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French property buyers credited with boosting Riviera

The popularity of the Riviera with French property buyers is helping the area to retain its tourism popularity, it has been stated. Commenting on the enduring appeal of some European holiday destinations, Head of RightmoveOverseas Robin Wilson said that the French Riveria generates about 9,000 searches a month for property to buy on RightmoveOverseas.co.uk. He [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:17:22+01:00May 21st, 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|

Shelling out for Spanish property

The Aplec del Caragol snail festival is to be held from May 22nd to 24th this year, offering Spanish property seekers who enjoy the delicacy to experience this culinary treat without setting foot in France.Held each year at Lleida in Catalonia, the event sees 12 tonnes of the shelled molluscs on the menu, enabling visitors [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:17:52+01:00May 20th, 2009|Articles|

A racket for Portugal property buyers

Portugal property seekers who like tennis can turn back the clock and enjoy seeing some of the greats in action in August. The Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy will stage the Grand Champions seniors tournament from August 11th to 14th, when fans will be able to see the male stars of yesteryear showing that they [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:00:35+01:00May 19th, 2009|Articles|

Pays de la Loire property hailed as example of French property bargain

French property seekers can obtain a property requiring restoration but with potential for rental use for just €66,000 (£58,000), it has been reported. The renovation project in question is in Mayenne in the Pays de la Loire region of the country, notes Fly-2let.co.uk. Already supplied with water and electricity, the stone property needs restoration but [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:20:23+01:00May 19th, 2009|Articles|

Florida property may gain from investor trust, says expert

Those investing in Florida property and the US as a whole trust the market more than many other overseas locations, it has been suggested. Director at Mayfair International Realty Annette Reeve said investors are attracted across the Atlantic because of the way the country is governed, the accessibility and the recent falls in price. "I [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:20:47+01:00May 19th, 2009|Articles|

Mallorca offer cited as Spanish property bargain

Those looking for Spanish property bargains can see a good example in Mallorca of how much less distressed properties in the country cost, it has been stated.Real estate firm Spanishhotproperties.com said the house in question - which would normally be worth €450,000 (£398,000) - is now available for €295,000 as it has to be sold [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:22:03+01:00May 18th, 2009|Articles|

Cricketing fun for Italy property developers

Florence stages its annual cricket festival in May, but Italy property seekers will be hearing chirps rather than the echo of leather on willow as it is the insect of that name that takes centre stage.Staring on Ascension Sunday (May 24th) in Parco delle Cascine, the event focuses on the traditional notion of the crickets [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:23:58+01:00May 18th, 2009|Articles|

Miami tipped to be next Florida property hotspot

Miami will be the Florida property destination with the best recovery from the recent downturn, it has been stated. Director at Mayfair International Realty Annette Reeve said that the city had been among the first to be hit by the subprime crisis and had suffered badly due to an oversupply of properties.However, she added, it [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:27:54+01:00May 18th, 2009|Articles|