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The latest report from the Centre for Economic and Business Research indicates that now could be the best time to buy as it predicts that average UK house prices will rise sharply between 2010 and 2012.   UK property investors have been heading abroad to find bargain properties usually at well below housing values in […]

High rise developments in the Thai resort town of Pattaya are seen as an increasingly popular investment, according to a recent research report from CB Richard Ellis. High rise properties with good views and high-end amenities are the most popular places for buyers, and there have been a number of new launches over the past

Just 2 hours from Rio de Janiero, the coastal town of Buzios is an international investors’ dream location. This town has hosted stars and celebrities, as footballers Ronaldo and Romario, and pop-stars Madonna and Michael Jackson have been sighted hanging out in recent years. With over 20 beaches here, this popular fishing village has a

International buyers at the international real estate website Homesgofast.com are being attracted to the north side of Austin, Texas. Here the Stoneleigh Condominiums are proving to be one of the area’s hottest condo projects. The Austin area is one of the most popular in the country, and is a high-tech and educational center for the state. This fantastic project

The Australian REA Group appears to be going from strength to strength with further purchases of established UK property websites. April 2008 saw global online property group buy Hotproperty.co.uk and most recently the purchase of UKpropertyshop.   Launched in 1999, ukpropertyshop.co.uk is one of the UK’s most comprehensive estate agent directories, listing the details of

The UK mortgage market has clearly slowed for most lenders however one bank seems to be immune announcing an increased share of mortgages in Britain. Abbey reports that it now has a 35% share of Britain’s new mortgage market.   Santander the Spanish owned bank who own Abbey seemed to have helped Abbey Abbey’s first half

Southern Italy’s well-known port city of Palermo, located on the island of Sicily has been undergoing a transformation in recent years, making it a popular place for travelers, tourists, and now international property investors. This city has a long and historic past and has recently been working to bring new interest into the city and

The first golf course resort to be designed by Tiger Woods is currently allowing bidding on five pieces of pre-selected premium land. These special lots will allow for the largest and most extravagant buildings around the golf course, with two luxury lake views, two mansions and one palace. The lake view properties are 30,140 square

Less than hour south of Portugal’s capital city lies the picturesque and charming fishing town of Sesimbra on the Costa Azul. This village is an ideal location for those who want a weekend escape from the city, or who want a place close enough to Lisbon to work and play all in the same place.

Home sales in Spain dropped in May for the fourth month in a row according to official statistics that were just released. With the drop in sales, it is expected that prices will begin to show declines in coming months as well as lending policies are being tightened and consumer confidence in the market is