It would appear that more Brits than ever are thinking about moving abroad. A recent poll by the Worldwide Property Group has shown that 67% of people questioned believed it was a good time to think about investing money in the housing markets abroad. 65% also stated that they were in the process of considering [...]
People in New Zealand are bracing themselves this week for a further influx of snow. This week saw the end of warm sunny days as the winter begins there. WeatherWatch.co.nz forecasters said that the lower half of the South Island will be affected by cold air coming in from Antarctica around Sunday, resulting in falling [...]
It has recently been revealed that many of the properties in Italy are being snapped up by wealthy Indian businessmen and families alike. According to the vice president of credit risk management at the Deutsche Bank, locations such as Tuscany and Sicily are the most popular amongst the Indian investors. The surge in interest has [...]
The gorgeous island of Dominica is pleased to unveil its newly constructed, chic and eco-friendly, luxury property in Secret Bay which is now open for visitors. Demand is high already and the owners, Gregor Nassief and Sandra Vivas have already welcomed many guest to the resort. Secret Bay is set upon a cliff top which [...]
Property sales to foreign nationals in Turkey have exceeded expectations, according to Turkey’s Association of Real Estate Investment Companies (GYODER). In a statement recently, GYODER chairman Işık Gökkaya said “In 2009, property sales to foreign nationals totalled $1.2 billion. Last year, sales more than doubled to $2.5 billion.” Turkish laws have now been amended so [...]
Reports are coming in from estate agents that the prices of Bulgarian winter and ski properties are falling fast. With a downward sloping demand for these fully furnished properties, prices have fallen in each of the three main winter resorts, meaning that now is the ideal time to buy. The prices have fallen by a [...]
The total number of commercial properties sold in Australia in the second quarter of this year has been four times that of the first quarter. The first three months of the year saw the country devastated several times by natural disasters; one after the other, so the figures are not surprising. Research from CB Richard [...]
It has recently been claimed that anyone who is wanting to invest in a solid and stable property market should consider Italy, in particular the Italian coast. Country Life have conducted a report which claims that there are two areas in Italy which have not been affected by the economic crisis that is taking over [...]
If you are planning on working in New Zealand then this may be of interest to you – the average salary for estate agents in New Zealand has risen by 11.2% to $77,197 since January of this year. Those in the community service and development sectors can also expect better wages; those in managerial and [...]
The property market in Madeira is well positioned to become a popular destination for investment this year. The Portuguese market may not be as busy as it could be, however the short supply of holiday homes in the main country means that investors will be looking to the island of Madeira for some inspiration. This [...]