Overseas Property
Spanish property market
Nick Freeston, Director - International Department at Chesterton International, comments: “It is interesting to note that according to the government’s figures in 2005, some of the highest growth regions in Spain were Aragon, Andalucia and Galicia. Average capital growth was 12.8% and in 2006 Mallorca is proving to be our hottest market with growth levels anticipated to be in double figures.
Driven by a youthful population Sevres is a city on the move
Investing in property in the student market in France is probably one of the safest forms of investments around. Paris currently has an existing student population of over 600,000 and a strong potential for further growth. Students do not buy their accommodation, so as long as there are students then there will always be a letting market.
Next big EU investment market
Looking for the perfect property investment opportunity but scared of distant emerging markets and the unknown? Then perhaps Berlin could offer the perfect solution. Eagerly anticipated as the next big investment market in Europe, property prices are steadily increasing and the rental market is one of the strongest around.
Foreign investors cash in on German property market
Germany has one of the lowest home ownership levels in Europe with statistics showing that nearly 50% of the population do not own their own property.
Ski Resort offers generous space and quality at great prices
Wyndham Cap Tremblant is located at the summit of Mont-Plaisant at 1,200 feet altitude enjoying spectacular views over the old village of Mont Tremblant and within sight of Tremblant, the number one resort location in Eastern North America. Sitting in 200 acres and enjoying spectacular scenery there will be a total of 400 mountain homes within 38 superb manor houses.
I'm an expat, get me out of here!
With Xmas fast approaching, people's thoughts turn to home, and for expats, it's no different.
Studio Bednarski's Sustainable Community Project in Nairobi named winner
It has been announced that Kariobangi South Community project by London based Studio Bednarski has been declared the winner in the Design For An Emerging World - Future Communities Project category at Cityscape 2006 in Dubai.
2007’s property hotspots
FC Exchange predicts that in 2007, the best countries to invest in will be Bulgaria, Cyprus, Central Portugal, America and France, but buyers should probably avoid Spain.
First exhibition dedicated to golf property launched!
Pinnacle Publishing Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of Golf Homes Worldwide, the first exhibition dedicated to golf property. The show will be held on 17th & 18th March 2007 at the East Sussex National Golf Resort & Spa, a luxury location for an exclusive show.
Beautiful Brazil is closer than you think
It is summer virtually all year round in Brazil but, until recently, this semi tropical paradise, the fifth largest country in the world, attracted fewer tourists than Ireland or Austria. Prime Properties International says things are about to change as Brazil sets out to attract more European visitors and property buyers.
A holiday home is for life, not just for rent
Jet-to-let purchases are the talk of the travel and property industries as more and more Brits buy up properties overseas. To assess the mood amongst those buying abroad holidaylettings.co.uk conducted a survey of its holiday homeowners, many of whom own one or more properties abroad.
Brits buying abroad stay close to home this winter
HIFX, the currency specialist, today releases its seventh Global Property Hot Spots into trends for Brits buying property abroad and this month shows a strong surge in interest in the old time favourites France and Spain as they continue to beat off stiff competition from the bargain basement emerging markets such as the Eastern Bloc countries.
Britons living in Spain set to save thousands of pounds
Britons living or working temporarily in Spain are set to save thousands of pounds following cuts to Spanish Capital Gains Tax, says Banco Halifax Hispania.
Skilled trade workers emigrate from the UK
HiFX urges those with plans to move abroad not to forget that currency fluctuations can have huge impact on future wealth.
Use your annual bonus to build an overseas property portfolio
It’s that time of year again when many, especially in the finance sector, will receive a little something extra from their employers in the form of an annual bonus. Over the past few years these city bonuses have been used by individuals to move up the property ladder and purchase a luxury pad in London or a second home in the country however as the demand for higher end property rises, supply cannot keep up and people are starting to consider investing in property elsewhere, in particular overseas.