Buying a holiday home could be simpler than you think

If you've always dreamed of a villa in Spain or a holiday home in southern France, then an overseas mortgage will be ideal for you. You don't need to visit a specialist lender to arrange one as many big-name banks will help you finance foreign purchases.

Fancy a holiday home in Germany or a villa in Italy? More and more lenders can offer you an overseas mortgage, together with all the help you need to make your dream a reality.

If you're seriously considering an overseas mortgage, many big name banks such as HSBC have teamed up with their foreign counterparts to make overseas mortgages a reality, and they can also help put you in touch with estate agents and other key people.