Italy property enhancing lifestyle appeal, says expert

Posted Thursday, May 14th, 2009 in Articles by admin | Tags:

The changing international property market situation has been advantageous for Italy, it has been suggested.Commenting on the country, Property Abroad director Les Calvert argued the country is now benefitting from not being a market that has traditionally boomed.He commented that….read more »

Florida property saw another surge in the number of foreclosures as the overall rate of repossessions across the US hit a record high, according to new figures.Housing research firm RealtyTrac said the national rate in April was one per cent….read more »

France property optimism as economic hopes rise

Posted Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 in Articles by admin | Tags:

The economic outlook in France is rising, new figures have suggested, something that may be of interest to those looking to purchase French property.According to data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the country has shown "tentative signs"….read more »

Portuguese city gains capital of culture status

Posted Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 in Articles by admin | Tags:

The city of Guimaraes is to share the title of European Capital of Culture in 2012, something that could interest Portugal property buyers.Guimaraes will hold the title jointly with Maribor in Slovenia over the course of the year, which will….read more »

South of France in Capital of Culture boost

Posted Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 in Articles by admin | Tags:

A large area of the south of France is to jointly hold the title of European Capital of Culture in 2013, it has been announced.The European Union has decided that Marseille-Provence will share the status with the Slovakian city of….read more »

Italy property boost possible as all eyes are on Rome

Posted Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 in Articles by admin | Tags:

Rome will be the centre of attention later this month as it hosts the Champions League final, one of the highlights of the football calendar.Britons will be watching in large numbers and also attending the game as holders of the….read more »

Gascony recommended for France property buyers

Posted Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 in Articles by admin | Tags: ,

British buyers of French property have said the move to the Gers area of Gascony has been a very good one for them, both financially and in terms of their lifestyle.Speaking to the Daily Mail, Jayne and John McNish noted….read more »

Festival time for Portugal property seekers

Posted Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 in Articles by admin | Tags:

Portugal property buyers can enjoy a month filled with festive fun during June, as some of the country’s most famous saints’ days are marked.June 12th and 13th sees the Feast of St Anthony being celebrated, particularly in Lisbon where a….read more »

French property exhibition set for this month

Posted Monday, May 11th, 2009 in Articles by admin | Tags:

Organisers of the French property Exhibition in Harrogate this month have offered the winner of a competition a free ride across the channel to check out some possible prospects for themselves.A return ferry trip for four passengers and a car….read more »

Marbella ‘offers best value in Spain’

Posted Monday, May 11th, 2009 in Articles by admin | Tags:

The best value property in Spain is to be found in or near Marbella, an expert has said.Managing director of Spanish Hot Properties Nick Stuart noted that the price and value of property on the Costa del Sol varies widely,….read more »