News Archive: Retirement

27, 2008 August:

Brush up on money matters

A new guide to managing your money when investing or moving abroad has been published.

26, 2008 August:

Great Britain not so great?

A record number of people from the UK are choosing to emigrate abroad, according to official figures from the Office for National Statistics.

Reverse mortgages in retreat down under

The reverse-mortgage market is in full retreat in Australia, with the fourth lender this year announcing it is pulling back.

22, 2008 August:

Investors look westwards to Jodhpur

Following bomb blasts in the state capital of Jaipur, the property market has fallen, and investors are looking westwards to Jodhpur.

21, 2008 August:

Land down under

The first ever show in the UK dedicated to life Down Under is expected to attract thousands of visitors eager to get a taste of what Australia and New Zealand have to offer.

20, 2008 August:

We do like to be beside the seaside

Properties on the seafront are unlikely to be harmed by the credit crunch as owners tend not to need to borrow

16, 2008 July:

Portugal 'cheaper than Spain'?

Portugal is emerging as one of the most popular overseas retirement markets.

13, 2007 December:

Buyers prefer to be 'close to home'

Living close to our 'nearest and dearest' is becoming a top priority for house-hunters...

12, 2007 December:

England's empty homes scandal

The number of empty homes in the UK has reached unacceptable levels...

07, 2007 December:

City fatcats and the 2nd home squeeze

House prices in Second home hotspots are set to plummet over the next 12 months...

05, 2007 December:

Homes are the new pensions

Home equity is the new pension plan for Britain's ageing population...

Join the Bulgaria property elite in 'Super Vitosha'!

Emerging Markets Understood (EMU) have built a low-risk, high performance property portfolio in Vitosha - the most prestigious district of Bulgaria's capital city, offering net rental yields of a very healthy 7-20%!

19, 2007 November:

Downsizing 'difficult' for empty nesters

Prospective empty nesters may not realise their downsizing dream for two big reasons...

08, 2007 November:

Sydney: The world's favourite city brand

Sydney is the strongest city brand, but London has the highest future potential...

06, 2007 November:

Portugal still a 'safe bet'

Portugal's property market has remained a stable and profitable investment in 2007...

Singapore soars above the competition

Singapore experienced the highest residential property price rises in Asia during 2006...

02, 2007 November:

'English Adventurers' branching out

Brits are becoming more adventurous when it comes to buying property a broad...

01, 2007 November:

Canada growth 'shatters expectations'

Canada's economy is growing at a faster rate than Economists ever predicted...

29, 2007 October:

Murcia vs. Aquitaine

Despite competition from emerging markets, demand in Spain and France remains high...

25, 2007 October:

Hungary set to 'stagnate'?

The Hungarian government's austerity measures could negatively impact on mortgage lending...

03, 2007 October:

Crete: Island of 'wonderful contrasts'

The island of Crete is known for its year round sun, unspoilt beaches and dramatic coastline...

Romania's 'little Paris' excites investors

The bustling city of Bucharest continues to attract overseas investors...

28, 2007 September:

It's grim down South

Towns and cities in the South of England are apparently the worst places for raising families...

26, 2007 September:

NZ faces triple climate threat

Water security, natural ecosystems and coastal communities are at risk in New Zealand...

24, 2007 September:

Canadian resale activity 'easing'

After a record-breaking 2006, resale housing activity in Canada will ease in 2007...

21, 2007 September:

Credit crunch will just be short term blip

The credit crunch will have a minimal short term impact on the housing market, with estate agencies experiencing business as usual, claims haart...

20, 2007 September:

Discover the Americas at the Property Investor Show!

Don't miss out on your chance to gain key insights into Latin America's most exciting property markets...

UK public still confident in housing market

A recent BSA report into the UK public's attitudes towards home ownership reveals steadfast confidence in housing market...

US cuts rates for first time in 4 years

The Federal Reserve, America's central bank, has lowered US interest rates to 4.75%, the first rate cut in 4 years, reports the BBC...

19, 2007 September:

Mass confusion about retirement provision

Less than half of people aged 50-66 know what their retirement income will be, reports Norwich Union...

07, 2007 September:

Greedy Banks in overseas 'rip-off'

Brits have been warned about excessive overseas card charges levied by greedy banks...

06, 2007 September:

Czech investors should 'get in now'

Huge VAT rises scheduled for 2008 will hit potential Czech Republic investors hard...

Euro ski resorts 'under threat'

Climate change is threatening Europe's lucrative skiing trade...

Montenegro's 'amazing' growth potential

Experts have predicted that property prices in Montenegro will soar by 50% in the next year...

Romania will 'rule Europe'

Romania is set to be Europe's number one investment destination over the next 10 years...

05, 2007 September:

Paris still the home of 'l'amour'

Paris is still considered the capital of love, according to a recent survey...

Usual suspects dominate QoL survey

A recent international study has revealed Europe rules in the worldwide quality of life stakes...

24, 2007 August:

Euro news fuels Cypriot property boom

Increased interest in Cypriot property listed on TheMoveChannel.com has pushed the holiday hotspot up 3 places to break into the Top of the Props Top 5!...

10, 2007 August:

Families hit by falling earnings and rising mortgages

Alliance Trust Research Centre's latest quarterly Financial Reality Index indicates that families are not reining in their spending despite facing increasing financial pressures...

Higher interest rates putting a break on lending

Consecutive interest rate rises are starting to have a slowing effect on consumer borrowing, the Building Society Association reports...

Lack of buyers makes selling tricky

People looking to sell their homes may have their work cut out, says National Homebuyers...

09, 2007 August:

Interest rises in spite of Turkey's political turmoil

Despite the recent election turmoil, it seems British buyers remain optimistic about Turkey's economic progress and the country's accession to the European Union, reports HiFX...

Invest in Australia's next growth cycle!

Local investors are returning to the east coast markets of Australia as record vacancy rates continue to drive up rental returns, reports Home Port Property...

08, 2007 August:

As Eurozone slows, Asia-Pacific house prices surge

The global house price boom continues in 2007, albeit at a much slower pace and with different set of countries, reports the Global Property Guide...

UK house price growth is slowing

UK house prices rose a modest 0.7% in July, confirming that house price inflation is slowing, according to Halifax...

UK missing out on £2.7 billion of pensions cash

UK pensioners are collectively throwing away £2.7 billion through not claiming pension credits and making unnecessary tax payments, reports Unbiased.co.uk...

07, 2007 August:

Brits cashing in on overseas property boom

The number of British holiday home owners downsizing or selling their place in the sun and repatriating money to the UK has doubled in the last year according to currency specialists HiFX...

Farmland prices rising at fastest rate for 30 years

Average farmland prices rose by 27.3% in the year to June 2007, the fastest rate of growth since 1977, reports Knight Frank...

30, 2007 July:

Investors eye 'thermal turkey'

The third most populous city in Turkey is attracting more and more investors...