News Archive: Travel and Tourism

10, 2008 October:

Dubai thronging with buyers?

The increased attendance at this year's Cityscape real estate expo in Dubai indicates interest in UAE property is growing, it has been suggested...

09, 2008 October:

Russian money reaps rewards

Russians are investing heavily in overseas property buying in the French Riviera, Spain and Central London...

Hole in one in Sicily

Those investing in property on the Italian island of Sicily may find that that golf tourism provides a boost to the value of their investment in the next few years...

07, 2008 October:

No pyramid schemes

Egypt has secured ninth position in a league table of the top ten most popular destinations for 2009 holidays, reports West Side Village...

06, 2008 October:

Spain still reigns supreme

Spain is still the most popular place abroad for British property investors but emerging markets are closing the gap, according to a new report...

Turkey: golf hotspot?

Ten years ago you could be forgiven if Turkey didn't spring to mind when thinking about great golf destinations. Yet 2008 saw the country crowned 'Best Golf Destination of the Year in Europe' by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO)...

03, 2008 October:

New life, New Zealand

New Zealand has topped a poll as the ideal place to live, ranking best for both quality of life and cost of living...

Brits abroad

Research has shown that three million Brits are looking to buy property abroad over the next two years, enticed into the international arena by the slowdown of the British housing market...

Perth: the other City of Light

The city of Perth in Western Australia has witnessed sky high prices of late, and although they are now falling due to current market conditions, rental returns are still soaring, making Perth an excellent prospect for long term investment. TheMoveChannel.com takes a look at the potential of Australia's fourth largest city...

Turkish delight

With British house price falls accelerating according to data from the Land Registry and three major UK lenders raising mortgage rates this week amid further volatility in the banking sector, property buyers are increasingly looking overseas for productive investments...

Taviva, Portugal: new hotspot?

The town of Tavira on the eastern Algarve has been hailed as an outstanding place to spend a holiday at this time of year.

Safe as houses

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been described as a safe investment location for western investors in property who are looking to escape the credit crunch...

02, 2008 October:

Thailand: plans to relax foreign ownership rules

In order to make it more tempting for international investors to buy property in Thailand, the Thai Government is considering relaxing the rules on the foreign ownership of property...

Canadians looking to Mexico

Canadian property investors are increasingly investing in Mexico as they regard the US market as not a good prospect at the moment...

01, 2008 October:

Dubai villas outperforming apartments

Villas in Dubai have grown in value twice as much as apartments, but the latter still continue to offer the best rental yields, says a Bahrain based investment bank...

Singapore: a strong investment?

Almost half of property buyers interested in investing in Singapore expect prices to increase and regard the market as an attractive investment, according to a new survey...

30, 2008 September:

Is the Cypriot market in recession?

As international investors desert the Cyprus property market as the global economic crisis rages on, sales, especially of holiday homes, drop by 40 per cent and the market heads towards a recession. Despite this, Cyprus remains a good long term investment...

29, 2008 September:

Get a slice of American Pie

A Government sponsored scheme encouraging people to invest in regeneration efforts in the southern United States has been introduced for a limited time only...

Mallorca most stable

Mallorca, known for its fantastic beaches and sought-after high-end homes, has the most stable property market in the whole of Spain, according to Spanish property experts at Spanish Hot Properties...

Bargain hunters snap up USA homes

The volume of homes sold across some parts of the States has increased, following a record decline in U.S. home prices, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR)...

Three million Brits to move abroad

The downturn in the UK housing market is prompting more and more Britons to consider investing in property overseas...

26, 2008 September:

Buyers look to Vendee

Vendee in France is a hotspot for tourists and property investors alike...

25, 2008 September:

South Africa's Finance Minister resigns

News of the South African Finance Minister's resignation has sent shockwaves through the country, and has affected foreign investors who were considering buying a South African property.

24, 2008 September:

Tourism in Spain on the up

Spain is a perennial favourite with second home owners and investors, especially from Britain and Germany. The Institution of International Tourism in Spain shows that tourism in the nation has increased since last year, which is good news for those looking to rent out their properties.

23, 2008 September:

Hot Turkey

PricewaterhouseCoopers, The Urban Land Institute and Hot Property Turkey have voted Istanbul as a new overseas property hotspot.

