Overseas buyers ’should research area’

September 17th, 2007

Overseas property buyers have been urged to research the area they are looking at before committing to a purchase.

Emerging Real Estate recommended that prospective buyers consider issues such as the local economy and whether it was a sustainable investment….

Cheap flights ‘allow access to home for expats’

September 17th, 2007

Budget airlines have been cited as one of the main factors behind people choosing to move to Spain.

Saga said the growth of low-cost travel between Spain and the UK meant that people could enjoy the benefits of living abroad, but still be in reach of friends and family….

A Slice of Turkey

September 17th, 2007

When it comes to property investment, Turkey is attracting much attention. In fact, Turkey is a star performer in the emerging property sector. This is little wonder given the low prices of properties compared to those in Western Europe. To give some idea of the great bargains available, it is possible to purchase a nicely located one bedroom apartment in Istanbul for well under 50,000 Euros. Properties in the ever-popular Aegean coastal resorts of Bodrum and Kusadasi can be acquired at equally appealing price levels.

Demand for overseas property ’set to increase’

September 17th, 2007

Demand for overseas property among Britons is set to increase further, experts have predicted.

Thinkproperty.com stated that during the last six months, interest in purchasing property abroad had gone up "steadily"….

Surreal Estate

September 17th, 2007

They say that wherever there is a seller, there is a buyer. Most people have heard of some of the more quirky items put up for sale on popular online auctions websites such as e-Bay. It would seem that the world of international real estate is no different.

Italy ‘appeals to wide group of people’

September 17th, 2007

The Italian property market could offer investment opportunities for a wide group of people, medpropertyshop.com has said.

According to the estate agent, Tuscany remains the most popular area among investors, although several areas were described as "up and coming"….

Cheap flights ‘are signposts to good investments’

September 17th, 2007

Overseas property buyers should look at budget airline routes to identify potentially good investments, according to experts.

Obelisk International said that people could plan their investments strategically as new airline routes offered by cheap carriers often indicated the next investment hotspots….

Cyprus ‘is a popular wedding spot’

September 17th, 2007

An increasing number of engaged couples are choosing to hold their wedding ceremony in Cyprus.

WeddingsAbroad.com stated that since the island was accessible via a short flight from the UK, it was proving to be a convenient as a place in which to get married….

Existing houses in Bulgaria ‘are good investments’

September 17th, 2007

Overseas buyers planning to enter the Bulgarian market have been urged to choose existing housing stock.

Balkan Holdings said that off-plan properties would not be as good for investors, as the available supply outweighed the level of demand….

Ease of accessibility ‘tempts investors to Spain’

September 17th, 2007

Spain has become one of the most popular investment locations because it is easy to get to from the UK, according to an expert.

Darren Fretwell, head of UK sales at NatWest International, said Spain’s accessibility from 28 airports in Britain made it particularly convenient for British investors and holiday home owners….