Overseas Property
Brits miss out on Italian opportunities
"Some of the best Italian real estate (properties) are being snapped up by non British buyers", says Linda Travella of Casa Travella, who has been selling property in Italy for 24 years.
Chateau for sale in the glorious French Alps
This stone chateau with twin turrets is the ideal place to enjoy the quintessential French lifestyle. A place to relax and take in the spectacular views of the Alps, Mont Blanc and the iridescent glow of the setting sun while enjoying aperitifs on the terrace.
New Alicante Airport Terminal set to boost visitor numbers
There are just days now until the official opening of the much anticipated new Terminal at Alicante Airport in the Costa Blanca, Spain. The improved facilities will be completed in perfect time for the busy Easter and summer holiday periods.
Historic sixteenth century Tuscan villa to be restored
The sixteenth century former Tuscan home of ancient and influential Italian families linked to the Medici is to be restored to create an exclusive clubhouse for use by residents of holiday properties being offered for sale on the estate.
Global housing market stumbles
Global house prices rose by 2.8% in the year to December 2010, according to the latest data from the Knight Frank Global House Price Index.
2015 opening for Murcia’s Paramount Pictures Theme Park
In an official function on Friday 25 March, the masterplan for the first Paramount Pictures-branded Theme Park in Europe was unveiled.
Forbes wealthiest indian brings megayacht to Gibraltar
Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal has overtaken Mukesh Ambani to become the wealthiest Indian according to the annual Forbes list of World Billionaires for 2011 released this month.
MGM to develop ski properties in the Vecors mountains
Leading French Alpine developer MGM is expanding it activities into new areas of the mountains this year as it starts construction work on a record 11 new ski resort schemes.
New building regulations in Greece can delay property sales
In Greece, since January 1st this year, a new criterion has been brought in when buying a property. A Certificate of Energy Yield must now accompany all the documents on a property conveyance. Without it the tax office will not issue a tax receipt and therefore this will delay the sale.
Ocean Village backs Earth Hour 2011
At 8.30pm on Saturday 26 March, Ocean Village will be joining one billion people in 4,600 cities across 130 countries around the globe in the big Earth Hour switch-off. Aside from minimal essential lighting, the Resort will be plunged into darkness as a bold reminder that we can take personal responsibility for the future of the planet we live on.
MGM to develop ski properties in La Rosière
While this season’s skiers in the French Alpine resort of La Rosière celebrate its first half century with torchlight processions and games on the slopes, as well as festive mulled wine and hot chocolate at its 50th Anniversary Ice Bar, the region’s leading developer MGM has marked the occasion by announcing plans to build new ski properties for sale in the centre of the Haute-Tarentaise village.
Gibraltar makes mark on World Trade Centers Association stand at MIPIM
As the curtain comes down on another MIPIM, the world’s premier real estate event, the first public unveiling of World Trade Center Gibraltar was deemed a resounding success.
Distressed property listings set to rise while investor interest wanes
The expected supply of available distressed property in Q1 2011 is expected to increase in more than half the countries reported on, finds the Q4 2010 RICS Global Distressed Property Monitor.
Spain’s Camposol Golf - Europe’s cheapest resort?
Golf has always been perceived as an elitist sport and the properties that surround the fairways often have inflated price tags to match - but not at Camposol Golf.
Majority of properties in Orlando are bought from distressed sellers
According to the January 2011 sales figures from the Orlando Regional Realtor Association (ORRA) just 25% of all properties sold were from regular sellers. The remaining 75% of properties snapped up, mostly by investors, were via banking controlled foreclosures and short sales.