2012

Valencia tops Spain’s home repossessions index

The Valencian Region has recorded almost 12 property repossessions for every thousand inhabitants since the Spanish housing crisis got underway in 2007, according to research by real estate portal Idealista.

3 April 2012

Expats looking east

British expats, especially those looking to continue working after relocation, are looking east towards China and Singapore, according to the most recent NatWest IPB Quality of Life study.

3 April 2012

Murcia named among the top 25 best real estate markets in the world

Murcia has been listed in the World's Best Real Estate Markets 2012 by International Living, joining a bevy of exotic Latin American locations due to its high scores among the categories of value for money, appreciation potential, income potential, costs and ease of buying.

3 April 2012

Poland trounces Germany?

While Germany is considered the most powerful economy in Europe, it seems that the European Commission is forecasting a higher amount of economic growth for Poland in 2012 - a rise of 2.5% compared with Germany's 0.6%.

2 April 2012

Barbados: resort life vs going local

Barbara Snaith, from Northumberland, moved out of a gated community in Barbados to live amongst the locals. Here, with the help of a friend who still prefers life behind gates, she takes a look at the pros and cons of living off and on a communal resort in our favourite Caribbean hotspot

1 April 2012

Any questions: Legal - April 2012

What is the latest news on Cypriot title deeds? This month Savvas Savvides of Michael Kyprianou & Co. reports on Cyprus's big issues

1 April 2012

Todd Berger, Berger Realty & Investments

Todd Berger sells real estate in the Orlando area of Florida. Here he reflects on how the market has changed and says it's time to buy now…

1 April 2012

FCO's top tips for relocating your family to Cyprus

Three words come straight to mind – renting, insurance and schools – says Zoe Woodward, British Consul in Nicosia.

1 April 2012

Greece behind the hotspots

Avoid the tourist trail and you can get much more bang for your buck, reports Liz Rowlinson

1 April 2012