Overseas Property
First Hilton resort in African Archipelago
It has been reported recently in A Semana, Cape Verde’s newspaper, that the beautiful island of Sal has been chosen as the first Hilton resort in the African archipelago. The 5* Hilton resort is due to open in 2010.
French tax reforms aid investors
Changes in the French tax regime will prove beneficial to those who own properties in the country. The trebling of the inheritance tax threshold, means that fewer people are likely to have their estate taxed when they die.
16th Century settlement overlooking the walled city of Lucca
Precious Villas are delighted to bring to the market a ‘Borgo’ development originally dating form the 16th Century, now full restored, set in an elevated position overlooking the walled city of Lucca in Tuscany.
Filming of the new James Bond movie heads to Lake Garda
The 22nd James Bond film sees Daniel Craig return as the famous British secret service agent and is being filmed on location in Italy, Austria, UK and South America.
The new first class four season resort is at last revealed
Knight Frank and Erna Low Property are delighted to announce that they have been appointed the joint agents for the UK and Ireland for the $1 billion four-season Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada.
David Beckham set to boost Natal property market
Football legend David Beckham is to open the first ‘David Beckham World of Sport’ complex in Natal, Brazil, to coincide with the nation’s hosting of the 2014 World Cup.
Beckham Academy satisfies Brazil’s eco-criteria
Growth in Brazil continues full steam ahead, creating even better prospects for investors and potential overseas property buyers. One thing remains constant: the country’s policies to maintain high standards in eco-tourism and development laws, while keeping a close eye on irregularities to the latest rules and regulations.
Apartments and commercial premises most sought after on Canary Islands
Apartments are the most enquired about property type on three of the four main Canary Islands, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Tenerife, according to award winning Spanish property portal Kyero.com, with commercial premises being the most popular on the island of Lanzarote.
Obelisk says Bulgaria is world leader for property investment
Bulgaria property investment has proven to be the country's economic driver with a record-breaking turnover of €11.36 billion in 2007.
United States property market – sale now on!
For the property investor seeking favourable market conditions in a historically robust marketplace where there is opportunity for short, medium and long-term gains, the United States currently epitomises these conditions and quite possibly represents the ultimate in immediate investment opportunities.
Cape Verde goes green
Strange as it may seem for an archipelago of sandy islands submerged in constant sunshine off the coast of Africa, Cape Verde – as its name suggests – is going green.
The Els Club opens in Dubai
The wraps are off the first ‘open for business’ facility at Dubai Sports City – The Els Club. The 18-hole course was officially unveiled on Monday 28 January 2008 by The Big Easy himself, with some help from sporting luminaries Freddie Flintoff, Martina Navrativola, Peter Schmeichel and South African rugby captain John Smit.
Marina expansion for Morocco’s Mediterrania Saidia
The masterminds behind the purpose-built Moroccan resort, Mediterrania Saidia, are less than surprised to discover that the marina needs extending even before they’ve finished building it.
Property investment market continues in full swing
A survey commissioned by EBS building society, in conjunction with Gunne Residential, found that only 5% of investors would expect their property portfolio to decrease in the next five years.
B&B opportunity in idyllic Tuscany
Dreaming of moving to pastures new? Fed up with the climate and ever increasing taxes? Precious Villas may have the solution! They are now marketing ‘The Essence of Chianti’ which will allow one lucky investor to realise their dream and to take to task the opportunity of running a B&B in the heart of the Chianti region.