Portugal is now classed as a distressed country when it comes the property market; along with the UK, Spain and Greece. Distressed in this sense means there are low prices on properties and attractive mortgage deals being offered by lenders in a bid to tempt investors. This might sound like a good combination, however to [...]
The property market in Italy is expected to remain much the same during the first half of next year, experts are claiming. There is currently an increase in the amount of interest in the country’s property market and this is expected to carry on well in to 2012. Linda Travella has worked in Italy’s property [...]
France has now beaten Spain to become the most searched for country by British buyers who are looking to buy abroad and escape the doom and gloom of the UK and its economy. The last four weeks have seen more searches for properties in France than there have ever been before. Italy, Poland, Switzerland and [...]
There has been a large reported surge of interest in properties in the Caribbean by British retirees. Many are unhappy with what their pension will leave them with each year and are looking to leave the UK and live out their retirement in a country which has lower living costs. The Caribbean also attracts foreign [...]
Many of Australia’s property markets are expected to make their journey on the road to recovery during 2012, a new report declares. The report, released by the APM (Australian Property Monitors) states that the “housing markets entered a correction phase with income growth required to catch up with the finance requirements for home purchases.” There [...]
Now could be the cheapest time for anyone who meets the required conditions to get a mortgage in the USA, following reports that rates are at all-time lows. Mid-way through December a leading American mortgage website said that mortgage rates advertised on its site were either at or below the lowest point in its history. [...]
Anyone looking for a holiday home with excellent rental potential should head to a certain beach resort in Ibiza, after it topped a survey highlighting destinations where demand for holiday lets outstrips supply. Playa d’en Bossa, near Ibiza Town on the Balearic Island famed for its nightlife, was rated the destination with the highest demand [...]
Retirees looking for a bargain home somewhere sunny in Europe that combines stunning scenery with a laid-back lifestyle should consider Madeira, where a slow-down in the property market has led to the Portuguese island becoming a major buyers’ market. “The majority of Brits that move here are retired,” said expat Samantha Cox, who runs on-line [...]
Expats in New Zealand with a soft spot for the Royal Family will welcome the news that Prince Charles will be visiting the country as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012. Prince Charles last visited New Zealand in 2005 but it will be his wife the Duchess of Cornwall's first visit there. [...]
Getting to some of Italy’s most popular destinations is set to get easier next year when low-cost carrier Monarch Airlines launches a raft of new routes from the UK. Summer 2012 will see Monarch begin flights from Manchester to Milan, Venice and Verona, from Birmingham to Milan, Rome and Venice, from Gatwick to Milan and [...]