Tourism is growing in parts of Brittany away from the sea thanks to the increasing presence of UK buyers there, the region's tourist board has said.Director of the body Michael Dodds commented that "a few thousand British people have settled in inland Brittany".He added that such buyers are "a driving force in helping people appreciate [...]
The Coloriamo i Cieli (Painting the Skies) kite festival is to be held in the Umbrian town of Castiglione del Lago between April 30th and May 3rd.Umbria property seekers who love flying kites - or who simply want to enjoy the spectacle - can come to the venue on the banks of Lake Trasimeno.The programme [...]
The US Federal Reserve has announced a major quantitative easing package to help the country's economy.America's central bank is buying up $1.2 trillion (£829 billion) of government debt, in a bid to increase spending and lower mortgage rates.The latter effect could help bolster the market for property in the USA meaning those who buy now [...]
A new website highlighting late deals in Morocco has been launched by tourism chiefs in the North African country.Moroccothereapy.com has been established to help the country ensure that it does not suffer too much of a downturn in tourist numbers in the recession by focusing on the current trend for holidaymakers to book later, the [...]
Golf's Portuguese Open is to take place from April 2nd to 5th at Estoril, when fans of the sport will be able to see some top names in action.The Professional Golfer's Association (PGA), which runs the tournament, has stated that there is 1,250 (£1,170) worth of prize money available to successful players in the event.With [...]
An auction of New York property has been announced, which will take place this weekend.The Hudson Valley homes, some of which are in New York state and some in New Jersey, will be sold off on Sunday March 22nd, United Country Real Estate has revealed.Of the 60 lots available, some are family homes and others [...]
An auction of 48 Florida property lots is to take place between March 17th and 31st, it has been announced.The sale, organised by Rowell Realty & Auction Co, will offer a variety of different kinds of home in a number of locations in the state.Among these are properties varying from family homes to large country [...]
A British couple who chose to buy a Brittany property and move there from London have said the fall in the value of the pound has not prevented their change of lifestyle being a successful one.Tracy Harris and Frank Maximillian told the Daily Mail that "life is simpler, safer and calmer" in Brittany, where the [...]
Getting married abroad is a good way to save money, an expert has stated, something that could have implications for Spanish property owners.Managing director at Weddings & Honeymoons Abroad Nick Gropper said: "Getting married in the UK costs round about £20,000 whereas when you get married abroad, the average cost is about £4,000."Such savings could [...]
Those interested in New York property can join thousands of others in celebrating Easter with a difference as the city stages its annual parade.Held this year on April 12th (Easter Sunday), this time-honoured tradition sees a huge number of people in costume travel through the streets of Manhattan. The sporting of Easter bonnets by the [...]