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Budapest property seekers in potential airport boost

Budapest Airport has said construction work will start on a new terminal at the end of this month, it has been revealed.The Terminal Two Sky Building will commence later this month to enhance the existing facilities there, Portfolio reports.It is part of a project of improvements at Ferihegy Airport that will cost €261 million (£230 [...]

By |2009-06-08T15:02:40+01:00April 16th, 2009|Articles|

Costa del Sol positive vibes hailed

The city of Marbella has a positive mood about it as a place for tourism, a property expert has commented.James Gonzalez of Obelisk Investment Property was quoted by Off Plan Property Exchange as saying of the location: "Marbella is fast regaining its status as a world class tourist spot and second home destination and there's [...]

By |2009-06-08T15:03:05+01:00April 15th, 2009|Articles|

Tuscany property seekers in marathon opportunity

Pisa stages its annual marathon in May, allowing runners and spectators alike to enjoy a feast of architecture, culture and at least a little athleticism.Listed by Run Abroad as one of '101 races to run before you die', the event takes place this year on May 17th, with the 26-mile challenge starting in the nearby [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:24:00+01:00April 15th, 2009|Articles|

More property in the USA to be foreclosed, says Obama

US president Barack Obama has said there will be more foreclosures to come in the next few months as the country continues to suffer from the recession.The president claimed that initiatives to bolster the economy are starting to work, pointing to some positive indicators as "glimmers of hope".However, he added: "The severity of this recession [...]

By |2009-06-08T15:10:12+01:00April 15th, 2009|Articles|

Wheelie good time for French Riviera property buyers

One of the most prestigious cycling races in the world heads for the French Riviera in June and July as the Tour de France takes in the southern part of the country, with Montpellier one of the destinations.The city sees the start or finish of two stages in early July, while the 7th of the [...]

By |2009-06-08T15:10:32+01:00April 14th, 2009|Articles|

Florida property to go green in eco-city plan

A new eco-city plan has been unveiled that will see a new settlement in south-west Florida run entirely on solar energy.Babcock Ranch, which will have 19,500 homes, will have its electricity produced by a 75MW solar generator, which will produce more power for the national grid than the population will use in a day.Although the [...]

By |2009-06-08T15:10:51+01:00April 14th, 2009|Articles|

Brittany property hailed as cheap tourism option

Taking a holiday in a rented Brittany property could be a good way to save money, it has been suggested.In a feature on how to get away for less during the credit crunch, the Daily Telegraph said this was one of the options for people keen to go overseas without doing so on a large [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:26:18+01:00April 14th, 2009|Articles|

Carry on down the Tiber for Italy property buyers

Late April and early May sees the annual International Tiber Canoe Descent taking place, something that may interest Italy property buyers keen on watersports.The Discesa del Tevere event lasts from April 24th to May 2nd and sees the canoeists take on long stretches of the river as they make their way downstream from Citta' di [...]

By |2009-05-14T14:16:37+01:00April 9th, 2009|Articles|

Young boost for Spanish property?

Spain is aiming to attract more young people as part of its tourist marketing strategy, something that may impact on the Spanish property market.Discussing the holiday industry in the country, director of commercial operations at Co-operative Travel Shaun Hinds said Spain's tourism chiefs are embarking on new strategies, having seen that other destinations such as [...]

By |2009-05-14T14:41:16+01:00April 9th, 2009|Articles|

Pyrenees offering lower French property prices, says report

The Pyrenees offers lower prices for French property seekers than the Alps, it has been stated.A feature in the Daily Telegraph notes that the French tend to concentrate on the Alpine region when it comes to mountains, leaving less demand for properties in the southerly region that borders with Spain and Andorra.Property owner in the [...]

By |2009-05-14T14:41:16+01:00April 9th, 2009|Articles|