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New York property may gain from Fed boost

Those keen on buying New York property may find the cost of borrowing makes it easier after the decision of the US Federal Reserve to cut its main interest rate.Yesterday it was announced that the federal funds rate will be reduced from one per cent to a range set between zero and 0.25 per cent.The [...]

By |2009-05-06T08:31:35+01:00December 17th, 2008|Articles|

Wise men seen amid Costa Blanca property

Those who fancy enjoying some Christmas tradition on the Costa Blanca can do so in style in Alicante in the new year. On January 5th the city - like many in Spain - hosts Three Kings Procession, marking the end of the Christmas season on the eve of Epiphany, which is the last of the [...]

By |2009-05-06T08:31:35+01:00December 16th, 2008|Articles|

Brittany property served with scallops

One of the factors that may appeal to Brittany property investors is the strong relationship the region has with the sea, which surrounds the peninsula on three sides and gives rise to a number of maritime and seafood-related events.The latter takes centre stage in April when the annual Cotes D'Armor Scallop festival takes place.Fans of [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:27:10+01:00December 16th, 2008|Articles|

Spain property top among English-speaking web users

A new survey of internet searches for property has found that among English-speakers around the world Spain is the most popular destination.The study of 1.4 million searches made in September 2008 by real estate firm Global Edge found that the country was the leading location, with twice as many searches as second-placed France.According to managing [...]

By |2009-05-06T08:31:37+01:00December 15th, 2008|Articles|

Aosta Valley tipped as best for Italy property

Those who wish to invest in Italy property with wintersports in mind should look to the Aosta Valley, it has been suggested.In a feature on the best affordable ski area property prospects, the Times suggested that the village of Valtournenche in the valley is the best option.Located 1,500 m (4,920 ft) up, it has 380 [...]

By |2009-05-14T14:23:05+01:00December 12th, 2008|Articles|

French property buyers advised to go for fixed-currency deals

Those who seek to buy French property could protect their investment against further falls in the value of the pound against the euro by entering into a fixed exchange rate deal, it has been suggested. Managing director of the currency specialist Caxton FX James Hickman told the Times that many who buy property in the [...]

By |2009-05-14T12:19:02+01:00December 12th, 2008|Articles|

Normandy property buyers can enjoy big tent

When it comes to Normandy property, buyers can enjoy a big tent in December - and that does not mean living in one.For those who enjoy a good bit of circus entertainment, Le Havre will be home to the Medrano Circus, with shows running from December 29th 2008 to January 4th 2009, with several performances [...]

By |2009-05-14T12:19:03+01:00December 11th, 2008|Articles|

A happy new year for French Riviera property buyers

Those interested in investing in French Riviera property may be able to enjoy some spectacular fun in the coming weeks as Monte Carlo celebrates New Year in style.A range of shows and events are held in the new year at the resort, including the observance of the gift-bringing Lady Befana at the show in her [...]

By |2009-05-14T13:49:45+01:00December 10th, 2008|Articles|