Overseas Property News

All year round good weather and a wide range of flights from many destinations makes Florida a popular choice for second home buyers. House prices are relatively low in Florida compared with other overseas destinations. An estimated 18,000 British people bought a home in Florida in 2005. One of the major attractions of Florida is the number of theme parks. Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studies and Animal Kingdom, Universal's Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Sea World are all located in Florida. In addition, good nightlife, shopping, eating and sports facilities combine to make Florida a popular holiday destination. This means that a carefully located holiday home could be rented out for most of the year. Popular areas of Florida for second home owners include Orlando, Lake Buena Vista, Kissimmee, Winter Park, and Altamonte Springs.

For maximum rental appeal your overseas property in Florida should have access to a golf course, a swimming pool, be close to the coast or one of the major tourist attractions, and be within an hour's drive of an international airport. There are 1,200 miles of beach in Florida and over 1,250 golf courses. Florida Tourist Information is available on line

Climate: From July to September the temperature can reach 37 degrees C with 100% humidity. Temperatures in Florida are cooler from October to May and can drop to 15 C. September is the wettest month.

Buying a Home in Florida