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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Those seeking Florida property bargains should make sure they do not get carried away by low prices, an expert has stated.Chief executive of the Association of International Property Professionals Paul Owen told the Daily Mail that while there is a "lack of confidence" in much of the international market, "equally it can be a great [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Costa del Sol has come out on top in the latest tourist statistics for Spain, something that may encourage Spanish property buyers considering buy-to-let investments in the area. Hotels in the region had a 50.63 per cent occupancy level during April, rising to 55 per cent at weekend, according to figures from the Spanish [...]
The fourth of July will provide Florida property seekers many chances to enjoy the festivities at various points in the state.Miami will be one of the places to put on a number of shows, with plenty of pyrotechnics to light up the night sky.Bayfront Park has advertised itself as having the largest display in south [...]
Normandy's Vintage Car Parade is set to take place from June 17th to 21st, offering those who are interested in historic vehicles as well as French property a chance to combine the two.The event is the fourth annual appearance of the cars, which will see automobiles dating from the earliest days of motor manufacturing to [...]