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Overseas investors looking at New York property, says expert

Upstate New York property is increasingly popular with investors looking to the US, an expert has commented.Director of Mayfair International Realty Annette Reeve said that while Florida in general - particularly Orlando - is the most popular location for British buyers, the New York property scene is offering attractive alternatives.She remarked: "If you can get [...]

By |2009-06-26T09:46:04+01:00February 19th, 2009|Articles|

Costa Blanca property in possible comedy boost

A new series of the comedy Benidorm is to be filmed on the Costa Blanca, it has emerged.The Tiger Aspect production will see its third series being shot in the resort next month, according to La Manga Spain.Areas of the town such as El Campello and Callosa will be featured in the series, which stars [...]

By |2009-06-26T09:46:18+01:00February 18th, 2009|Articles|

On your bike for Algarve property seekers

A major annual cycling event is to be staged in the Algarve over the next few days, providing an indication of the level of interest in the activity in the region.The Volta ao Algarve (Tour of Algarve) cycling race starts today (February 18th) and continues until February 23rd.Beginning in Albufeira, the course passes through locations [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:01:11+01:00February 18th, 2009|Articles|

Fort Myers property hope as Obama signs bill

President Barack Obama has signed into law the $787 billion stimulus bill aimed at bolstering the US economy and with it the housing sector.The move, which could help improve the Fort Myers property market situation and that elsewhere in the country, might not be the last, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters.He said [...]

By |2009-06-26T09:46:25+01:00February 18th, 2009|Articles|

Portugal property rises in popularity survey

Portugal property is an increasingly popular choice for overseas buyers, a new study has found.Property website Homes Overseas has revealed that viewings of both its country pages and individual properties in the past month have shown a rising level of interest in Portugal.As a result, Portugal property has overtaken France and Italy and now lies [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:01:12+01:00February 17th, 2009|Articles|

Ring up for Umbria property

A festival dating back to 1371 may provide an attractive reason for those thinking of buying Umbria property to invest in the region.The Feast in the town of Narni dates back to the 14th century occasion when the town's laws were drawn up, an event commemorated in a traditional race to the ring.This sees representatives [...]

By |2009-05-14T14:22:28+01:00February 17th, 2009|Articles|

How Normandy property seekers Caen have fun

There is fun for all the family in Caen at Easter time and beyond when the annual Foire de Paques funfair takes place.Located in the Normandy town at the Parc des Expositions, the event is held from April to May and includes over 130 rides.Such a fair may add to the list of attractions that [...]

By |2009-05-14T12:17:16+01:00February 17th, 2009|Articles|

Tuscany property buyers arrow in on festivities

A crossbow festival in Siena may provide those keen on buying Tuscany property with another good reason to visit the region and enjoy its heritage.One event is that of the Balestro del Girifalco, a spectacle that occurs every May and August in time-honoured tradition, during which different districts of Siena compete in a crossbow shooting [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:24:03+01:00February 16th, 2009|Articles|

New Roscoff service for Brittany property seekers

Those thinking of buying Brittany property may be encouraged by news that a new ferry service from the UK is being launched to the town of Roscoff.Brittany Ferries has launched the Armorique, a £100 million purpose-built ferry that can carry 1,500 people and 470 cars between Brittany and Plymouth, in addition to boasting a number [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:26:23+01:00February 16th, 2009|Articles|