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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Thanks to real estate outperforming most other investments for some time, the international property market has become increasingly competitive. Most investors have traditionally looked to investing in primary – or capital – cities, leading to higher prices and lower...

As December looms, the time to utilise your annual offshore discretionary allowance is running out and smart South Africans should be taking advantage. You can effectively take R1 million offshore without the hassle of going through tax clearance, and if invested...

There has been a lot of publicity about the Portugal’s Golden Visa, but there are many more reasons that make Portugal an excellent off-shore property investment. “While it is true that the Golden Visa programme has boosted the property market in Portugal, there are...

You only need to drive through the upmarket, sea-side suburb of Sea Point to see how many new developments are going up on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard. Sea Point is not unusual, all around the world developments are springing up in sought-after cities, ripe for...

As more South Africans diversify their property portfolios, many are looking offshore in search of a good rand hedge and global growth. Diversification is a key wealth strategy but what can we actually get overseas with our rands? Here’s a list of what you can buy for...

The needs of business and leisure travellers are constantly evolving. In recent years, the serviced apartment industry has grown more than any other temporary accommodation class. This is a result of globalisation and the need for workers to travel more frequently,...

‘Offshoring’ has been a buzz word here in SA for some time, with many South African investors keeping up to 60% of their wealth offshore, purchasing property offshore and increasingly moving their businesses and structures offshore too. But in the UK, North-shoring...

International property expert says Portugal offers excellent return on investment South Africans are increasingly buying property in Portugal and seeing excellent returns on their investments, as well as securing European residency for their families. International...

According to ‘The Independent’ newspaper, “Portugal’s Silver Coast offers value and beaches that are quieter and more Portuguese. New-build resorts promise to bring new interest and cachet to a region, and prices are predicted to double over the next five years.” The...