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Buyer’s market for Portugal property?

Overseas property in the eurozone is highly attractive for cash buyers, it has been stated.Director of trading at money exchange firm Currencies Direct Mark O'Sullivan said the sort of buyers his company has been most frequently dealing with are those looking for properties valued between €100,000 and €300,000 (£260,000).He commented that now is a good [...]

By |2009-06-16T16:20:44+01:00June 9th, 2009|Articles|

Spanish property ‘has hit bottom’

The Spanish property market has hit the bottom and will see prices rise soon, it has been claimed.Laura Nicoll, a director of property firm Iberian International, said that the situation will be brought about by the current slowdown in the number of homes being built.She stated there will be an "inevitable supply shortage in the [...]

By |2009-06-16T15:57:53+01:00June 9th, 2009|Articles|

Florida property market pickup seen as pound improves

The number of Britons looking to buy Florida property is on the rise thanks to the increased value of the pound against the US dollar, it has been stated. A study by money exchange firm Currency Index has found that Florida is one of a number of investment locations where the cost of buying for [...]

By |2009-06-16T16:02:42+01:00June 8th, 2009|Articles|

Study unveils Portugal property price bonus

Portugal property prices have become more affordable for Britons, a study has shown.Money exchange firm Currency Index has revealed that Portugal is among several countries where the cost of buying has fallen in recent months as the property market has slowed, the Press and Journal reports.The study of eight countries - including some not in [...]

By |2009-06-16T16:21:00+01:00June 8th, 2009|Articles|

Central Florida property buyers urged to consider town

Those looking to buy a central Florida property have been urged to consider the town of Kissimmee.Road House Realty has stated that the town, which lies close to Orlando, is a healthier place to live than most built-up places in America, noting: "Kissimmee has one of the highest air quality percentages in the United States [...]

By |2009-06-16T16:02:41+01:00June 8th, 2009|Articles|

Spanish property is top for trader

Spain remains by far the most popular location for UK buyers looking to purchase abroad, a property agent has said.Director of Seek & Buy Properties Overseas Alan Bonner, whose firm switched from specialising in UK homes to concentrating on the overseas market five years ago, told the Peterborough Evening Telegraph: "We are finding that at [...]

By |2009-06-16T15:57:54+01:00June 5th, 2009|Articles|

Euro mortgage rates stay low for Italy property buyers

The European Central Bank (ECB) has held its main rate, which may mean those looking to buy Italy see no change to the rates being offered on mortgages.In its monthly meeting yesterday, the bank said it was maintaining its main refinancing operations rate at one per cent.The marginal lending facility will stay at 1.75 per [...]

By |2009-06-16T15:53:47+01:00June 5th, 2009|Articles|

Italy property in possible tourism funding boost

The tourism sector in Italy is set for a boost after the government announced a plan that will see the country's major banks providing €1.6 billion (£1.38 billion) in funding for the tourism sector in the country.Prime minister Silvio Berlusconi said the plan was to double the contribution the sector makes to Italy's gross domestic [...]

By |2009-06-16T15:53:48+01:00June 4th, 2009|Articles|

Portugal property investors get 37 reasons to visit

The World Music Festival will be taking place in Portugal in July, offering Portuguese property seekers and other visitors a chance to enjoy a wide range of performances.Located around the beach towns of Sines and nearby Porto Covo south of Lisbon, the event runs from July 17th-25th and will include 37 concerts.This year's line-up includes [...]

By |2009-06-16T16:21:14+01:00June 4th, 2009|Articles|