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Leaseback (noun): A property which is bought and then the lease of the property is given to a management company, which markets the property and pays a guaranteed rental. The leaseback concept was introduced in France during the late 1960s, when the number of tourists visiting the country started to rise dramatically. At this time, [...]
Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid's new wonder-boy, has splashed some of his record transfer fee on a new Spanish property.However, despite the fleet-footed footballer not being short of a penny or two, he's still said to be exercising caution with his latest investment, by renting his Spanish property first with the option to buy later, the [...]
Anyone who has ever dreamed of a French property with the royal touch may wish to turn their attention to the Dordogne region, it has been claimed.Famed as the land of 1,000 castles, Dordogne-based French property is becoming even more popular with those seeking a luxury chateau lifestyle, following significant price drops in the region, [...]
Warring couples have been advised to take a relaxing sunshine break, like those offered by Italy property, in order to re-ignite the spark in their relationship.In fact, KV Tours and Travels is so convinced that fun in the sun can help heal a troubled marriage, it is offering special divorce tourism packages to couples, which [...]
Portugal property on the country's silver coast could soon be raking in gold for lucky second-home owners, it has been reported.The value of Portugal property located in the popular region is set to leap by between 50 and 75 per cent in the next five years, according to the latest prediction from Azure Overseas.Frank Crowley, [...]
An increasing number of older people are taking a tip from the younger generation by taking gap years to far-flung destinations, which may include Florida property trips.Recent research by Halifax found that 49 per cent of people in the 55 to 64 age category would like to take time out to travel, while 59 per [...]
A leading homes abroad specialist has reported a flood of enquiries regarding Portugal property investment opportunities this summer.Rightmove has reported its highest level of searches since August 2008, with Portugal property proving the fourth favourite holiday home search term among those participating in what the company has christened "super search summer".Robin Wilson, Head of Overseas [...]
The strong performance of the pound could provide Florida property owners with a welcome boost in 2010, it has been claimed.American holidays, such as those to Florida property, are set to make a comeback next year, according to the Association of Independent Tour Operators (Aito), which is predicting visitor numbers will rise in summer 2010.Kate [...]
An increasing number of internet savvy travellers-to-be are using internet sites to find their holiday accommodation in French property.Such websites allow visitors greater transparency when selecting their French property online because of the independent reviews offered by fellow tourists, according to TripAdvisor.Amelie Hurst, spokeswoman for the company, said: "Reviews are incredibly important for holidaymakers, because [...]
Those seeking Portugal property will be pleased to know there are still bargains to be had in the country.While the popularity of Portugal property has been good news for those who have already invested in their second home, with prices in the country remaining relatively stable, bargain Portugal property can still be found, the Times [...]