Overseas Property
Home is "Where the Heart is"
Eclipsed only by the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games in terms of viewing figures, FIA Formula 1 is big business and despite the current global downturn the 2009 season is no exception.
Hard hats and high heels
Men are from Mars women are from Venus, we all know that, so it follows suit that residential developers across the gender divide have slightly different priorities.
Back on track for Marbella investment property
Marbella has just been chosen to host the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup in July this year when the Spanish tennis team will play the German team for a place in the semi-finals of this international tournament.
Film frenzy drives holiday home buyers to Greek islands
The blockbuster hit Mamma Mia! resulted in a 120% jump in potential buyers viewing property in Greece in just one month following release of the film, which was set on the sleepy Greek island of Skopelos, says PropertyIndex.com, which lists property worldwide.
Film frenzy drives property buyers to Greece
The blockbuster hit Mamma Mia! resulted in a 120% jump in potential buyers viewing property in Greece in just one month following release of the film, which was set on the sleepy Greek island of Skopelos, says PropertyIndex.com, which lists property worldwide.
Costa Ballena - the Spanish resort they got exactly right
Even when applying the magic formula of ‘sun + beach + golf’ many holiday resorts come a cropper. Over-built, over-crowded and over-hyped. But not Costa Ballena. This Andalusian Tourist Board masterminded development at the heart of Spain’s southern coastline constitutes something of a blueprint for holiday resorts of the future.
Green light for shopping centre makes townhouses prime real estate
The townhouse development of ‘Hoyo 14’ set within one of Costa de la Luz’s most attractive golf courses – Nuevo Portil – has been elevated to prime real estate thanks to confirmation of a build license for a substantial commercial facility.
There has never been a better time to buy Spanish property
You can get a better property deal today in Spain than any time in at least the last five years and that’s a fact. Now is the time to pick up the highest quality Spanish real estate at the best possible prices. Well-located ready-to-move-in-to properties are selling for up to a massive 50% discount off list price and here’s why.
Green buildings attracting higher rents in US
Buildings in the US with a high Energy Star rating are attracting rental premiums of three percent per square foot compared with non-green buildings of the same size, location and function, according to new research commissioned by RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
RICS set to raise global valuation standards
RICS is to set in motion a global consultation to develop an enhanced regulatory framework for valuation that will raise professional standards, improve confidence for clients and help secure the accurate valuations that underpin most economic activity.
Economic crisis threatens China's rural strategy, says OECD
China should speed up investment in rural services and infrastructure and create jobs in non-agricultural sectors for returning migrants, according to a new OECD report. This will help offset the fast-rising impact of the economic slowdown on the rural economy.
Vila Jardins do Oceano – Buy now pay nothing until completion
The award-winning development of Vila Jardins do Oceano, just 40 two and three bedroom villas in an idyllic beachfront location, has been quick to sell due to a clever combination of high quality and low pricing.
The Spanish property market - The truth from those who know
Many commentators from estate agents to currency experts can offer their opinions on the Spanish Property market from the comfort of their plush London offices – but are they close enough to the truth? The following Qs have been A’d by real Spanish property experts. Experts who have been in the business on Iberian soil for years.
Dominican Republic for 167% guaranteed return on investment
Land offers the safe familiarity of an old friend in times of economic downturn. It’s a tangible asset and one which can never be taken away. As supply diminishes and demand does the opposite, land values almost always rise and at a much faster pace than property.
Spain remains in top spot for potential British buyers
Spain remains resolutely in the number one slot for buyers viewing overseas property on leading global portal PropertyIndex.com, showing the British love affair with the Costas is far from over.