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Vogalonga boat race floats past property in Italy

The Vogalonga boat race is one of Venice's biggest events and it takes place on May 23rd, coinciding with the old ceremony of the Doge's marriage to the sea.More than 5,000 rowers take to St Mark's basin and paddle through the city's famous waterways.Venice has around 150 canals that are connected by 409 interlocking bridges [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:57:18+01:00February 26th, 2010|Articles|

Overseas property legal clinic

It’s important to use an independent specialist lawyer when buying property overseas. Stefano Lucatello at the International Property Law Centre tell us why… Purchasing property abroad is no more complicated than buying in the UK. One of the most common mistakes is to assume that the purchase procedures are the same as in the UK. [...]

By |2010-03-24T18:05:02+01:00February 25th, 2010|Articles|

Flamenco festival brings dancing stars to property in Spain

The Jerez Flamenco Festival takes place between February 26th to March 13th and has become one of the most important Spanish dance events in the world, with a programme featuring a collection of internationally-renowned stars.Flamenco is the traditional song and dance of the Gypsies (flamencos) of Andalusia in southern Spain and has become a popular [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:57:18+01:00February 24th, 2010|Articles|

Flamenco festival brings dancing stars to property in Spain

The Jerez Flamenco Festival takes place between February 26th to March 13th and has become one of the most important Spanish dance events in the world, with a programme featuring a collection of internationally-renowned stars.Flamenco is the traditional song and dance of the Gypsies (flamencos) of Andalusia in southern Spain and has become a popular [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:57:19+01:00February 24th, 2010|Articles|

Sunshine.co.uk: Portugal set for popularity growth

Portugal has been named as one of the top five countries to see a growth in popularity this year, according to sale statistics and holiday booking figures released by online travel agent sunshine.co.uk.UK buyers looking for property in Portugal may be encouraged by the news that the country could be set to welcome more Brits.Spain [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:57:20+01:00February 24th, 2010|Articles|

Property in Italy lies only two hours away

Just Sardinia has advised anyone going on holiday or looking for property in Italy to consider the attractions and activities the island has to offer.Sardinia is just a two-hour flight away from some regional airports in the UK, which the tourist board believes can make a Mediterranean destination relatively accessible.With over 1,000 miles of unspoilt [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:58:54+01:00February 23rd, 2010|Articles|

Give yourself the blues with a property in Florida

As a music event located directly on the shores of Tampa Bay, with acres of grass and palm trees, The Tampa Bay Blues Festival could offer anyone looking to buy property in Florida the ideal inspiration.Vinoy Park is the perfect tropical setting for what organisers describe as "one of the world's greatest blues music festivals". [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:58:55+01:00February 22nd, 2010|Articles|

Feature – The glamour and glitz of property in the Italian Alps

The Italian Alps, which stretch across the northern border of the country, are among the world’s best known and most glamorous destinations for skiing enthusiasts. As well as being home to world-class snow conditions and former Olympic venues, they have also served as the training ground of world-champion Italian skiers of the past. Enthusiasts of [...]

By |2010-07-08T13:36:45+01:00February 20th, 2010|Articles|

Property in Spain could hold some fantastic opportunities

Spanish property information site Spanishpropertyinsight.com has reacted to official figures from the Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), which show that the Spanish economy decreased by 0.1 per cent at the end of last year.Despite the gloomy outlook, the property guide has insisted "canny buyers" will look to take advantage of the situation and find themselves [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:58:56+01:00February 19th, 2010|Articles|

Stone-built property in France near Vignemont quarries

Anyone looking to relocate or purchase a property in France may want to consider the fortress city of Loches.Dotted with castles, dungeons and medieval buildings, Loches is steeped in history. Situated in the Indre Valley, the city is also close to what FranceGuide describes as "the most beautiful village in the world".Just a few kilometres [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:58:56+01:00February 18th, 2010|Articles|