Is now the time to invest in a place in the sun?

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Is now the right time to invest in that dream overseas property?

This article first appeared on Your Money. Growing numbers of people are turning their thoughts to buying a place abroad, as evidenced by the fact that overseas mortgage specialist Conti has just undergone its two busiest months of the year in terms of enquiries. Traditional favourites France and Spain still topping the popularity stakes. And confidence is picking up, with many buyers who have been putting their plans on hold deciding to take advantage of the favourable conditions open to them. Clare Nessling, Conti’s director, provides ten reasons why the time is right to buy a pl...

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