Laying at the foot of the Alps, on the border of France and Switzerland is the picturesque Italian region of Piedmont. Known for its wineries, slow food, and majestic lakes, Piedmont has been captivating visitors for decades. On our weekend trip to the region, we chose to stay at the beautiful Neo-Gothic Castello dal Pozzo. […]
A secret neo-classical bolthole in the heart of Paris. Just when you thought Paris couldn’t be more of a romantic place, we found La Maison Favart. Owing its name to a famous couple who established the renown of the Opéra-Comique: Charles-Simon and Justine Favart. The story begins as if they were destined to be lovers: […]
BARNES has announced their brand new contemporary luxury residence to hit the market, Jura, situated on the Wentworth Estate in Virginia Water, Surrey. The 6 bedroom luxury masterpiece is valued at approximately £18.75 million, and is the most architecturally modern house to be built in this exclusive location for many years. Chic Viginia Water contains […]
Mallorca is blessed with Caribbean-style beaches and stunning landscapes as well as a range of social, cultural and sporting events. Along with it’s idyllic landscapes, there are fantastic shopping possibilities in the authentic city centers of Palma de Mallorca, and delicious Spanish cuisine, famous for being the most diverse and tasteful of Europe. Sotheby’s have […]
Aston Martin, the iconic British car manufacturer and arguably one of the world’s most recognisable luxury marques, is turning its hand to a build of a much larger scale with a residential development on Biscayne Boulevard, Miami. Partnering with G&G Business Developments – the real estate arm of the Coto family, BMA Architects and Revuelta […]
If you’re considering buying a luxury holiday home or relocating in Europe, finding a property is easy enough—but the next step, international property finance, is considerably trickier to arrange. From language barriers to different lender attitudes, arranging a large loan abroad can quickly turn complex, and without the right advice you may be left empty-handed. […]
A trend we’re seeing amongst our international clients is that they’re refinancing their assets in order to release equity for further investment. Within this, we’re seeing a shift towards investment for lifestyle purposes, and second homes. Away from the usual investment hotspots of France and Spain, for example, we’re seeing increasing demand for the Caribbean […]
France is the most popular location for second property investment, with over €297million worth of loans arranged by the international mortgage broker, Enness, in 2018. In 2018, these investors may save thousands in tax as a result of the implementation of the new wealth tax – Impôt sur la fortune immoblière (IFI). President Macron has […]
With winter firmly upon us, many of our clients are taking to the mountains of Europe to enjoy another season on the slopes. From Courchevel to Klosters, winter resorts remain as popular as ever—but with the best lodges and hotels getting booked up early, we’ve seen an increased demand from clients looking to purchase a […]
If you’re looking to finance a property in Europe with a local bank, you may be wondering how international mortgage lenders differ to their UK counterparts. Regardless of your experience in your native country’s property market, international mortgage lenders—and indeed, the property market in general across western continental Europe—can be a very different landscape. To […]
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