Looking To Buy Real Estate in Sarasota? Avoid the Pitfalls in 8 Easy Steps Buyers coming from both the US and from other countries understandably have a fair amount of apprehension about buying Florida Real Estate, not knowing the process. Whether you are a US Citizen or a global buyer, the process is nearly the […] Read more

In our conversations with new clients and friends we meet when we’re working in Europe and the UK, we often find there is some apprehension about the process when buying a home in Florida, as for many people it’s a complete unknown. Happily, we’re able to reassure everyone we talk to because the process is […] Read more

The Pros and Cons of Real Estate Types, so that You Don’t Make the Wrong Choice! The type of property you choose as your future Sarasota home will be decided by several factors including whether it’s intended for a financial return or holiday home, your budget, and your personal wants/needs. As the types of homes […] Read more

In many parts of the world, it is common to pay taxes in some form. In Florida, there is no state income tax as there is in other US states. But if you do make money from renting or when you sell your property there will be Federal taxes (to the US government) to pay […] Read more

There are so many places around the world to spend your money. So many hotspots to snap up a deal on investment property, so why choose Florida? Most people think they know what Florida’s about, but some of the reasons to invest your money here might surprise you. 1) Incredible Climate The state of Florida […] Read more

With so many types of insurance out there, it can be confusing to understand your choices. Here we share with you what is important to know regarding Florida homeowners insurance so you don’t get caught unprotected. Here’s How It All Shakes Out Florida Homeowner’s Insurance Homeowners insurance helps pay to repair or rebuild your home […] Read more

There are several options for how to hold title on your Florida real estate. However, if you are financing, you only have one option. Lenders require your property title to be in the individual’s name(s). If you pay cash, some of the more common ways you can elect to hold title are as an individual, […] Read more

Before we dive into the riveting topic of immigration and visas, we want to make a few main points. The U.S. welcomes and encourages investment from abroad. Although there are a few steps to follow with regard to visa paperwork, it is easy and efficient to get those boxes ticked these days! According to the […] Read more

Let’s not beat about the bush, Florida has an image worldwide. And while part of that image is sun, sand, and sea, there are also some common negative misconceptions we sometimes encounter in our travels. Here are the top four, and our responses to them – you might just be surprised! 1) It’s Tacky Many […] Read more

That, of course, is the 64 million dollar question, and the one we get asked most often in our travels. What you choose to invest ultimately comes down to three things: what investment capital you have available, what return you need to achieve, and what lifestyle you’re looking for. The most common misconception out there […] Read more

As we’re fond of saying, there are many ways to make a return. The beauty of a Florida property investment is that the returns come in many guises: incredible lifestyle, covering the cost of your holidays, and long term appreciation is some of them. But for many the return, they’re looking for is cash flow, […] Read more