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The Turkish news agency Hurriyet gives an insight into the Istanbul property market with a report that indicates that the majority of homes in Istanbul are bought without a mortgage.   Istanbul which has been increasingly popular with international buyers seeking investment  property is a unique real estate market. Property is being purchased through “family […]

You can’t choose your family and in some respects the same applies with your neighbours, so if you had the choice who would you choose? A survey commissioned by an online real estate website found that most would select Sarah Palin.   According to the survey conducted by Harris Interactive(R) and commissioned by real estate

With the economic downturn curtailing many plans for 2009, holiday travel will also take a hit. As a result, many British families will look long and hard where they spend their money, and it will often be close to home. Spain and France will be two international destinations that will continue to see a lot

The exclusive W Hotels chain, part of Starwood Hotels, is opening a host of new properties in 2009, including one of its most exotic destinations in Santiago, Chile. This new hotel is located across from Plaza Peru in the center of town and has wonderful views of the Andes. It provides convenient access to both

Tasmania’s Bay of Fires has been named the ‘hottest” travel destination for 2009 by the well-known international guide book publisher Lonely Planet. This remote destination off the southern coast of Australia leads the publisher’s annual Blue List. Other top destinations include the Basque Country in France and Spain; Chiloe in Chile; Ko Tao in Thailand;

Lisbon comes out near the top of the International Congress and Convention Association ranking of destinations for worldwide business events and is a popular place for companies and organizations to hold their events. In the most recent ranking from the ICCA, Lisbon came out in 6th place with 90 associated events last year.   Recent

Residential real estate in Prague is expected to remain in strong demand through 2009 as the market will open up to more foreigners in May. Demand for households and flats will continue, though not at quite the same levels as in 2007 and the first half of 2008. Experts predict that demand will resemble that

The Four Seasons Hotel Macau opened recently on Cotai Strip. This new hotel features serviced apartments, luxury shopping, a small casino and restaurants. It has 360 rooms and 84 suites as well as meeting space and a Four Seasons Spa.   The hotel’s interior design was done by Hirsch Bedner Associates and is a mix

The historic Norblin factory in Poland is set for purchase by Art Norblin, a subsidiary of American real estate investment fund Patron Capital Partners. Art Norblin plans to renovate the property, which is in Warsaw’s Wola district at the intersection of ul. Prosta and ul. Zelazna. The group is currently planning to develop office and

Towns that are located on the border between Austria and Slovakia are experiencing their own little boom in property sales and growth. The EU recently expanded the Schenegen Zone, which allows passport free travel across the border and has helped to grow this region. Additionally, reasonably priced property in the region makes it an attractive