Overseas Property
Western Australia’s bid for British brains
Standard Life recently put Australia in second place for top retirement hotspots outside the UK. Anglo Pacific International plc, the UK’s largest independent international removals company, places it even higher at number one with 43% of its container shipments of household effects going to Australia in 2010.
Brits the biggest buyers of Spanish property
It seems Britain's loyalty to Spain, one of the UK's most favoured holiday and second home spots abroad still remains strong according to figures from the College of Registrars with British property buyers responsible for one in four properties purchases in Spain by foreigners in 2010.
Spain again tops overseas retirement hotspots
Standard Life has revealed the top retirement hotspots outside the UK. These are: 1st Spain; 2nd Australia; 3rd USA; 4th France; 5th Ireland.
Bargain beachfront property is possible on Spanish costas
Beachside Spanish property has always commanded a premium due to its desirability and finite supply. Even in today’s recession hit times, you still can expect to pay in excess of a million euros for a prime beachfront apartment in Marbella. In Murcia things are different. 99,000 euros will buy you a two bed within five minutes’ walk of Blue Flag bliss.
Brazil claims world’s fifth largest economy spot ahead of schedule
2016, the year of the Brazil Olympics, has long been cited as the time that Brazil will become the world’s fifth largest economy. However, on release of the 2010 GDP figures showing the highest economic growth in 25 years, some reports suggest that epic milestone may have come five years early.
Latest figures show some resilience for Balearic house prices
Whilst no Spanish region can sing from the rooftops in delight, latest Government and TINSA (valuation consultancy) figures for June 2011 clearly show the Balearics faring better than mainland Spain.
Exiting Essex - Easyjet launches new routes to Spain
The quickest way out of Essex next year is likely to be via Southend International Airport as easyJet, the low cost airline, has announced 70 new international flights a week to Europe.
‘Top climber’ Murcia reels in Spanish property buyers
Thanks to a combination of rock bottom prices and excited anticipation surrounding the Paramount-branded Theme Park, Murcia has been declared a ‘top climber’ search term on the UK’s leading overseas property portal, rising 11 places in June 2011.
Good news for the Cyprus property market
Recent figures from the Department of Lands and Surveys show that 1,316 property transfers took place at District Lands Offices throughout Cyprus during June 2011 which is a notable increase of over 100, on the number that took place in May 2011.
Phase two of Minha Casa Minha Vida investment underway
Projects for the second phase of the largest investment in real estate in Brazil are set to start. With the publication of the rules and regulations for Minha Casa Minha Vida 2, pre-approval for the development of 860,000 homes should soon be underway.
Buying tips for traditional Tuscany
Tuscany has been a favourite of the 'Brits' since the 1960's and yet a number of clients believe that property prices in this particular region are outside their reach.
Aer Lingus to offer 10 new routes this winter
As part of its effort to increase its winter timetable, Irish airline Aer Lingus has just announced 10 new routes for 2011/2012, with a new route from Cork to Las Palmas, Gran Canaria due to commence a weekly service as of Sunday 30th October 2011.
Méribel - a home for all seasons
Méribel, best known for being a top winter ski destination, transforms into a totally different kind of playground in the summer months, providing intense scenery covered in brightly coloured flowers and rich green trees all lit up by the sparkling sunshine.
Greek tourism up and key reforms to facilitate property investment
Tourists are flocking back to Greece’s sun-drenched islands, drawn by sharply lower prices on offer for Aegean holidays.
Theme Park inspires Hamiltons to double their Spanish property investment
When the Hamiltons purchased their holiday home in Camposol Golf on the Costa Cálida six years ago, they had no aspirations for amassing a property portfolio.