The Morocco property market may be boosted by news that it has been tipped as a favourable place to enjoy a beach and surfing holiday.In its list of top non-European destinations, the Guardian has singled out Essaouira as an outstanding place to enjoy sun, sea and surf - at an affordable price.The paper noted that [...]
Passengers have been switching in large numbers from the plane to the train since the Eurostar began running from the UK to France, an official at the firm has said, something that may interest Normandy property investors.Director of corporate communications at the Channel Tunnel rail service operator Simon Montague said the rail option has benefited [...]
British tourists are increasingly looking to countries such as Turkey for overseas holidays, an expert has stated.Sarah Butler from Aldi Travel said the country is set to gain this year from the fall in the value of the pound, commenting: "People will be turning away from the more popular Mediterranean destinations and looking towards Turkey [...]
The Italian Tourist board has launched a campaign to promote golf holidays in the country, it has been revealed, something that may interest those thinking of investing in Italy property."Golf & More" is a campaign aimed at promoting the game and the possibilities open to visitors to enjoy it in the regions of Liguria, Tuscany, [...]
Rethymno Carnival on the island of Crete is an annual event that may attract a large number of tourists, something that could be of interest to those thinking of in investing in Crete property.This is no one-day affair, as a range of events takes place over a three-week period in February and March, marking dates [...]
An increased flow of consumer credit will be a key aim of the incoming Obama administration, members of his team have pledged, news that may interest those thinking of investing in property USA.Speaking as the new president prepares to take office this week, the incoming head of the National Economic Council Larry Summers told the [...]
The potential of tourism as a means of achieving greater wellbeing is being promoted in the Canary Islands. Gran Canaria's department of tourism has teamed up with the Canaria Spa and Wellness Association in an initiative that will see 30 per cent discounts provided on health and wellbeing products and services sold to tourists, Round [...]
The highest area for foreclosures in Florida is Lee County, which contains Fort Myers, new figures have revealed.RealtyTrac's data for repossessions across the US show that in the state of Florida Lee County was the worst hit area, suffering 6,454 cases - the equivalent of one in 55 homes.This contrasts with areas like the neighbouring [...]
The European Central Bank (ECB) has cut its main interest rate from 2.5 per cent to two per cent, the fourth time since September that it has been reduced.ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet said the level had been trimmed in response to a situation of falling inflation and recession in the eurozone.He added that the body [...]
The Costa del Sol property market is offering a large number of cut-price deals at present, real estate firm Spanish Hot Properties has stated.Explaining that Spanish banks are increasingly resorting to repossession, marketing and operations manager for the firm Susana Suspenda remarked: "People who are in financial difficulties are having to decide whether to take [...]