AGS Investment Property News

Number of Brits Buying Abroad �Has Soared�

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:30 +0200

Savills Research, in association with Holiday-Rentals.co.uk, carried out a survey at the end of 2006 of over 2,300 second homeowners on their database

New finance law 'will open up Turkish market'

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:15 +0200

Investing in Turkey is set to become more popular following changes in the country's laws, an online estate agent has said

US Home Prices Will Fall In 2007

Thurs, 19 Apr 2007 15:10 +0200

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) predicts a fall in US home prices this year, the first in at least 38 years.

NatWest joins AIPP'

Tue, 18 Apr 2007 11:20 +0200

NatWest International has become the first bank to become a member of the Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP).

Brazilian beach-front land 'a hit with investors'

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:00 +0200

There has been growing activity from foreign investors in the Brazilian property market in the last 12 months, Homesgofast.com has said.

Spanish investors 'could be due a refund'

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:40 +0200

British investors who have paid money towards capital gains tax for a property that they sold in Spain could be in a position to receive a refund .

Investors abroad look to boost retirement income

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:40 +0200

For many people,investing in an overseas property is a method of boosting income.

Tax boost for overseas property investors

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:40 +0200

Overseas property owners appear to be one of the few people in the UK to benefit from the Chancellor�s recent budget.

Boom on the horizon for Malaysian property market

Thurs, 05 Apr 2007 12:30 +0200

Property in Malaysia could be given a major boost following the government�s decision to abolish real property gains tax.

Don't go it alone, Spanish buyers told

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:40 +0200

Buyers of Spanish property are being urged to prepare their investment carefully and employ a good lawyer or use a member of Federation of Overseas Property Developers, Agents and Consultants (FOPDAC), a website has advised.

S.A Property Market is Booming

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:00 +0200

Buy-to-let investors considering extending their global portfolio may be interested to read that one expert has described South Africa's property market as "booming"

Rogue Bulgarian estate agents

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 14:30 +0200

Bulgarian real estate has been the victim of some rogue estate agents preying on British Buyers according to Quest Magazine in Bulgaria. The practices of agents selling at three times the value of its market value has caught out unsuspecting overseas property buyers and left agents with huge profits

AIPP Property Report 2006 (Association of International Property Professionals)

Thur, 29 Mar 2007 16:30 +0200

In its first year the AIPP (Association of International Property Professionals) has produced independent market statistics for the UK on the International Overseas Property Market purchasing trends

New opening of Pyramisa Resort, Salh Hasheesh, Egyptian Red Sea

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 9:00 +0200

The Pyramisa Group are to open their stunning new resort at the acclaimed Egyptian Red Sea Resort of Salh Hasheesh. Pyramisa Beach Resort will open its doors on the 1/4/2007

Mortgages for Property in Turkey

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 9:00 +0200

Approved late Wednesday night and due to come into effect on the 1st of January 2008, the new law relating to mortgages for property in Turkey should represent welcome long term support for the housing market and the Turkish real estate economy as a whole

BRAZIL ENTERS TOP TEN OF EMERGING OVERSEAS DESTINATIONS

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:00 +0200

Based on the number of enquiries from its customers, the latest monthly Global Emerging Markets Index from Currencies Direct shows Brazil in the top ten for the first time

EGYPTIAN TOURISM IS DRIVING UP PROPERTY PRICES

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:00 +0200

Property purchases in Egypt are expected to double in 2007 pushing up prices by as much as 20% per annum for the next three years, according to a report from Egypt�s Tourism Authority.

Turkish Property prices stabilize in Antalya sparking new investment opportunity

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:00 +0200

Antalya, long known as the capital of Mediterranean Turkey, is a favourite spot for foreigners looking to buy or rent property in Turkey.

Morgan Stanley report on Dubai property

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:00 +0200

Building in Dubai is booming. There is a huge amount of new construction going on in the Emirate, part of the United Arab Emirates, or UAE, located along the Persian Gulf.

France looking increasingly attractive

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:00 +0200

The south of France has traditionally been a hotspot for UK buyers looking to invest in overseas rental property.

Has slashed Spanish capital gains tax brought hidden costs?

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 10:30 +0200

Investors looking for property in Spain may wish to do some research on the capital gains tax system in that country before making a purchase

Gentle fall expected for Spain

Thu, 8 Mar 2007 10::30 +0200

The number of mortgages taken out on Spanish property was significantly down last year on 2005 but property investors should expect a gradual dampening of the market rather than a costly crash, according to latest reports.

