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It seems that St Lucia has become top of the list for UK buyers seeking an overseas property and the government has responded to its new visitors by investing in major infrastructure projects. The St Lucia the government recently announced plans to construct a new terminal with modern amenities at the Hewanorra International airport in Vieux-Fort.  New […]

Brazil, five time winner of the FIFA World Cup and the world’s official top ranking team, is relishing the opportunity to host the World Cup tournament in 2014 – the event has not been held in Brazil since 1950. Preparations to host this mammoth event are well underway and it is hoped it will leave

Launched by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva last year,the “Minha Casa, Minha Vida” (My Home, My Life) program has begun  to revolutionize home ownership in Brazil.   The reality of apartment buildings partly funded by subsidies for low-income families have now come to fruition with construction taking place all over Brazil.   An impressive

According to the China based Global Times Property developments in Australia CanadaCyprus  US, and South Korea make up a good percentage of the real estate on offer at Beijing’s 18th annual summer property fair. Following state housing regulations issued May to cool the market, the focus this year will be on other parts of China

Celebrity real estate news reports that sex in the city star Sarah Jessica Parker is reportedly looking to move into a new house as she needs ‘more room’ and she has been spotted looking at a $24 million townhouse in New York. The grand luxury residence priced at a cool  $24.9 million has nine bathrooms,

Overseas property investors have Egypt in the radar for investment for some time and local demand in the region for housing has meant for a buoyant market. Plans by the government could give the sector a further boost as they plan to reduce the red tape surrounding obtaining a mortgage in Egypt.   The current

According to Reuters reports Morgan Stanley Real Estate (MSREF) and Redos Real Estate are preparing to purchase “Bavaria” presently by METRO Group Asset Management.   Morgan Stanley has not yet entered into any contract for buying the portfolio, as per the German multinational Haniel, which has controlling interest of more than 50% together with the Schmidt-Ruthenbeck

UK private house sale website The Little House Company has entered the online Cashback market with a new offering at LittleHouseCompanyCashBack.com. Cashback websites offer users cash rewards to members each time they shop via the website using the links to over thousands of famous UK retailers.   A survey reveals that  the older generation have

The French government are selling of 1700 French properties in a bid to save money in maintaining the French buildings some of which include a grand 1800 Chateaux.   The opportunity is open to overseas property buyers who could be set to won something very unique in France. Budget Minister Francois Baroin said in announcing

As speculation grows over the forthcoming Budget in the UK the decision to keep the base rate on hold at 0.5% has been met with little surprise by property professionals. The  decision by the Bank of England’s Monetary Committee means the rate has been on hold for the fifteenth month running.   Head of Knight