You have to find a small group of sites that can be searched on a regular basis...be persistent and start checking for deals at least a month in advance to be able to take advantage of 7-21 day advanced purchase requirements. How about sites that have done research for you and also provide all information you need for traveling....I call these sites "travel portals" and boy do they save you time, not to mention stress.

Some travel portals list too many sites and its like your starting all over again. They list any site that would pay commissions instead of researching and listing those that actually have low airfares consistently, so try and avoid these kinds of cluttered travel portals at all costs...they are still wasting your time.

Searching for cheap airfares does not have to be an adventure. Finding and using travel portals should get you what you need without sales pitch. Most of us have a budget and don't want to feel like we could have paid much less...if an airfare is out there, travel portals will help you find it......Happy Traveling!

If you are looking for good value for money, consider looking for property in areas that you haven't previously visited and are not familiar with. Certain areas command premiums only because they are widely known and popular. You can often get an equivalent property in another region for much less.

You should also consider getting to know area before you buy. Talk to people who have already purchased their home, holiday in area, or even rent for a period and meet neighbours before you finalise your decision. As with any property purchase, your neighbours will be a part of your life once you've bought your new home.

Try to negotiate. Contact a local valuer to get an impartial opinion. This will cost money, but will provide you with a neutral view of properties value, and possibly a stronger bargaining position so may pay for itself many times over.

Most importantly, consider taking independent legal advice, through another notary or a UK based specialist. The vendor instructs notary who acts in sale of property. They are acting in conveyance of title only and not for either side. You would be well advised to appoint a specialist to act specifically in your interest, and finally, just as in UK get property inspected by a qualified buildings surveyor. Unexpected bills could take shine off your dream home very quickly.