With investors, perception often counts for a lot more than reality

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 10:30 +0200

And that appears to be the case in South Africa, which said on Tuesday it had stepped up a campaign to hand more land to blacks and announced its first state-ordered farm sale, hitting a nerve with those wary of the thorny issue of land reform

FREE RENTAL LISTINGS SITE BACKED BY AGENTS

Tue, 6 Mar 2007 10:00 +0200

IndependentOwners.com, which allows holiday home owners to market their rental accommodation online free of charge for life, has been welcomed by several agents

AGENTS �WELL PLACED TO PREVENT MEDICAL COVER CRISES OVERSEAS

Mon, 5 Mar 2007 10:00 +0200

In response to recent media coverage highlighting British homeowners in Spain who are not entitled to medical treatment under the Spanish state system, one agent believes these buyers should have been advised before leaving the UK.

Rics: Strong year for European property

Fri, 2 Mar 2007 11:00 +0200

Europe's major property markets showed no signs of slowing down over the last 12 months as they returned greater than expected capital growth, according to new research

Retirement in Spain - easy with a little financial planning

Thu, 1 Mar 2007 11::00 +0200

Thinking of retiring in Spain? No problem, so long as you keep a close watch on your finances, according to Tenerife News

Spanish land grab to be investigated

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10::00 +0200

Thousands of Spanish property owners pushed to the edge of bankruptcy by the infamous 'land-grab law' could finally get their voices heard as opposition party Partido Popular (PP) chose not to boycott the European parliament's investigation into the matter.

EUROPEAN RENTAL RETURNS �ON THE DECLINE�

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 10::15 +0200

With property prices growing faster than rents across Europe, The Global Property Guide reports that rental yields are lower than they have been for at least 20 years.

BRIC BUYERS TO DRIVE GLOBAL SALES AND PRICE GROWTH

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11::00 +0200

The wealth created by burgeoning economies in the BRIC nations - Brazil, Russia, India and China � is having a major impact on the rest of the world�s property markets, according to a report from Knight Frank.

ALGARVE PROPERTY COMPANIES �MUST NOT PUT PROFIT BEFORE ENVIRONMENT�

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:30:00 +0200

Mac�rio Correia, President of Tavira C�mara and AMAL, the entity that represents the interests of the Algarve�s 16 councils, has spoken out against construction companies only interested in making a quick profit

EU ENTRY TURNS BULGARIA�S RESORTS INTO HOT PROPERTY AREAS

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 11:15:00 +0200

After Bulgaria�s EU accession the country became more than an attractive destination for holidaymakers.

With investors, perception often counts for a lot more than reality.

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0200

FREE RENTAL LISTINGS SITE BACKED BY AGENTS

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0200

IndependentOwners.com, which allows holiday home owners to market their rental accommodation online free of charge for life, has been welcomed by several agents

AGENTS �WELL PLACED TO PREVENT MEDICAL COVER CRISES

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0200

Rics: Strong year for European property

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:00:00 +0200

Europe's major property markets showed no signs of slowing down over the last 12 months as they returned greater than expected capital growth, according to new research..

Inflation keeps Spanish prices down

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:00:00 +0200

On the macroeconomic scale, Spain's economy appears to be gathering strength as the year gets underway. Figures published on Wednesday show that Spanish inflation fell by three points last month and now stands at just 2.4 per cent, reports EFE with Expatica.

Buying in Spain "easier" than UK

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0200

Purchasing property in Spain is far easier than buying a home in the UK, according to new research

Number of low-cost airlines to Bulgaria increase

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0200

The EU accession of Bulgaria and Romania is expected to result in a tourism and travel boom, Financial Times Deutschland reported.

Changes to Spanish Tax Rules Affect Property in Spain

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:00:00 +0200

There have been significant changes made to the Spanish taxation system this year and many of the changes which came into effect on the 1st of January affect property in Spain and foreign or non-resident owners of Spanish property

Medina Elvira Golf Resort - Guaranteed Rental

Fri, 9 Feb 2007 11:00:00 +0200

In Spain, much as in Dubai, there isn't the degree of state control of rentals as there is in France. Nevertheless there are a number of schemes in Spain entering the market that boast some of the benefits of the French "Leaseback".

