A leading homes abroad specialist has reported a flood of enquiries regarding Portugal property investment opportunities this summer.Rightmove has reported its highest level of searches since August 2008, with Portugal property proving the fourth favourite holiday home search term among those participating in what the company has christened "super search summer".Robin Wilson, Head of Overseas [...]
The strong performance of the pound could provide Florida property owners with a welcome boost in 2010, it has been claimed.American holidays, such as those to Florida property, are set to make a comeback next year, according to the Association of Independent Tour Operators (Aito), which is predicting visitor numbers will rise in summer 2010.Kate [...]
An increasing number of internet savvy travellers-to-be are using internet sites to find their holiday accommodation in French property.Such websites allow visitors greater transparency when selecting their French property online because of the independent reviews offered by fellow tourists, according to TripAdvisor.Amelie Hurst, spokeswoman for the company, said: "Reviews are incredibly important for holidaymakers, because [...]
Those seeking Portugal property will be pleased to know there are still bargains to be had in the country.While the popularity of Portugal property has been good news for those who have already invested in their second home, with prices in the country remaining relatively stable, bargain Portugal property can still be found, the Times [...]
It seems sunshine-hungry second home-hunters just can't get enough of Spanish property.Jason Baez Sulsona, a property consultant for Mercers, claims the Jerez region of the Costa de la Luz is proving an up-and-coming Spanish property hotspot, with enquiries regarding available Spanish property in the area increasing daily.Mr Sulsona tells the Times: "I have a vast [...]
French property remains a popular choice with Brits looking to get away for a relaxing break, it has been claimed.Short break destinations, including those to French property, represent a cost-effective choice for Brits abroad, which can mean they don't have to scrimp on other holiday treats, according to the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta).Frances [...]
Families that move overseas can enjoy a number of benefits.According to relocation advice website expatforum.com, starting a new life overseas, such as in a Spanish or French property, can give children the "best of both worlds".Living abroad gives kids the opportunity to learn about a new culture while staying in touch with people back home."The [...]
Britons are taking advantage of late summer deals to snap up trips to the continent for stays in a Portugal property, among others.Research carried out by holiday specialist Hotels.com suggested Portugal property searches saw an increase in popularity, in addition to Italian and French property searches.The group found that more sun-seekers used the last week [...]
Demand for Florida property could increase in 2010 as an industry body has suggested more Britons could head to the US on holiday as a result of favourable exchange rates next year.Kate Kenward, executive director at the Association of Independent Tour Operators, believes recent trends have shown that a summer holiday is not something people [...]
The value of Portugal property could be set to surge over the coming years, as the country's 'silver coast' region looks set to fulfil its long-held potential.That is the view of Frank Crowley, a director of Azure Overseas, who has suggested properties in the silver coast region could soar by as much as 50 to [...]