The success of the a new four-star leaseback development in family-friendly ski resort Le Chinaillon, in Le Grand Bornard in France, has prompted the same developer to build another one in the village.

With all but two of the 180 apartments….read more »

We all have our own favorite images of Italy…

Pasta, pizza, focaccia and olive oil? Stunning scenery, sun, blue sea and sandy beaches? Ancient buildings and the Romans? Beautiful people and the fashion boutiques of Milan? The truth is Italy….read more »

As of April 6, the eligibility thresholds for Furnished Holiday Letting (FHL) Tax relief will increase.

In order to continue to be eligible for tax relief, owners of holiday lets in the UK and throughout the rest of the European Economic….read more »

The Algarve toll fight continues

Posted Friday, March 30th, 2012 in Articles by Anthony Strachan | Tags: ,

Since the Algarve’s only motorway, the A22, became a toll road just a few short months ago, the spirited fight to have them abolished has gathered significant pace.

Early March saw expat newspaper, The Algarve Resident, announce that the European Commission….read more »

Florida deals still hard to beat

Posted Friday, March 30th, 2012 in Articles by Anthony Strachan | Tags:

Analysts point to signs of a gradual improvement in the American housing market but there’s no denying that overall it remains depressed, with the glut of foreclosed properties being one of its biggest problems.

Foreclosures have pushed down prices of….read more »

Homeowners in America deemed a “good catch”

Posted Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 in Articles by Anthony Strachan | Tags:

Despite the uncertainty of the unstable economy, there are many reasons why owning a home in the USA is still more beneficial than renting – like improving your chances of getting a date!

According to a recent survey conducted on behalf….read more »

Preparing your Florida home for rentals

Posted Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 in Articles by Anthony Strachan | Tags:

Once you’ve purchased your property in America, you may think all the hard work is done, but if its in the right zone and you intend for it to be a holiday let, there are a number of other steps….read more »

Peter and Deborah had always wanted to spend time in the sun, away from the grey English weather. Greece was their country of choice so when Deborah’s mother sadly passed away they decided to use their inheritance both to invest….read more »

Spain’s “Disney World” making progress

Posted Saturday, March 17th, 2012 in Articles by Anthony Strachan | Tags:

Spain’s Murcia region last week came a step closer to becoming the “Orlando of Europe” after the promoter behind the planned Paramount theme park there completed the purchase of land needed for the leisure attraction.

The arrival of this much anticipated….read more »

Turkey, Portugal and Australia Big Winners as Italy Loses Out
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51.45% of locations saw an increase in searches

,48.49% of locations saw a decrease in searches

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