The 10 best places to buy property abroad in 2011

A place in the sun named the 10 best places to buy property abroad in 2011. Not surprisingly, Spain landed at no. 1. According to them, Spain has the best ingredients which make it the ideal destination: excellent access from the UK, sun, sea, culture and infrastructure.

The discounts on home sales and the numerous distressed properties that are now available on the market play an important in role in the Brits’ decision to buy a second home. There are a lot of expat communities on the Internet, where you can find relevant information on living in Spain and dealing with everyday activities. Moreover, second homes are an important market for Spanish real estate agencies.

Interestingly, the Mediterranean countries dominate this list: France, Portugal (not quite Mediterranean, but close :)), Italy, Greece, Turkey, Malta, etc.. I bet that culture and the sea play an important role in people’s decisions to buy homes in these countries.

 

The full list:

1. Spain

2. France

3. Portugal

4. Italy

5. Florida (USA)

6. Turkey

7. Greece

8. Cyprus

9. Malta

10. Egypt