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Overseas property portal Homesgofast.com which has been promoting real estate online for over 8 years reports a marked increase in luxury homes being sold online.  In the last 3 months 67% of homes listed by owner for example are now priced over £400,000. Selling online increases the audience of potential buyers In the past, luxury […]

One of Malaysia’s largest developers has reported that it is upbeat about certain sectors of the country’s property market.  Mah Sing Bhd, Malaysia’s second largest listed developer by sales revenue, said that it was optimistic about its performance in 2012, as long as it built the right kind of property. Keep reading to learn more

The South of France has long been popular with British holidaymakers and property buyers.  A superb climate, the Mediterranean and delicious cuisine has resulted in many Brits buying retirement or holiday homes in France. And, it seems that the popularity of the region shows no signs of diminishing.  A leading estate agent reports that inquiries

Property in Brazil is becoming even more affordable to British buyers thanks to the strength of the pound.  Sterling is currently trading at a two and a half year high against the Brazilian Real, making it much cheaper to buy a property in the South American country than it has been over recent years. Keep

Over recent month there have been many gloomy reports on the state of the property market in Australia.  Managing director of Australia’s Housing Industry Association (HIA), Shane Goodwin, recently said: “New home building has collapsed.  We’re on the brink of recession … the worst conditions in decades.” However, a leading Australian expert believes that the

  After some difficult years, there are signs that the property market in Dubai is recovering well at the start of 2012. A recent report has found that villa and apartment prices in the emirate have risen for the first time in several years.  In addition, official figures show that the number of property sales

It’s not every day that you get the chance to own part of a historic French castle.  Now, though, buyers are being given the opportunity to invest in the French hotel market by buying rooms at Chateau de Rethondes, a beautiful and picturesque country property. Keep reading to learn how you could own a piece

The Euro crisis, the struggling Spanish economy and the credit downgrading of 16 of the country’s top banks may have worried many people thinking of buying property in Spain.  However, due to an oversupply of homes, prices of property in Spain have rarely been as competitive. If you’re thinking of buying a home in Spain,

The Global Financial Crisis and in particular the Euro crisis has meant a rush to sell some holiday homes and second homes abroad.  Overseas property portal Homesgofast.com report a 30% increase in homeowners listing properties for sale in April 2012. The bulk of these homes come from Portugal Spain and not surprisingly Greece. Nick Marr

There is expected to be a significant increase in interest in property in Turkey after the country’s Parliament adopted a draft law which is set to make it easier for foreign buyers to purchase homes.  Additional changes to the law will make Turkey a much more desirable place to buy real estate and could boost