Overseas Property
It’s a hole in one for Spain
According to KPMG’s most recent survey from the Golf Advisory Practice, there are close to 400 new golf facilities in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) region which have opened after 2008 or started development since the economic downturn.
Relax to the max in Latin America with wellness tourism on the rise
Latin America is set to steam ahead in the coming years with its share of the ‘wellness’ tourism industry, according to new figures released by the Global Wellness Tourism Congress (GWTC), part of the Global Wellness Institute (GWI).
You only live once: Get the most out of life
By nature, people are adventurous. It is this impulse for curiosity that led to the discovery of fire, technology, and other inventions that revolutionized daily life. Today, most people aren’t as bold. Perhaps it’s because life is already too comfortable for further inquiry, or maybe it’s because people are afraid.
Buyers flooding back to overseas property market
A timely combination of historically low interest rates, bargain property prices and a strong pound is luring British investors back to the overseas property market. In the first three months of this year, Conti, the overseas mortgage specialist, saw enquiries increase by 90 per cent compared with the same period in 2013. Confidence is back.
No recovery in Spanish property market until banks relax mortgage lending
The headlines shout ‘foreign boom’, overseas buyers snatching up Spanish property at a rate of knots, but Murcia agent Mercers says if banks remain tight with their lending, full recovery of the property market is a long way off.
Turn up the heat: 5 sizzling second home hotspots to sample this summer
While some will be looking solely for the simplicity of sunshine and sea air on their summer break this year, many holidaymakers will be seeking out much more, looking to turn their dream vacation destination into the location of their second home.
Estate Agent uv10.com puts roots down in Spain
Established in 2007 as a Brazil property specialist, uv10.com is back on Spanish soil with the launch of a new HQ on the Barcelona coastline. Following the overseas buyers’ market back to Europe, the boutique estate agent hopes to bring the Costa Brava to a primarily British audience.
Spain’s Balearics braced for bumper summer
The Director of Palma Airport announced this month that there will be 34 million flight seats available to the Balearics this holiday season, 9% more than in 2013. Agent Balearics Sotheby’s International Realty hopes improved accessibility will also boost the property market.
Croatia’s star on the rise as new seaplanes expected to see increased investment ashore glamorous Adriatic islands
Europe's first modern seaplane network that is set to land in Croatia this spring – and dramatically improve access to its glamorous Adriatic islands - will see property investment take off, according to a local developer.
Buyers go back to Greece
Buyers are going back to Greece, according to new research from TheMoveChannel.com. The portal´s latest Top of the Props report reveals that demand for Greek property has increased, taking the country back into the site´s 10 most popular destinations for the first time in seven months.
Why plans for new Alpine ski apartments in Les Carroz really are ‘tip-top’
French Alpine developer MGM describes its plans for a brand new residence de tourisme in the ski resort of Les Carroz d’Araches as ‘tip-top’ for good reason.
Superyachts, supercars and powerboats - Ibiza gears up for summer of excess
With the Gumball 3000 Rally, Class 1 World Powerboat Championship and an eight million euro overhaul of the Port of Ibiza planned for summer 2014, this Spanish Island is in for a spell under the luxury spotlight. Agent Ibiza Sotheby’s International Realty has a front row seat on the action.
Spain in top 10 most attractive global real estate markets for foreign investors
Europe “seems to have regained the favour of investors,” demonstrated by the fact that 70% of investors chose Western Europe as “the world’s most attractive region for real estate investment,” according to the CB Richard Ellis European Real Estate Investor Intention 2014 study.
Forget the sunshine! Cuisine and culture alone brought 7.4 million tourists to Spain last year
Spain’s diversity makes it a cultural powerhouse. It is Western Europe’s second-largest country (after France) in terms of area and the world’s third-largest exporter of wine, fruits and vegetables.
Australia and New Zealand cry out for skilled migrant workers
Britain has always been a strong source of skilled migrants for companies ‘Down Under’, but today the need for overseas workers is reaching a peak. With more than 60% of its business accounted for by Australia and New Zealand, world mover Anglo Pacific is urging candidates to seize the moment.