A plan to ensure the property market in France and across Europe is secure has been put in place by French president Nicolas Sarkozy.In news that may encourage UK buyers of French Riviera property and real estate elsewhere in the country, the French government has instigated a 360 billion (£280 billion) plan to guarantee bank [...]
In news that may interest those thinking of investing in Florida property, it has been suggested that the Florida property market has gone through a period of stabilisation in recent months thanks to its strong tourism industry.Commenting on the effect the sector has had on helping the market back to its feet after the post-2005 [...]
Those looking to invest in Umbria property will find that the Italian region has many attractions, but none as illuminating as the one in the town of Gubbio.While there are many festivals and events in this historic town, where it is said a fierce wolf was tamed by St Francis of Assisi, the highlight of [...]
The growth of golf tourism in Turkey includes new developments that may have a positive impact on the Bodrum property market, it has been stated.Bodrum has three courses under construction or planned as the country grows in prominence as a destination for tourists wanting to enjoy the sport while on holiday.Turkey has been awarded the [...]
The Florida property scene is offering a varied picture, but those places where prices are still rising are at the top end, it has been reported.In the state, Orlando property prices have fallen 17 per cent in the past year, Sify reports.This is in contrast to some top-end locations in the state, such as Fisher [...]
In news that may interest those seeking a California property, a new housing development in the state capital of Sacramento is being hailed as a potentially huge boost to the city.The plan, which involves spending $6 billion (£3.5 billion) on constructing 15,000 homes on a brownfield site in the city, has been described by developers [...]
Those keen on investing in Canary Islands property may be interested to hear that travel agents expect people to carry on taking foreign holidays despite the credit crunch.Speaking at the Association of British Travel Agents travel convention, which was held in Gran Canaria, PricewaterhouseCoopers partner Malcolm Preston said that a recent survey by the firm [...]
French property specialist firm VEF has said the Dordogne region offers a particularly good option for those looking to buy a property in France.The firm has stated that the area contains a number of attributes, including its scenery, lifestyle and accessibility.In the last case there are three international airports within an hour and a half's [...]
Those buying a home on the Tuscany property market can not just enjoy all the fine historic, cultural, artistic, architectural and natural attractions of the region; there is chocolate as well.Chocaholics will find this at the Artisan Chocolate Fair in the region's historic capital city of Florence every January, where the art of handmade chocolate-making [...]
The Spain market is offering some outstanding opportunities for investment because prices have fallen so much in places, it has been stated.Paul Collins, the editor at overseas real estate investor magazine Buy Association, said there are some "great properties" that people would often not be able to get to but can now.He added: "I have [...]