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The train in Spain could lead to gain!

Investors in Spain could start their search for property by looking in areas or towns with a station included in the country’s growing high speed rail network, so with good access not only by air and road, but also train. One example of this is Vera in Almeria, a small resort a few kilometres north [...]

By |2012-04-05T16:02:12+01:00April 9th, 2012|Articles|

Greece seeks to build tourism industry to improve economy

For years, Greece has been a favourite holiday destination with people across Europe and in particular people from the UK, Germany, France and Italy. With the countries current economic climate and unrest, it is no surprise that the numbers of people flying to Greece for a holiday have been dwindling. The Association of Greek Tourism [...]

By |2012-04-11T14:04:38+01:00April 8th, 2012|Articles|

Opportunities in mining for migrants to Oz

Skilled migrants looking to make their dreams come true and make the move down under may just have been presented with the opportunity that they’ve been waiting for. It was announced last week that an iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, which is expected to commence production in 2014/15, will require [...]

By |2012-04-05T15:47:34+01:00April 8th, 2012|Articles|

Electricity in Spain to cost more from April

As Spain comes to a stand-still with strike action taking place across the country following the introduction of austerity measures, it has been announced that the cost of electricity is set to rise between 5 and 7 per cent at the beginning of April. The reason behind the price hikes is the order from the [...]

By |2012-04-04T16:45:14+01:00April 7th, 2012|Articles|

Bulgaria’s Danube bridge to be completed by November

The Bulgarian Government has announced that the second Danube bridge, linking Vidin in Bulgaria to Calafat in Romania, will be complete by November 2012.   Transport Minister, Ivailo Moskovski, announced this week that 72 per cent of the long-anticipated bridge and 88 per cent of the surrounding infrastructure is now finished. The new completion date [...]

By |2019-05-13T15:09:42+01:00April 7th, 2012|Articles|

“Help us get the best value phone and internet connections”

Alexis Goldberg of the FranceBuyingGuide.com helps readers with their questions about buying and living in France. If you need a question answering, email france@overseasguidescompany.com   We've recently moved from the UK to Charente in France, just east of Confolens. We are very nearly settled in but are still undecided as to which provider to choose [...]

By |2018-11-15T15:38:54+01:00April 6th, 2012|Articles|

Sarasota – Florida’s alternative family destination

Located on Florida's West Coast overlooking the Gulf of Mexico is the up and coming town of Sarasota. This spot is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, challenging golf courses, warm breezes and magnificent sunsets. With such impressive credentials, it should come as no surprise that it has just been named America's most popular retirement [...]

By |2018-11-15T18:30:27+01:00April 6th, 2012|Articles|

The NZ health service – an overview

Here in the UK we are fortunate enough to receive free healthcare but this is not the case everywhere, including New Zealand. Ensuring that your healthcare is looked after should be a major consideration factored into your decision to emigrate abroad. We know what a minefield researching every little detail of your move can be [...]

By |2012-04-04T14:43:21+01:00April 5th, 2012|Articles|

Earthquake insurance a must in Turkey

As property in Turkey continues to grow in popularity, experts are advising would-be buyers and investors to investigate the importance of earthquake insurance there. Many people looking to purchase property across Turkey may be unaware that the nation is located on the San Andreas fault of the east. This means that the capital, Istanbul, lies [...]

By |2012-04-04T14:19:42+01:00April 5th, 2012|Articles|

Family resort in the Alps gets another new development

The success of the a new four-star leaseback development in family-friendly ski resort Le Chinaillon, in Le Grand Bornard in France, has prompted the same developer to build another one in the village. With all but two of the 180 apartments sold within the 12 traditionally-styled chalets completed in December in Le Village de Lessy, [...]

By |2012-04-04T14:06:10+01:00April 4th, 2012|Articles|