Overseas Property
Bestfield Homes joins NewHomesAmerica.com Rebate Program
NewHomesAmerica.com, a new website that offers home buyers a rebate of 1.25% of the price of their new home if they buy from a participating builder, has announced that Bestfield Homes, is participating in its unique Buyer Rebate Program.
International removal companies - what to look for
If you are planning to move internationally to you will need to enlist the services of a professional international remover, one with experience of the destination country you are planning to move to, be this within Europe or further afield like The Maldives.
Spain awarded highest number of Blue Flag beaches in the world
The prestigious 'Blue Flag' eco label bestowed upon 3,550 beaches and marinas in 41 different countries across the globe has awarded Spain 511 Blue Flags, more than any other European country, in recognition of the Iberian nation's beautifully pristine beaches.
The new gold rush - leaseback re-sales
Sextant Properties are observing a new phenomenon- a growth in the number of Irish people keen to sell their leaseback properties, and a corresponding rise in interest from international clients keen to purchase them.
Marbella voted most fashionable city in Spain
Andalucía, Spain's most southerly region and home to Spain's most traditional experiences including tapas, bullfighting, flamenco and most notably, the string guitar is a land of colour, wonder and contradiction that has rightfully attracted hoards of holiday makers and property owners to the region year after year.
Think green to future-proof your home in France
For most, buying a home abroad remains a significant, long-term commitment especially if mortgage finance is required, however how do you ensure that your dream property in France remains as wise a purchase in 20 years time as today?
Oil tycoon’s Eclipse in Gibraltar
Owning third place in May’s Sunday Times Rich List, Roman Abramovich may be empty-handed of footballing silverware this year, but he has still managed to amass a £10.3 billion fortune – £3 billion up on 2010.
Strait Sailing with the 2011 Gibraltar-Morocco Rally
For a chilled weekend away from the hurly-burly, exploring another coastline with old friends and new, it’s essential to pen the dates of the Gibraltar-Morocco Rally into the diary – Friday 24 to Monday 27 June. Dubbed 'the world's most sociable yacht rally' and now in its 11th year, the event departs from Ocean Village marina and offers a chance for non-racing sailors and motorboaters to get together on the water and cruise in company.
The Blandy family celebrates 200 years on Madeira
The Blandy family of Madeira is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of the family firm this year.
New Marbella marina has designs on Puerto Banús’ crown
The catwalk of the Costa del Sol, Puerto Banús attracts up to five million visitors each year and simply oozes wealth and glamour.
British benefit from a buyers’ market in Cape Town
It is a classic buyers’ market in Cape Town with properties taking 19 weeks on average to sell and then with only 15 % of vendors achieving their asking price. This is good news for foreign buyers who account for almost 7% of total sales, by far the highest proportion of sales in any South African city, with the British a prominent force.
London City Airport improves access to Spain’s property hotspots
In response to high demand from London City Airport travellers, BA CityFlyer, a subsidiary of British Airways (BA) has announced greater access to the holiday favourite, Spain, with a new route to Malaga in the Costa del Sol and increased frequency of flights to Palma on the island of Mallorca.
Istanbul ranked number 1 for property acquisitions & development
Investors looking to purchasing property in Europe this year could be well advised to choose Istanbul, the number 1 city for new property acquisitions and developments according to the latest Emerging Trends in Real Estate Report Europe from PwC and the Urban Land Institute.
Costa Blanca destined to feel the heat this summer
Between January and March this year, Spain received 9 million international tourists; an increase of 2.9% over the same three month period last year reveals the latest data from The Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade.
Golf guarantees property gains?
There's no doubt about it, golf is one of the most popular sports today and the love of the game doesn't seem to be waning. In North America alone there is reportedly close to 30 million golfers.