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Portugal property recommended for a home in the sun

Sun-seekers should consider Portugal property when investing in a holiday home, it has been claimed.While Portugal property prices may have fallen less than those for Spanish property, there are still plenty of bargains to be found in the region and plenty on offer for those seeking fun in the sun, according to the Guardian.Property expert [...]

By |2009-07-29T09:54:11+01:00July 27th, 2009|Articles|

Portugal property seekers told to get real

British people seeking Portugal property may want to take heed of some newly-published top tips for buying a place in the sun.The key element to a successful holiday purchase is to remain realistic, according to Shelter Offshore, which advises Portugal property hunters to take five simple steps to second home success.Portugal property hunting may seem [...]

By |2009-07-27T09:51:49+01:00July 24th, 2009|Articles|

Florida property rental proves lucrative?

Real estate investors with Florida property are surviving the recession by renting out houses from their portfolios, it has been claimed.Florida property rentals in the West Palm Beach area form one of the top two most lucrative homes-for-hire markets in the US alongside celebrity-haven Hollywood, according to a forthcoming article in Forbes magazine.According to Thomas [...]

By |2009-07-27T09:52:18+01:00July 24th, 2009|Articles|

French property market lifted by euro-loving Brits?

The French property market is still alive and kicking, thanks in large part to British buyers and sellers taking advantage of the exchange rate, it has been claimed.According to UK-based French property specialists Latitudes, British residents investing in French property in the past few years have seen an increase in the value of their second [...]

By |2009-07-27T09:52:45+01:00July 24th, 2009|Articles|

Spanish property most popular in poll

The pull of Spanish property has been proved once again, with the country taking five out of ten slots in a poll of the most searched for destinations online.Spanish property locations took up half the top ten in Rightmove Overseas fastest rising search list, prompted in part by money-savvy Brits investing in low cost property [...]

By |2009-07-27T11:11:35+01:00July 23rd, 2009|Articles|

Owners realising rental value of French property?

The number of people placing their holiday homes up for rental, including those with French property, is steadily increasing, it has been claimed.More and more people are realising the potential letting value of second homes abroad, with French property among the growing amount of overseas homes finding their way onto the rental market, according to [...]

By |2009-07-27T09:52:46+01:00July 23rd, 2009|Articles|

Spanish property retains attraction for Brits?

British people are drawn to invest in Spanish property because of the lifestyle the country affords, it has been claimed.Spanish property is considered a good buy for ex-patriots because of the home away from home communities that can be found at locations across the country, says Robin Wilson, Head of Overseas at Rightmove.co.uk.Commenting on the [...]

By |2009-07-27T11:10:27+01:00July 23rd, 2009|Articles|

Employee flexibility provides Italy property boost?

People seeking Italy property as a holiday investment may be interested to know that British employers are reportedly becoming more accommodating over holiday dates.As new research revealsthat many employees choosing an Italy property for their holiday this year will take their work with them, John Lewis and Waitrose claimed the culture change had resulted in [...]

By |2009-07-27T09:53:42+01:00July 23rd, 2009|Articles|

Portugal property best for canoeists?

Riverside Portugal properties may receive a tourist boost this year following claims that canoeing is fast becoming a favourite holiday activity for Brits.The spirit of adventure is still alive and well among UK residents, according to John Lewis and Waitrose, which state that canoeing is now one of the most popular adventure activities among Brits [...]

By |2009-07-27T09:51:51+01:00July 23rd, 2009|Articles|

Portugal property for sale in Douro

A new Portugal property development has opened in the heart of one of the country's most famous wine regions.The Aquapuro Douro Valley will consist of 17 luxury villas, set on eight hectares of land, with each Portugal property offering a stunning view across the Douro River, as well as a nearby resort hotel and spa, [...]

By |2009-07-27T09:51:52+01:00July 22nd, 2009|Articles|