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Britons have been advised that Portugal is a good place to head to for a holiday this year.In news that is likely to interest Portugal property investors, flight comparison site Skyscanner has named the country as one of the top six destinations to visit this summer, despite the weakening value of sterling against the euro. [...]
In a trend seen across the US, Orlando property values are continuing to fall, new figures have revealed.Zillow's Real Estate Market Report for the fourth quarter of 2008 studied 161 metropolitan areas in the US and found that house prices are dropping at an increasingly fast rate.Orlando property values slipped by 20.7 per cent during [...]
Destinations in eastern Europe still offer good value despite recent currency fluctuations, it has been claimed.In comments that may encourage those investing in Budapest property, Rob Innes of flight comparison site Skyscanner has identified Hungary as one of the cheapest places to go, in spite of the exchange rate between the pound and euro.He advised [...]
Those thinking of investing in French property have been advised to consider Limousin when making a purchase.Online portal VEF has outlined some of the benefits it feels buyers of French property may be able to take advantage of if they invest in the area.It stated that Limousin can offer "excellent" value for money on homes, [...]
Traditional Mediterranean holiday hotspots will continue to be popular with Britons, an expert has claimed, something that could be beneficial for those looking to invest in Spanish property. Rob Innes, the head of marketing for flight comparison site Skyscanner, has commented that Spain is "unlikely to lose its top spot" as the UK's favourite destination, [...]
Crete property owners are likely to be gearing up for a number of annual carnivals taking place on the Greek island this year.Two three-month events run from July to September, which may encourage more tourists to flock to Crete.The Chania Summer Festival and the Heraklion Summer Festival offer a range of arts events, including ballet [...]
Overseas property buyers have been advised that there are bargains available to be purchased should they wish to expand their portfolios in the current economic climate.According to a report from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), 2009 is likely to be a tough year for investors due to problems accessing new finance.However, president [...]
California is one destination in the US that is very popular with Britons, it has been claimed.In news that may encourage California property buyers, communications manager at Saga Holidays Carl Catterall said that the large state on the western side of the US is a hit with British tourists.He noted that Saga does a lot [...]
An increasing number of Britons are heading to Australia, a new poll has found.Overseas property investors may be interested to learn that according to the Pickfords' Move Monitor, there was a 31 per cent increase in the number of people emigrating to Australia in 2008.The poll revealed that Queensland is the most popular relocation destination [...]
Florida is one of the most popular long-haul destinations for British families to head to for a well-earned break, it has been suggested.Investors in Florida property may be interested to hear that according to Sean Tipton, a spokesperson for ABTA - The Travel Association, long-haul flights are becoming increasingly popular as prices continue to fall.Mr [...]