Anyone with Portugal property now has a new way to keep tabs on their home in the sun.Internet search engine Google has announced that it has expanded its Street View program to include several new countries, meaning Portugal property can now be viewed from on high and at street level.Google product manager Stephen Chau said: [...]
Anyone booking a house hunting holiday in the Alps this year may want to make sure their Italy property isn't actually in neighbouring Switzerland.Skiing enthusiasts could fall asleep in Italy property but wake up in Switzerland, following the Government's announcement that the country has expanded into the Italian Alps due to the melting of glaciers [...]
Hollywood icon George Clooney, 48, has been spotted romancing his latest love interest at his stunning Italy property.Situated on the banks of the famous Lake Como, George's Italy property is apparently providing the perfect romantic backdrop to his burgeoning relationship with Italian television presenter Elisabetta Canalis, 30, who he met in Rome last month.Aside from [...]
Anyone seeking a French property as a second home will welcome the news that the mortgage market in the country is looking much healthier then in the UK.According to Micheal Axelrod, commercial director at overseas mortgage specialist Conti, those seeking mortgages on French property face much better lending prospects than those investing on home shores.He [...]
Investors can avoid the risks of a boom and bust economy by buying Italy property, says an industry expert.According to overseas living magazine Shelter Offshore, Italians move on average every 20 years or so and are less "property obsessed" than other Europeans, making the country a safer bet for investment.Like many other countries, Italy's economy [...]
Aussie singer Kylie Minogue is said to have snapped up a £450,000 luxury Spanish property.Reports suggest the pop princess chose a location near the home of her model boyfriend Andre Velencoso Segura's parents' home.Minogue's new Spanish property is believed to be in the resort town of Tossa De Mar where Segura's parents own a bar [...]
Anyone on an Italy property search this week could be in with a chance of winning a record lottery prize of 135 million Euros (£116 million).Reports suggest so far no-one has guessed the winning combination of six numbers that would secure the top prize.Native gamblers are not the only ones desperate to win the prize, [...]
A stay in an Italy property is an ideal way to experience the country's cultural treasures, according to one travel expert.Writing in the Examiner.com, John Blanchette described his stay in a Tuscan farmhouse where visitors can take part in cooking and language workshops and see the benefits of the region's sustainable farming.A thriving community spirit [...]
Algarve-based Portugal property buyers can experience a programme of star-studded events, coming soon to the area.A number of renowned electronic music artists have announced plans to perform at the Cascatas Golf Resort and the Hilton Vilamoura this year.Performers including David Guetta, Bob Sinclar and Dimitri from Paris, are all appearing this summer.The Algarve will also [...]
Those hoping to cut the cost of searching for an Italy property could find a bargain with a new hire car website.A spokesperson for the comparison site 121 Car Italy said it can offer an easy way for visitors to the country to save time and money."To ensure the best value for money car hire [...]