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New York hailed as still top destination

New York remains an outstanding visitor destination, it has been stated.In a feature on the city, the Daily Telegraph advised that a visit there is "still worth it", despite the lower value of the pound against the dollar.The paper recommends a range of activities that visitors can enjoy at reasonable cost, including eating out, a [...]

By |2009-06-08T15:12:04+01:00April 8th, 2009|Articles|

Beach taste for Fort Myers property seekers

Fort Myers hosts its annual Taste of the Beach festival on June 7th 2009.Held at the city's beach, the event sees over 20 local restaurants dishing up a range of delicacies, with the emphasis being on seafood, something Fort Myers property seekers may enjoy.With plenty of live entertainment and activities to add fun to the [...]

By |2009-06-08T15:13:02+01:00April 8th, 2009|Articles|

New flights may boost Canary Islands property buyers

A new air service to the Canary Islands has been announced by budget carrier Jet2.com.The low-cost airline has announced the commencement of a new route from Belfast to Tenerife, which will start from October 30th and fly every Friday.Prices start at £68.99 and boss of the firm Philip Meeson said he was sure this will [...]

By |2009-06-26T09:42:06+01:00April 8th, 2009|Articles|

Costa del Sol property seekers can look forward to clean-up

A major clean-up of the waters around the Costa del Sol has been announced, which may be good news for those seeking Costa del Sol property.Luciano Alonso, the regional councillor for tourism in Andalucia, has revealed that 25 boats will be involved in a three-year project that will concentrate on dispersing pollution such as surface [...]

By |2009-06-08T15:13:44+01:00April 7th, 2009|Articles|

Cabaret performances for Orlando property investors

The Orlando Cabaret Festival is to take place from May 1st-17th 2009, the seventh annual event of its kind.Orlando property seekers and others can enjoy the music both in the evenings and in special lunchtime performances designed for those who are working, all held at the Mad Cow theatre.Artists involved include Andrea Marcovicci, described by [...]

By |2009-06-08T15:14:57+01:00April 7th, 2009|Articles|

Algarve property bargains hailed

Algarve property finders can pick up plenty of bargains in golf resort areas, it has been stated.The region has seen recent price falls and many developers are willing to enter negotiations over the cost of property, the Times reports.Another good prospect for cheaper Algarve property is inland to the north of the A22, according to [...]

By |2009-06-08T15:15:32+01:00April 7th, 2009|Articles|

French property available at low cost, say agents

It is still possible to find a French property for less than £150,000, it has been reported.A number of British sellers have agreed to make their second homes available at a discount cost, meaning there are plenty of bargains around, the Times reports.Dordogne-based estate agent Joanna Leggett of Leggett Immobilier told the paper: "Old holiday [...]

By |2009-05-14T12:15:25+01:00April 6th, 2009|Articles|

Umbria property tipped as offering cheap prospects

The Italian property market has a particularly wide range of bargains available for under £150,000, it has been stated.Umbria property is included in this, despite being a more expensive region than most in the country, the Times reports.The paper quoted the example of a three-bedroom cottage in Castiglione del Lago near the border with Tuscany, [...]

By |2009-06-08T15:16:02+01:00April 6th, 2009|Articles|

Costa Blanca property hailed for cheap bargains

The northern part of the Costa Blanca has emerged as an area with many good bargains for house-hunters, it has been stated.Seekers of Costa Blanca property can particularly find good prices in small villages lying inland, reports the Times.Buying agent Lisa Francis told the paper that in the town of Xavita it was hard to [...]

By |2009-06-08T15:16:13+01:00April 6th, 2009|Articles|

Normandy property in potential rate cut gain

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a new cut in interest rates, something that could help lower the cost of mortgages on Normandy property.In its monthly meeting, the board of governors agreed to trim the rate by 0.25 per cent with effect from April 8th, taking the main refinancing operations rate to 1.25 per [...]

By |2009-06-08T15:16:44+01:00April 3rd, 2009|Articles|