2012

California property at its most affordable since records began

Property in California is now the most affordable it has been since 1988, when the state's Housing Affordability Index was first introduced, according to the California Association of Realtors.

16 May 2012

Golf tourism on the rise

A Golf Travel Insights report from advisory service KPMG has revealed that 60 per cent of golf tour operators experienced an increase in the number of golf holidays booked in 2011, compared to just 38 per cent in the previous year, highlighting a welcomed boost to the golf tourism sector.

16 May 2012

Mel Gibson Cannes apartment on sale

An A-list Cannes apartment which has played host to Mel Gibson and several other members of the Hollywood aristocracy has gone on sale ahead of the annual Cannes film festival which begins today.

16 May 2012

Spanish property sales hit three-year high among overseas investors

4748 million Euros were invested in Spanish property by overseas property buyers in 2011, a 27% rise from 2010, according to new figures by Bank of Spain and developer Taylor Wimpey de Espana.

15 May 2012

Holiday rentals growing in Goa

Goa is increasingly becoming a popular destination for holiday rentals, according to lettings website HomeAway.co.uk, who saw a 59% increase in enquiries for the Indian state during 2011.

14 May 2012

House prices rise in 50% of US cities

Research from the National Association of Realtors has found that property prices rose in 50% of US cities in the first quarter of 2012.

11 May 2012

Spain announces bank clean up to clear repossessed property

The Spanish government is today expected to announce tough measures to clean up the country's banking system, after negotiations with some of Spain's biggest lenders.

11 May 2012

Two thirds of expats live overseas without insurance

Two thirds of expats who relocate overseas do not have life or income protection insurance, a customer survey by insurance provider William Russell has revealed.

10 May 2012

Top ‘turn around towns’ in America named

Realtor.com has released its research into the top 'turn around towns' in America – areas which are beginning to show signs of recovery and are slowly leading the nation towards a more general housing recovery.

10 May 2012