In news that may bolster those thinking of buying Brittany property, official figures in France have shown that prices have still risen this year.French National Estate Agents Federation data has indicated that in the 12 months to July 2008, the country's property prices rose by 1.7 per cent.This follows rises of 7.1 per cent in [...]
In news that may interest those thinking of investing in Tuscany property, a poll has shown that Italy is the favourite European destination for UK travellers.The country came out top on the continent among readers polled by the Daily Telegraph.Although the high value of the euro against sterling may have reduced the number of visitors [...]
Investors seeking Fort Myers property bargains may be encouraged by news that US house prices continue to get cheaper.The S&P/Case-Shiller home-price Index, which measures prices in 20 US cities, found that the annual drop in prices was a record 17.4 per cent.In the month of September alone the drop was 1.8 per cent.Analysts blamed the [...]
Demand in the Italy property market may be bolstered by an economic recovery package agreed by the European Union (EU).The European commission has urged the 27 EU member states to accept a 200 billion (£167 billion) package of fiscal measures similar to those introduced in Britain this week in the pre-Budget report.Such measures, which would [...]
In news that may encourage Costa Blanca property investors, the region has reported that British tourists are still continuing to pour into the region for winter holidays, despite the economic downturn.A report in Informacion newspaper has quoted figures from Antonio Mayor, the president of Benidorm Hoteliers, who has said that bookings are at 70 per [...]
French property buyers are targeting the Alps as the place to go to, it has been reported.In defiance of the credit crunch, off-plan buyers are snapping up properties in Alpine areas such as the new Le Telemark resort at Tignes Le Lac, developers MGM Group states, reports Easier.The firm has noted that Britons make up [...]
Overseas property portal Rightmove Overseas is celebrating after being recognised as the Best Online Platform in the Overseas Property Professionals Awards.Held at the Brewery in the City of London, the event celebrated the best of the industry, recognising outstanding examples of practice in various areas of the industry in providing high-quality service and innovation.These factors [...]
New evidence has emerged that those seeking to buy overseas property bargains may be able to take advantage of falling prices. The Knight Frank Global House Price Index showed its first ever quarterly fall, recording a 0.3 per cent drop. Head of international research at the firm Nicholas Barnes said the survey had shown that [...]
A new ferry service from Dover may help boost property in Normandy by making access across the Channel even easier.LD Lines has announced that its ferry, the Seven Sisters, will operate a daily service from the Kent port to Dieppe in northern Normandy.The service, which will start in February, will be able to carry both [...]
Among the many events that may attract visitors to stay in Umbria property in the run-up to Christmas is one that involves an object heavily associated with the event - candles.The Cera Una Volta takes place in the town of Assisi in early December and is a huge festival of all things to do with [...]