Murcia landlords spared 'empty tax'

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0200

Homes standing empty for long periods of time in Spain's Murcia region will not have to pay a new tax touted by the Cataluna and Basque country governments, according to latest reports.

Golf drives Spanish property market

Wed, 7 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0200

The popularity of golf on the Iberian peninsula is helping drive the Spanish property market, according to a leading expert

UK PENSIONERS LIVE �LIKE KINGS� IN BULGARIA

Tue, 6 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0200

Britons initially saw in Bulgaria an opportunity to make money by �snapping up bargain-priced properties on the Black Sea and in the ski resorts, to rent or to sell on,� The Guardian reported

FOREIGN RESTRICTIONS IN THAILAND �MAY DETER UK INVESTORS�

Mon, 5 Feb 2007 11:00:00 +0200

The Sunday Times has highlighted a number of changes in the Thai property market that could put UK investors off this market � and put existing investors in a precarious position

Brazil creeps up in investors confidence

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 11:00:00 +0200

A survey managed by online survey company Vizu.com, has sought the views of 3,000 overseas property investors regarding which countries they thought would provide the best returns over the next 5 years. It revealed that Bulgaria, Brazil and Dubai are firm favourites for overseas property investors

Alicante 'hottest for 56 years'

Thu, 1 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0200

It wasn't only Britain that had a blistering hot year in 2006, Spain's Alicante province proved to be the hottest since 1950, according to reports

BULGARIA'S BANSKO HOSTS EUROPEAN SKI CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:00:00 +0200

On January 29 and 30 Bansko winter resort will host a round of the women's Alpine skiing European Cup

AIRPORTS IN BULGARIA GIVEN ON CONCESSION IN 2007

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:00:00 +0200

Bulgaria will launch concession tenders for the civil airports in Rousse, Gorna Oryahovitsa, Plovdiv and Stara Zagora in 2007, Transport Minister Petar Moutafchiev said

Spanish hit by "construction fever"

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 09:00:00 +0200

Spanish resorts are undergoing a huge amount of construction activity as demand for properties among investors and holidaymakers shows little sign of slowing down

Spain boosts appeal for investors

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 11:00:00 +0200

Those looking to buy a property in Spain have received a boost from news that villas and mortgages alike are coming down in price

TURKISH CYPRIOT LANDOWNERS OWED �500 MILLION IN COMPENSATION

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 22:00:00 +0200

Cyprus� Land Registry Department has calculated that the state owes half a billion pounds to Turkish Cypriots whose properties have been expropriated to create refugee settlements, roads and other community projects, the Cyprus Mail reports

EUROPEAN RETAIL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT UP BY 77% IN 2006

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 09:00:00 +0200

In 2006 a total of �26 billion was transacted in Continental European retail real estate, up by 77% on 2005 (�14.6 billion) and more than three times higher than in 2004, according to new research by Jones Lang LaSalle.

Cyprus - A Property Rental Hot Spot in 2007

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 21:00:00 +0200

According to latest statistics from Prleap.com, a leading holiday owner specialist company, an astonishing 6.3% annual return on rental investments has been achieved in Cyprus, with property attracting rentals for an average 18 weeks per year.

March 26th New Budget Flights to Cyprus

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:30:00 +0200

Keep this date in mind for a welcome new air service from London to Cyprus by award-winning airline, Monarch Airlines

NORTH AFRICAN HOTSPOTS RISE IN POPULARITY

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 22:00:00 +0200

Reflecting growing interest from investors, Egypt and Morocco leapt up the rankings of TheMoveChannel.com�s Top of the Props Top Ten chart in December.

Investing in Spain - some things to look out for

Thur, 18 Jan 2007 23:00:00 +0200

There has been a lot of talk over the last two years about the demise of the Spanish property market. Especially on the Costa Del Sol, there has been a lot of oversupply brought about by investors buying off-plan with a view to making a profit on selling on their contract before completion (commonly known as "flipping")

Brits Loose Thousands in Money Transfer Abroad

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 09:00:00 +0200

British people emigrating abroad could collectively be losing up to 900 million per year through poor exchange rates and over inflated bank charges, according to currency specialists HifX

Who�s Still Buying Property in Spain?

