Buying abroad
Make your plans a reality
Whether you're dreaming of a place in the sun, a new career abroad or an overseas investment opportunity, getting the right financial expertise and local knowledge can help turn it into reality.
Barclays Buying Abroad offers a range of products and services to make the whole buying process quicker and easier, from arranging a mortgage and local bank account to helping transfer your money. We can even find local tradesmen to get your property into shape.
We have English-speaking experts on the ground in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Dubai and South Africa.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Barclays France
Barclays offers a range of fixed, variable and capped rate mortgages for UK customers looking to purchase a retirement or holiday home in France. To help ease you into your new life in France we’ve created a local bank account that provides you with a range of practical products and services. Savings and investment advice is also available depending on your tax situation.
Barclays Italy
We have a range of products if you are purchasing, renovating or building your holiday or retirement home in Italy. We offer a range of fixed and variable rate mortgages to suit your needs. We’d always advise you that you have a chat with us before you start house hunting so we can help you work out what’s affordable for you.
Barclays Spain
Spain is still a hugely popular choice when it comes to buying overseas. We have English speaking experts on the ground to help. It’s good to do your research before you make an offer on a property. We can provide help and advice as well as putting you in touch with other professionals to get you through the official process smoothly. Mortgages, current accounts and savings products are all available.
Barclays Portugal
When you’re in a new country with language and customs that are new to you, you’ll find it useful to have a local bank account and advice in English. Under Portuguese law, we have an obligation to ensure that you are able to afford a new monthly mortgage commitment if you are looking to finance the purchase of a property. We assess affordability on a comparison between your net household monthly income and expected monthly credit repayment.
Barclays South Africa
Whether you intend to settle in South Africa or want a buy to let investment, Absa, a Barclays subsidiary and one of the largest banks in South Africa will guide you through the process of selecting the right Absa mortgage for you and offers great products and guidance to help you along the way.
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