Overseas Property
Saying "I do" to the stunning region of Calabria, Italy
Italy is viewed by many as the land of love, frequently topping charts as the most romantic destination in the world. With its cities boasting some of the worlds most amourous architecture and lush landscapes encapsulating rustic romantic, it is not surprising that more and more couples are choosing Italy as the location for the biggest day of their lives.
Signs of recovery in the Turkey property market
Turkey's economy and real estate sector, though affected by the global economic slowdown, have held up well compared to others in Europe thanks in part to strong local demand and low exposure to international credit markets.
Hidden gem of the French Alps - La Chapelle, Sainte Foy
With France unequivocally topping the charts in a recent survey of the top 10 winter ski resort destinations by budget airline easyJet, it seems that the British love affair with the French Alps remains as strong as ever.
Retirees find comfort in British sense of community – in Spain
Once again crime and weather are to blame for the record number of over 55s wanting to leave the UK. New research from the Foreign Office divulges that more than four in ten Brits nearing retirement age are considering doing it abroad.
A piece of Mallorca – The ultimate original gift
If we’re being honest, ‘original gift idea’ is not something that most people are experts on. Particularly when faced with the trickiest of recipient – the ‘one who has everything’. Step in the solution - a Piece of Mallorca.
The holiday home is back
According to holiday rental company HomeAway, only a few hundred Brits bought an overseas home in 2009 - a drop of 80% on the previous year.
Leasebacks offer enhanced value off weak euro
The recent weakening of the euro against the US dollar has opened up new opportunities for US, Middle and Far Eastern expatriate investors looking to purchase property in the Euro zone.
Standard & Poor’s praises Turkey but slams Spain
In the latest wave of analysis from credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s, Spain has been kept on a negative outlook but in contrast Turkey has been bumped up the ratings.
Brits abroad to benefit from deregulation of Spanish landlines
Telefonica line rental, customer services and itemised phone bills are now all available in English, due to the deregulation of landlines in Spain. Thanks to the CMT (Comisión del Mercado de las Telecomunicaciónes), its now possible for Spanish property occupiers to switch their telecom provider and allow other multilingual operators to manage their Telefonica landline.
UK housing market improving faster than most of Europe
Signs of recovery are already visible in some European housing markets, especially in sales levels and prices, says the latest RICS European Housing Review.
Brazilian property market bolstered by burgeoning middle class
In 2003 Brazil’s Middle Class (Class C) numbered 64 million people. Today this figure has risen to a mammoth 91 million earning a substantial 46% of the total Brazilian yearly income.
US and Japan to lead pick up in distressed properties
The US and Japan are set to see the biggest rise in distressed sales in the first quarter of 2010, according to latest RICS research.
Name your deposit, name your term at Turkey’s Horizon Sky
This bold statement comes from the developers of Turkey’s most sophisticated resort – Horizon Sky. The customer can name their deposit, name their preferred term (from five to ten years) and Horizon Sky will adapt a plan to suit.
Murcia reports biggest price rises in Spain
According to Facilismo.com, Spain’s number one property portal, Murcia has posted the highest house price rises of all the nation’s autonomous regions at 0.24%. This makes it one of a select quartet of communities showing positive growth in January 2010 with Valencia in second at 0.11%, Cantabria third with 0.09% followed by the Basque Country with 0.06%.
Cold snap drives interest in sunnier climes
The surge in interest in international property over recent months is continuing apace. Searches for international property in January were up by 134% compared to last year and by 25% on the previous month.