Overseas Property TV
Overseas Property TV (OPTV or O'seasproperty as it appeared on the EPG) was a television channel broadcast in the United Kingdom and Ireland, on the Sky Digital and Freesat platforms.
| Overseas Property TV | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Launched | 1 September 2006 |
| Closed | January 2009 |
| Owned by | Produced by Rapid Broadcast Ltd for MRI Media |
| Website | overseaspropertytv.com |
Availability Sky, Freesat UK and Eire | |
| Satellite | |
| Sky Digital | Channel 274 |
| Freesat | Channel 411 |
The channel offered a full schedule of original programming from 7am – 1am daily. The channel was primarily targeted at UK and Ireland residents wishing to buy, sell and develop property abroad (particularly the Mediterranean region, Eastern Europe and Florida). The channel also offered programming about relocating to different countries, legal advice and property investment tips. The schedule was peppered with travelogues, celebrity chat and cookery shows.
Although predominantly a lifestyle channel, commercial breaks and sales hours on the channel were used as a publicity vehicle for MacAnthony Realty International Group. MacAnthony Realty International group was owned by Darragh MacAnthony who is now the Chairman of Peterborough United Football Club.
All of the programming for the channel was original and produced by Rapid Broadcast Ltd for MRI Media. Luisa Tramontano was executive producer for Rapid Broadcast, overseeing the channel from launch until its demise. Wendy MacAnthony headed up MRI Media. The channel averaged a million monthly viewers and was BARB rated.
The channel closed and was removed from the Sky and Freesat EPG's in January 2009. The Company was liquidated in 2009.[1]
OVERSEAS PROPERTY TV MAGAZINE A magazine was launched to sit alongside the channel in September 2006. OPTV magazine was sold in WHSmiths and high street supermarkets. It was edited by Stewart Anderson.
PROGRAMMING ON OVERSEAS PROPERTY TV
Destination Lunch: Christine Hamilton & Neil Hamilton, and celebrity guests, take a look at another popular overseas destination while Paul Bloxham gets cooking in the kitchen.
The Real...: Amy Garcia and Richard Orford get the lowdown on The Real Italy, The Real Berlin, The Real Bulgaria to uncover some of their cultural delights and best kept secrets. With a plethora of properties and local legal advice, all you have to do is sit back and relax.
The Property Market: Be it Spain, Turkey or Italy, Shauna Lowry and Nigel Leck take a detailed look at each country's property ladder and what it will take to get on it. From the first rung run-down rural retreat to the top tier million pound mansion not forgetting everything in-between. With something to suit every budget will you be tempted?
Head to Head: What do you do when you just can't decide whether to buy in Florida or France, Bulgaria or Bahamas? Call in Toyah Wilcox and Richard Orford, that's what you do and let them go head to head as they each champion their preferred country. Add a couple of dishes from Paul Bloxham and Sam Watherstone to the mix and ultimately one country will shine through as the winner... but whose will it be?
Around the World: Today's budget is 300,000 EURO's but what can that buy you? And who is the champion global property finder on Overseas Property TV? Put on the kettle and make a date as Amy Garcia, Lee MacDonald, Kevin Duala and Michelle Watt battle it out across the globe to find the best value property they think your money can buy.
The Ultimate Overseas Property Seminar: Martin Roberts brings you straight forward overseas property advice with help from award-winning leading property law expert John Howell.
Property Kings: John Daly brings you the stories behind those entrepreneurs who have excelled in all aspects of the overseas property market.
Overseas Property News: A round up of this week's biggest property and travel news stories from around the world presented by Jon Briggs.
How to Purchase Abroad: Your essential guide to making a property investment or purchasing that second home abroad hosted by Des Clarke and Diana Moran with legal advice from expert Stefano Lucatello.
Ask the Property Experts: John Daly and his ever changing panel of property experts are on hand to answer your questions about purchasing a property overseas. Have your phone at the ready to call, text or email in for invaluable, free expert advice.
72: It's a race against the clock as Brendan Courtney and Stewart Castledine have just 72 hours to find our house-hunters their perfect holiday home. With time frantically ticking by will the boys succeed in their mission or is a mission too far?
Property Boot Camp: Desperate to own that slice of paradise in the sun but think you can't afford it? Well, think again as the boys from Property Boot Camp come to put your finances through the most rigorous of work out. James Max and Kevin Duala]] leave no stone unturned and prove, even on the tightest of budgets, it's possible to purchase a property abroad.
Relocation Clinic: Want to relocate abroad but bogged down by detail? Let OPTV experts, David Grant and Carrie Grant take the strain as they answer all your questions and so much more. With resident lawyer Stefano Lucatello at hand, no stone is left unturned.
Profit from Property: Tris Payne and James Max give you all the advice you need to make that move into property rental.
Women in the Property Market: Sue Haywood and Sunita Shroff introduce another female success story and get some extremely helpful advice on the property game.
Snap: Join John Daly and his celebrity guest as he uncovers their life story through a tour of their first ever home. But how much is that property worth today? And can you guess what property you could buy for the same amount of money now. It is time to play SNAP.
Hot Nights, Cool Places: Cat Porter, Andy Jaye and Sarah Matravers provide you with all the information, inspiration and entertainment you need for great nights out when you're abroad.
Paradise Abroad: Jon Briggs & Trish Lynch give you the inside track on some of the most far-flung and exotic destinations in the world.
Property Pensions: James Max and Sian Jones glean tons of top tips to get you started on your own property pension from those who have already made a success of it.
Retire Abroad: Peter Purves & Diana Moran bring you the essential guide to fulfilling your dream of living out the rest of your twilight years in another country.
Where in the World: Richard Orford presents the comedy panel game show that puts celebrity holiday homes on the map. Can you guess where this week's mystery guest owns a property? Chances are you will have more of a chance than our hapless panel!
MRI's Top 5 Buys: Join Jon Dixon and MRI's marketing experts as they bring you the best of MRI's current developments from a range of locations around the world.
Invest While You Rest: Avoid the stress of searching for that property investment abroad by doing from the comfort of your sofa. Let Jon Dixon and Malandra Burrows do the hard work as they take you on the most up front and personal house tour
Invest In...: Gigi Morley and James McCourt introduce you to a holiday destination with excellent investment potential.
Buy the Best: With the help of MRI's leading experts, Anoushka Williams and Milo McCabe showcase two international property developments.
Buy In...: James McCourt, and his regular MRI experts, introduce you to another location with excellent potential for a holiday home or investment overseas.
Buy MRI for...: James McCourt and Anoushka Williams, with some help from MRI's leading experts, uncover some wise investment opportunities currently available abroad.
Hot Property Alert: John Dixon and guests show you a destination with excellent investment potential where your hard-earned money gets straight to work.
Inspection Trip: Jeremy Milnes goes out and about behind the scenes at MRI to show you what happens when you book an Inspection trip to find your dream home abroad.
Why Buy MRI?: Craig Rowe and MRI's experts show you where to buy and why buying a property from MRI's range of developments.