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Despite property buyers looking further afield and in more unexpected overseas locations than before, the old favourites remain top of the list for Brits looking for a holiday home.  That’s the result of a recent article in the Independent on Sunday on holiday home ownership. Countries outside the Eurozone problems such as Turkey and Switzerland […]

He was famous to millions as the host of popular BBC game show Blankety Blank.  And now, almost two decades after his death, Les Dawson’s beautiful £1 million property in the North West of England has gone up for sale – along with all its contents. Dawson’s beautiful home in Lytham is to be sold

Over the past week, the pound has seen an unexpected leap in strength against the US dollar. After several very strong weeks of positive US data, the US Federal Reserve chief, Ben Bernake, made a serious of comments in which he stated his belief that further improvements in the American labour market would require faster

The stunning Los Angeles property where Michael Jackson died has been listed for sale for $23.9 million.  And, according to realtors and the TMZ celebrity website, a ‘major celebrity’ is interested in buying the plush mansion. The 50 year old passed away in 2009 and the ten year old home will only be shown to

Two of the countries most closely associated with the property crash across Europe now offer superb opportunities.  That’s the view of delegates at the annual MIPIM property conference in Cannes, France. CTV News reports that ‘Ireland and Spain have dealt with their problems to such an extent they are attracting investors over other debt-laden countries

Celebrity gossip and celeb house website Richcrib.com report that a beautiful Hollywood home built for screen icon Judy Garland has gone on the market for $7.1 million. 1231 Stone Canyon Road, Bel Air was built in 1938 for the child star and has also been home to other major American celebrities. Now, the current owner

A generation of filmgoers will recognise the Chicago property as the home of the McAllister family.  When setting off for a Christmas in Paris, confusion means the family forget to take eight year old Kevin, and the smash hit comedy Home Alone was born. The property where a young Macauley Culkin fought off Joe Pesci

New figures have found that Brazil remains one of the best performing housing markets in the world.  The South American country has long been one of the most popular locations with overseas investors and prices continue to soar. So, if you’re looking to secure good capital growth on your overseas property, have you considered buying

Interest in property in Portugal is increasing but potential buyers have been warned to be realistic about prices and finance, according to a local agent. Viewings of property in the Algarve have tripled in recent months.  However, many of these are people with unrealistic expectations about price levels or the amount of finance they will