Now is the time for Brits to buy property in Florida!

For Brits, Florida is a dream destination in which to buy
property. All year-round warmth, golden beaches that stretch for
miles and miles, and an incredible array of activities for both
adults and children attract thousands of British-born residents
to acquire holiday homes and investment property in the Sunshine
State each year. This year (2005) is no exception - and with the
exchange rate being at its most favourable for many years there
has never been a better time to buy into the American Dream!

Where's Hot? Jacksonville and Atlantic Beach in Northeast
Florida are currently good areas in which to buy property.
Prices in the Northeast are low compared to many other areas of
Florida making it very attractive to cost conscious buyers. 

In the South, areas along the Florida Keys and also in Naples
are still strong favourites for those who want to enjoy the best
of the Floridian weather. From an investment point of view
though Orlando is still unbeatable, both in terms of price and
rental potential. A newly constructed 4-bed villa in one of
Orlando's many gated communities can be acquired for around
$300,000 - that's around £160,000 by today's exchange rate.

Orlando Developments Unlike in the UK where a development is
thought more of as an 'estate', Orlando developments are
exclusive landscaped communities that are private and enclosed.
The communities contain many features designed to enhance the
living space including shops, restaurants, a clubhouse, communal
pool, green spaces and lakes. The homes themselves are built to
a much higher specification than standard builds back in the UK,
most villas having private pools included in the price.

Several UK-based companies arrange inspection trips of these
gated communities in Orlando every week, although it is possible
to arrange viewings of the developments yourself. If you do make
your own arrangements it is advisable to spend four or five days
in the area and book viewings direct with the developers in
advance. A list of homebuilders with developments in Orlando can
be found at http://www.newhomesource.com/ . Car hire can be
booked in advance at http://www.your-carhire.com for pick up at
any of the airports close to Orlando.