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 23:00:00 +0200

According to figures released recently by the Bank of Spain, foreign investment into property in Spain declined significantly in 2006

FSA MYSTERY SHOP SHAMES MORTGAGE ADVISERS

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 11:30:00 +0200

As part of its ongoing investigation into practices and systems, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) found that only one third of mortgage advisers had the right processes in place to offer suitable advice

MEDITERRANEAN TO LOSE 100 MILLION TOURISTS BY 2050

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 22:00:00 +0200

A new report on the effects of global warming from the European Commission is expected to predict major water shortages and a massive fall in tourist numbers in southern Europe by the middle of the century

EU Accession and the Property Markets in Bulgaria

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:00:00 +0200

Fireworks and laser lights lit the midnight skies over Bulgaria on the 1st day of January 2007,as the country celebrated its entry into the European Union, but celebrations were tempered by some of the realities of the new year and new era

Spanish Capital Gains Tax cut

Wed, 3 Jan 2007 19:00:00 +0200

The 500,000 Britons who own property in Spain will have more reasons to celebrate this New Year thanks to changes in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) legislation for non-residents

Spain 'still stronger' than volatile east

Tue, 2 Jan 2007 09:00:00 +0200

In the face of stiff competition from the east, the Spanish property market is holding strong due to its ease of access from the UK and Brits' traditional affection for living in the country, claims a foreign property investment expert

BULGARIA TO REMOVE LIMITATIONS TO FOREIGNER PROPERTY PURCHASE

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 13:00:00 +0200

The Parliament was considering a move from forbidding foreigners to own property in the country to some special regulations

Loan for Bahia in NE Brazil

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:00:00 +0200

This month The World Bank has approved a US$ 100 million loan to the State of Bahia in northeast Brazil to increase the efficiency of the States road infrastructure in readiness for the ever increasing traffic it is set to receive

New offering in Spain by Barclays

Fri, 8 Dec 2006 09:00:00 +0200

As part of a growing trend of British financial institutions offering their services in Spain, Barclays has today announced the launch of a major new mortgage product

New ruling should not affect overseas investors

Thu, 7 Dec 2006 09:00:00 +0200

Investors considering sinking their cash into overseas property markets have been warned not to be put off by the tough new laws on the amount of time that non-tax paying ex pats can stay in the UK

HACIENDA DE ALAMO LAUNCHES NEW FINANCE DEALS

Wed, 6 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0200

With affordability being eroded by rising interest rates throughout Europe, Hacienda del Alamo Golf Resort in Murcia is offering potential purchasers a new financial package

UK CHANCELLOR TARGETS RELOCATORS AND RETIREES

Tue, 5 Dec 2006 09:30:00 +0200

A landmark ruling means that Brits retiring or relocating abroad may lose more of their worldwide income and gains in tax

UK BUYERS NOW OWN �71 BILLION OF FOREIGN PROPERTY

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 11:30:00 +0200

A study from accountancy firm Grant Thornton and Lombard Street Research claims that the number of overseas homes purchased by UK buyers has risen to 300,000

More Britons have had enough of the UK

Fri, 1 Dec 2006 10:00:00 +0200

It is estimated that at least 350,000 British choose to turn their backs on the UK every year and that already around 8% of the country's population live overseas - higher than the French, Italian or American ex-pat figures.

Tax ruling could hit wealthy expatriates

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 23:00:00 +0200

Wealthy Britons who live overseas but often return to the UK could be hammered with huge tax bills following a landmark court ruling, tax experts say

Spanish government protects coast from developers

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 09:00:00 +0200

In seizing 42 areas of intrinsic environment interest, the Spanish government has taken a major step in the fight against corruption and the exponential housing development of its coastline

Maturity of Spanish property 'to attract youth'

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 10:30:00 +0200

As Spain becomes a mature housing market, British buyers are not seeing Spanish property as simply a holiday home in the sun but are more likely to consider it a shrewd long-term investment, claims a European property expert

Changing times for Spanish property

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:00:00 +0200

The Spanish property market is in a time of transition according to experts, who say that while a "shake-up" is imminent, there are no signs that investors will be forced to divert their attentions to other European destinations in the future

Latest from Medina Elvira

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 22:00:00 +0200

With 100 percent finance available over 30 years, this is a property investment opportunity not to be missed

Marina of Natal Planned For 2008

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 11:00:00 +0200

The Mayor of Natal has recently met with representatives from the Spanish group BCM Ingenieros S.L. for the presentation of a project to build a brand new marina in Natal

Brazil�s Natal Windsurfing Resorts in the Making

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 23:00:00 +0200

The state of Rio Grande do Norte in Natal last month firmly established Brazil onto the map of worldwide windsurfing aficionados

