Europe is a popular destination for Brits buying property abroad

Statistics bear out what anecdotal evidence has long suggested - millions of Brits have bought an overseas property, either as a holiday home, a permanent abode, or as an investment with rental potential. What is more, surveys suggest there are plenty more - as many as 35% -- intent on buying property abroad, and many of these will find their dream overseas property in our own diverse continent.

If you are one of those whose plans include buying property abroad, you have come to the right place. Here on Overseas-Homes-Direct.com, you will find over 500 pages of carefully researched overseas property information dedicated to helping anyone interested in buying property abroad, whether as a main residence, a holiday home, or for its investment potential.

These pages include:

• Visitor information - Where to go and what to see in individual European countries.
• Buying property abroad - European property hotspots, market reports and information on the most popular regions to buy overseas property.
• Investment property abroad - Rental properties, buying off-plan, and registration to our investor club.
• Living, working and emigrating - How to find work, how to buy a business, and other issues of living abroad such as education and health care.
• Finance and legal guides - Comparison of UK and overseas mortgages, taxation, currency issues, the buying process, legal services (including advice on avoiding inheritance tax).
• Resources - FAQs, diary of events and useful websites for buying property abroad.

In addition, Overseas-Homes-Direct.com provides a range of other tools and benefits:

• Interactive maps - See where your overseas property is located. Study the climate chart. Get flight times and directions to the airport, and find local services.
• Listings of overseas property from hundreds of agents and developers - with an advanced property search or by location.
• Contact us via email or phone for information and help from our call centre, property vendors and local UK sales agents.
• Service directory - The directory lists local agents, overseas property developers, solicitors, banks and other companies that can guide you through the process of buying property abroad.
• Register for our news and property alerts.
• Travel shop in conjunction with LowCostDeals. Book a flight, hotel and even a hire car for your inspection trip.
• Online villa renting service to book your holiday home - Maximise your investment in overseas property and rent out y our holiday home throughout the year.
• Bookshop - Pick up some extra reading or a CD to learn the lingo.

Buying overseas property for investment purposes

Buying property abroad for investment requires you to research the market for overseas property before committing to buying property abroad. Although buying property abroad can be profitable, it can also be fraught with difficulties and pitfalls which can be avoided.

In every country of Europe, the purchase procedure is slightly different and you should be aware of the process and the likely costs of buying property abroad before you start. As an investor in overseas property, you should find out as much as you can in advance.

Buying property abroad - living overseas

Living in your own overseas property on a permanent basis is very different to spending a few weeks of the year in your holiday home. And both are very different to visiting Europe purely as a tourist. You need to think carefully about emigration and working overseas and study the financial and legal aspects of buying property abroad.

Buying overseas property requires research. Through the extensive information here on Overseas-Homes-Direct.com, we can help you to choose in which European country and region to look for your new holiday home, permanent abode or investment. Our detailed advice on living, working and retiring overseas will also help you arrive at the right decision when thinking of buying property abroad.