Features Archive: 2008

2008:

Considering Canada

02/12/2008 | Economics | Catherine Deshayes

Want to snap up a property overseas but undecided as to where to invest your hard earned cash? How about Canada, which was recently named the most affordable English speaking country in which to buy......

Buy to let for long term gain

01/12/2008 | Buy To Let | Arv Soar

With seasoned investors coming back into the property market, Arv Soar, Property Entrepreneur and Director of Property Investment Portfolio (PIP), reflects on the current buy to let situation, and explains how to maximise on an investment that will help reap rewards in the future......

Forget residential, how about commercial?

27/11/2008 | Commercial Property | Catherine Deshayes

With so much emphasis being placed on the turmoil in the residential property markets, TheMoveChannel.com looks at developments in the world of commercial property and at what Monday's Pre Budget report means for commercial property......

Live like a Lord

26/11/2008 | House Prices | Catherine Deshayes

Owning a French chateau has got to be one of the ultimate property fantasies and it's not as far out of your reach as you may think......

Adult Disneyland

25/11/2008 | House Prices | Catherine Deshayes

Let's forget the credit crunch for a second and where better to do that than in the neon glow of Las Vegas, a mecca of high octane gambling and non stop entertainment......

Super-sized auctions

24/11/2008 | Auctions | Catherine Deshayes

Buying a home at auction is nothing new, but how about super sizing that event? Welcome to the new world of mega auctions, which are designed to combat the ongoing credit crunch......

France: worth writing home about?

21/11/2008 | Property Investment | Catherine Deshayes

France may be a popular destination in which to buy a second home for holiday or investment purposes, but it is somewhere you would want to hang up your onions and live permanently? TheMoveChannel.com finds out......

The gain in Spain

20/11/2008 | Retirement | Catherine Deshayes

The downturn in perennial hotspot Spain's fortunes has been given a lot of column inches of late. Still it's not all doom and gloom in fact, if you are a second home owner in Spain, the current crisis could well be a blessing in disguise......

Social squatting

19/11/2008 | Quirky & Amusing | Catherine Deshayes

The number of squatters is going through the roof has the credit crunch really brought us to this? Well, yes, but not in the way you imagine. Welcome to the weird new world of cybersquatting......

Mexico: salsa-ing its way to becoming a hotspot

18/11/2008 | Property Advice | Catherine Deshayes

Mexico has traditionally been overlooked by property investors due to its unstable political history and the associated economic risks, but now, with increased stability, the country is starting to be considered......

October investment property watch

14/11/2008 | Property Investment | Catherine Deshayes

Forcing Portugal off the top spot this month was the United Arab Emirates, which nabbed the top spot in TheMoveChannel's investment property watch for October. However, Portugal did fight back to some extent, grabbing both second and third places......

Magical Majorca

14/11/2008 | Property Investment | Catherine Deshayes

The Balearic Islands have long been popular with tourists and property investors, but it's the largest of the islands, Majorca, that is the hottest property of all......

Dabble in Abu Dhabi

12/11/2008 | Property Investment | Catherine Deshayes

Well known for owning Manchester City Football Club, the oil rich emirate of Abu Dhabi boasts spectacular urbanization coupled with the charm of an ancient culture......

RAK it up

11/11/2008 | Property Investment | Catherine Deshayes

Lesser known UAE Emirate Ras Al Khaymah (RAK) has broken out of the shadow of neighbouring Dubai to make its mark as an investment property hotspot......

A Divided City: Milan

06/11/2008 | Celebrities & Gossip | Jude Buttle

A fashionable city that is the home to a couple of stylish soccer sides, Milan has two true football giants in AC Milan and Inter Milan. We take a look at just how deep their rivalry goes....

Best Beaches in the World: Ölüdeniz - Turkey

06/11/2008 | Travel & Tourism | Jude Buttle

Regarded as the finest beach in Turkey, Ölüdeniz is blessed with fine sand, aquamarine waters and an enchanting lagoon....

