£100,000 ‘enough to buy in Brittany’

A specialist French property firm has said that those looking to find a Brittany property can do so with £100,000.VEF declared that buying homes in the south of Brittany is perfectly possible as there are many homes within this price range, with £100,000 equating to around €125,000 at present.Commenting after speaking to many would-be buyers [...]

By |2009-05-06T08:35:19+01:00October 3rd, 2008|Articles|

Spanish property remains top

New research has shown that Britons still prefer Spanish property to anywhere else when it comes to buying abroad.A study by Conti Financial Services showed that the Spain property market still leads the way with France second, despite a rise in popularity of some emerging markets.Sales and marketing director at Conti Simon Conn said of [...]

By |2009-05-06T08:35:19+01:00October 2nd, 2008|Articles|

California implements anti-sprawl bill

In news that may interest those thinking of investing in the California property market, a new bill has been passed intended to improve urban development in the state.Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed into law legislation which restricts urban sprawl by encouraging compact planning.It will do this by enabling local government to implement housing schemes that [...]

By |2009-05-06T08:35:20+01:00October 2nd, 2008|Articles|

France the place to go, say experts

French property firm VEF has said that the country is the best place in Europe in which to invest in property at present.The firm said the advantages the country has are many at this current time, stating that France is still enjoying economic growth, with no prospect of imminent recession.It also stated that the French [...]

By |2009-05-06T08:35:20+01:00October 1st, 2008|Articles|

Tavira hailed as outstanding holiday location

For those thinking of investing Algarve property, it has been stated that Tavira in the eastern Algarve is an excellent choice.The Daily Telegraph has described the location as a place that is "hard to beat as an autumn break".It describes a number of attributes possessed by the location, such as historic charm with cobbled streets [...]

By |2009-05-06T08:35:21+01:00October 1st, 2008|Articles|

Florida airports win awards

In news that many interest those thinking of investing in Orlando property and Florida property, two airports in the state have scooped awards in a poll.A survey of business travellers by Conde Nast magazine found that Tampa was the second best airport overall in the whole of the US, with only Oregon in front.Orlando came [...]

By |2009-05-06T08:35:21+01:00September 30th, 2008|Articles|

Developers still optimistic over Fort Myers development

In news that may interest those considering investing on Fort Myers property, it has been reported that optimism is still high concerning property development in the area.Those behind such developments, government officials and businesses are still upbeat about the development along the new Treeline Avenue, reports news-press.com.Reasons cited for this are the proximity of the [...]

By |2009-05-06T08:35:21+01:00September 30th, 2008|Articles|

Britons ‘still holidaying in Tuscany’

In news that many interest those thinking of investing in the Tuscany property market, it has been stated that British holidaymakers are not staying at home despite the credit crunch.Lonely Planet author David Else told Go Travel Insurance that people are cutting their cloth according to their means and still going ahead with their trips.He [...]

By |2009-05-06T08:35:22+01:00September 30th, 2008|Articles|

Douro Valley ‘new Portuguese alternative’

Those interested in buying in the Portugal property market can find a cheaper alternative in the north of the country, it has been stated. Investors keen on Porto and the Douro valley will be able to find an emerging market which offers more than just the famous Port wine, the Financial Times reports. Paul Symington, [...]

By |2009-05-06T08:35:22+01:00September 29th, 2008|Articles|