Last week's decision by the European Central Bank (ECB) to slash interest rates may help increase demand for Brittany property and other property in France, it has been suggested.French property specialists firm VEF has stated that initial signs following the move are that the level of demand across the country is rising.It noted that there [...]
In news that may boost the Orlando property sector, Amendment Three to Florida's constitution has been passed.The amendment means people can add renewable energy or stormproof features to homes without being charged more in property tax.In order to be passed it required over 60 per cent of the vote, but the margin was less than [...]
Those looking to buy Crete property will be able to find bargains compared to UK prices, it has been stated.Co-author of The Rough Guide to Greece Nick Edwards said that across the country as a whole, property prices have risen in the time (since 1982) that Greece has been in the European Union, but despite [...]
In news that may interest those thinking of buying Florida property, it appears that a state constitutional arrangement designed to encourage people to make properties storm-proof and eco-friendly is going to be passed.Amendment Three - which was voted on by the electorate as they went to the polls this week to cast their verdicts in [...]
Optimism has been expressed about the prospects for the property USA market after Barack Obama was elected president this week.National Association of Estate Agents chief executive Peter Bolton King found delegates at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) annual conference in Orlando were upbeat about the way the property USA market may improve, the Times [...]
This month may see the attraction of Algarve property boosted further by with the hosting of a charity tournament at one of its golf courses.Alamos Golf Club in Portimao will stage the Bader Cup from November 9th to the 13th, raising funds for the Douglas Bader Foundation.The foundation works on behalf of amputees and is [...]
There are still hotspots to be found in the Spanish property market, it has been stated.Writing about the country, the Liverpool Echo noted that Mallorca is a location where prices have been rising in the past 12 months.The paper reported the comments of Liverpool-based Spanish property agent Ken Walker of First Class Mallorca, who stated [...]
French Riviera property buyers will be able to do more than just enjoy the mild winters of the Cote D'Azur and glamour of the spring beyond if they buy there soon. Come February, there will be a great opportunity to enjoy something more as the annual Nice Carnival takes place.The event offers several parades on [...]
In news that may interest those thinking of buying Morocco property, Air Arabia has announced that it is to establish a second hub in the country.The new base for the airline will be in the city of Casablanca, starting in 2009, with destinations including some in southern Europe.Such a move may be good for those [...]
The warmer autumnal weather of the Canary Islands may give it an edge in the tourism stakes, following comments that it is warmer than parts of continental north Africa.Responding to a query about the warmest place to go for a November break, Sunday Times travel expert Richard Green said Tenerife has average November temperatures of [...]