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 Sterling high against the Euro As the Eurozone debt crisis continues to snow-ball (forgive the pun in today’s UK weather conditions!), the Euro has fallen to around a ten week low against Sterling. Fears are rising that Ireland’s signed rescue deal is under threat of being passed in the new budget on 7th December. Fine […]

Spanish housing market over supply With Spanish property being as cheap as it has been for years, there has arguably never been a better time to buy in the country.  Recent figures from the Irish Times have suggested that there are over a million Spanish homes for sale.  However, thanks to a lack of potential

Cyprus with affordable luxury homes Cypriot house price falls has left the island with some of the most affordable luxury property in the sun.  The island now boasts a large number of spectacular, affordable luxury homes and villas, all within easy reach of the island’s airports. As the lower end of the property market continues

International house prices Overseas property prices indicate a story of two halves with winners and losers in the house price stakes . A surprising winner was Lativia whilst US house prices appear not to have bottomed out.   The Global Property Guide showed that 17 out of 35 countries recorded increases in house prices over the year

  Overseas property investors will shudder to hear that Al Murjan Real Estate, developer of a $3 billion housing project in the United Arab Emirates, has filed for bankruptcy. At the same time Indian buyers are taking up residential opportunities in Dubai   The developer filed for insolvency in the emirate of Sharjah and two

With the prospect of a double-dip recession, stagnating house prices and severe Government spending cuts, more and more Brits are considering a move abroad for a better life.  And, new research has found that Brits are more mindful of the opportunities to buy an overseas home. Brits looking for a better life abroad Research recently

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Spanish Construction jobs down Of all the property markets in Europe, Spain has been hit as hard as any other.  Prices have fallen considerably over the last three years with the number of distressed properties – those being sold having been repossessed by banks – hitting record levels. And, the problems in the property market

New airport in Turkey will help tourism    Whilst many people choose the Aegean and Mediterranean coastal resorts for their holiday homes or rental properties, there are growing numbers of British investors looking at the city of Istanbul as a place to invest.   Prices in the city are significantly lower than other European cities

  Brazil features highly for travellers With a booming economy, rising house prices and huge demand for property, Brazil is one of the world’s property hotspots.  If you are considering buying a property in Brazil, an increase in tourist activity could also help you profit through renting your apartment or villa to supplement your income.