According to the Office for National Statistics, more and more Britons are looking to buy a property overseas. In fact, since the year 2000, the number of Brits owning a second property abroad has risen by 50%, with Italy being one of the most popular choices for property purchase.
If you are thinking of purchasing a second home abroad, chances are you will have to make several visits to view potential properties. When you are working hard to save up for ‘il caperra’ the last thing you’ll want to be spending your valuable cash on is expensive return flights. This article will show you the key points to look out for to find and book cheap flights and save money.
Firstly, the best deals are snapped up early so you should try and book your flights and other travel requirements such as car hire and travel insurance, as far in advance as possible.
Although many customers will look straight to the low cost airlines such as Easyjet and Ryanair when looking for cheap flights, their prices will not always be the lowest and they may not compete with one another on certain destinations. You should be sure to take a complete search of all the available airlines to guarantee you are getting the best deal.
One of the key-words when talking about finding cheap flights is flexibility. If you can be flexible with your departure airport you may be able to find cheaper prices. If you live in the south east of England for example and normally fly out of London Heathrow, you should investigate if it is any cheaper to fly from Gatwick, Luton or Stanstead.
Also the day of the week you book your flights for can make a huge difference to the price you pay. If you don’t have strict departure and return dates you should be able to find the lowest prices. Typically the cheapest flights out of the UK are on a Tuesday and Wednesday when demand is lower. The most expensive day is usually Friday. For return flights back into the UK the cheapest day is a Tuesday and the most expensive day a Sunday. Have a look at a few days before and after your intended departure and return dates to see the difference in price.
When it comes to finalising your booking, don’t sit on it until the last minute as it is extremely unusual for prices to drop. Ensure you use the name shown on your passport and carefully read the booking conditions as these will tell you if it is possible to cancel or change your flight.
With the savings you might make on booking your flights you will hopefully be able to free up more money to pay for fees or refurbishments to your new property and get you moved into your dream home as soon as possible. Good luck!
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