Top Golf Resorts: Praia D'El Rey

06/11/2008 | Property Investment | Jude Buttle

With a first rate reputation for ten years and recently voted Europe's leading golf resort at the 2007 World Travel Awards, we take a look at just why Praia D'El Rey is still swinging with golfing enthusiasts and property investors alike....

Sardinia - The Heart of the Mediterranean

06/11/2008 | Property Markets | Jude Buttle

Local legend has it that Sardinia was created by God stepping on a boulder in the sea with his sandal. This wonderful island boasts miles of coastline, beautiful beaches and stunning landscape....

Best Beaches in the World: Siesta Beach - Florida

05/11/2008 | Travel & Tourism | Jude Buttle

While the White House welcomes a new president, we look at an American treasure that always gets the public's vote. Siesta Beach is an award winning strip of sand that is finer than sugar and made of quartz....

Ajman - An Oasis in the Sun

05/11/2008 | Property Markets | Jude Buttle

Following in the footsteps of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Ajman is now attracting tourists and investors to its desert domain....

Ruhpolding - Great for Golf, Ski and Spa

04/11/2008 | Property Markets | Jude Buttle

Ruhpolding is a village set against the Bavarian Alps that mixes local traditions with a wonderful display of nature, making this charming place one of the best destinations to visit in Germany....

Country Review: Egypt

04/11/2008 | Property Markets | Jude Buttle

With a history of cultural treasures, pyramids, pharaohs and an iconic sphinx, it's easy to see why Egypt is so unique and popular....

Forget Me Not: 5 Reasons to Remember Mumbai

03/11/2008 | Rankings & Ratings | Jude Buttle

Formerly known as Bombay, Mumbai is home to some fine beaches, historical monuments and the Bollywood film industry....

Best Beaches in the World: Copacabana - Brazil

03/11/2008 | Travel & Tourism | Jude Buttle

The most famous beach on the planet, Copacabana is synonymous with the heat and heart of Brazil....

7 Locations Bond Might Buy In

31/10/2008 | Celebrities & Gossip | Jude Buttle

James Bond is back... and with his secret service salary added to his winnings at the blackjack table, Bond can aim high when it comes to property investments. We look at some of the weird and wonderful places he's been assigned to....

Trouble in Paradise - The Algarve

31/10/2008 | Travel & Tourism | Jude Buttle

The Algarve has long been a popular tourist destination, but recently holidaymakers have looked elsewhere for their fun in the sun....

House Murder Scenes

30/10/2008 | Celebrities & Gossip | Jude Buttle

Doctor Samuel Sheppard was found guilty of the murder of his pregnant wife in their home in 1954. Finally acquitted 10 years later, his story inspired the television series and Hollywood film, The Fugitive....

Best Beaches in the World: Coral Bay - Cyprus

29/10/2008 | Travel & Tourism | Jude Buttle

One of the most popular beaches in Cyprus, Coral Bay is blessed with soft sand and clear calm waters....

House of Horrors - A Romeo's sonnet

29/10/2008 | Quirky & Amusing | Jude Buttle

Painter and decorator Devon Christie was looking forward to doing up the new apartment he had bought with his best friend and turning it into a real bachelor pad......

Forget Me Not: 5 Reasons to Remember Valletta

29/10/2008 | Rankings & Ratings | Jude Buttle

Valletta has welcomed emperors, heads of state, artists and poets through its gates and is now the permanent seat of the Maltese government. Malta's capital city is also a World Heritage site and nothing short of an open air museum, making it a great place to immerse yourself in art and culture....

Rural Regions: Limousin - France

28/10/2008 | Property Investment | Jude Buttle

Known for its countryside, porcelain and cattle, Limousin is one of France's quaintest regions....

Investing in Capital Cities: Abu Dhabi

28/10/2008 | Property Investment | Jude Buttle

Abu Dhabi is known for petroleum and natural gas, but it is also gaining a reputation for being a city of style and luxury that has become a centre for investments and a popular place for tourists to visit....

The Beauty of the Black Sea Coast

27/10/2008 | Travel & Tourism | Jude Buttle

Romania's Black Sea region is home to ancient legends, dead poets, healing spas and stunning coastlines, placing this Romanian Riviera right up there with the best that the Med has to offer......

