2011

Brits to get a refund in Dubai

British property investors who bought off-plan homes in Dubai which were never completed can expect to receive their money back after regulators ordered Dubai property developers to refund all deposits to purchasers on projects in the emirate which have been scrapped.

1 July 2011

Home from Home: Bermuda

A British overseas territory with a subtropical climate, beautiful beaches and friendly tax laws – we take a closer look at why this pretty island in the Atlantic is so attractive to expats

1 July 2011

Be my guest... in Turkey

Telling us their rental story this month are Kent couple Sarah Holton-Smith and partner Phil, who recently started letting their apartment in the colourful Turkish resort of Alanya...

1 July 2011

Fact or Fiction: Is demand from Brits alone enough to maximise my overseas home’s rental income?

In the ultra-competitive world of short-term holiday rentals, you need every edge. So while you may be able to survive by putting a nice sunny picture of your villa on the workplace notice board, effective international on-line marketing will get those euros, roubles and dollars cascading into your account...

1 July 2011

Meet the... ski company owner

More than 20 years have passed since Nigel Purkhardt gave up a busy London lifestyle to start a ski holiday business in the French Alps. Here he tells us how his company has progressed over the years...

1 July 2011

Jonnie and Jasmine column July 2011

Which filming locations were our presenter's favourites? Jonnie and Jasmine pick their top three...

30 June 2011

Miami Heat

Florida's biggest city is hot! The people, the beaches, the Latin-American vibe. But look beyond Miami's art deco beauty for more sun-drenched resorts...

30 June 2011

Secret Valley

You'd struggle to find a more authentic part of Italy than Umbria's Tiber Valley, where the alpine landscape forms a dreamy backdrop to secluded farmhouses and hilltop villages. Prepare to be seduced...

30 June 2011

Any questions: Finance

Our experts answer your financial queries: With interest rates so low should I wait for them to go up before buying an annuity?

30 June 2011