Overseas Property
Private buyers reap the rewards in Italy
Taxing times for Italy? Italian tax laws have recently changed and it is private buyers looking for holiday homes, supplemented by holiday rentals that are now streets ahead compared to the taxing times of old.
Emerging markets offset tourism slowdown
The World Travel and Tourism Council has unveiled its latest research results which indicate the importance of some of the world’s emerging markets as strong sources of income for buy-to-let investors.
The Eagle has landed!
Profile Europe (UK) Ltd now has pleasure in unveiling ‘Eagle Heights’ development within Dubai Sports City. Perfectly located, packed full of amenities and affording golf course views, Eagle Heights is a ‘Golfers Dream’.
Enormous property price growth reported for Central and Eastern Europe
Enormous property price growth in Central and Eastern Europe is offering investors an escape route from blighted UK and Spain markets hit by the credit crunch.
Dubai - soon to be hit for 6!
Dubai is about to be hit for 6! This was the welcome news that Dubai received recently when it was confirmed that the new Dubai Cricket Stadium will be ready for action from October 2008.
Rosa del Mar – Make ‘em green keep ‘em keen
UK Chancellor Alistair Darling delivered his first budget on 12 March and a distinctly green flavour came out of his red briefcase as he focused on cutting carbon emissions from homes, businesses and transport.
Invest in Egypt – five star luxury for the price of a family car
With interest-free payment terms from as low as a £499 a month over just two years, investors can own a freehold property in the five-star tropical paradise of West Side Village in the Egyptian resort of Hurghada for the price of a family car.
UAE mortgages at a mere 5%
Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) challenges all other mortgage providers in the United Arab Emirates with its mortgage loans from 5%, a substantial variation when compared with the lowest general market rate of 7.5%.
King of the Castle
Castello Baronale is an impressive castle dating back to 1350, with a fort dating back to 950 AD, located within the medieval village of Collato Sabino, 50 km east of Rome.
Brits warm to a place in the snow but summer is the time to buy
Alpine destinations are increasing in popularity as buyers look for a ‘Place in the Snow’. The latest HiFX Monthly Global Property Hotspots Report reveals January to March is the busiest time for the ski chalet market with more buyers looking towards snow capped peaks in France, Austria, Canada and Italy.
New tax exemption law boosts Panamanian investment appeal
Panama’s property investment market has just scored another point in its favour: the new tax exemption law, coupled with many other existing tax benefits, make Panama an increasingly popular real estate investment location.
Global economic slowdown is just what Eastern European economies need
The big question for property investors in Central and Eastern Europe is how can these economies weather the global economic slowdown and what effect is that going to have on property markets?
Thailand's Islands prove their property investment worth
Thailand is currently one of the best countries in the world to make a property investment profit. People who bought in Bangkok a few years ago have watched prices of their property double, even triple and quadruple in some cases.
Villa Dell’ Olivara – Guilt-free property investment
Property isn’t the kindest of industries to the environment. According to the Green Building Council the production of building materials accounts for 10% of Britain’s carbon dioxide emissions, lighting and heating a mammoth 50% and the construction industry generates a third of all waste in the UK.
Can Turkey do no wrong?
Turkey has been hot topic number one throughout February, with enquiries for property and mortgages increasing beyond all expectations when compared to figures from 2007, A Place in the Sun naming Turkey as the third top place to buy, and the Independent hailing Turkey as top of the hot spots list.