Home owners who are looking to invest in property in Europe are being urges by international property experts to think about buying property in Italy as a holiday home or permanent residence. Many believe that the Italian property market is in a good place right now, performing well and with plenty of bargains to [...]
Greece’s appeal as a tourist and second home destination should see a welcome hike in coming weeks when celebrity Joanna Lumley presents an ITV series outlining the country’s cultural and historical highlights. During her travelogue, Joanna makes trips to important sites of the ancient Greek empire but also discovers just how varied and rich the [...]
Since the announcement by the French President to overhaul the wealth tax reform system, the media and property developers have worked themselves into a frenzy. President Sarkozy has announced plans to increase the tax threshold next year, resulting in property developers targeting rich investors with new luxury property. When the new limits kick in, it [...]
Sofia is buzzing - and enjoying some serious press attention - following the arrival of some of Hollywood’s biggest film stars, who pitched up in the Bulgarian capital last week for the filming of a blockbuster movie. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Chuck Norris and Jason Stratham have all been sighted around the city, [...]
For a select group of Brits caught up in the UK’s worst spell of unemployment since 1994, one solution for finding a job could be a move down under, after Australia’s most populated state created more openings for foreign workers. The government of New South Wales (NSW), which includes Sydney, recently added pre-primary school [...]
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How you can save money, moving money By Charles Purdy, Director, Smart Currency Exchange Many British ex-pats in Cyprus send or receive money to or from the UK and in the process they unintentionally lose money. In some cases, losses can be up to tens of thousands. Initially, most ex-pats are introduced to the international [...]
Diamond Properties are one of the longest established, fully licensed Algarve Real Estate and Villa Management companies in the charming village of Boliqueime, Loule. With Diamond Properties you will be cared for in English from your first contact, through to the handing over of keys for the purchase or sale of your property and then [...]
New York property has recently overtaken London as the number one destination for property investors. This is the first time London has not been at the top spot since 2007. This is thought to be due to the easier access to finance in the US, meaning more people are able to purchase property in the [...]
The value of Spanish properties has got investors and banks at boiling point, as they can’t agree on a definite value. The Financial Times has stated that in some instances, banks have refused to sell property in Spain because they believe the price offered is too low. “Sellers have not adjusted expectations to the new [...]