Despite wider problems across the Spanish property market caused by the economic crisis, the exclusive market for luxury properties is thriving well. It has been revealed by Lucas Fox International Properties that homes within the higher end of the market in Barcelona, Ibiza and on the Costa Blanca have been in high demand during the [...]
According to the figures released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), July saw a decline in residential property sales in the United States; however the figures are still much higher than the same time of last year. Regions all over the country saw a month on month decline, with the exception of the West, [...]
New data from property experts has shown that over the last two years, around 10% of estate agents in Bulgaria have closed down due to the world wide credit crunch. Of the 4500 estate agents which were active in the country two years ago, there are now around 50-70 less operating, said former head of [...]
The Australian city of Melbourne has been officially named as the world’s most liveable city, knocking Vancouver off the top spot for the first time in nearly ten years. Three other Australian cities made it into the top 10; with Sydney being ranked as sixth and Perth and Adelaide coming in joint eighth. World crises [...]
As the capital Island of the British Virgin Isles (BVI), Tortola is the largest, and also the most populated island. The island boasts pristine white beaches, clear waters and sublime local cuisine, not to mention a truly tropical climate. Tortola residents speak English as their native tongue and the British influence has placed an emphasis [...]
ASB’s quarterly survey of the housing market has found that the expectation of house prices rising has dramatically jumped up again, especially for Auckland. Throughout the country, it is said that around 44% of those asked were expecting higher prices; that figure is up from 33% last year. A further 19% of those asked believed [...]
The overall number of detached homes being sold has dropped in two of Australia’s most populated States, new figures reveal. The overall average number of sales in the country faced a slump due to poor sales figures in New South Wales and Victoria, according to the Housing Industry Association’s latest report. Sales in NSA dropped [...]
It has been revealed that Brits continue to be the largest foreign group to buy property in Spain; however other nationalities are increasing their buying power in the country. Mark Stuckling, Managing Director of Spanish Property Insight has stated to Taylor Wimpey de España that “with the process of international diversification, sales should slowly start [...]
New figures have shown that last month, the price of homes in Turkey increased, not only on a monthly basis, but also on a yearly one. The Reidin.com Turkey Residential Property Price Index released figures which show the country experienced a hike in property value by 5.38% year on year last month; and a rise [...]
People who are looking to invest money by purchasing property in the US are being advised to consider Las Vegas, Nevada, as it boasts a good outlook for those who want to buy-to-let. The city came top in a list by HomeVestors of America. The list compiled the ‘top ten best locations for opportunities in [...]