Overseas Property

France makes strong recovery in property market
Trevor Leggett of Leggett Immobilier commented on recent news item regarding the French market and France being one of the first countries alongside Germany to come out of the recession.

Turkey - The preferred country for golf fanatics
Turkey was awarded “Best Golf Destination in Europe 2008” by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) putting Turkey ahead of other European golf hotspots including Spain and Scotland.

A jewel of French wine heritage
This property is a jewel of French wine heritage. Built in the 15th and 18th century, this exceptional property enjoys a superb, dominant situation and lovely grounds. It is situated in the Entre Deux Mers region of the Gironde, 30 minutes from St Emilion and under an hour from Bordeaux.

Gibraltar Ocean Festival comes to Ocean Village
August 19th to 23rd sees the staging of Gibraltar’s inaugural Ocean Festival. Drawing inspiration from the world-renowned Cowes Week, but in the guaranteed sunshine of the Rock’s new Ocean Village marina, Gibraltar Ocean Festival is packed with music, partying, poker and even a Day Rally to Morocco. Yacht owners will not want to miss out.

Fractional ownership on Spain’s Costa del Sol
It’s more affordable than ever to own property in Europe’s number one golf and holiday destination, thanks to a fantastic new product being launched today (3 August) by The Fractional Group, the European leader in fractional property ownership.

Wine estate living now available at a fraction of the price
A new fractional ownership opportunity at Zorgvliet Vineyard Lodge & Spa in South Africa is ideal for those who have always dreamed of owning a vineyard but do not want the hassle or hefty financial outlay.

Detroit turns to motoring its property market
Detroit, once the centre of America's automobile industry, is now probably better known by investors as the 'property investors dream'. Hit heavily by the US economic downturn and property foreclosures, Detroit has a large supply of under market value property.

The Foibles of the French – Developing in L’Hexagone
It’s a brave man who takes on a building project in rural France. Tradesmen pick their own working hours, neighbouring curtains constantly twitch, builders’ merchants close for long lazy lunches and materials delivered can bear little resemblance to those ordered as the details get lost in translation. Best leave it to the experts.

Spanish property market faces upsurge in ASBOMs
Don’t panic, Zapatero hasn’t been taking tips from the Brits on how to handle delinquent youths, instead it’s the massive rise in “Almost Sold Back On Market” property littering estate agents books.
New development springs up on ancient sands
One of the world’s largest luxury resort developers is creating the ultimate sporting complex on the Egyptian coast.

Portugal - For golfers, Princes and maybe the Ryder Cup
Portugal, in particular The Algarve, has always been a unique “home” for golfers, its world renowned courses and its year round good weather, drawing interest from around the world.
AIPP welcomes top-end Spanish developer
As part of a continual desire to earn the trust and confidence of current and prospective clients, Bolt Property Group has secured membership of the revered Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP).

Buying property in Dordogne
The Dordogne is France's third largest department, and as well as numerous picturesque villages, it also boasts an incredible 4,000 chateaux, 10% of all the chateaux in France. Many people, including many expatriates, feel that the Dordogne is one of the most beautiful regions of France.
Caution urged over fractional ownership
Today, the National Association of Estate Agents International warned consumers to be extra cautious when looking to buy a house on fractional ownership.

Mortgage or cash - Global markets dictate buying trends
“Whichever way you look at it, buying a property in Italy has never been so easy or offered so many superb opportunities to buy at competitive prices, and I should know; I have been selling there for 22 years!”, says Linda Travella of Casa Travella.