Jan 26
Hi, I'm looking to buy a new apartment (probably 2 bedrooms) off plan abroad, purely as an investment. I'm thinking of somewhere sunny like spain, or something in the mountains near a skiing resort which I can rent out year round for an income. I don't plan on using it much. I'm looking for something near to an airport so it's quite easy to get to. Can anyone recommend a good location to buy in, based preferably on your own experiences, or a good property developer / company who can help me with my property search. I'm obviously also interested in the legal side of things so a good reputable company who know the ins and outs of overseas property law. Thanks I am a UK citizen by the way.
Jan 14
Resolved Question: overseas mortgage?
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i had to leave my home in spain due to family etc...etc... and its not selling.... which has left me with no cash to buy in UK .. is it possible to get a mortgage on the spanish property to buy a house in UK
Jan 1
I have recently canceled a BT internet contract due to an unexpected circumstance that forced me to leave the UK (I was an overseas student in London). I never want to leave the contract behind irresponsibly, so I contacted BT and tried to explain my situation in order to negotiate for a lower cancellation fee. However, BT came back threatening me with legal actions without any willingness to discuss. They insisted that I pay a one-time payment (~£600) covering the remaining contract. Even though I am not living in London at the moment and will not have the chance to return in the near future, I still want to deal with this problem nicely without messing with my credit. I am hoping to hear any similar experiences or advice so that I can put myself in a better position to negotiate without being patronized by their attitude. I am grateful to any of your advice! 1. If this debt eventually goes to a debt collection agency, can the agency take money from my bank account in Britain to recover their debt (would they be able to get a court order)? 2. Since I simply terminated the contract before it ends and haven’t used the service (unlike credit card debts), is this sort of debt equally serious? 3. Given that I am not a British citizen and have no property in Britain; would the debt collection agency be able to trace me if I had the chance the return to complete my studies?