The potential of tourism as a means of achieving greater wellbeing is being promoted in the Canary Islands. Gran Canaria’s department of tourism has teamed up with the Canaria Spa and Wellness Association in an initiative that will see 30….read more »

Florida was the state with second highest rate of foreclosures last year according to new figures, something that may interest investors in the Florida property market.Data from foreclosure dealers RealtyTrac in its end of 2008 report showed that overall, the….read more »

Costa del Sol property available at low prices, says firm

Posted Thursday, January 15th, 2009 in Articles by admin |

The Costa del Sol property market is offering a large number of cut-price deals at present, real estate firm Spanish Hot Properties has stated.Explaining that Spanish banks are increasingly resorting to repossession, marketing and operations manager for the firm Susana….read more »

Brits may look to ‘alternative holiday destinations’

Posted Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 in Articles by admin |

Alternative holiday destinations may be considered by Britons this year due to the weakening pound against the euro and the dollar, it has been suggested.Overseas property in the Seychelles, Brazil, Iceland, Australia, Poland, New Zealand, Norway and Sweden may benefit….read more »

New York property popular with investors, finds poll

Posted Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 in Articles by admin |

New York property is one of the most popular acquisitions by foreign investors, it has been revealed.The latest survey from the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (Afire) has shown that New York property ranked third out of the….read more »

California property ‘attracting investors’

Posted Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 in Articles by admin | Tags: ,

Foreign real estate experts have named California property as one of the most attractive investments in the US.Los Angeles and San Francisco were ranked among the top five US cities in which to purchase real estate in a new poll….read more »

British getaways to boost overseas property?

Posted Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 in Articles by admin |

Overseas property investors may be boosted by news that over 4.79 million Britons intend to spend a month or more overseas this year.A study by Sainsbury’s Bank has found that the main reasons for this planned exodus include visiting family….read more »

Italy property comes with six appeal

Posted Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 in Articles by admin | Tags:

Those buying Italy property can enjoy many things about the country – such as the different culture, food and wine – but some familiar forms of entertainment are also to hand.Rugby fans who buy in or near Rome can also….read more »

Those keen on heading to the south of France to look at French Riviera property may be able to take advantage of a newly-announced cut in budget airline prices. Low-cost carrier easyJet has revealed that between March 1st and June….read more »

Spanish tip may boost Costa Blanca property seekers

Posted Monday, January 12th, 2009 in Articles by admin |

Those thinking of buying Costa Blanca property may be encouraged by a suggestion that an investment in Spain is still a good idea. Discussing recent figures from the Spanish Property Owners Guild (Spog) revealing a 16 per cent fall in….read more »