Portuguese real estate represents a sound long-term investment, an expert has stated, news which may interest those keen on buying Algarve property.Head of overseas at Rightmove.co.uk Rob Wilson said of the country: "It remains popular for its access to both Atlantic and Mediterranean beaches, old world Mediterranean charm and easy travel from the UK, so [...]
The patron saint of lawyers has his life and times remembered in one of Brittany's annual festivals, which takes place in the town of Treguier every May.Le Pardon de Saint Yves sees a large procession marching through the streets of the town, with pilgrims from the legal profession and courts getting dressed up for the [...]
Upstate New York property is increasingly popular with investors looking to the US, an expert has commented.Director of Mayfair International Realty Annette Reeve said that while Florida in general - particularly Orlando - is the most popular location for British buyers, the New York property scene is offering attractive alternatives.She remarked: "If you can get [...]
The Italy property market is in a solid and stable position as the country takes the global economic downturn in its stride, it has been stated.Italy has seen little change in its fortunes because it has gone from a situation of low growth to one of slight decline, a much smaller shock than that faced [...]
The French Riviera is one of the areas being increasingly targeted by those seeking holiday homes, a property expert has stated.Georgina Richards of property firm Knight Frank told the Independent that the market is increasingly shifting from buy-to-let to holiday homes, in which people want to find bargains in established and popular locations, including the [...]
President Barack Obama has signed into law the $787 billion stimulus bill aimed at bolstering the US economy and with it the housing sector.The move, which could help improve the Fort Myers property market situation and that elsewhere in the country, might not be the last, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters.He said [...]
A major annual cycling event is to be staged in the Algarve over the next few days, providing an indication of the level of interest in the activity in the region.The Volta ao Algarve (Tour of Algarve) cycling race starts today (February 18th) and continues until February 23rd.Beginning in Albufeira, the course passes through locations [...]
A new series of the comedy Benidorm is to be filmed on the Costa Blanca, it has emerged.The Tiger Aspect production will see its third series being shot in the resort next month, according to La Manga Spain.Areas of the town such as El Campello and Callosa will be featured in the series, which stars [...]
Portugal property is an increasingly popular choice for overseas buyers, a new study has found.Property website Homes Overseas has revealed that viewings of both its country pages and individual properties in the past month have shown a rising level of interest in Portugal.As a result, Portugal property has overtaken France and Italy and now lies [...]
There is fun for all the family in Caen at Easter time and beyond when the annual Foire de Paques funfair takes place.Located in the Normandy town at the Parc des Expositions, the event is held from April to May and includes over 130 rides.Such a fair may add to the list of attractions that [...]