Overseas Property
Lapland has far more to offer than Santa
The growing popularity of skiing and adventure holidays as people tire of simply lying on a Spanish beach year in year out, has seen resorts like Lapland's Levi go from strength to strength.
Free viewing trips to Italy for a limited time only
The charm of Italy is timeless, tempting many a property investor or holiday home purchaser to its shores with the promise of a luxurious lifestyle.
UK buyers maintain international aspirations for 2008
Property markets across the world have experienced some tough times in 2007 as international economic events have shaken consumer confidence.
Au Revoir London, Hello Paris!
France Home Finance, French based independent mortgage broker for non-residents and expatriates and Flat Hunter the premier buyers agent in Paris, are expecting the Parisian property market in 2008 to reach the market ideal of strong steady capital appreciation - but without the risk of a property bubble.
Buy to lets blossom in Bulgaria
While Bulgarian buy-to-let properties are still in their infancy, there are strong pointers for a healthy future in the rental market.
Apartments opposite the piste ideal for family holidays
Casa Travella is proud to announce the marketing of a fine range of brand new build, skiing apartments in the pretty town of Aprica in Valtellina in Italy.
Property investors go to Montenegro
Montenegro is the latest investment focal point that overseas property investment specialists David Stanley Redfern Ltd have added to their extensive list of worldwide properties.
Fractional ski Breckenridge (but no broken legs!)
Affordable Millionaire, the fractional property ownership company, is now offering a ski 2nd holiday home or property investment at the Hyatt Main Street Station in Breckenridge, Colorado, USA in time for the ski season (3 foot of snow has already arrived).
France may never be better value than it is now
“France may never be better value than it is now”, says Trevor Leggett, Executive Director, Leggett Immobilier.
Canada: Probably the best skiing in the world
Naturally at this time of the year the travel sections of magazines and newspapers are filled with snow reports and reviews of ski resorts; the editors of these publications are likely aware of the fact that there has again been a year-on-year growth of 3.4% in the winter sports travel market in 2007 with in excess of 1.3 million people in the UK now regularly taking winter sports holidays.
The fate of Spanish coastal property – bulldozers or just balderdash?
Legally, as defined by 1988 Coastal Law, the Spanish Government controls a coastal strip of 106 metres of which none can be dedicated to private housing. Technically any property built close to the shore after 1988, of which there are many thousands, could be earmarked for demolition.
Costa del Sol golf property to become a finite resource
In the 1970s golf courses began to appear on the Costa del Sol, gradually at first and then by the fistful throughout the 1980s, 1990s and beyond. Tourists flocked, attracted by the fact that they could play cheap public golf in the year-round sunshine.
Why ‘bust’ doesn’t exist in Dubai, it’s ‘boom’ all the way
Rising from the dusty desert the Emirate of Dubai has grown from nothing to nothing short of jaw-dropping in a matter of decades. Themed cities, record toppling skyscrapers, iconic hotels and the world’s biggest airport are all grabbing the headlines and everything Sheikh Mohammed touches seems to turn to gold.
First time buyers opt for a far-flung first rung
The average house price in the UK according to Land Registry Figures from July to September 2007 is £230,474 GBP, a 9% rise on last year. Turn to Greater London and this figure shoots up to £377,807 GBP, a 14.1% rise on 2006.
Learn a lesson from London – invest in land
Property makes for a sound investment. Even during a market slowdown or correction, those with the nerve to buy and sit tight know the chances are they will come out on top in the long run. But what about investing in land?