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, [...]
Properties in the French region of Pyrenees Atlantiques valued between 200,000 and 350,000 (£277,000) have seen a sudden surge in popularity, it has been claimed. French property portal VEF has said that the region has experienced a rapid recent increase in the number of purchases in the region within this price range, according to one [...]
A new index of property prices is to be launched in Spain, it has been announced. In Spain, property prices have been falling of late but the accuracy of figures has been questioned, leading to the decision to introduce a new quarterly index to complement the existing housing ministry figures, reports Reuters. Run by Spain's [...]
The French government has signalled that it is planning to reform its property market in a way that will avoid it matching the kind of problems seen elsewhere in the credit crunch. French president Nicolas Sarkozy has pledged reforms to make the French a nation of property owners but finance minister Christine Lagarde told the [...]
As the nights draw in across the northern hemisphere, those interested in buying into Tuscany property may wish to know that the winter in Florence could be on course to be an enjoyable one.The historic city hosts Winter in Florence, a programme of events held between November and February, which will offer those visiting or [...]
Those thinking of investing in Brittany Property may be interested by the variety it offers for people keen to enjoy a bit of culture.While French culture can be enjoyed in abundance, overseas property investors may also note that a taste of home is available at various times of the year, something that could be enjoyed [...]
The Costa Blanca is gearing up for one of the biggest events on the yachting calendar as Alicante prepares for the start of the Volvo Ocean Race.Although the round-the-world event does not start until October 11th, the atmosphere is already bubbling up as competitors and fans are able to mingle freely at the race village [...]
In news that may interest those keen on investing in French property, the Vendee has established itself as one of the top tourist areas in France, it has been stated.Located on the Atlantic seaboard, the area offers castles, abbeys, golf, sailing, cycling and islands to explore, French property firmVEF has stated.Noting that this makes the [...]
More details have been revealed of plans for an eco city in Florida, something that may interest those keen to invest in property in the USA.The city of Destiny, to be built in Osceola County, will use water as a way of containing urban sprawl and a means of providing transportation under plans to be [...]
In news that may interest those seeking Canary Islands property, Tenerife has just opened a new attraction that could help boost tourist numbers.Siam Park is a Thai-themed water park which is the biggest of its kind in Europe.Rides include the Tower of Power - which sends riders hurtling down a near-vertical drop past a tank [...]