18, 2008 September:

Croatia removes restrictions for EU buyers

Come February 1st next year, buying a home in Croatia will be far more straightforward as the Croatian Government remove purchasing restrictions on European Union citizens.

Abu Dhabi in spotlight after Manchester City buy

The profile of the UAE as a place for overseas property investors to buy is sure to rise following recent publicity about Abu Dhabi United Investment vehicle buying premiership football club Manchester City.

Golden years in Turkey

Retirees are flocking abroad to enjoy their golden years in the sun. Whilst the strength of the euro has dulled enthusiasm in France, Portugal and Cyprus, Mediterranean countries outside the Euro-zone, such as Turkey, are becoming increasingly popular.

Vendors turn to agents in tough times

When the going gets tough, the tough get going...to estate agents. The number of vendors planning to use an agent for their next home sale rather than go it alone has doubled over the last year.

17, 2008 September:

Get a slice of American Pie

A Government sponsored scheme encouraging people to invest in regeneration efforts in the southern United States has been introduced for a limited time only.

Belize Reserve in Cayo District: plots selling fast

Belizean land is greatly undervalued in comparison to many other Central American countries such as Honduras or Nicaragua and tourism figures have risen by 24 per cent since 2002. One development that is selling fast is the carbon neutral Belize Reserve.

16, 2008 September:

Get that second home with fractional freehold

With the credit crunch tightening belts around the country, fractional freehold ownership enables you to buy a second home in the sun at a lower cost.

Title deed issues in Cyprus

Disgruntled expats are piling mounting pressure onto some of Cyprus' developers as they continue to wait to receive their title deeds.

Will Turkey's Mugla become a new hotspot?

The Turkish province of Mugla has seen a major increase in tourist numbers this year, and in turn is becoming more popular with foreign investors.

12, 2008 September:

Going swimmingly: Olympic hero nabs property

Michael Phelps may be ahead of the game in the swimming pool, and now he is making another smart move, by investing his new found wealth in residential and commercial property, taking advantage of the low property prices in the US.

Turkey's first property exhibition

Property in Turkey is becoming sought after by international investors at the moment, and, in a further boost to the country's emerging market, Istanbul will host Turkey's first international property and architecture exhibition.

Germany: top of the props

According to a yearly European survey, Germany is the best country in Europe for property investors in the current market.

10, 2008 September:

Capital of Culture status boosts housing market

For those who think of Liverpool's culture as being in line with Channel 4's epic nineties soap, Brookside, should think again; the city is this year's European Capital of Culture, and that tag has sent house prices sky rocketing.

Turkish tourist office scoops award nomination

Property investors looking to Turkey for solid investment prospects will be encouraged by the news that the Turkish Tourist Office has been nominated for an international award.

Cayman Islands: land opportunities from £30K

The opportunity to invest in a slice of tropical paradise from just £33.00 per day doesn't come along very often, which makes this select land investment prospect in the Cayman Islands worth immediate consideration.

09, 2008 September:

High power costs holding back investors in Africa

The high price of electricity is hindering the growth of parts of Africa's foreign investment market, says a recent World Bank report.

Alternative property boosts market down under

International investors looking to Australia for that property purchase is nothing new, but now an alternative market is emerging in which people are snapping up car parks, theme parks and marinas.

08, 2008 September:

Inflation eases down under

When interest rates were cut in Australia last week for the first time in seven years, second home owners breathed a sigh of relief, and now the Reserve Bank has tipped inflationary pressure to soon start easing.

Canada resales skyrocket

In the midst of falling property sales and prices, the number of new listings for resale homes leapt past 80,000 for the first time last month.

France faces tax rise

Nicholas Sarkozy's introduction of an increase in tax on investment revenue could affect international investors who rent out their holiday or second homes in France.

Disney Land still shining bright

Whilst Florida has been one of the states most affected by the American property market crisis, experiencing falls in prices of 40 per cent, Government officials are hoping that airport improvement will boost interest in investing in the state.

05, 2008 September:

JER Partners begins investment drive in Central & Eastern Europe

JER Partners has set up an office in Prague, to take advantage of opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)

Test drive a property before you buy

Many homeowners greeted recent government proposals to breathe life into a flagging UK property market with contempt and suspicion

03, 2008 September:

Corsica - double the opportunity

According to a recent report there are two 'markets' to be aware of when considering an overseas property as a rental investment on the island of