Overseas Property

Foreign property owners rights protected in Venezuela

Much has been written in the media about the undeniable investment attraction of Venezuela, and in particular Isla Margarita.

Dominican Republic records 8% increase in visitor arrivals

The Dominican Republic is quite possibly the perfect embodiment of a Caribbean paradise nation – with its palm-fringed, white sandy beaches which are lapped by warm azure seas and caressed by almost endless summer days, this holiday hotspot is booming on the back of intelligent government policy designed to maintain macroeconomic balance and enable and encourage investment.

Roll out the barrels – move into a Spanish bodega

Cloaked in vineyards and home to over 30 operational bodegas, Jerez is the aristocratic seat of sherry. This southwestern corner of Spain has exported its fortified wine for centuries and today the top names in the sherry world from Domecq to the makers of Tio Pepe, González Byass, occupy prime spots in the heart of the cobbled old city centre.

Is recent condo-condemnation justified?

A few stones have been thrown at the condo-hotel industry recently, particularly in Las Vegas and Florida, where commentators say that they’ve become a dangerous investment with the developers cleverly shifting the financial risk to the individual unit owners.

A novel way to "diy" in Egypt

A British developer has created a wonderfully attractive niche property market for those investors/holiday home seekers looking for something a little bit special.

Germany to be spurred on by rate hike fears

Expectations of an interest rate rise by the European Central Bank (ECB) will encourage property investment in Germany, say overseas property investment specialists David Stanley Redfern.

Radisson Hotels puts name to Le Jardin de Fleur, Morocco

Radisson Hotels & Resorts, part of a leading hotel chain operating over 330 establishments across 53 countries, has selected a brace of Le Jardin de Fleur resorts within the resort of Mediterrania Saïdia for its first foray into the Moroccan market.

Pipa’s La Piazzetta - Completed sea view property at off-plan prices

The major appeal of an off-plan purchase is also its main disadvantage. Early participation means early bird prices but the by-product is a long wait before you can either enjoy your first holiday or cash your first rental income.

Self-build in Spain – Top of the plots

As the lower ranks of the Spanish property market take a tumble the prime resorts attracting financially stable buyers remain steadfast.

Silver lining for Spanish property market

Despite growing concerns in the UK housing market, the ongoing credit crunch and the perceived pending recession, investors should be careful not to associate the UK and America’s shortcomings with that of the rest of the world.

Brits own the most land in Dubai

Who says that the British are struggling financially? There may be a credit crunch and house prices are continuing to fall, but the smart UK money is now in Dubai; latest figures from the Dubai Land Department show that British companies lead the field when it comes to land investment, with 147 companies in total now owning 1,900,000 sqft of prime real estate land in this burgeoning market!