As landlords of rental accommodation in London and the south-east of England get flooded with bookings for next year’s Olympic Games, today’s fast Eurostar links mean homeowners in northern France could also benefit from the increased need for beds. Brits with properties close to Calais and Lille, the former just 60 minutes from the centre [...]
Celebrities looking for a hit of Caribbean sunshine tend to head to Barbados or the Bahamas, but it’s Jamaica that is reported to have captured the heart of Kate Moss during a holiday there last month, so much so that the supermodel is reportedly thinking about buying a home on the island. Thirty-seven-year-old Kate [...]
Current conditions in the Australian property market are perfect for those looking to buy there; so much so, that people are being advised that now is the best time to buy property down under. Professor Mark Sharp from the Association of International Property Professionals had this to say; “Now is a good time when interest [...]
A new immigration bill which is currently being considered by the US senate could see foreign investors in US property given their own residency visa. This means that anybody who buys a property in America could automatically gain a right to live in the country. The proposal is still at initial stages, but should it [...]
Property-hunters considering a purchase in Turkey area being advised that the areas popular with foreign owners have been unaffected by the recent earthquake and they shouldn’t be put off buying. The earthquake happened in Ercis in the far east of the country, while the resorts where foreign buyers predominantly buy are all along the west [...]
Spain has always been a firm favourite with the British going on holiday and moving abroad, so it comes as no surprise to hear that Spain has been named as one of the best places to live in Europe, following the latest ‘Quality of Life Index’ from uSwitch. The index is based on several different [...]
Activity in the Portuguese property market picked up in September, following a poor previous month. According to a new housing survey in Portugal, while there was a rise in property prices, confidence in the market is still fairly poor as many people do not have faith in the housing market and are holding off buying [...]
September saw New Zealand home loans hit their most affordable rate in eight years; due to the downward pressure on interest rates and the below average property prices. According to a new report, last months was the most affordable for those looking to take out loans and mortgages in New Zealand since 2004. This comes [...]
Already a hit in Australia and the US, English-speaking resorts developed by The Villages Group and specifically for people over 50 who enjoy an active lifestyle are coming to France. The Villages Group prides itself on offering high standards of homes as well as offering residents amenities and free entertainment, including music and theatre visits, [...]
Opportunities to build in prime spots in Barbados, a popular hang-out with celebrities, don’t come up too often so the release of a collection of buildable plots on one of the island’s most desirable resorts will be welcomed by buyers searching for that extra special property. The 23 plots are on the award-winning Royal [...]