2011

Waving the blue flag for Spanish beaches

The decision to award Spain 511 prestigious Blue Flags, more than any other European country, in recognition of the country's pristine beaches, acts as a timely reminder as to why so many Brits continue to buy property in Spain.

8 June 2011

Auckland property prices fall

The average average sale price of a home in Auckland depreciated by $15,000 (£7,500) from April to May, according to the latest data released by New Zealand property agency Barfoot and Thompson.

7 June 2011

Ryder Cup could drive demand for golfing homes in France

International demand for French homes on or near golf courses is expected to grow following France's successful bid to host the 2018 Ryder Cup, which is good news for golfing property owners and buyers, according to Barrasford & Bird estate agents.

7 June 2011

Overseas demand for homes in Cyprus improves

Foreign demand for homes in Cyprus continued to improve last month, with some overseas nationals taking advantage of a poor domestic property sales market and a weak Cypriot economy to negotiate significant discounts on properties.

6 June 2011

First-home Australia property buyer stimulus was a mistake, says banker

Australia property prices were inflated by the Government's First-home buyer stimulus, which should prevent any significant price growth in the short to medium term, despite the general shortage of housing in the country, according to a leading banker in the country.

6 June 2011

Countless Turkey property investment opportunities

The Turkish property sector continues to offer ever-greater opportunities for investors, according to property investment firm Colordarcy.

3 June 2011

Sarah Palin buys a property in Arizona

Potential candidate for the President of the USA, Sarah Palin, has purchased a home in Arizona, as part of an investment group called Safari Investments, because she believes that the Arizona property market is now ripe for investment.

3 June 2011

A Place in the Sun: Home or Away? Friday night on Channel 4 at 8pm

Can Jonnie Irwin and Jasmine Harman help Jeremy and Rosemary decide between buying a holiday home on the Kent coast or the Turin region of Italy...

2 June 2011

Brits invest in Istanbul property market

British property investors are capitalising on the significant shortage of rental homes in Istanbul, Turkey, with tenant demand being fuelled by raidly rising migration rates.

1 June 2011