Mediterranea Saidia

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 10:00:00 +0200

While intensive construction work continues to create a masterpiece at Mediterranea Saidia, Moroccos new luxury Mediterranean resort, investors are beginning to realize the sheer scale and impact this ambitious government-backed project is to have in the international property arena

Ryanair aims for third Spanish base

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 08:00:00 +0200

MADRID (Reuters) - Ryanair will announce a third base in Spain by the end of 2007 and fly twice as many passengers to the world's second biggest tourist destination by 2010, Chief Executive Michael O'Leary said on Thursday

How can the industry reassure partners and their clients

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:55:00 +0200

Is membership of a trade association the only way to satisfy potential clients or partners, or is the way you work and your reputation in the market more important?

Tunnel link planned for Spain and Morocco

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 23:00:00 +0200

Spain's very own 'Channel Tunnel' is being planned to provide an undersea link to Morocco and the rest of Africa.

Bulgarian Property Market Moves Upwards

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 09:30:00 +0200

The latest findings of the National Statistics Institute regarding the Bulgarian property market make for very interesting reading

INCREASING NUMBER OF GREEK CYPRIOTS SEEK COMPENSATION THROUGH TRNC COMMISSION

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:33:00 +0200

The Cyprus Observer reports that 62 applications have been made by Greek Cypriots to the Commission for Real Property in Northern Cyprus

Spanish Property Continues to Flourish

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 08:13:00 +0200

According to The Economist this week, the second quarter of 2006 saw property price increases in Spain of 10.8% per annum

Morocco takes strides towards EU

Fri, 3 Nov 2006 10:06:00 +0200

European Union Commissioner for External Relations, Benita Ferrero-Waldner has confirmed this month that the EU is considering giving Morocco more recognition in its relations with the European Union

Spain gets two months to fix land-grab law

Thu, 2 Nov 2006 23:00:00 +0200

The ongoing deep concern of property owners in Spain, especially those in the Valencia region, over the so-called �land grab� law may be slightly eased as Brussels issues its second ultimatum to the country

Bulgaria has lowest tax in Europe

Wed, 1 Nov 2006 23:00:00 +0200

Bulgarian Government passed a reduction in the Corporation Tax

LOW-COST AIRLINES PLAN FLIGHTS TO BULGARIA

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 23:00:00 +0200

A number of low-cost air companies would start operating on Bulgaria�s market in a few months, Dnevnik daily reported

Banks fall short of sterling service on overseas euro accounts

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 08:43:00 +0200

With 150,000 Brits buying property in Spain, France, Italy and Portugal every year, it's about time UK banks switched on to the euro

Dip in Cypriot prices but tourist growth expected

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:05:00 +0200

After an extended period of growth, property prices in Cyprus have fallen back this September but with a strong tourism market that is rapidly diversifying, the island still remains a profitable area in which to invest

Institute of Statistics

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 08:11:00 +0200

This spells good news for investors who were concerned by a 3.7 per cent rise in August, which, along with the damaging effects of instability on the economy, means that house price growth is being effectively eroded

A Lifestyle and Investment Choice for Britons

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 23:00:00 +0200

According to a new survey conducted by NatWest International, nearly one sixth of the UK population intends to relocate abroad as they are discontent with the lifestyle and opportunities available to them on home soil

France and Spain remain popular with UK Buyers

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:53:00 +0200

Surveys and shows indicate that the traditional favourites of France and Spain are still the top destinations for the majority of buyers

New Golf and Spa Resort

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 23:30:00 +0200

ver �20m has been invested by a British company into a golf course with a holiday village in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. The start of the construction work is due for Nov. 2006

Sun seekers discover Brazil

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 06:30:00 +0200

The only reliable thing about the British weather is that the mere sight of a picnic rug or set of cricket whites seems to trigger a torrential downpour, so it's no wonder we're obsessed with the weather.

Bulgaria Property Management Advice

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 23:30:00 +0200

When letting property remotely many owners have difficulty maintaining the quality of the apartment or villa�s appearance and it can often be prudent to employ a company or individual who can maintain the real estate

Cyprus Home index reconfirms Cyprus Market Strength

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 10:05:00 +0200

According the latest BuySell Cyprus Home Price Index this week, property prices in Cyprus are rising steadily.

