So many people are waiting for a better time to invest offshore and while they wait, they are wasting growth potential. International property expert and founder of Hurst & Wills, Lisa Bathurst, says, “Don’t wait to buy, rather buy an investment property and then...

As we hear often these days, we are living in unprecedented times. Who could’ve predicted that 2020 would develop as it has? The global property market has not been left unscathed. Lisa Bathurst, international property expert and founder of Hurst & Wills,...

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Porto, or Oporto as its sometimes referred to, is the lesser known Portuguese city, recently voted one of the best sites to invest in 2020, according to Forbes. As a property investment destination, Porto is becoming increasingly popular, offering prime property....

International property expert and founder of Hurst & Wills, Lisa Bathurst, puts to rest seven common myths around owning an investment property abroad. With more than 15 years’ experience helping people make good property investments in the United Kingdom and...

International property expert and founder of Hurst & Wills, Lisa Bathurst, predicts that although the Covid-19 pandemic will affect investors, it won’t have a lasting impact on UK property investments. “Undoubtedly the corona virus will change the behaviours of...

Property specialist and founder of Hurst & Wills, Lisa Bathurst, explains how you can turn R700k into an investment property in the UK that pays itself off. “Hurst & Wills is very excited to announce our recently strengthened partnership with UK mortgage...

International property expert and founder of Hurst & Wills, Lisa Bathurst, sets out a five-step checklist to get your started and some pitfalls to watch out for. 1. Strategy Determine your objectives and the best strategy to meet them. Are you looking for a...

Our team met Kurt at an investment summit, he was in a state where he had done as much research as he could on his own but was feeling overwhelmed by the options and various developers who were approaching him directly. His brief was straight forward: Invest in high...

Hurst & Wills Business Development Manager, Shelly Wilson, did a whirlwind trip of the UK in January. Meeting developers, doing site visits and gaining fresh insights around 5 amazing cities where Hurst & Wills offer our clients property investment...

Student accommodation is an affordable investment that provides high yields. In the UK, it is the most resilient asset class of real estate that outperformed most other property types even through the 2008 recession. Purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) in the...

Cathedrals are often a good indicator of vibrant, successful cities. International property expert and founder of Hurst & Wills, Lisa Bathurst, provides some tips on cathedral cities to consider for investment, as well as the developments they offer. “A cathedral...

For those seeking a lucrative Portugal investment, or looking to acquire a hands-off opportunity that meets Golden Visa criteria, a Private Equity Fund investment may be for you. . When the law changed last November to allow Golden visa applicants to apply via a...

We should be used to uncertainty by now, yet still dinner parties, networking events, and certainly our calls with clients centre around what’s happening with the Rand, what will happen if Moody’s downgrade us, and has the UK gone mad? All justified concerns. A lack...

Property specialist and founder of Hurst & Wills, Lisa Bathurst, explains what to look out for when considering buying citizenship property - the risks and the rewards. Being one of the few independent International property specialists with offices in South...

Looking specifically at the Rand /Pound currency pair there is so much volatility to be aware of. The perceived increase in the likelihood of a hard Brexit seems to have punished the Pound yesterday but we all know that the fundamentals of the UK are strong, this...

PORTUGAL offers buyers a range of relaxed, outdoor lifestyle choices: from beach fronts and golf estates to wine farms and ancient walled cities. "Although Portugal's Golden Visa opportunity has put it on the map, it is the relative affordability and outdoor lifestyle...

Buying investment property in an area considered a ‘property hotspot’ will considerably improve the success of your investment. This is especially important when looking at buying property abroad, but how does one identify a hotspot in places you don’t know well?...

Student accommodation is the most successful investment property asset class in the UK and it is much more affordable than people think, says international investment property specialist and founder of Hurst & Wills, Lisa Bathurst. According to Knight Frank*,...

Another walled gem is Evora, about 2 hours south of Lisbon, says Bathurst. “Historically, Evora was a major trading and religious centre contained within the city’s ancient walls. These days it is a young and vibrant city, with a large student population attending one...

Your offshore property investment checklist: 1. Strategy Determine your objectives and the best strategy to meet them. Consider your budget, risk profile, timelines, family goals, tax strategy, comfort levels and investment preferences. These will help you form your...

Buying investment property overseas can be extremely tricky. Not being from a place means you don’t have the benefit of local knowledge about the investment itself or the suppliers you are dealing with. Add to that complicated tax and visa regulations and you can see...

Even with the uncertainty around Britain exiting the European Union, UK property remains a sound investment. International property expert and founder of Hurst & Wills, Lisa Bathurst, says that thanks to other economic factors being positive, the challenges around...

Cape Town-based international property specialists, Hurst & Wills, have announced an exciting collaboration with UK property developer and investor Alliance Investments, a subsidiary of Property Alliance Group. This renowned global property company has been...