Overseas Property
Super marina to boost Samos tourism
Constructed with a budget of $50,000,000 and due for completion in April of next year, the Dogus Marina at Didim, on the western coast of Turkey is already boosting tourism and trade in nearby locations and on neighbouring Greek islands, including Samos.
The Homebuyer and Property Investor Show
First time buyers, home movers and property investors looking to buy in the UK or abroad in 2009 should not miss the Homebuyer and Property Investor Show, London Excel (6-8 MARCH 2009), to make the most of the opportunities available to them in today’s slower market and secure a bargain.
P E Teacher gives lesson in how to retire early
Mark Holness, a PE Teacher originally from Ramsgate in Kent, is a man with a mission - to retire age 45. Currently into his 36th year, giving him just nine years to amass a little nest-egg and create a tidy income stream, Mark is pinning his hopes onto the property market.
A modern Moroccan property investor
John Beckett, 52, has a fairly laid back approach to property investment, in fact he doesn’t classify himself as an ‘investor’ at all, just someone who “loves houses”. And in a global economic meltdown what better mindset to have when deciding the next address to add to the collection.
All I want for Christmas is ... say expats
With Christmas fast approaching, people's thoughts turn to home, and for expatriates it's no different.
Why a recession won’t stop Mercers selling Spanish property
Down on Spain’s Costa Cálida, real estate agent Mercers isn’t letting a pesky recession get in the way of selling houses. Whilst sales to ‘residential tourists’ are down a mammoth 89% on the Costa del Sol, Mercers is flying in the face of this trend beating last years’ sales figures.
Natal - The true meaning of Christmas
The winter property season tends to focus on ski property - apartments and chalets in popular resorts which cost an arm and possibly even a leg if you misjudge a black run. However, if the only part of chucking yourself down a mountain in the freezing cold that appeals is the promise of a drink in the bar afterwards, there’s an infinitely warmer festive property alternative.
Portugal’s Praia D’El Rey course leads the way in eco-friendly golf
Ranked 13th in Europe by Golf World magazine, the golf course at the award-winning Praia D’El Rey Golf & Beach Resort on Portugal’s Silver Coast is the first course in the region to start implementing ISO 14001, the environmental certification programme now recognized all over the world.
Buyers look for sunshine overseas as UK market remains gloomy
The number of people searching online for overseas property has increased substantially compared to this time last year, reports SmartNewHomes.com, as more consumers look to the overseas market for their next property purchase.
Expats in France and Spain receive the most house guests
British expats living in far-flung destinations are the safest placed when faced with an invasion from family and friends, research from Alliance & Leicester International (ALIL), the offshore savings bank with a strong focus on expatriate customers around the globe, has revealed.
Beckham heads to A C Milan
David Beckham is heading to Italy having signed for the footballing giant, seven times European champions, A.C. Milan. He is to reside in one of the most fashionable and chic regions in the world and already paparazzi are speculating as to where he will choose to buy a home.
Spain gets a boost as long haul flight tax doubles
Holidays to Spain are likely to grow in popularity following news that those flying to destinations such as Singapore and Australia will be hit by a doubling in air passenger duty.
Follow the bear to the greatest golf trail in Europe
Polaris World is renown throughout world as the most trusted Spanish property developer on the market creating tailor-made communities down to the very last detail in the beautiful sun-kissed region of Murcia, Spain.
Escape the cold and enjoy Christmas in the Spanish sun
If you've had enough of bleak British winters why not consider buying a home in Spain that you can escape from the cold to and enjoy Christmas in every year? If this sounds like the perfect Christmas gift, Taylor Woodrow de España has a fantastic selection of homes which are ideal for those looking to swap their thermals for swimwear permanently.
Exploring the Ski secrets of Cyprus
When you think of Cyprus, the image that will probably spring to mind will be of a sun-kissed island destination in the Mediterranean - famous for summer holidays, a beautifully relaxed pace of life, excellent cuisine and welcoming people.