BUYING INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
make your dream home a reality
Welcome to our Worldwide Wanderlust webinar series, using our global expertise to help you realise your dream of owning an international property. Whether you are looking for a place to call home, somewhere to retire, or an investment opportunity, our worldwide local experts can help. Our first webinar on the south of France took place on 23rd July. You can watch back and view more information on buying in France below. Don't miss our next webinar, brought to you from Portugal on 27th August:
BUYING PROPERTY IN PORTUGAL
On August 27th, Daniel Harrington, Head of London and International, will be joined by Charles Roberts, Managing Partner of Fine & Country Portugal to discuss buying property in Portugal.
Some of the topics which will be covered include:
- Overview of the Portuguese market
- How estate agency works in Portugal
- The buying process in Portugal
- Benefits of buying in Portugal
- Golden Visa
- Non-habitual tax residency
- The information a Portuguese agent will ask prior to arranging a viewing
- Discover a couple of second homes and investment opportunities in Portugal
YOUR LOCAL HOST
Charles Roberts, Fine & Country Portugal
Charles Roberts is a Managing Partner of Fine & Country Portugal wich is one of the leading real estate agencies catering for the luxury market in Central and Northern Portugal. Charles, whilst British, has lived in Portugal since 1985 and has always related to the sales and marketing of high end residential and touristic real estate.
BUYING PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE
Introducing the beauty of the South of France
On 23rd July, we took a closer look at the property market in France. Our Fine & Country Cannes office covers the height of luxury real estate from the Cote D’Azur to rambling vineyard estates in the wine country of Provence.
Our local host, Alice Watson-Smith from Fine & Country Cannes, is here to help buyers understand the property market and how to realise the dream of owning property in France.
Watch Alice's teaser video and fall in love with this beautiful region.
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Playback our webinar on how to buy property in the South of France
From property value to the practicalities of buying overseas, like viewings, mortgages and the moving process, Alice and Daniel, Head of London & International here at Fine & Country, discuss the following in our webinar:
- Overview of the French market
- The benefits for UK citizens of buying in France
- Additional benefits to buying on the French Riviera
- Potential pitfalls to avoid when buying in France
- How to get a mortgage (if buying with a mortgage)
- Whether there are any tax implications
- How to organise viewings, especially virtual viewings from aboard
- Properties available for retiring, as ideal second homes or investment opportunities with example prices and indications of return on investment
Read our blog on buying in France
YOUR FRENCH HOST
Alice Watson-Smith, Fine & Country Cannes
Growing up on a Tobacco farm in Zimbabwe with giraffe and eland on her doorstep, Alice Watson-Smith has an intrinsic love for nature, travel and adventure. After living in Cape Town for nine years where she embarked on her career in real estate, she moved with her husband to the French Riviera where they now run the Fine & Country licence. From dealing with the height of luxury real estate on the Cote D’Azur, to rambling vineyard estates in the wine country of Provence, Alice is an expert in the virtues and temperaments of this idyllic region.
FINE & COUNTRY LIFESTYLE
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OUR DIGITAL FRONT DOOR IS STILL OPEN
While we are all protecting our communities and respecting social-distancing measures by closing many of our offices around the world, our digital front door is still open.
We still carry out virtual viewings and valuations.
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SELLING YOUR PROPERTY
Selling your home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. Find out how we can help »
TAKE THEIR WORD FOR IT
An overwhelming majority of those who had used Fine & Country would recommend our services to a family member or friend, according to our most recent survey taken by members of the public.
To achieve 99.48% positive feedback is a privilege and we will endeavour to maintain this result. We are dedicated to offering the best possible services to every customer, whether buyer or seller, from beginning to end.
INDEPENDENT EXPERTISE
Every Fine & Country agent is a highly proficient and professional independent estate agent, operating to strict codes of conduct and dedicated to you. They will assist, advise and inform you through each stage of the property transaction.
GLOBAL EXPOSURE
With offices in over 300 locations worldwide we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with national marketing campaigns and local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.
UNIQUE MARKETING APPROACH
People buy as much into lifestyle of a property and its location as they do the bricks and mortar. We utilize sophisticated, intelligent and creative marketing that provides the type of information buyers would never normally see with other agents.
PARK LANE OFFICE
Access the lucrative London and international investor market from our prestigious Park Lane showrooms at 121 Park Lane, Mayfair. Our showrooms in London are amongst the very best placed in Europe, attracting clients from all over the world.
MULTI-AWARD WINNING
Our consistent efforts to offer innovative marketing combined with a high level of service have been recognised by the industry for an astounding fifth year in a row, winning Best International Real Estate Agency Marketing at the International Residential Property Awards.
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OVER 300 LOCATIONS WORLDWIDE
Our International Network
Connecting offices on over 300 locations worldwide, our referral system combines local knowledge and expertise with an international network to find the right buyer for you wherever they are, at the same time as finding you your ideal next move
Our International Websites
SOCIAL MEDIA
We interact with customers on the main social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest, giving each property maximum online exposure.
FINE & COUNTRY SERVICES
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INTERIOR DESIGN
Access Fine & Country Interior Design to put your property ahead and make it stand out. With expert advice from some of London’s best stylists and designers we will make sure it makes a statement. Or if you’re purchasing with us, let F&C ID help make your new house feel like home by helping you find the very best specialists and designers for property refurbishment. Find out more »
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FOREIGN EXCHANGE
We have partnered with Rational FX, one of the world’s leading foreign exchange specialists to provide private and tailored currency services for all of our clients buying and selling luxury property around the world. Find out how we can help »
MEDIA CENTRE
Our internal Media Centre is a team of experienced press relations managers and copy writers dedicated to liaising with newspapers, magazines and other media outlets to gain extensive coverage for our properties in national and local media.
FINE & COUNTRY EVENTS
We organise and attend a series of events throughout the year. If you are interested in attending or if you would like to promote your properties at any of these events, do not hesitate to contact us.View our list of events »
FINE & COUNTRY PUBLICATIONS
THE FINE & COUNTRY FOUNDATION
The Fine & Country Foundation is dedicated to supporting and funding homeless causes in the UK and overseas. Fine & Country offices organise a range of fundraising events for you to get involved in and/ or support. Find out more about our work here. Read more »
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