Wednesday, August 03, 2005
A Home in Florida
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
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
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
The Auvergne
The Auvergne
France is one of the most popular places for buying second homes. France is also a major tourist destination. Often these two factors work well together. The second home owner enjoys the benefit of a range of low-cost tourist flights and a large number of potential clients to rent the property. There are many agents in France and other countries that specialise in selling French homes to foreigners. There are also a number of magazines and other publications packed with information and advice about owning a home in France, building or renovating your French property, and various other services related to owning and renting a home in Freance. However, a number of people looking for a home in France will be seeking a home away from other other expats. Whether you want a home in the countryside or in a city, it is possible to discover that special place that is truly French.
The Auvergne is one such region. The Auvergne is mainly rural and still very French. Great for hiking, biking and walking. There is interesting architecture to be found in the Auvergne. Local food is good and special Auvergne dishes include Potee Auvergnate, a stew containing pork and vegetables. As the area has been undiscovered by outsiders property prices are among the cheapest in France.
France Tourist Information Overseas Property
France is one of the most popular places for buying second homes. France is also a major tourist destination. Often these two factors work well together. The second home owner enjoys the benefit of a range of low-cost tourist flights and a large number of potential clients to rent the property. There are many agents in France and other countries that specialise in selling French homes to foreigners. There are also a number of magazines and other publications packed with information and advice about owning a home in France, building or renovating your French property, and various other services related to owning and renting a home in Freance. However, a number of people looking for a home in France will be seeking a home away from other other expats. Whether you want a home in the countryside or in a city, it is possible to discover that special place that is truly French.
The Auvergne is one such region. The Auvergne is mainly rural and still very French. Great for hiking, biking and walking. There is interesting architecture to be found in the Auvergne. Local food is good and special Auvergne dishes include Potee Auvergnate, a stew containing pork and vegetables. As the area has been undiscovered by outsiders property prices are among the cheapest in France.
France Tourist Information Overseas Property
