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Florida

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Florida sits at the foot of the United States of America between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. It is commonly known throughout the world as the “Sunshine State” and enjoys some 1200 miles of coastline wrapped in palm-fringed beaches, white sands, mangrove islands and ancient coral reefs.

Visitor numbers increase each year as holidaymakers flock to the many theme park attractions including Disney World and Universal Studios. Whilst others enjoy the many other attractions that Florida has to offer such as a landscape and history that is second to none. Florida is a haven for UK investors with a 35-40 week letting season and a strong demand for holiday rental.

Average Flight Time: UK to Florida 10 hours

Portugal

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Portugal lies on the west side of the Iberian Peninsula enjoying 850 kms of Atlantic coastline with its glorious sunshine, unspoilt bays and long stretches of sandy beaches.

Situated in the extreme south is The Algarve, the most popular holiday destination where visitors revel in the abundance of golf courses and sports activities, gorgeous beaches, chic living and vibrant nightlife. Property prices here are the highest, but many areas still offer value for money and properties can still be found to suit most budgets, taking advantage of its hot summers and mild winters.

Average Flight Time: UK to Portugal 2 hours 45 minutes

Cyprus

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Cyprus lies at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea, at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa and is the third largest island of all the Mediterranean islands. It has a population of over 750,000 inhabitants of mainly Greek origin.

Cyprus joined the European Union in 2004. The island with its popular cuisine, scenic beauty, sandy beaches, unspoilt villages, fascinating mythology and archaeology, attracts over 2 million tourists each year. With the property market enjoying continued interest for investment, holiday rental and retirement it remains one of the great destinations for UK buyers.

Average Flight Time: UK to Cyprus 4 hours

France

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France offers something for everyone with its stunning rural scenery, sumptuous beaches, world-class ski-resorts, famous vineyards and acclaimed gastronomy. It has a population of over sixty million and has a coastline that stretches the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, English Channel and the Mediterranean Sea.

The French way of life with its generally relaxed pace, varied climate and proximity to the UK, offers the UK visitor and investor a quality of living and lifestyle that is highly sought after. With the popular government leaseback scheme for new rental property the demand for property is ever increasing.

Our agents have many excellent properties and update their lists regularly. They are frequently adding new properties.

Average Flight Time: UK to France 1 hours 30 minutes

Spain

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Mainland Spain remains one of the premier destinations for UK holidaymakers who are captivated by its sunny climate, golden sands, snow capped Sierras and relaxed Mediterranean way of life.

The country boasts a vibrant and diverse culture and history, which influences daily life and architecture – both old and new alike. Property development continues apace in all regions with a wide range of property types still available at reasonable prices to accommodate most budgets. For sunshine, sand and short journey times Spain is at the top of the list.

Average Flight Time: UK to Spain 2 hours 30 mins

We realise that most people need to know more about buying a villa, apartment, bungalow or finca abroad and with this in mind why not contact us to have an informal chat either at our offices, visit one of our exhibitions or if you live in our area we can visit you at home. We can explain costs for purchase and annual services, medical and pension rights and rental incomes from holiday lets -we sell near golf courses and beaches for extended letting periods.

Turkey

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Turkey with its superb scenery, fantastic beaches, stunning mountains and cultural history dating back some 4000 years, creates a natural bridge between the continents of Europe and Asia. It has a culturally diverse population of over sixty million people and a varied Mediterranean climate.

Significant new development and investment is taking place throughout the country and good value properties abound in stunning locations. With discussions for European Union entry for the future, value for money properties and beautiful scenery Turkey is fast establishing itself as one of the more attractive places for UK buyers to invest.

Average Flight Time: UK to Turkey 4 hours

Contact Us

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Please contact David Russell for further information.

		Tel: +44 (0)1462 895122 Fax: +44 (0)1462 815123
		info@world-homes.co.uk
		World Homes Ltd 41 High Street Baldock Herts SG7 6BG

Currency

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Whatever your international payments needs, our foreign currency experts can give you all the help and guidance you need to get the best exchange rate and save money.

To summarise, the benefits of using our specialist currency broker:

Competitive Fixed Exchange Rate
Personal ‘hand holding’ service by patient currency consultants
Excellent exchange rates
Rapid Euro transfers to Spain and other countries with no UK transfer cost
Guaranteed forward prices for up to 2 years ahead

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Exhibitions

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Forthcoming Property Exhibitions

Details of our forthcoming exhibitions are given below where you have the opportunity to discuss with experts the type of properties available. If you find the exhibition dates inconvenient or would like a on-on-one ‘clinic’ about the area in which you are interested in buying then please contact us.

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Sorry no exhibitions dates available at the moment, please come back and check soon.

Do try and visit one of our exhibitions. You will find them informative and interesting in a relaxed atmosphere. If you cannot make one of these dates contact us for further information or for a one-on-one ‘clinic’.

About Us

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World Homes have a network of experienced agents worldwide and offer a personalised 1:1 service to all our customers that includes:

Personal consultation to give you specific advice taking your specific circumstances into account
Advice on all aspects of buying in your country of choice from a UK perspective
Our agent abroad to speak direct with the customer prior to a viewing visit abroad
Fully escorted 1:1 hosting by overseas agent to look at suitable properties
Help with all technical formalities including mortgage finance, solicitor and money transfer
Ongoing support in the UK and abroad through to taking delivery of the ‘House of your Dreams’

Buying a property abroad will probably be the second largest purchase ever – after your UK home. It can be daunting but established systems are now in place and World Homes and our hand-picked agents abroad will prove just how simple it can be!

The most popular areas for UK buyers are still Spain, France and Florida but below is a selection of a few of the transactions that we have arranged for clients:

Newbuild apartment near Beziers, France – with rental guarantee
Resale near town centre on Villamartin, Costa Blanca
Off-plan villa for investment in Florida
Apartment in Bodega conversion on Costa de la Luz, Spain
Newly built villa with pool in Kassandrino, mainland Greece
Apartment in luxury golf & marina development in Tenerife
Golf Villa on Costa del Sol
Off-plan apartment on Polaris development, Murcia, Spain
Ground floor golf apartment, Algarve, Portugal
Old renovation project, Tarn et Garonne, France

World Homes are truly focused on the needs of the customer and can be relied on to make a ‘World of Difference’ in trying to find the right property for all our clients.

Welcome

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World Homes is a market leader in providing dream properties for UK buyers. As our name suggests we cover the most popular areas in the World, i.e. Turkey, Spain, France, Cyprus, Portugal and Florida.

However, through our extensive agent network, we can also find properties for clients in most other countries in the world – just put us to the test!

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always available to discuss your requirements and understand your concerns. With many years experience we are able to help you find the perfect property in the sun.

Don’t delay! Contact us now and we’ll start looking for your new home, winter getaway or weekend retreat.