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April 16, 2008

Cyprus sees gains in prices and Russian interest

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by Gill Montia

Cyprus sees gains in prices and Russian interest
Predictions that Cyprus would see strong growth in property prices this year are proving to be accurate. The island joined the European Community in January and in the lead up to this historic event, overseas property investors were becoming increasingly ...

April 14, 2008

Tax rebate for investors in Spanish property

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by Gill Montia

Tax rebate for investors in Spanish property
British investors who have made capital gains when selling Spanish properties could be in line for a 20% tax rebate. Spain changed its capital gains tax legislation last year, prior to which foreigners who sold property in the country were charged ...

April 9, 2008

Indian property market shows signs of overheating

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by Gill Montia

Indian property market shows signs of overheating
Fears that the Indian property market could be overheating have been heightened by the actions of ICICI, one of the country's leading banks. Its managing director, KV Kamath, has confirmed that the bank will be applying stricter lending criteria to ...

April 7, 2008

Sofia set for 25% property price inflation

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by Gill Montia

Sofia set for 25% property price inflation
Overseas investors in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, are likely to see strong property price growth during 2008. Market analyst, Property Secrets, is predicting that shortage of supply will push prices up 25% in the coming months. The city currently has ...

April 3, 2008

Spanish property price slump continues

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by Gill Montia

Spanish house price slump continues
Property prices in Spain continued to fall over the first quarter of 2008. According to Spanish property website, idealista.com, prices declined in 77% of the municipalities examined during the first three months of this year. Residential properties in the key markets of Barcelona, ...

April 1, 2008

Worthwhile improvements for French property owners

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by Gill Montia

Worthwhile improvements for French property owners
Overseas property website, shelteroffshore.com, is recommending various ways of enhancing the profitability of second homes in France, given that property values in the country continue to rise and interest from tenants and buyers remains strong. Whether the property is let to tourists ...

March 27, 2008

Spanish properties at risk in renewed coastal protection scheme

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by Gill Montia

Spanish properties at risk in renewed coastal protection scheme
A report in The Telegraph warns that thousands of properties in Spain, many of which are owned by Britons, could be confiscated and ultimately demolished. The Spanish government has renewed its campaign to protect the nation’s coastline in a ...

March 26, 2008

First-time buyers look to overseas property markets

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by Gill Montia

First-time buyers look to overseas property markets
Research from financial website, fairinvestment.co.uk, indicates that 44% of Britons would be willing to move abroad in order to get a foot on the property ladder. Eight per cent of respondents to the survey had already made a purchase overseas, ...

March 25, 2008

Property Investment in Australia

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by Brian Turner

Property Investment in Australia
Guide to Property Investments in Australia Price values in the Australian property market took a fall from 2004 to 2005 and have been struggling to recover ever since. Some are predicting that the market is close to stabilizing and that now may be ...


Property Investment in Canada

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by Brian Turner

Property Investment in Canada
Guide to Property Investment in Canada The Canadian property market has been on a rise (although very slow) for the last several years. Housing prices have consistently risen and hit a high in 2006 of almost 11% (some regions have shown a near ...


Property Investment in Costa Rica

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by Brian Turner

Property Investment in Costa Rica
Guide to Property Investment in Costa Rica Costa Rica is one of those areas dream holidays are made of, but also represents a very promising place for property investment due to its strong market. Positve pointers: - strong property market - booming investment - easy buying process - ...


Property Investment in France

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by Brian Turner

Property Investment in France
Guide to Property Investment in France France enjoys being a popular tourist attraction for Brits and other Europeans, so the holiday rental potential remains strong in many areas. Just ensure you budget plenty for the required purchase costs. Positve pointers: - strong long-term investment - good rental ...


Lanzarote shows signs of property slowdown

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by Gill Montia

Lanzarote shows signs of property slowdown
Lanzarote, the easternmost of the Canary Islands, is showing signs of a property slowdown. According to Lanzarote Guidebook, a leading property portal for the island, the effects of the credit squeeze and waning consumer confidence are already evident at the higher end ...

March 21, 2008

Property Investment in Morocco

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by Brian Turner

Morocco
Property Investment Guide for Morocco Morocco has long been the place of choice for many of the rich and famous, particularly from the UK and property investments continue to be a winning choice. The area is exotic and historic and the weather is warm and dry. ...


Property Investment in Germany

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by Brian Turner

Germany
Property Investment Guide to Germany Germany's property market is moving along, but the pace is painfully slow. The market has actually been decreasing slightly since 2000. There was some increase in 2007, but only around 1%. The market in Germany is much less desirable ...


Property Investment in Cyprus

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by Brian Turner

Cyprus
Overview of the Cyprus Property Market The property market has been on the rise in Cyprus over the last few couple of years. After a very slight decline in 2005, price increases have been going up. The increase reached an impressive 12% in 2007 and ...


Property Investment in the USA

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by Brian Turner

USA
Basic Property Investment Guide for the United States The United States real estate market had been in an artificial boom for several years, fueled mainly by sub-prime mortgages. In 2006, the market began to correct itself and prices have slowed down. Still, the rise has ...

March 18, 2008

French leaseback scheme attracts UK investors

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by Gill Montia

French leaseback scheme attracts UK investors
VEF, the French real estate specialist, has reported that French leaseback properties are becoming increasingly popular with UK buyers seeking properties to let. The leaseback scheme was introduced by the French Government to promote the country's leisure industry and the development of ...


Bulgaria sees 2007 property price inflation at 50%

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by Gill Montia

Bulgaria sees 2007 property price inflation at 50%
The latest Knight Frank Global House Price Index shows that Bulgaria has once again recorded strong growth. In the final quarter of 2007, property prices in the country rose by 8%, while over the entire year prices for flats increased ...

March 14, 2008

French preferences for British investors

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by Gill Montia

French preferences for British investors
Britons purchasing property in France have their preferences and Homes Overseas magazine has published a new survey that sheds light on our national tendencies. Most Britons head for the south of the country in search of a Mediterranean climate and the majority are ...