Overseas Property

Rare opportunity unveiled in chic Megève

This month sees the launch of Balcons de Megève – an exclusive ski-in, ski-out chalet apartment development situated in the heart of what is arguably the prettiest and chicest ski resort in the French Alps.

Vitra Campus Extension

Manufacturer of modern classic and contemporary furniture, Vitra, will add to its existing architectural campus in Weil am Rhein, Germany. Two new buildings are to be added: an exhibition building designed by the architects Herzog & de Meuron for Vitra and a factory designed by Japanese architects SANAA for Vitrashop.

G7 natural home of the super rich over next decade

The extravagant exploits of Russian, Indian and Chinese oligarchs may be making a splash in the West, but a new report published today reasserts the pre-eminence of the developed markets as the primary breeding grounds for tomorrow’s wealthy.

Heading for the beach - by Royal appointment

The north African kingdom of Morocco is famed for its culture, colour and cuisine, but it’s time investors started looking at its beaches, according to Spanish-based agents, Prime Properties International.

More reasons to buy that holiday home in Spain

Holiday Lettings keeps its homeowners informed on proposals to reduce Capital Gains taxes payable by non-residents in Spain.

Experts advise overseas property buyers not to be deterred by Expat tax

Experts are advising the millions of British people planning to buy overseas property not to be deterred by Gordon Brown’s tax clampdown on Expats.

Italy takes property spotlight and targets UK buyers

For those considering a second home in Italy, emigrating, or even selling their Italian property, the Salone Immobiliare real estate expo in Florence next March is gearing up to be a major event on the international property calendar.

Work is underway on more new homes at Desert Springs

Construction work is underway on 87 new colonial-style homes at Desert Springs, Europe’s only international award-winning luxury family resort and championship desert golf course in the Almeria region of south-east Spain.

Planning to move stateside? Secure your currency funds now while dollar is at a low

As the dollar hits a fourteen year low against the pound, currency specialist HiFX is recommending that Brits who are planning to buy US property soon seek advice on how best to take advantage of the current favourable rate and consider buying currency now to fund their purchase.

Lewis issues warning for overseas property investors – don’t believe the hype!

Reflecting on Barclays’ predictions that double 2005’s 2.2 million overseas buyers will invest in property in the coming years, Property Secrets’ CEO Neil Lewis issued a warning that UK buyers are still making fundamental mistakes when buying their investment property abroad.

Oceânico appoints Troon Golf to manage Faldo & O’Connor Courses

Oceânico Developments’ new five-star Amendoeira resort, which features two 18-hole golf courses designed by Nick Faldo and Christy O’Connor Jnr, will be managed by Troon Golf®, the world leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing.

For Sale – an entire Spanish hamlet

Many people dream of owning their own property and piece of unspoilt Spain. Now for the price of a large house in the UK, Spanish Inland Properties are exclusively offering a complete hamlet with school, church, houses and bar. Set in 250,000 square metres of land and surrounded by stunning views of Baza National Park Land, the tranquil village of Pueblo los Belgas is undoubtedly one of the most exciting properties on the market in Spain - and probably the most exciting investment a buyer will ever make.