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Florida property has continued to perform strongly in June, the latest figures have shown, with prices rising for the tenth consecutive month.

Newly-published statistics from the Florida Association of Realtors also showed that sales of Florida property are showing improved year-on-year comparisons, which will come as good news to those who have recently invested in a Florida property.

Joel Naroff, president of Naroff Economic Advisors, told Tampa Bay Online: "The turnaround in the housing market appears finally to be here and indeed may be gaining some speed."

The monthly figures showed a 13.8 per cent rise in the amount of Florida property sold in June this year compared to May, according to the website.

Meanwhile, sales of Florida property rose 28 per cent in June compared to last year’s levels, with 15,850 homes being snapped up by Florida property investors, as opposed to 12,339 units in the same month in 2008.

Holidays to the US, including those to Florida property, are the third most popular choice among UK-based tourists, according to recent figures from the Office of National Statistics.

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A little literary inspiration may prove helpful to some Florida property seekers on the hunt for their Sunshine State home.

Bookworms and Florida property-seekers alike should consider a trip to the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum in Key West, where one of America’s most famous lived and wrote for ten years between 1931 and 1941.

The luxury home features a 65-foot swimming pool, installed by the author himself at a cost of US$20,000 (£12,123), which remains the largest in the Key West region.

Other statement pieces which may give Florida property hunters expensive ideas include original French chandeliers and Hemingway’s vast art collection, which features a replica of the famous cat sculpture gifted to the author by Picasso.

However, anyone with cat allergies may want to skip their trip around the posh Florida property, as 60 descendants of the author’s original feline companions still inhabit the grounds.

Recent figures from the Office of National Statistics place US destinations, such as Florida property vacations, as the third most popular choice among holidaying Brits.

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Real estate investors with Florida property are surviving the recession by renting out houses from their portfolios, it has been claimed.

Florida property rentals in the West Palm Beach area form one of the top two most lucrative homes-for-hire markets in the US alongside celebrity-haven Hollywood, according to a forthcoming article in Forbes magazine.

According to Thomas Francis, in his New Times blog: "You pay $500,000 (£303,721) for a structure with four apartments that generate $1,200 each in monthly rent, which comes to an annual total of $57,600.

"Take away a five per cent allowance for vacancies and eviction costs and 10 percent for property management fees. That leaves $49,000."

He added that Florida property buyers should also take factors such as property taxes, capital improvements and maintenance costs when working out the numbers for their future Florida property empire.

Anyone investing in Florida property will be living in one of the 67 counties that make up Governor Charlie Crist’s constituency.

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Florida property is fast becoming a hot ticket for UK residents seeing the benefit of holidays to long-haul destinations, it has been claimed.

While penny-pinching Brits are cutting back on expenses at home, they are not prepared to sacrifice their annual holiday, according to travel agent On the Beach, with many electing to flying to Florida property to secure a holiday bargain.

Marketing director at On the Beach Alistair Daly commented: "Many holidaymakers can see the value in travelling further afield.

"Whilst the airfare may be slightly higher, this additional money can be saved […] with £1 now worth over 1.65 dollars, we have seen a rise in bookings to Florida."

According to recent figures from the Office of National Statistics, holidays to US destinations, such as Florida property, remain the third most popular choice among British tourists.

French property and Spanish property remained the most popular choice of vacation destination among UK citizens.

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Anyone considering investing in a Florida property for their retirement may be interested to know that the state is considered to have a relatively low tax rate.

Near-retiree Catherine Keller, 60, has been searching for the cheapest state in which to spend her retirement and has found that so far nothing beats Florida property for a low cost of living, according to New Jersey Business News.

Ms Keller told the newspaper: "Tax implications are really important to me […] you can adjust your way of living, but once you’ve settled, you can’t change your tax situation.

‘It would make sense to live someplace and not pay state taxes […] then maybe I could take an extra vacation every year.’

There are currently nine states that do not charge residents broad-based personal income tax, of which Florida is one.

Ms Keller is also keen on a Florida property for her retirement because of the state’s warm weather and the value for money offered by properties there, the newspaper reports.

British golfer Justin Rose is reported to be a big fan of Florida property, having moved to a special golfing community within the sunshine state, according to the Telegraph.

