Overseas Property
Yacht owners favour Gibraltar over Spain
Whilst Gibraltar’s marinas are constantly busy, turning away upwards of 100 boats a day in peak season, large boat-sized gaps are appearing in marinas up and down the Spanish Costas. The reason is purely financial. From berthing costs to marine fuel to taxation – Gibraltar has the edge.
Work starts on ‘state-of-the-art’ ski properties in Flaine, France
This month construction work gets underway on 66 brand new ski-in, ski-out apartments for sale in a French residence de tourisme described by developer MGM as ‘state-of-the-art in terms of sustainability and fuel economy.’
Buoyant search for overseas property unaffected by election
Thousands of property hunters may miss out on an overseas bargain by waiting while the new Government beds in, warn experts at the National Association of Estate Agents International.
Looking to buy a home in Spain? Try before you buy!
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have launched a new addition to their property service for those looking to buy a home in Spain.
Historical country home in the heart of Spain’s La Rioja
Originally built for the Spanish landed classes, or Hidalgos, this 17th century country home located along the higher reaches of the Rioja region of Northern Spain is in many ways unique.
Detroit ranks number 1 US housing market in 2010
Known as the "Renaissance City" the regeneration of Detroit is unequivocally underway with the latest Housing Predictor forecasts ranking the city number 1 housing market in the US with 21.5% growth forecast for 2010.
Consumers send over £30 million to Brazil to buy property
£30.1m was sent to Brazil from the UK in 2009 for property related purposes, according to leading foreign exchange supplier Moneycorp, up from just £4million in 2004. 2010 has started even more strongly: since 1 January 2010, Moneycorp says that real estate enquiries have increased 40% on last year.
Dive tourism boosts demand for property on Egypt's Red Sea coast
Egypt's Red Sea coast is regarded as one of the world's finest diving destinations and now with dive tourism identified by the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) as one of the fastest growing tourism sectors, demand for homes in this diving mecca is growing.
Economic fortunes for neighbours Turkey and Greece poles apart
As next door neighbours they share a 260km-long border but the current fortunes of Turkey and Greece couldn’t be further apart. Greece’s national debt is bigger than its economy but, in contrast, experts have had to up growth forecasts for both Turkey’s GDP and tourism industry based on better-than-expected recent performance.
Brazil – City investment apartments set to return 49% in 30 months
In this topsy turvy market it is reassuring to find that there remains a location where “it is standard for developments to sell out within weeks”. This location is Petropólis, dubbed the ‘Mayfair’ of the city of Natal in Brazil’s northeast.
The Italian Collection - A cornucopia of luxury homes
Unique Living is proud to announce the launch of its “Italian Collection”. A cornucopia of luxury homes for the truly discerning.
Perspective Magazine sponsors Shared Ownership Summit Dubai
A special Shared Ownership Summit is being offered in association with this year’s Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC), co-hosted by RCI on 1st May 2010, 1:00 – 5:30 p.m., at Madinat Jumeirah, Conference Centre, Dubai.
Piazza Tigne now finished and open to the public
Building works on Piazza Tigne, Sliema’s largest open square, are now finished and the “shopping and dining hub” is open to the public.
Discover another side to Brittany - The Southern Side
Discover another side to Brittany; the Southern Side Perennially popular, Brittany has been a well-established choice of holiday destination and a base for expatriates for many years now.
Abu Dhabi Fractional and Shared Ownership Conference
New Luxury Shared and Fractional Ownership Conference Announced: ‘Shared Ownership Fractional Summit Middle East’ to be held at the YAS Hotel, Abu Dhabi 23-24 November 2010.