Estate Agents & Realtors in Florida - Buyers' Guide

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Estate Agents | Realtors in Florida - Buyers Guide

Thanks to a sun-drenched climate and an enormous range of year-round tourist attractions, this “Sunshine State” is a magnet for international holidaymakers, attracting the same amount of visitors per year as France!

In fact Florida attracts the greatest numbers of British and Irish second homebuyers to its shores than any other English speaking worldwide destination.

Profiting from a weak us dollar

With a weak Dollar fuelling the real estate market in the USA, international buyers are delighted to be buying far more property for their money in Florida than ever before.

European holiday homebuyers and property investors are currently snapping up quality condo townhouses, villas and apartments, many of which offer the convenience of all-inclusive turn-key options.

Florida Property Hotspot

Florida Property Hotspots such as Disney’s Orlando are attracting huge numbers of foreign buyers and high capital growth rates of up to 50% per annum, as well as a healthy year-round buy-to-let market make for an exceptional investment opportunity.

In addition to iconic Disneyworld, Florida has much more to offer tourists and homebuyers, including: Miami Beach known for its trendy lifestyle and art deco hotels in the South Beach area; smart Fort Lauderdale; the Tampa Bay area; Daytona Beach; Palm Beach; the beautiful Florida Keys; the swamps and wetlands of the Everglades; along with an endless supply of shopping malls and golf courses to suit even the keenest of enthusiasts.

Property in Florida: Buy to Let

Property in Florida is most popular with families and rental property ownership, while international tourist renters and homebuyers flock to the area for a piece of the action.

Florida property prices are affordable by many standards (around 150,000 GBP or 221,000 EUR for a three bedroom villa with swimming pool).

Buying a home in Florida or anywhere in the USA is, in general terms, far less complicated than elsewhere in the world. Florida is very much a "user-friendly state" due to its vast numbers of foreign buyers, giving investors a safe and reliable approach to home ownership.

Florida: Budget Flights

Flights to Florida are plentiful and economical, especially during low season. In addition to the British, Florida is a particularly popular property spot for north and south Americans as well as Germans.

Florida: 360 Days of Sunshine

Florida may boast 360 days of sunshine per year, but on days when it rains, it really does! June is the wettest month of all, with an average rainfall of 237mm. Summer is generally hot and humid with average highs of 30°C.

All estate agents & realtors on our directory are dedicated to finding your ideal Florida property in their local area.

Florida – Investment Guide

Florida boasts a mature, tried and tested market in which to invest in property.  With the huge demand for holiday homes in Florida, particularly amongst the British, it is easy to see why Florida has become one of the fastest growing property markets in the USA. 

People flock here from all corners of the globe to enjoy a wealth of tourist amenities, including Disneyworld and a whole range of theme parks and sports facilities as well as an ever-essential choice of top-class golf courses. 

These attractions are complemented by natural beauties such as Florida Keys and the Everglades, as well as the commercial glitz and glamour of cosmopolitan paradises such as Miami and Hollywood. 

All this activity creates a strong local economy and an ideal investment climate for lucrative returns on investment.  For many, Florida is an ideal place in which to live.  In fact, over 1,000 people per day move to Florida to live, generating a huge ongoing demand for services, employment and residential properties, while the influx of new residents and tourists shows no signs of abating.  

The booming service industry sector, strong local economy and one of the most buoyant property markets in the entire country makes Florida a highly attractive option for today’s property investors.

Why Buy Property in Florida?

• The current strength of other currencies against the weak dollar is naturally attracting many overseas buyers to the USA market.  Prices are expected to fall slightly and this, along with the strength of other currencies, will allow buyers to profit greatly from buying and renting out property in Florida.  With the extra growth to be experienced in Florida, this state has become a clear choice for many property homebuyers and investors. 

• Florida has experienced the highest growth rate in the entire USA over the past ten years.  In the last two years alone, capital growth has averaged 24% while in Orlando’s Disneyworld catchment area, this figure reaches as much as 30%.

• Many people who have lost faith in pension funds and rising UK property prices are seeing their money go a lot further in buying a property in Florida to live in all or part of the year.  European retirees see Florida as a highly tangible investment and are now even more pleased to profit from a weak dollar to purchase the home of their dreams in Florida.  With comparable social values and 300 days of sunshine per year, Florida is an easy relocation option for many expatriates.

• With a daily influx of 1,100 new arrivals in Florida, there is clearly a high demand for property in Florida.  This, in turn, generates huge industry and employment in the area, and a buoyant market in which to invest in all types of property.

• Florida welcomes more than 76 million tourists per year, spending some 52 billion USD and 1.6 million are British, the largest single group from overseas.  According to Global Insight analysts’ predictions, visitors to central Florida alone will hit 49 million this year.  These figures indicate an excellent climate for investment in holiday property and buy-to-let units.   A year-round vacation season ensures maximum rental potential, which in turn keeps the tourists flooding in.

• Florida and the USA as a whole offer a low cost of living when compared with many European countries.  An enormous range of consumer items awaits visitors in a seemingly endless supply of pristine shopping malls, while many foreigners enjoy increased purchasing power brought about by today’s ailing dollar. 

• The USA boasts an economic output of more than 600 billion USD. Florida’s market economy alone is the 15th largest in the world and is one of the fastest growing in the USA.  This boom is driven by rapid population growth, expanding international trade, strong capital flow from overseas and a constant influx of tourism.

• Easy access to Florida is available via direct international flights to its major airports at Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa.

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Florida - Quick Facts

• Time difference: 5 hours GMT
• Flying time: approx. 8 hours
• Main international airports: Miami, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Tampa
• Dialing code: + 1
• Currency: US Dollar ($)
• Visas: Yes
• Electricity: 110 V
• Longitude: 80°02′ W to 87°38′ W
• Lattitude: 24°27′ N to 31° N