Turkey follows Spain's example

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 22:00:00 +0200

Following a visit to Spain in late July, Turkeyhave decided to take the example of the Spanish model for implementing better procedures aimed at enticing a growth in property sales to foreigners

Long-term European gains expected despite short-term blip

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 08:30:00 +0200

Growth in property prices in Europe is slowing at present but many countries still offer far higher returns than homes in the UK, it has been reported

Spain property slowdown 'gradual'

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 10:10:00 +0200

Even though the Spanish property market is headed for a significant slowdown, as has been predicted for some time, experts expect that it will not be dramatic or lead to long-term decline

Barclays launch new service for overseas property buyers

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:15:00 +0200

The website and telephone service will be unveiled at the "A Place in the Sun Live" exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham on Saturday.

Retire to a Place in the Sun

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:30:00 +0200

In the next ten years, an extra 2.3 million people over 50, that�s one in eight, will be retiring abroad, according to figures from Alliance and Leicester International

DOMESTIC CONFIDENCE AND FOREIGN SALES BUOY SPANISH PROPERTY MARKET

Mon, 9 Oct 2006 10:21:00 +0200

According to a new survey by Spanish bank Caixa Catalunya, foreign buyers accounted for one eighth of all homes bought in the first quarter of 2006

Britons look to Spain to change lifestyle

Fri, 6 Oct 2006 08:30:00 +0200

Nearly a sixth of the UK population are unhappy with their lifestyle in the UK while nine million intend to make a permanent move to foreign climes, according to a new survey

PROPERTY PRICES IN BULGARIA TO CONTINUE INCREASING GRADUALLY

Tue, 2 Oct 2006 10:30:00 +0200

Property prices in Bulgaria would continue increasing, though the percentages would be lower than the ones registered for 2004 and 2005

Spanish real-estate giant sold

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 16:17:00 +0200

As Spain's housing market continues to perform well, its second largest real estate company has been bought for around �4 billion, according to latest reports

Turkey: A land of new horizons

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 10:27:00 +0200

Perfect skies, blue seas, golden beaches - Turkey has got them all, but, for now at least, instead of being overrun with tourists, much of it remains relatively unspoilt, so ideal for holiday-home seekers

Investment green light in Gibraltar

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 09:16:00 +0200

Spain and the UK have reached a historic agreement over Gibraltar which will help thaw relations between the two nations over and create a more appealing climate for property investment

British airports to relax luggage rules

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 09:00:00 +0200

The new rules were agreed by EU transport security officials after a day-long meeting in Brussels.

Bulgaria and Romania given go-ahead to join EU

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 17:54:00 +0200

Romania and Bulgaria will join the European Union as planned at the start of next year, the European Commission announced this afternoon.

WILL THE MILITARY COUP IN THAILAND ADVERSELY AFFECT ITS PROPERTY MARKET?

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 17:48:00 +0200

There are mixed views on the real impact of the recent military coup on Thailand�s real estate market, with some believing it will not put offer foreign buyers and others concerned that it will damage domestic confidence

War of the words begins on the Costas

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 09:03:00 +0200

Select members of the IN Network have placed a double page advertorial in the Euro Weekly News in Spain which appears to question the motives behind Viva Estates� new commission policy on resale�s

New structural development in Murcia

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:24:00 +0200

Continuing rapid development that has seen the region become a favorite among holiday home seeking Brits, a new sewage treatment plant is being built in Murcia, in the south-east of Spain

Cyprus reports strong house price growth

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 09:00:00 +0200

The Cypriot economy is boasting healthy figures regarding its housing market as consumer spending is helping to fuel the acceleration of prices.

Private pension payouts have slumped in the last decade

Friday, 22 Sep 2006 14:15:00 +0200

The last decade has seen a dramatic fall in the value of payouts from private pensions, a report has claimed.

