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Head to property in Portugal for top value

Property in Portugal could be a "top value" proposition given the country's low cost of living and favourable exchange rate.Sarah Munro, head of Post Office Travel Services, notes that many Britons are currently confused as to which countries in Europe are part of the single currency eurozone.However, long-term favourites remain popular, meaning many UK residents [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:44:41+01:00May 7th, 2010|Articles|

Take the wine road with property in France

Property in France's Southern Burgundy region allows wine-lovers to take the "wine road" as they discover the heritage of vineyards in the area.The French Government Tourist Office explains that there are a variety of ways to enjoy wine in Southern Burgundy.Suggested activities range from visiting the vineyards themselves, to experiencing the wines alongside local food [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:44:41+01:00May 7th, 2010|Articles|

Ponta do Pargo Hotel, Madeira

The detailed planning application for the Ponta do Pargo Hotel in Madeira has now been submitted to the Calheta planning authority. Calheta's President Manuel Baeta has confirmed that the granting of the building licence can be expected in early summer, President Baeta has shown an immense amount of interest in and support for the hotel [...]

By |2010-05-06T17:23:30+01:00May 6th, 2010|Articles|

Property in France at the centre of European culture

Property in France will be at the very heart of European culture in 2013, following the decision to make Marseille the European Capital of Culture for the year.The honour is to be shared between Marseille and Kosice, in Slovakia, with the French city already planning its agenda for the duration of its tenure.One point of [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:44:42+01:00May 6th, 2010|Articles|

Property in Spain ideal for flamenco fans this autumn

As the autumn months set in, people living in property in Spain could find a little extra colour to help make up for the early evenings and cooler nights.That is because, from September 15th until October 9th, Seville is playing host to the 16th Flamenco Biennial.Every two years, property in Spain's flamenco-loving city is surrounded [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:44:43+01:00May 6th, 2010|Articles|

Feel the force in Florida property

Disney has provided Star Wars fans with more reasons to head to Florida property this summer and join in the annual Star Wars Weekends festival.Residents of Florida property have already been told to look out for characters including Star Wars stormtroopers in the area around Walt Disney World itself.However, now fans of the film franchise [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:44:44+01:00May 6th, 2010|Articles|

Alicante Spring Festival could rock property in Spain

Property in Spain could be rocked to its foundations on May 8th as the Alicante Spring Festival honours the season of new life and opportunity.The one-day spectacular is a celebration of modern music and is set to take place in the Volvo area of the sports marina of Alicante.Performances begin at midday, leaving plenty of [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:44:44+01:00May 5th, 2010|Articles|

Rightmove Advertisers Win AIPP Awards

The Association of International Property Professionals is the industry body dedicated to best practice and raising standards in the overseas property industry. Members agree to abide by a voluntary code of conduct, aimed at making buying abroad a safe and rewarding experience. The AIPP also offers advice about buying safely abroad and provides a complaint [...]

By |2010-05-14T12:16:48+01:00May 5th, 2010|Articles|

Property in France could suit music-lovers

While food-lovers may long have headed to property in France in order to indulge their palates, some areas have not catered so fully for those with a taste for music.In the Aquitaine region, that is about to be put right as a schedule of ten concerts gets underway on May 8th.Running through until July 24th, [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:44:52+01:00May 4th, 2010|Articles|