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Australian cities voted best to live in

The Australian city of Melbourne has been officially named as the world’s most liveable city, knocking Vancouver off the top spot for the first time in nearly ten years. Three other Australian cities made it into the top 10; with Sydney being ranked as sixth and Perth and Adelaide coming in joint eighth. World crises [...]

By |2011-09-05T09:13:07+01:00September 5th, 2011|Articles|

Tortola, Capital island of the BVI

As the capital Island of the British Virgin Isles (BVI), Tortola is the largest, and also the most populated island. The island boasts pristine white beaches, clear waters and sublime local cuisine, not to mention a truly tropical climate. Tortola residents speak English as their native tongue and the British influence has placed an emphasis [...]

By |2011-09-02T12:49:54+01:00September 2nd, 2011|Articles|

New Zealand set to rise

ASB’s quarterly survey of the housing market has found that the expectation of house prices rising has dramatically jumped up again, especially for Auckland. Throughout the country, it is said that around 44% of those asked were expecting higher prices; that figure is up from 33% last year. A further 19% of those asked believed [...]

By |2011-09-02T12:49:46+01:00September 2nd, 2011|Articles|

Sales down in NSW and Victoria

The overall number of detached homes being sold has dropped in two of Australia’s most populated States, new figures reveal. The overall average number of sales in the country faced a slump due to poor sales figures in New South Wales and Victoria, according to the Housing Industry Association’s latest report. Sales in NSA dropped [...]

By |2011-09-02T12:45:17+01:00September 2nd, 2011|Articles|

Brits love España

It has been revealed that Brits continue to be the largest foreign group to buy property in Spain; however other nationalities are increasing their buying power in the country. Mark Stuckling, Managing Director of Spanish Property Insight has stated to Taylor Wimpey de España that “with the process of international diversification, sales should slowly start [...]

By |2011-09-01T13:23:35+01:00September 1st, 2011|Articles|

Prices rising in Turkey

New figures have shown that last month, the price of homes in Turkey increased, not only on a monthly basis, but also on a yearly one. The Reidin.com Turkey Residential Property Price Index released figures which show the country experienced a hike in property value by 5.38% year on year last month; and a rise [...]

By |2011-09-01T13:23:26+01:00September 1st, 2011|Articles|

Invest in Las Vegas baby!

People who are looking to invest money by purchasing property in the US are being advised to consider Las Vegas, Nevada, as it boasts a good outlook for those who want to buy-to-let. The city came top in a list by HomeVestors of America. The list compiled the ‘top ten best locations for opportunities in [...]

By |2011-09-01T13:23:16+01:00September 1st, 2011|Articles|

Savills named best estate agent in Portugal

Savills Quinta Properties has now been named as the ‘Best Real Estate Agent in Portugal’. It was named the winner by the International Property Awards, Google, and Bloomberg Television. Now in its 17th year, the International Property Awards consists of an 80 strong judging panel of property professionals. The awards are recognised as the highest [...]

By |2011-08-31T15:09:12+01:00August 31st, 2011|Articles|

Bulgaria makes the top 10

According to a new report from TheMoveChannel.com, Bulgaria has re-entered the list of top ten destinations for overseas buyers. It has stated that July saw 3.3% of all searches being for properties in Bulgaria. This will be the first time in three years that property in Bulgaria has made it into the top ten list, [...]

By |2019-05-13T15:11:27+01:00August 31st, 2011|Articles|

A simple process

If you are looking to move to France form the UK, then you might be surprised at just how simple the whole process can be. Sharon Evans, director of Cle France, believes that many will be surprised at how uncomplicated it can be to move to France. She thinks that many would start out wary [...]

By |2011-08-31T15:08:46+01:00August 31st, 2011|Articles|