OAPs widen their horizons

Wed, 21 Sep 2006 10:50:00 +0200

Globe-trotting property investors do not have to be young business gurus in designer suits

Investors cautious over Northern Cyprus

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 06:00:16 +0200

Rumours of huge property investment opportunities in northern Cyprus are to be treated with caution as the Republic has become the centre of an international diplomatic row

Foreigners an Important Force in the Spanish Real Estate Market

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:35:16 +0200

According to SpainREi, more than 13% of the homes sold in Spain within the first quarter of the year were acquired by non-Spaniards

New Polaris World sales office opens

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 08:35:16 +0200

Polaris World, The new sales office of Condado de Alhama Golf Resort

New release at Punta Perla Beach Resort

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:04:16 +0200

Tropical Village is the new release at Punta Perla Beach resorts with a limited number of units available

Prices of Bulgarian property under construction rise by 10%

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 10:33:16 +0200

Prices of unfinished property in Bulgaria's capital rose by 10 per cent for the first nine months of 2006

British bank to open on Costa Blanca

Mon, 12 Sep 2006 10:04:20 +0200

The Halifax is increasing its presence in the Spanish banking market it unveils new plans for a branch in Guardamar on the Costa Blanca.

Murcia, the new property hot spot

Sun, 11 Sep 2006 00:04:16 +0200

Despite prices for Spanish property not currently reporting the kind of growth that investors have become accustomed to, the region of Murcia in the south east has developed into something of a property hotspot in recent months.

Margarita: A new isle of plenty

Fri, 8 Sep 2006 15:30:16 +0200

We'll be hearing a lot more of Margarita. It's almost the Caribbean, properties are cheap and the authorities welcome foreign buyers. Graham Norwood reports

British couple win fight to keep Cyprus villa

Thu, 7 Sep 2006 11:00:16 +0200

Thousands of Britons facing eviction from holiday homes in Northern Cyprus won a temporary reprieve today after the High Court refused to enforce a foreign judgment compelling a British couple to forfeit their land

Madrid to halt concrete Costa's

Wed, 6 Sep 2006 09:59:16 +0200

Spain is to buy or appropriate land which has ecological value along the Costa�s to protect it from property speculators.

Worlds fourth largest airport set to open in 2009 in Brazil

Wed, 6 Sep 2006 09:46:16 +0200

The new �Sao Gonzalo Do Amarante� Airport, in Rio Grande Do Norte is due to be finished by the year 2009

Nows the time to move overseas

Tue, 5 Sep 2006 10:16:16 +0200

As we move into the autumn, overseas property exhibitions all over the UK are showing off new development launches, while seminars and presentations are explaining how to make the move

Has britain become unaffordable?

Tue, 5 Sep 2006 09:57:16 +0200

People living in Britain are finding it harder than ever to make ends meet. In fact, moving overseas is not just a luxury, but can be a way of saving money!

European Property Price Hike

Tue, 5 Sep 2006 09:40:16 +0200

Eastern Europe has seen the highest rate of real estate prices rises, according to a Financial Times report

The very latest news from Bulgaria

Tue, 5 Sep 2006 09:28:16 +0200

More that 30,000 vacation apartments offered for sale in Bulgaria's resorts

Condado De Alhama Golf Resort

Tue, 5 Sep 2006 09:15:16 +0200

An unparalleled opportunity to invest in a master planned resort

Bulgaria's accession prospects in the balance

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:42:16 +0200

As the countdown continues for Bulgaria's accession to the EU, it's still unclear whether it will meet the strict criteria laid down by the Commission

Latest news from Bansko

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:11:16 +0200

Until recently Bulgaria�s ski resort of Bansko was almost entirely Bulgarian but now the resort is attracting increasing number of British property seekers

August News Updates for Punta Perla Beach Resort

Thu, 25 Aug 2006 10:26:16 +0200

Construction has begun on the Punta Perla beach club expected to be completed and operational by the end of September

Limited Studio Release at Punta Perla Beach Resort

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 19:11:16 +0200

Developers at Punta Perla Resort has just announced a limited amount of �studio� apartments in the Punta Perla Resort

Signature Golf Course at Punta Perla Beach Resort

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 19:11:16 +0200

Design work is about to start on the first of three signature 18-hole golf courses at the much sought after Punta Perla Beach Resort

Spanish Property Price Inflation Cools

Mon, 10 Oct 2005 14:47:13 +0100

Spanish property price inflation has begun to soften, the Spanish Ministry of Housing has claimed,

Dubai: Coming to terms with a new market

Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:44:45 +0100

Independent lenders have made it easier for the British to purchase property in the region,

Pension rule changes prompt mis-selling fears

Sun, 16 Oct 2005 20:13:55 +0100

Rule changes being introduced by the government next year to allow more people access to Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) are creating the perfect conditions for a mis-selling scandal,

Southern Italy on the cheap

Fri, 14 Oct 2005 18:18:52 +0100

The cost of property in Southern Italy can be alarming, not with our latest project

