A NEW book provides an enlightening read for potential buyers of homes and properties abroad.

BUYING A PROPERTY ABROAD by Ben West is the latest in the Cadogan travel guide series.

It has everything you need; from information on buying your own apartment in Dubai to letting out your own luxury seaside villa in Cyprus.

It's packed full of useful tips with case studies and guides to profiles on countries all over the world.

It even provides help on how to select the ideal property in the ideal location according to your desires.

The book covers expert legal advice and guidance on the types of property and locations as well as a complete overview of buying away and all the different complications and financial implications that could occur.

It contains in-depth profiles of over 45 different countries globally, giving essential information on everyday life there from transport to health services.

It also supplies useful information and tips on settling in.

A helpful dose of tips on renovation, buying, letting and even building from scratch should ensure that any interested foreign property owner knows exactly what they're letting themselves in for!

The book is directed at not only the new clan of buyers looking for a holiday home but also for those wishing to retire abroad.