International Property News

With the stock markets taking yet another heavy blow this month, can we be sure that the sector is lucrative enough to make any money at all this year? Is it just sub-prime fuelling the withdrawal of investment funds or are investors taking their money elsewhere?

With choppy waters continuing to hamper the overseas property markets, one investment is proving ever more popular and providing investors with ideal conditions to realise their investment goals.

European property now more expensive but buyers should remember that the exchange rates can be used as a negotiation tool to get prices down.

Global survey reveals that Brits abroad not only feel wealthier, but healthier as well.

With 24% of people looking to move abroad in the next twelve months, a new report reveals what Britons will miss the most when relocating overseas and offers some advice on what to pack, aside from their sunglasses and sun cream.

The World Travel and Tourism Council has unveiled its latest research results which indicate the importance of some of the world’s emerging markets as strong sources of income for buy-to-let investors.

Enormous property price growth in Central and Eastern Europe is offering investors an escape route from blighted UK and Spain markets hit by the credit crunch.

Alpine destinations are increasing in popularity as buyers look for a ‘Place in the Snow’. The latest HiFX Monthly Global Property Hotspots Report reveals January to March is the busiest time for the ski chalet market with more buyers looking towards snow capped peaks in France, Austria, Canada and Italy.

The big question for property investors in Central and Eastern Europe is how can these economies weather the global economic slowdown and what effect is that going to have on property markets?

Costs up, FTSE down, pensions failing, and the sub-prime crisis still putting in the financial boot, reports show British investors are now shifting their cash into money-spinning global alternatives.

Demand for new homes in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is being driven by rapidly rising incomes, growing city populations and strong growth in the mortgage markets, according to a report by Savills research which covers 11 countries.

News on global markets continues to arrive with a slightly pessimistic tone; therefore, it’s surprising to see that China has reached its highest growth figures in the last 13 years, an incredible 11.4% in real terms in 2007.

If you are looking to purchase a property abroad in 2008, you are probably well aware of the current volatility with the exchange rate. However, this should not deter you from your dream home.

A survey commissioned by EBS building society, in conjunction with Gunne Residential, found that only 5% of investors would expect their property portfolio to decrease in the next five years.

Escaping pressure kettle lifestyles has led to more Brits moving further afield, and has resulted in a whole generation who are more At Home Abroad (AHA), according to a global study of British expatriate opinions and attitudes.

Australia remains the top get away destination but Canada is moving up the rankings to become an emigration favourite too, according to the HiFX Annual Global Emigration Hotspots Report.

As the US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates once again, the latest figures show the US housing market slipping into even deeper trouble. The UK looks set to follow it, says M&G’s Richard Woolnough…

The private island of Mustique, roughly the same size as London’s Hyde Park, has remained an exclusive hideaway since the 1960’s, having seen many famous residents such as Princess Margaret, Mick Jagger and David Bowie.

Latin American property markets have become a growing force on the international property investment scene, along with many neighbouring countries, Costa Rica's real estate market is in the throws of a major boom.

A review of Obelisk’s overseas property investments shows that a property portfolio continues to outperform other financial options.

Harlequin Property are pleased to announce that their ‘new’ Pirates of the Caribbean galleon, ‘Pearl’ will soon be completed in Indonesia and that after initial sea trials it will embark upon its marathon voyage via London and the River Thames to its final mooring at the Buccament Bay development on St Vincent and the Grenadines where it will be become a fine dining restaurant for residents.

Harlequin Property are pleased to announce that they have recently bought Petit Nevis island in the Caribbean which will offer discerning clients the chance to have their dream property designed by a renowned architect, offering them total privacy.

Miserable Britons, fed up with life in the UK, consider emigrating to sunnier climes this January.

According to a new study from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) the number of English people buying a property abroad has risen by more than 60% from 129,000 in 200/2001 to 211,000 last year.

Hon. Glen Beache, the Minister of Tourism for St Vincent and The Grenadines said the Caribbean island nation is committed to being 'the Caribbean you are looking for'.