Overseas Property
Bali - 'Cast Iron' exit strategy in 4 years time
With investors into overseas properties proving to be more cautious than at any other time and the term ‘buyers market’ becoming ever more prevalent, Owner Invest are delighted to be marketing The Bali Kuta Hotel and Residence in Bali, which comes with a ‘cast iron’ guarantee that the developer will offer an optional buy back clause in four years time.
Italian Riviera loved by rich and famous
The Italian Riviera – loved by the rich and famous - think Catherine zeta Jones, Michael Douglas, Wayne Rooney, Nicholas Cage. You too could be part of this glamorous world with a beautiful apartment for just over £100,000.
Italian Property offers a taste of the Tuscan highlife
One of Italy's largest independently operated real estate and restoration agencies has procured a number of prestigious properties in and around the classic Tuscan hill town of Cortona.
Brazil’s Quinta da Lagoa - Seriously good property for a serious buyer
Talk is cheap. It’s incredibly easy to say “rental returns will be high” but difficult to deliver. When London-based Gilles Acogny, 47, a seasoned investor with a portfolio of property stretching across France, Senegal and the UK, was deciding his next move he wanted to be sure of the credentials of the development he was throwing his hard-earned pennies into… Brazil’s Quinta da Lagoa passed muster.
Global house price inflation continues to slow
Global house price inflation continues to slow, with annual growth standing at 4.8% during Q2 2008, down from 6.1% in the previous quarter, according to the Knight Frank Global House Price Index.
Sales brisk on Spain's Costa Calida
As each financial quarter passes by another set of dreary figures are posted by the Spanish Ministries of Housing and Economy & Finance and yet more construction workers find themselves seeking new employment.
Pensioners consider moving abroad to cut costs this winter
There are signs that UK pensioners fear increasing costs will affect their standard of living and are considering moving overseas according to currency exchange specialist FC Exchange.
‘Lifetime value of a British Traveller’ revealed
As the UK recovers from Bank Holiday chaos, RCI, the world’s largest timeshare exchange company, revealed the lifetime value of the British traveller.
Contemporary architecture with golf as a back garden
As rare as hen’s teeth, the villas at Atalaya Fairways are paragons of design excellence in a sea of mediocrity. Clean white contemporary lines create spaces flooded with light and the finishes are superlative. With a starting price of just 885,000 euros, there is nothing better in this price bracket.
Italy’s Tropea matches St Tropez on style but not on prices
When the Sunday Times put Tropea at number one spot in its ‘Top 20 Beaches’ report in January 2007, the automatic assumption was ‘best’ equals ‘expensive’. Imagining it to be the almost eponymous St Tropez of Calabria, estate agents practically herded potential buyers away from this trendy hotspot and into nearby up-and-coming areas not yet appearing on the radar.
British expats take on International identities
One in five (20%) British expats surveyed said their sense of being British has diminished after moving abroad. Brits are adopting new ‘International Identities' and becoming more localised. However some do still miss certain aspects of the UK such as the pub and the British sense of humour.
Quest Bulgaria goes into cyber-space
After months of research, Quest Bulgaria has gone into cyber-space and gone on-line, winning huge recognition.
Olympic strategies for buying property overseas
With the Beijing Olympics in full swing currency specialists FC Exchange has created Olympian profiles for the different strategies used to buy property overseas and the ideal location for you. Are you a 100 metre sprinter looking for a quick return or a risk taking high diver when you invest?
Portugal property - Shaving a few pounds off for the summer
Like many women battling the bikini bulge, some of Titan Properties’ Portuguese portfolio has shaved some pounds off for the summer.
Bulgarian experts advise on property pitfalls
Leeds law firm John Howe & Co is using its experience dealing with the Bulgarian property market to advise prospective buyers on potential pitfalls.