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Portugal property named as cheaper destination

Portugal property is among the lower-priced real estate that investors can now look to buy, it has been stated.The country is one of those where "more affordable" homes means that Britons are increasingly keen to buy there, according to overseas mortgage firm Conti.Operations director for the company Clare Nessling said: "Over the last few weeks [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:00:33+01:00May 27th, 2009|Articles|

Spanish property prices still getting cheaper, survey shows

Spanish property is continuing to increase in affordability as the downward trend in prices continues, a new study has shown.Knight Frank's quarterly survey of house prices around the world revealed that these are tending to fall in most countries, of which Spain is one.In the Spanish property market, the first quarter saw a drop of [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:11:47+01:00May 27th, 2009|Articles|

Florida property destination tops empty new homes list

One of the main locations in the Florida property market has one of the highest numbers of vacant new homes in the US, a new study has revealed.Figures from housing research firm Metrostudy have shown that Orlando is one of the most affected cities with an 11.7 month supply of such homes, the Orlando Sentinel [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:13:05+01:00May 26th, 2009|Articles|

Italy boosted by euro fall, says expert

More UK buyers have been looking to the Italy property market in recent weeks as the pound has gained ground against the euro on the currency markets, it has been observed.Mortgage agents and foreign exchange providers have noted that there has been a recent surge as sterling has gained ground, with the Italy property market [...]

By |2009-06-05T15:56:47+01:00May 26th, 2009|Articles|

Devon couple invest in French property dream

A couple from Devon have found that now is a timely occasion to follow their dreams of owning a French property.Lorraine and Norman Tuck sold their home in the West Country two years ago and have waited until now to pick up a bargain across the channel, renting a UK property in the meantime, the [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:14:19+01:00May 26th, 2009|Articles|

Portugal property lending boost as EU backs recapitalisation

Portugal's government has been given the green light by the European Commission to introduce a recapitalisation programme to help its banking system, something that could increase mortgage lending in the country. It gained permission to inject up to €4 billion (£3.52 billion) to protect the banks against capital losses, something that may help to improve [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:00:34+01:00May 22nd, 2009|Articles|

French property offers new kinds of incentives

French property seekers are more likely to be offered locally-themed incentives to buy than the normal extras, it has been stated. In a feature on the trend, the Independent noted that there has been a shift away from basing the appeal of overseas property on the presence of facilities such as tennis courts or golf [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:15:06+01:00May 22nd, 2009|Articles|

Second home segment of Italy property market hailed

The second home segment of the Italy property market is in a solid state, according to an estate agents' association in the country. A report by FIAIP on the top 20 resorts in the country has found that the market is remaining steady, with the cost of real estate in such places varying from €2,810 [...]

By |2009-06-05T15:56:47+01:00May 22nd, 2009|Articles|

Grand stuff for Florida property seekers

The Fort Lauderdale Super Boat Grand Prix will take place from June 5th to 7th 2009, offering Florida property seekers a chance to enjoy some high-speed fun. Visitors to the event can spend the first two days seeing the boats and the teams close up while the vessels are still in dock. The final day [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:15:39+01:00May 21st, 2009|Articles|