Carol Vorderman Overseas Homes are more than happy to provide you with the names specialist companies who will organise every aspect of your overseas home purchase. If however you would prefer to deal with these arrangements yourself then please find below some useful links which will aid you in the journey to investing in your new home overseas.
Legal advice when buying overseas property
The Law Society will have a list of appropriate lawyers at www.lawsociety.org.uk. On this site follow the choosing and using a solicitor link for help and guidance.
Tax implicatations when purchasing overseas property
The Green Book by The International Tax Planning Association which can be found at www.itpa.org will help you find the right taxation service for you and your new investment.
Visas, working abroad and other related topics
The British Consulate in each country will offer advice on visas, working in that country as well as other related services. To find the British Consulate or Embassy in your country of choice please visit the website for the Foreign Commonwealth Office.
Passport advice
www.ips.gov.uk is the site where you apply for a passport for overseas travel.
Mortgages for overseas property
The World Mortgage Group is a mortgage broker who can assist with mortgages in all of the areas Carol Vorderman Overseas Homes represents. For more information please visit http://www.worldmortgagegroup.co.uk/
Alternatively most high street banks offer overseas mortgages.
Abbey www.abbey.com
Barclays www.barclays.com
Halifax www.halifax.co.uk
HSBC www.hsbc.com
Natwest www.natwest.com
Foreign exchange
Specialist foreign exchange providers can save you thousands of pounds.
There are many currency providers which you can use for your foreign exchange transactions, our recommended provider is Moneycorp
Overseas removals
If you are upping sticks and taking all of your worldly possessions with you the British Association of Removers (BAR) can help. BAR is the largest established & most recognised trade association for the removals industry in the UK.
Visit www.bar.co.uk and click on find a member, then on the overseas icon.
Insuring your overseas property
You can insure your overseas home through a local provider or a UK insurer. While the local route may be cheaper, language barriers and levels of cover sometimes make the UK insurer a better option.
The British Insurers Brokers' Association website www.biba.org.uk will help you to find a specialist broker which deals with overseas properties.
Pet Shipping
Taking your pets with you? Visit the Independent Pet and Animal Transportation Association International, Inc. at www.ipata.com and they will help advise you and recommend the right shipper to take your furry (or scaly) companion to your new home.
Overseas car hire
If you wish to rent a car whilst away visit the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association at www.bvrla.co.uk who will help you to find a company with an office which is local to your new home.
Flights
Virgin Atlantic www.virgin-atlantic.com
American Airlines www.aa.com
Delta www.delta.com
BMI www.flybmi.com
British Airways www.britishwirways.com
Continental Airlines www.continental.com
Northwest Airlines www.nwa.com
US Airways www.usairways.com
KLM www.klm.com
United Airlines www.united.com
Iberia www.iberia.com
Air France www.airfrance.com
Please note not all airlines depart from all UK airports and not all flights will be direct, check itinerary carefully before proceeding to confirm your flight.
