overseas parents, including language support and guardianship; and detailed profiles of over 200 schools and colleges. For any parent, guardian or carer who is considering the independent sector, the Guide is the definitive reference source.

Few decisions are harder to make for a parent than finding a suitable school for their child. The Independent Schools Guide, now in its twelth edition, provides the detailed information parents need to make a fully informed choice.It includes extensive indices for over 2,000 schools, classified by county, religious affiliation, sex, provision for dyslexia plus details of specialist schools. There is also useful advice on school fee planning, plus details of scholarships, bursaries and other awards.This up-to-date guide provides thorough information on the levels of awards including GCSEs, A Levels, Scottish examinations, GNVQs and the International Baccalaureate. There is also guidance for overseas parents, including advice on language support and guardianship for children attending boarding school in the United Kingdom.Complete with a parent's guide to the sixth form and beyond, covering university entry and careers, and a directory ofuseful addresses and associations, this is invaluable reading for any parent seeking educational advice.

This book presents a comprehensive reference for real estate investors everywhere. Covering the unique real-estate situations in seventeen key countries, including the United States and Europe, it offers a unique international overview of the real estate market.