Overseas Property
Marvellous Mallorca
Mallorca has enjoyed a generally positive 2011. Whilst mainland Spain has been hit with a severe property slump, this treasured Balearic Island has maintained its stronghold as a superb and highly desirable investment destination.
Florida tops charts for residential real estate sales to foreigners in the US
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Florida is the epicentre for international real estate transactions in the United States and accounted for almost one third of the nation’s foreign investment in 2011.
Superyacht stampede at Gibraltar’s Ocean Village
As proof that Gibraltar’s Ocean Village is a superyacht magnet, this week a sextet of heavyweight vessels cruised in all requiring berths. Thanks to 2010’s Premier Berth expansion programme, there was space for all as well as a fantastic photo opportunity for passersby.
From delivery boxes to delivery room for O’Neill family
It is said that moving house is up there with divorce and family loss for stress levels. Imagine how Simon and Carmel O’Neill felt as they packed up their London home in preparation for Anglo Pacific World Movers to ship back to New Zealand and baby Violet Rose Veronica O’Neill appeared some five weeks early.
Hong Kong hosts US properties conference
The annual US Property Conference launches next month in Hong Kong. The bi-annual conference provides a platform for investors throughout Asia to better understand the ownership opportunities available in the US markets and features experts in the fields of market analysis, taxation, legal, immigration and finance.
World Cup announcement throws spotlight on Natal’s infrastructure
FIFA has this month announced its schedule of dates and venues for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Natal, capital of Rio Grande do Norte, will stage four matches in its new Arena das Dunas stadium including a high-profile ‘Group A’ game, the very Group that host nation Brazil will find itself in.
Capitalising on Canada - unique land investment opportunity
Canada’s sound fiscal situation, commodity wealth and solid economic performance make it one of the most promising places in the world to invest.
A breakthrough year for Murcia real estate
The southern Spanish region of Murcia has enjoyed a landmark year and almost singlehandedly carried the torch for positivity in Spain in 2011.
Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty Market Report
Stephen Dight, Managing Director of Mallorca Sotheby's International Realty, reflects on 2011 and looks forward to 2012:
Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty co-sponsors Poppy Ball
As the Royal British Legion prepares for its 90th anniversary in November, Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty is honoured to offer its sponsorship to the annual Poppy Ball which takes place in the City of London on anniversary eve.
easyJet ups flight frequency to Gibraltar
This week low-cost airline easyJet strengthened its commitment to Gibraltar by adding four extra weekly flights to its London Gatwick service. Scheduled to begin next summer, the airline will now operate 11 flights a week to this London airport.
Impromptu address for Gibraltar at World Trade Center event in Sao Paulo
Billed as “the most member-driven General Assembly event” in the Association’s history, Gibraltar delegate, Brian Stevendale, recently joined 260 more representatives from 100 World Trade Centers across the globe at the annual General Assembly held in Sao Paolo, Brazil from 9 to 12 October 2011.
Price gap widens between Mallorca’s sea view and inland property
Exclusive estate agent Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty has noted a widening price gap between first line sea view homes and the countryside equivalent. With requests for Mediterranean-front property outweighing inland by a huge ratio of five to one, premium prices are commanded and paid.
Anglo Pacific kept busy at TNT Travel Show in London
This weekend saw the staging of the fourth TNT Sun & Snow Travel Show with well over 4,000 intrepid travellers pouring through the doors of London’s QEII Conference Centre at the heart of Westminster.
Eolic energy development saturates Brazilian rental market
The traditional northeast Brazilian fishing village of São Miguel do Gostoso has become an overnight tourist sensation thanks to year-round sunshine and kitesurf-friendly winds.