Many people don't realise that they could easily afford to buy a property overseas. An additional home abroad, be it for pension, profit or pleasure is no longer exclusive to the rich and famous.

In fact owning another property can make more financial sense than taking out a private pension scheme. Every year, more and more people are looking to secure a home abroad: Research by the Pensions Policy Institute in May 2004 revealed that one in eight working people expect their property to be the main source of income when they retire.

With the stock market no longer offering the yields that it once did and many private pension schemes heading for collapse, now is the time to find a reliable way of maximising your money.

Through a our own associated company Access Property Finance and network of reputable Independent Financial advisers, we can help you to secure finance for your new home.

The two most popular routes are:

• A Foreign Property Mortgage - secured against the property, which can be obtained either from a British bank or building society or via a registered lender in the country of purchase.

• Re-mortgaging your existing property, thereby freeing equity to fund your investment purchase.

Whether you want the peace of mind of securing your retirement home now, or if you’re considering the benefits of a buy-to-let investment, we can point you in the right direction so that you can make a decision that's right for you.