Property in London U.K

   Britain's property market has enjoyed the longest and most consistent boom in living memory since the early 1990s, particularly around London and the south east of England. This, combined with the continued strength of Sterling on the international markets, means that there has never been a better time for British homeowners to invest in a second home abroad. The price of a basic, one bedroom flat in most parts of London can buy somewhere significantly more spacious in almost any other city in the world, or a reasonable chunk of countryside if you want to 'get away from it all'.

The strong Pound means that properties are available to British buyers all over the world and we are taking up this option in record numbers. Traditionally, the most popular destinations for investment have been the sunny, Southern European locations such as Spain, Cyprus, Turkey and Portugal. The properties Cyprus has to offer are bathed in more sunlight each year than almost anywhere else in Europe. It is important to do your research before investing in the island as it is still subject to a territorial dispute between the Greek and Turkish governments, both of whom claim it as their own. Property in Northern Cyprus is subject to the laws that govern properties in Turkey, while the rest of Cyprus is administered under Greek regulations.

A more familiar market to many people in the UK is that for Spain properties. Spain still sees the largest amount of British property investment and it is little wonder, with glorious weather, sandy beaches and enchanting towns. For many people there is also the draw of being able to live abroad and still conduct the majority of day to day business in English. Whole communities exist in parts of Spain where Spanish is less commonly spoken than English or German.

Interestingly, there is not the tradition of property ownership in Germany that there is in the UK. As a result, houses to buy in Germany represent excellent value for British buyers. Rental returns are not particularly high, but Germany's fantastic cities and tranquil countryside are great places to own a second home. Germany is also within easy reach of Britain by air or road.

If tranquil countryside is what you are after, Hungary properties offer some unexpected treats at fantastic value. Capital city Budapest is predictably expensive, but outside of the city there is a huge range of property available to suit every budget.