International Property News

Property markets across the world have experienced some tough times in 2007 as international economic events have shaken consumer confidence.

Nine out of ten expatriates would recommend a life abroad to their friends or family and three in every four say their quality of life has improved since moving to a new country.

When English people move abroad, almost half (46 percent) miss traditional dishes such as bangers and mash and black pudding, and more than a third (37 percent) miss their favourite TV programmes, such as Only Fools and Horses, according to a major new survey of expats by BUPA International.

The latest ONS statistics released today reveal even more people than ever leaving the UK with Australia remaining the top destination for Brits to escape to.

No, we’re not talking three nights half board in a three star, we’re talking a second home overseas, freehold, in your name, for just £1,000 sterling. This seemingly impossible feat is feasible on not one, but three developments across three islands namely Barbados, Dominican Republic and St Vincent & The Grenadines. Paradise really is closer than you think.

Emerging markets, as a means of achieving the best possible returns from overseas property investment, are presenting some interesting and exciting opportunities in the world of foreign property investment; rapid growth rates, impressive capital appreciation and rental yields provide highly lucrative investments when compared with earnings in more traditional markets.

Analysis of the top ten most popular emigration destinations has found that the most stressful countries to move to are not necessarily those most alien to Brits in terms of language and culture.

This year’s dismal summer has prompted record numbers of Brits to look at buying property in sunnier climates.

While the city is waiting with baited breath to see whether the Monetary Policy Committee cut UK interest rates this Thursday, for many Britons it could be a case of too little, too late.

Despite the credit squeeze that’s affecting much of the world’s financial system, these are exciting times for the luxury property market in Thailand and other emerging Asian countries.

New budget airline routes can have a profound effect on overseas property investment and may indicate the next investment hotspots, according to research from property specialist, Obelisk.

The colourful archipelagos of the Caribbean are the latest destinations to be upgraded to an investment hot spot according to recent research by independent property investment advisors, London International Property.

Capitalising on the popularity of property investment as a wealth management tool, Wenham Major has launched subsidiary company, Major Real Estate, to help clients looking to include property in their investment portfolios.

Fractional Ownership of property certainly has a long way to go in terms of plausible and viable returns for property investors, say the Research Team at Obelisk International.

Exchange Insurance (ExCo) has announced that it is extending its popular financial product – the Exchange Bond - to property developments overseas.

The budget airline Easyjet is expected to announce its support for a green tax on air travel later today, a move welcomed by currency specialists HiFX for highlighting the environmental argument surrounding air travel.

Owning and travelling to a holiday home abroad, plus the energy used while there, can literally add tonnes to your carbon footprint according to a study released by currency specialists HiFX.

When it comes to securing property investment success for their individual, group and corporate client base, there are three distinct principles that drive the service, the vision and ultimately the decisions of every single member of the team at market leading property investment consultancy Obelisk International.

Research recently carried out by property specialist, Obelisk International confirms that overseas property investment is providing solid returns, in comparison to the continuing news of increased UK house prices, failing pension systems and short property funds.

DTZ Holdings plc, a leading global property adviser, has acquired Fastighetsplanering AB, a privately owned commercial real estate adviser based in Stockholm, Sweden.

The record breaking downpours which made June and July the wettest since records began has led to a rush of people looking to acquire a place in the sun.

The number of Brits keen to buy property abroad has doubled in the last year, as Britain suffers one of the wettest, dullest summers ever, according to Barclays Buying Abroad.

Problems in the American sub prime market have had a knock-on effect on all financial markets worldwide including the biggest of them all, the currency market.

Affordable Millionaire clients and enquirers confirm that the method of Fractional or Shared ownership will see the demise of the “timeshare” market, as savvy buyers would rather have a deeded share investment in bricks and mortar rather than in time.

Carefree Living projects are based upon a wide range of facilities, amenities and services, underpinned by leading edge technology within the construction of the properties.