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There is one item which would make British golfing star Justin Rose’s Florida property complete - a Claret Jug.

Rose, who made his name as a teenager on the professional circuit, made a successful move from the UK several years ago to live in a special Florida property designed to enhance his golfing lifestyle.

The player, who will return to the UK to take part in this year’s Open in Turnberry, now needs only that elusive first trophy to complete his successful Florida property move, according to the Telegraph.

He tells the newspaper: "For me, in fact […] the Open is the Holy Grail […] a career that included the Claret Jug would ultimately be the one for me."

Rose’s Florida property is a dream home for any gold enthusiast, being set in a gated golfing community and featuring its very own practice range, multi-gym and putting green, the newspaper reports.

Another specialist Florida property is the Sundy House Inn in Delray Beach, which is currently offering guests a jungle getaway, with tropical gardens featuring over 5,000 plant species and the world’s first organic swimming pool, fox43.com reports.

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One Florida property is offering visitors a tropical getaway that should appeal to couples looking for a little romance to accompany their house-hunting adventure.

Those seeking Florida property as a holiday rental opportunity may want to take tips from the Sundy House Inn in Delray Beach, Florida, US, which features tropical gardens populated by over 5,000 plant species and even parrots, fox43.com reports.

Reservations girl Laura Palignoff tells the website: "It’s very hard to find something like this in South Florida […] even though you’re here in the city, you feel like you’re far away."

Further features of the urban jungle guesthouse include the world’s first chemical-free, man-made organic swimming pool complete with fishy friends and a deluxe cottage separate from the main guesthouse for the ultimate getaway, the website states.

Florida property seekers were recently able to celebrate a true American tradition in the sunshine state, as South Beach played host to a massive Independence Day celebration.

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Picnic fans might want to consider buying a Florida property as the area is full of picnic hotspots.

The examiner.com says: "This weekend live a little out of the beach box and plan a picnic with your family and friends or go it alone and take in the solace of the trails."

According to the website, too many Floridians forget about the beautiful parks the south has to offer and visit the beaches instead.

However, there are plenty of parks close to the cities for urban dwellers to choose from and a picnic can be rustled up in no time from the great choice of gourmet markets available in the surrounding towns.

Some of the green spots recommended include the Atlantic Dunes Park, Orchard View Park and Delray Oaks Natural Area.

Delray is part of a countrywide programme to protect biological communities and species in the Palm Beach County.

The Florida state’s parks cover over 700,000 acres in total and include 100 miles of white-sand beaches.

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Plans to celebrate Independence Day in the USA are hotting up in Miami, Florida.

Taking in the festivities might be a fun way to get a feel for the area before for shopping for a Florida property.

South Beach USA reports that the most "ambitious" event that will take place on July 4th weekend is the New York Meets Miami, multi-venue, four-day bar crawl.

The holiday will be kicked off by Rob Diesel with the official welcome party on July 2nd with a pyjama party.

Saturday night will be an all-nighter with DJ Erick Morillo at Liv nightclub before moving on to Space for the after party.

If property hunters want to get their heads down for a quick nap, they could check out Hotel Indigo Miami-Dadeland.

According to the examiner.com, the hotel is "proving to be an ideal option for budget-minded families and business travellers alike".

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A new sculpture park may delight people looking for Florida property.

Artdaily.org reported that representatives of the Miami Beach community - from art, education, government and other sectors - had joined with Arquitectonica Geo and Altos del Mar Sculpture Park to create the new art feature.

It will be the first outdoor art gallery in Florida and promises to include local work from artists past and present.

The "dull, empty lot and grass area" will also be transformed into a maze of native plants and trees, said the website and sculptures will be rotated throughout the year to provide variety.

The park should be ready to be opened to the public by 2011.

"Residents who live nearby will have their surrounding area revamped…into a vibrant gallery…and the pleasure of having a view worthy of a neighbourhood so alive with culture, beauty and flair," Artdaily.org said.

According to the examiner.com, South Beach in Miami is home to one of the world’s largest collections of modern Art Deco architecture which is found in the aptly named Art Deco District on Ocean Drive.

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