Overseas Property
Estepona’s Star Attraction: The Village at Valle Romano
Marbella has long been celebrated as the jet-set resort in Southern Spain. But now it’s the neighbouring Costa del Sol town of Estepona that’s enjoying the attention of a firmament of world class sporting superstars.
Sunshine landlords – Investing in bricks and mortar abroad
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.
Scape Design to create Kuwait’s largest public park
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.
Spanish homebuyers warned over planning problems
The European Estate Agents Union is warning homebuyers in Spain to double check their property has planning permission before they buy a new home.
Alpine development could leave smaller carbon footprints in the Snow
Enthusiasm for train travel to the ski slopes of the French Alps is set to increase as work nears completion on London’s new St Pancras International Terminal. In November this year the station will become the departure point for faster Eurostar journeys to France which, during the ski season, will include a weekly direct service to the Alpine town of Bourg St Maurice.
La Zagaleta – For the privileged few
Whilst some Costa del Sol residents like to display how well-off they are by driving their Bentley GTC in laps around Puerto Banús or draping themselves on the Sunseeker in Sotogrande, champagne in hand, others prefer to hide themselves and their wealth away in the anonymity and privacy of a gated country estate – and where better than the finest address in Spain, La Zagaleta.
5-Star Golf and Spa Resort on Bulgarian Black Sea Coast
This week Savills International is launching Black Sea Rama, an exclusive gated community, located on Bulgaria’s up coming Black Sea Coast, providing a number of accommodation options, ideally designed for holiday or second home owners.
British investor chooses Berlin property market
Alan Jackson is a civil engineer, who resides in Abu Dhabi with his wife and has recently invested into the Berlin property market because he was attracted by the high rental yields which are now achievable in this burgeoning market.
Banyan Curve, Malaysia – purchase price back in 13 years
Banyan Curve - due to the popularity of Port Dickson, proximity to Kuala Lumpur and rapid growth in Korean and Chinese tourist arrivals, the developer is offering a guaranteed rental income for 13 years at 8%. A quick tap of the calculator will confirm that each purchaser is guaranteed 104% of the value of their property back in 13 years. Prices from £81,751 GBP for a two bedroom ‘Type D’ chalet with private swimming pool.
Strictly Spanish Dancing
The flamboyant sounds and rhythms of Flamenco are coming to Viva España this year for the first ever Strictly Spanish Dancing Competition judged by TV favourite and Latin American expert Brendan Cole.
Elian expands London office to cater for Cypriot property investment market
Investors seeking opportunities to purchase property in one of Europe’s fastest growth markets - South Eastern Cyprus - now have easier access to high-quality developments with the expansion of the London office of Elian Estates in Berkeley Square, Mayfair.
The Viva Espana Show
From tapas to toros and sangria to San Miguel, Spanish living is everything that life in Britain is not, and our appetite for everything Spanish is insatiable. The Viva España Show returns to London Olympia from 16-18 March 2007, playing host to a little bit of Spanish sun in heart of the British capital.
MRI Overseas Property’s March re-sale picks
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.
Investors welcome new French property law
Investors in Britain and Ireland have welcomed a new French law which, in effect, boosts substantially the value of leaseback properties for owners who decide to sell.
Footballers score International property deals
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.