The Bayeux half-marathon is to take place on March 22nd, offering those seeking Normandy property a chance to enjoy some of the sporting culture of the region.Fit investors may even decide they wish to take part in the event, which will offer a good chance to see what the town is like as those feet [...]
The Costa del Sol property market is offering the "deals of the century" at present, it has been claimed.Overseas real estate firm Spanish Hot Property has stated that while the credit crunch normally excludes those without a lot of money from entering the market, the situation has now changed.It stated that the recent slump in [...]
The new race circuit on the Algarve would be ideal for a Formula One Grand Prix, it has been suggested, news that may interest Algarve property investors.Portugal has not hosted such a race since 1996 but according to the editor of autosprt.com Edd Straw, "an Algarve Grand Prix could be a cracking event".He said the [...]
Rugby fans seeking French property will be able to combine both pursuits in the coming months as the Stade de France in Paris stages two matches in the Six Nations rugby championship.France will play its home games against Scotland on February 14th and last year's grand slam winners Wales on February 27th.Such fixtures will allow [...]
The Doral Golf Resort and Spa hosts golf's CA Championship from March 10th to 15th, an event that may interest golf fans investing in Florida property.Located near Miami, the course will stage the contest for the third year in a row and has historically featured a wide range of top players.In 2008 the winner was [...]
Orlando's Wetlands Festival takes place in early February, offering those keen on buying Orlando property another reason to visit the city.Located in the Fort Christmas Historical Park, the event takes place on February 7th from 9AM to 3PM, giving visitors a chance to learn about the habitat and its role in the local ecosystem.There will [...]
Jazz fans will be able to enjoy the genre when in Tuscany this spring, as the annual Giotto Jazz festival takes place.Lovers of the musical style can attend concerts in the Florence area between February 14th and April 3rd.The line up for 2009 includes performances by Roberto Gatto, the Afinidad quartet, Tuck & Patti and [...]
Britons wanting to holiday in France this year have been given a series of top tips on how to save money on accommodation, something that may be worth noting by those keen on buying Brittany property.Daily Telegraph travel writer Fred Mawer wrote that those keen to keep their costs down due to the credit crunch [...]
Southern California property prices dropped by more than a third in 2008, new figures have revealed.The latest study by MDA DataQuick revealed that in that part of the state the median price in December was $278,000, (£200,000) compared with $425,000 in December 2007, representing a drop of 34.6 per cent.Such a fall in price may [...]
Good advice is the key to successful investment in property in Spain, an expert has said, comments that will apply to the Canary Islands property sector.Tax partner with chartered accountant Campbell Dallas Bruce Wilson said that the most important consideration for those who invest in the country is to "get very good local advice and [...]