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A man who has travelled to every country in the world has listed his favourite destinations, with some of the top ones potentially being of interest to Italy property investors.Gig Gwin listed Italy as the best single country he had been to for tourist attractions, naming Rome, the Coliseum, Venice, Pompeii and Florence as his [...]
French property buyers will have numerous opportunities to combine looking for a place to buy and enjoying one of the most prestigious cycling events in the world when the Tour de France takes place this summer.Beginning on July 4th, the event lasts until July 26th, encompassing 21 stages and covering 3,500 kilometres as it tours [...]
Moving to the US now costs 11 per cent less than it did in April this year, new research has revealed, something that could interest potential Florida property buyers.Overseas exchange firm Foreign Currency Direct said the fall has been generated by the recent increase in value of sterling against the US dollar.As well as making [...]
A feature on the Portugal property scene has praised the various features of such a proposition that are on offer to investors.The American Chronicle noted that the Algarve is an area that offers "regular reliable sunshine" for buyers and is easily accessible via Faro airport. Commenting on the prices, the news provider noted that these [...]
The pound has risen further against the dollar amid hints that the UK recession may have ended, meaning that Britons looking to purchase homes in the state may get more for their money.Early trading today has seen the pound hitting highs of over $1.64, which means that those looking to change currencies to buy properties [...]
Prospective French property buyers have been given a boost by news that the value of the pound has reached its highest level this year against the euro.Sterling has risen above the 1.17 mark today, having been close to parity around the Christmas and New Year period.The UK currency has been gaining ground recently, but enjoyed [...]
Portugal property seekers can enjoy a wide variety of orchestral music at the Estoril Music Festival, which is held in July.Fans of chamber, symphony, choral and traditional music will be able to enjoy a number of different performers and artists in an event that has been running since 1975.Concerts will be held from July 13th [...]
French property seekers wanting to get to the heart of French culture and history may choose Bastille Day as a good time to do it.The occasion marks the anniversary of July 14th 1789 when the famous fortress was stormed, marking the beginning of the French revolution.Visitors and property investors in Paris on the day will [...]
Italy property has come out near the top of a list of searches at a real estate portal.Mondinion.com revealed that the country was second only to the Philippines as a destination for overseas buyers, with other countries featuring prominently including Spain, the US, Portugal and France.Founder of the site Zoltan Baranyai commented: "As the holiday [...]
Pisa stages its annual Battle of the Bridge, known as the Gioco del Ponte, on the last Sunday in June, providing a day of colourful and noisy entertainment for Italy property seekers and tourists alike.The event sees the city split into two factions, each represented by men in medieval period costume, re-enacting battles of the [...]