International Property News

Duncan Goose, founder of charity Global Ethics was voted the winner in the ‘Campaigner category’ at the first ever Greatest Living Britons 2007 ceremony. Duncan beat off tough competition from other campaigners including Kierra Box (Hands up) and Shami Chakrabarti (Liberty).

Over two fifths of Britons (42%) are interested in buying property abroad or moving abroad, according to new research from Bank of Scotland International.

Cabonuba, Santa Maria, Cape Verde – Cabonuba is a self-contained development on Cape Verde’s Sal Island, providing a secluded retreat from the main resort yet still just 100m from the beach.

Buying a home abroad can be a daunting task, even for the most organised of us: choosing a location, finding the right property, the legal necessities, not to mention the language barrier.

In response to ONS stats released yesterday that over five hundred Brits are leaving the UK every day in search of a life in the sun and work abroad, currency specialists HiFX warns émigrés to consider their finances in order to make their dreams of a life abroad a reality.

Sterling has just reached its highest level against the US Dollar since September 1992. At $2, the pound is currently about 20% above its 20-year average of $1.65.

Investment motives are a key driver in the acquisition of an overseas second home, according to the results of a landmark survey carried out by Savills Research and Holiday-Rentals.co.uk.

Traditional ‘second home in the sun’ holiday destinations faced stiff competition from popular emigration destinations such as Canada, Australia and New Zealand in this month’s HIFX Global Property Hotpots.

The Property Investment Market (TPIM), the world’s first property exchange, has today announced a new agreement with Tradition Financial Services Ltd (TFS), one of the world’s largest brokers of financial products.

With Brits collectively spending £65 billion on holidays each year and almost three quarters (73%) being creatures of holiday habits and returning to the same place at least twice, thousands of us could be better off financially through buying a second home overseas reveals new research by MRI Overseas Property.

The Government has delivered a considerable tax bonus for British people owning property overseas for private use, by scrapping UK tax on property bought through a company, reports Assetz.

Torba, Bodrum, Turkey - This is a stunning residence situated against a mountain backdrop and enjoying exceptional sea views. This huge villa is on three levels and comprises of six bedrooms and also boasts well maintained gardens and a private swimming pool.

Investing in overseas property is a dream for so many. And the key to making that dream a reality is to ensure that you are prepared for every eventuality along the road to success. So where better to start your research than by heading to the Invest in Property show, Earls Court, 13-15 April.

Imperium Luxury Home Collection is a new division of the MRI Group, providing a bespoke service to buyers looking to invest in luxury properties overseas.

With more and more Britons looking to buy a property overseas as an investment, flying to let has reached mainstream appeal. Not content with only using a second property as a holiday home twice a year, property buyers are looking to see returns on their investments both through capital gain and rental yield.

Price growth is slowly but surely beginning to decline in most locations globally, according to Knight Frank. The impact of lower interest rates has led to sharply higher prices across Europe, Asia and the Americas. This upward trend in asset prices is moving to a close as interest rates either remain level or begin to rise.

The Greenfields apartments, townhouses and villas, located close to the Baneasa forest in Bucharest, offer a quality suburban lifestyle and easy access to cultural Romania for overseas investors.

With the popularity of overseas property TV programmes it seems that a number of UK investors are looking towards the sunshine to expand their property portfolio. The Property Investor Show, which comes to the NEC Birmingham next weekend, showcases a wide choice of investment opportunities from the UK as well as abroad.

London-based landscape architectural practice Scape Design Associates has announced the approval of its concept design for Kuwait’s largest public park and associated Mall of Kuwait, in collaboration with architect Eric Kuhne & Associates.

Calpe, Costa Blanca, Spain – This stunning villa located in Calpe has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. There is a spacious lounge with diner that gives access to the garden, a fully fitted luxurious kitchen and large storage room.

Heard enough about Dubai? So have our premier league football legends like Tim Sherwood. Like him, many are no longer lured by the 'Dallas in the desert' lifestyle, nor the massive construction sites which will transform this once quiet port into a one long traffic jam.

The Villa Pasteur apartments and studios are located within easy walking distance from the Cote D’Azur’s stunning beaches in Cagnes sur Mer, just fifteen minutes’ drive from Antibes and twenty minutes from Cannes. Cagnes sur Mer is full of character, from the medieval quarter in the Old Town to the newly renovated marina.

Pinnacle Publishing Ltd are pleased to announce the launch of Golf Homes Worldwide, the first exhibition dedicated to golf property. The free to enter show will be held on 17th & 18th March 2007 at the East Sussex National Golf Resort & Spa, a luxury location for an exclusive show.

Half of people over 50 would consider buying a property overseas and the same number would consider making the move permanent, according to research from MRI Overseas Property.

Carter Jonas is pleased to announce the launch of a new International Property Division, to cater to the growing demand for luxury holiday homes abroad.