Where there’s smoke, there’s complaints

With laws in many countries making cigarette and tobacco smoking increasingly restrictive, it was only a matter of time before the issue became prevalent in the property sector. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Now, some countries and local authorities are looking at the issue of people smoking in apartment complexes, and the complaints [...]

By |2012-11-27T15:03:51+01:00November 28th, 2012|Articles|

Will new tax affect Italian luxury property market?

Despite apprehension being expressed over whether investing in Italy is a good idea due to the country’s challenging financial outlook – a recent report has found that the country is still a fantastic place to purchase a second home. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company A global research team investigating the international property market [...]

By |2012-11-27T12:48:49+01:00November 27th, 2012|Articles|

Law and the police overseas

When you make the move to another country, one of the things that you should take the time to investigate before you go is the law, the police and the legal system. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company The last thing you want is to be going merrily about your business in your new [...]

By |2012-11-27T15:03:11+01:00November 22nd, 2012|Articles|

Algarve tourism announces budget

This week, the Algarve Tourist Board announced their priorities for the coming year and agreed upon a budget of €6.5 million which will allow them to up their game when it comes to attracting the tourist pound. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Head of the tourist board, Desidério Silva, stated that the majority [...]

By |2012-11-19T13:05:28+01:00November 20th, 2012|Articles|

Cuts to Canada’s immigration quota

The Canadian government have made an announcement which states that they will be cutting the number of people given permanent residency through its Federal Skilled Worker programme by 2,000. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company The reason for this decision is to make way for 3,000 people who have worked or studied in the [...]

By |2012-11-16T15:29:38+01:00November 17th, 2012|Articles|

Analysis of the Bulgarian Property Market – Q3 2012

For the first time in four years during the last few months the data coming from the Bulgarian property market has been predominantly positive. Article written by Polina Stoykova of Bulgarian Properties The details can be summarized as follows: Price stabilization and first timid attempts for increase, which indicate finding an equilibrium point and beginning [...]

By |2019-05-13T15:06:42+01:00November 13th, 2012|Articles|

Sydney in your sights

Just in case you need a little extra push to make the move to one of the world's most renowned harbour cities... Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Or if want something extra to daydream about while searching for your ideal property, here are five weekends away you could be enjoying once you move [...]

By |2012-11-13T10:32:30+01:00November 13th, 2012|Articles|

Turkey launch e-campaign to entice tourists

A new e-campaign launched to promote Marmaris and the surrounding towns could spell great things for businesses and those who own investment property in the area. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company The Southern Aegean Hoteliers Association (GETOB) and Marmaris Tourism Union (MARTAB) have commenced work on an initiative to boost the reputation of [...]

By |2012-11-12T12:32:11+01:00November 12th, 2012|Articles|

A picture doesn’t give the full view

A picture tells a thousand words – so they old saying goes. But when it comes to buying property it's what a picture doesn't tell you that you should be concerned about. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company While the images seen online or in a magazine may have the wow factor; in reality [...]

By |2012-11-12T12:31:36+01:00November 12th, 2012|Articles|