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Great time to buy a winter bargain

Reports are coming in from estate agents that the prices of Bulgarian winter and ski properties are falling fast. With a downward sloping demand for these fully furnished properties, prices have fallen in each of the three main winter resorts, meaning that now is the ideal time to buy. The prices have fallen by a [...]

By |2019-05-13T15:16:33+01:00August 8th, 2011|Articles|

Commercial property booms down under

The total number of commercial properties sold in Australia in the second quarter of this year has been four times that of the first quarter. The first three months of the year saw the country devastated several times by natural disasters; one after the other, so the figures are not surprising. Research from CB Richard [...]

By |2011-08-08T14:52:34+01:00August 8th, 2011|Articles|

Italian housing market standing strong

It has recently been claimed that anyone who is wanting to invest in a solid and stable property market should consider Italy, in particular the Italian coast. Country Life have conducted a report which claims that there are two areas in Italy which have not been affected by the economic crisis that is taking over [...]

By |2011-08-05T15:09:00+01:00August 5th, 2011|Articles|

The money is in houses

If you are planning on working in New Zealand then this may be of interest to you – the average salary for estate agents in New Zealand has risen by 11.2% to $77,197 since January of this year. Those in the community service and development sectors can also expect better wages; those in managerial and [...]

By |2011-08-05T15:08:49+01:00August 5th, 2011|Articles|

Madeira set for popularity surge

The property market in Madeira is well positioned to become a popular destination for investment this year. The Portuguese market may not be as busy as it could be, however the short supply of holiday homes in the main country means that investors will be looking to the island of Madeira for some inspiration. This [...]

By |2011-08-04T09:15:03+01:00August 4th, 2011|Articles|

Real estate showing growth

Standard & Poor's (S&P)/Case-Shiller Home Prices Indices are showing that prices in certain areas for property in the USA actually increased in May, compared to the month of April. Out of twenty of the urban areas which were focused on in the survey, just three saw a decrease in property price; Detroit, Tampa and Las [...]

By |2011-08-04T09:14:49+01:00August 4th, 2011|Articles|

Madrid property in high demand

It has been revealed that around one in five residents in Madrid are seriously thinking about purchasing a property within the next 12 months. The figures come after a study was carried out by Urban Development Group, Valdebebas. The report also states that the average home that people are looking for is a home in [...]

By |2011-08-03T11:26:27+01:00August 3rd, 2011|Articles|

If it’s good enough for Johnny…

The Caribbean boasts many beautiful islands, all of which appeal to those looking for sun, relaxation and a friendly atmosphere, all amongst some of the most stunning places on earth.   It is no surprise then that many celebrities and wealthy people have purchased one of the many islands available, all for themselves. Johnny Depp [...]

By |2018-11-15T18:03:38+01:00August 3rd, 2011|Articles|

Turkey – a hotspot for investment

The property market in Turkey has recently been named as one of the most popular destinations for overseas investments. The Worldwide Property Group has revealed that the nation has experienced growth in recent months and a particular hotspot has been the tourism industry surrounding Istanbul. There has also been a rise in the amount of [...]

By |2018-11-15T18:33:00+01:00August 2nd, 2011|Articles|

French love affair continues

A survey just released has shown that people’s love affair with France is still going strong, as more foreign people bought a property in France last year, than they did in 2009. French bank, BNP Paribas carried out their 3rd ‘Investing and Living abroad’ survey, and the results showed that in 2009, 42,300 properties were [...]

By |2011-08-01T15:07:20+01:00August 1st, 2011|Articles|