The property market in Turkey has recently been named as one of the most popular destinations for overseas investments. The Worldwide Property Group has revealed that the nation has experienced growth in recent months and a particular hotspot has been the tourism industry surrounding Istanbul. There has also been a rise in the amount of [...]
A survey just released has shown that people’s love affair with France is still going strong, as more foreign people bought a property in France last year, than they did in 2009. French bank, BNP Paribas carried out their 3rd ‘Investing and Living abroad’ survey, and the results showed that in 2009, 42,300 properties were [...]
News just in! The Bulgarian buzz is back! Everyone is talking about property in Bulgaria again, and there is more interest than ever in the country. With generous price reductions on properties across the country, beautiful natural scenery and countryside, and fantastic occupancy rates due to Russian investors, who absolutely love the country for holidays [...]
A rather large gap appears to be opening up in the Australian property market. This is due to the fact that although prices are rising in Sydney and Canberra, the same can not be said in Perth and Brisbane, where prices are falling. The latest house market index shows that the cheaper properties are selling [...]
Portugal has always been a popular destination for Brits moving abroad; due to its proximity to the UK, its climate, and its cheap property prices. Although house prices have risen consistently in many other European countries, property in Portugal is an exception and there are still loads of bargains to be had. New figures have [...]
After months of soaring sales of Spanish bank-owned apartments with 100% mortgages, buyers can now snap-up bay-view villas at similar bargain prices and mortgage deals. Described as ‘villas for the price of an apartment’, you can get a pueblo style, two bedroom house, complete with garden and private rooftop solarium which overlooks Bahia de Mazarron, [...]
If it is heat that you’re looking for then look no further than America’s East Coast. The National weather Service had issued an extreme heat warning as many struggle to cope with the soaring temperatures. The weather service has also predicted that the temperature could reach 115 degrees in some areas, stating "These triple-digit temperatures [...]
Finding a Spanish property which ticks all the boxes is the overriding aim for most prospective home buyers on the Mediterranean. Leading estate agency Connells and CAM Mediterranean, the property arm of Spanish bank CAM, discuss how to find a beautiful home at the right price and in the right location. Whether you are looking [...]
Spain is a big country and the areas vary considerably. Choose the area that suits you best. Be realistic with regard to your requirements. A superb apartment could be on offer in one area but be unattainable at that price in another. Set your budget and stick to it. Over extending yourself can turn that [...]
Each year beaches and seaside resorts are graded by the FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education). This year, Termoli, (Molise, southern Italy) has been awarded its first blue flag. The FEE awards the prestigious Blue Flag to places based on an assessment of its beaches and marinas. The assessment looks at water quality, environmental management, and [...]