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Property USA ‘could be boosted’ by Obama election

Those thinking of investing in property USA may wish to act soon, as an influx of people to the country is expected to occur this year.According to Abta - The Travel Association, tourists are likely to flock to the USA following the inauguration of Barack Obama as president.Spokesperson Frances Tuke noted that the election has [...]

By |2009-05-06T08:30:57+01:00January 7th, 2009|Articles|

New York property may be becoming buyer’s market

The New York property scene is becoming more of a buyer's market, new reports suggest.A series of new surveys and indicices have shown that the Manhattan top-end market has started to decline in price, showing that even the top end of the New York property sector is now exposed to price depreciation. Such evidence has [...]

By |2009-05-06T08:30:57+01:00January 6th, 2009|Articles|

Now a good time for overseas property buyers, say experts

Experts have stated that now is a good time to look for bargains on the overseas property market, as there are more of these available now.A Newsweek report noted that many of these are in areas such as Verbier, Tuscany and the French Riviera, with chief executive of Sotheby's International Realty in France Alexander Kraft [...]

By |2009-05-14T12:18:59+01:00January 6th, 2009|Articles|

Spanish property prices down, figures show

Those thinking of investing in Spanish property may wish to consider Catalonia, as new figures have indicated price falls.A study by property portal idealista.com has revealed that new homes in this region have seen significant drops in value in the last 12 months.And areas that are particularly popular with those buying Spanish property as a [...]

By |2009-05-06T08:30:58+01:00January 5th, 2009|Articles|

Algarve property completion fall may herald price rise

Algarve property prices may be set to rise after it emerged that the number built in the region fell last year. Figures from Portugal's National Statistics Institute revealed that in 2008 there were less than 1,500 new buildings of any kind constructed in the region, whereas in all other years since 1995 the annual total [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:02:44+01:00January 2nd, 2009|Articles|

Spanish property ‘to absorb oversupply in 2011’

Those buying Spanish property in 2009 may find that prices start to go up again from 2011, on the basis of a new study. Spain's Institute of Construction Technology (ICT) has said that new-builds will tend to be unsold in the short term because of the high supply of property on the market due to [...]

By |2009-05-06T08:31:15+01:00January 2nd, 2009|Articles|

Property USA offers bargains as prices fall again

Those keen on investing in property USA may find it easier to obtain bargains as a new survey has indicated a further drop in prices. Figures for October 2008 showed that prices in the 20 largest cities fell year-on-year by 18 per cent, according to the S&P/Case Shiller index. This represented the largest annual drop [...]

By |2009-05-06T08:31:16+01:00January 2nd, 2009|Articles|

Stay in the black with Normandy property

For those who fancy buying Normandy property but also enjoying something that could seem quintessentially English while over there, the ideal event may be taking place in March. The annual Mortagne au Perche Black Pudding Fair offers connoisseurs of the delicacy one may associate with Bury a chance to taste the Norman version - or [...]

By |2009-05-14T12:18:59+01:00December 31st, 2008|Articles|

Set sail for French Riviera property

Those who fancy investing in some French Riviera property will probably be most attracted by the wonders of being on the Mediterranean coast, with its warm blue waters, sunshine and beaches. For some French Riviera property buyers, the scenery and the chance to while away hours on the beach will be all they want to [...]

By |2009-05-14T12:19:00+01:00December 31st, 2008|Articles|