Sipps 12% growth in Spanish property investment

Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:47:06 +0100

ASSETZ PROPERTY NEWS SERVICE
Mon, 10 Oct 2005 14:01:31 BST
Three major Spanish banks have predicted annual house price inflation of 12 per cent

Agents warn of jet to let loopholes

Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:24:22 +0100

Jet to let property investment buyers have been warned to beware of Spanish home owners

Talk of property investment slowdown premature says Bank of Spain

Sun, 9 Oct 2005 17:06:08 +0100

Both the Spanish ministry of housing and the Bank of Spain have denied that there is any overall slowdown in the Spanish property market,

Pension regulation 'gap year' risk

Wed, 5 Oct 2005 21:42:45 +0100

Government plans to regulate people who set up or sell potentially dangerous Self-Invested Personal Pensions (Sipps)

Top Destinations

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 20:09:10 +0100

When buying a property abroad you must take into account the popularity of the country and location.

House prices in Spain Still Rising

Sat, 24 Sep 2005 18:23:39 +0100

According to a new report released by the Catalonian Savings Bank

Spanish property investment: head for the hills

Mon, 19 Sep 2005 15:08:43 +0100

Property investors looking to catch the next big thing in Spanish property investment

Madrid crackdown on dodgy Spanish property charges

Mon, 19 Sep 2005 14:01:31 +0100

The regional authority of Madrid is considering tough new measures that will clamp down on notoriously opaque Spanish property contracts

The European Central Bank (ECB) has kept its main interest rate at 2%

Thu, 1 Sep 2005 10:00:00 +0100

Eurozone rates kept on hold at 2%

ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet says rates are at the right level
The European Central Bank (ECB) has kept its main interest rate at 2%.
Borrowing costs in the eurozone have been on hold for the past 26 months, despite signs that some of the biggest eurozone economies were stalling.

Sipp investors eye private equity

Tue, 2 Aug 2005 18:30:19 +0100

Thousands of sophisticated investors are planning to invest their pensions in private equity funds when new pension rules are introduced next April.

'Property pensions' only for wealthy

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 17:17:43 +0100

New rules allowing the purchase of property through a pension will be inappropriate for most people, the government admits.

Good times ahead for foreign property buyers in Spain

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 12:16:58 +0100

British property buyers could be in line to save £millions in capital gains tax when they sell their family holiday home or investment property in Spain

London Traders SIPP Champagne on the Cote d'Azur

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 11:43:40 +0100

Because of the new SIPP proposals many London traders are already investing their own money in the French Riviera property market rather than buying equities and bonds.

South Cyprus still strong for buy to let

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 15:59:03 +0100

Southern Cyprus has already established itself as having a strong buy to let property market

Rental rises suggest Dubai house prices will increase this autumn

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 13:41:06 +0100

In the first half of 2005 annual rents in Dubai have shot up by around 40%; possibly the fastest inflation rate in the world for accommodation. Yet house prices, particularly in the secondary market, have advanced more modestly. How will this conundrum pan-out this autumn?

Britons in Spain get £200 winter fuel payments

Thu, 21 Jul 2005 00:01:00 +0100

The winter fuel payments scheme instituted by Gordon Brown has handed out around £7 million to pensioners living in Spain and other southern European countries.

Spanish Land grab

Sat, 9 Jul 2005 14:43:29 +0100

SPAIN'S notorious land grab law, under which thousands of expats have lost their homes on the Costa Blanca, is set to be scrapped in three months. Faced with the prospectof being hauled before the European Courts of Justice, Spanish provincial legislators have pledged to redraft the property laws by September and work out a compensation package for homeowners and those who have already been affected by

Spanish Property Loosing its Appeal

Fri, 8 Jul 2005 11:31:42 +0100

According to a recent report in the English language Spanish CB Friday newspaper, property developers in Spain are beginning to worry that Spanish property is losing its appeal overseas.

Using a UK mortgage to buy Dubai property?

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 13:45:56 +0100

For those with real estate in the UK raising a mortgage there to buy in Dubai might appear a perfect solution. But beware the foreign currency exchange risk that you unwittingly undertake.

Cap Cana, up-and-coming world class international resort

Mon, 16 May 2005 09:10:12 +0100

Cap Cana is a master planned resort community located on the eastern most tip of the Dominican Republic. Widely tipped to become one of "the" new destinations of choice and a property hotspot.