Portugal: Rising to the Tourism Challenge

27/10/2008 | Travel & Tourism | Jude Buttle

Portugal has been one of the world's most popular places for tourists for many years. But recent changes in tourism trends and more destinations becoming accessible through the introduction of low cost airlines, has put pressure on Portugal to sustain its market share in the industry....

Auctions: can buyers still bag a bargain?

24/10/2008 | Auctions | Jude Buttle

There was a time when all you would do was turn up for an auction, wait for the property you desired, bid for it, obtain it, pay for it, do it up and sell it on... But times have changed, haven't they?...

Best Beaches in the World: Cala Luna - Italy

23/10/2008 | Travel & Tourism | Jude Buttle

Some say the finest in Sardinia, others in all of Italy, but whatever the verdict Cala Luna deserves to be mentioned as one of the best beaches in the world....

Forget Me Not: 5 Reasons to Remember Dubai

23/10/2008 | Rankings & Ratings | Jude Buttle

Known for its sun, sand and tax free shopping, Dubai is the most popular destination to visit in the United Arab Emirates....

Top Ski Destinations: Kitzbühel - Austria

23/10/2008 | Property Investment | Jude Buttle

Kitzbühel has a reputation as one of the best ski resorts in Europe and a party town to boot. But is this medieval city in the middle of a property meltdown?...

Best Beaches in the World: Arambol - India

22/10/2008 | Travel & Tourism | Jude Buttle

Secluded and unspoilt, Arambol Beach is one of the finest beaches in India....

Capital Comparisons - Bucharest v Bratislava

22/10/2008 | Property Markets | Jude Buttle

Capital cities are the core of any country. We take a look at two capitals that were once under communism rule and compare briefly their current property market....

Hot Beach Regions in France

21/10/2008 | Travel & Tourism | Jude Buttle

Jutting out of the northwest side of France, Brittany is a popular destination, boasting history, tradition and fine beaches....

Turkey - Not Just For Christmas

21/10/2008 | Travel & Tourism | Jude Buttle

Turkey is a country with a variety of things to appreciate: beautiful coasts, tasty cuisine, a mild climate, a rich culture, numerous sporting activities and an unrivalled reputation for hospitality that dates back to the Ottoman Empire....

Athens - An Ancient Arena of Archaeological Artefacts

20/10/2008 | Travel & Tourism | Jude Buttle

Nowadays Athens is alive with the hustle and bustle of day to day activity, but behind the scenes there is still the undeniable essence of a part of history that is significant to the modern world....

Forget Me Not: 5 Reasons to Remember San Francisco

19/10/2008 | Rankings & Ratings | Jude Buttle

San Francisco has a European ambience about it, known for its shopping, its cafes and its liberal attitude towards same sex marriages....

Splendid Spa Destinations: Bad Gastein

17/10/2008 | Travel & Tourism | Jude Buttle

This traditional spa town, set at high altitude, has a heady history of entertaining royalty. But now, Bad Gastein's noble reputation lies in its revitalising baths....

Best Beaches in the World: Guincho - Portugal

17/10/2008 | Travel & Tourism | Jude Buttle

Known as one of Portugal's finest sand strips, Guincho beach is situated near the picturesque town of Cascais and is a windsurfer's paradise....

Second City Investments: Toulouse

16/10/2008 | Property Investment | Jude Buttle

Toulouse is a university town which blends a rich heritage and lifestyle with modern technologies and industries....

Cyprus: less tension for your pension

16/10/2008 | Retirement | Jude Buttle

With the credit crunch and the rise of inflation strangling the purse strings of many in Britain, more UK residents are looking to pack their bags and head to sunnier and cheaper options abroad, with many arriving on the sunny isle of Cyprus....

Uruguay: Key Property Markets

15/10/2008 | Property Markets | Jude Buttle

New on the European Property Radar for 2008, Uruguay offers investment opportunities in three main markets......

Best Beaches in the World: Jumeirah Beach - Dubai

15/10/2008 | Travel & Tourism | Jude Buttle

A stunning beach that is host to some of the city's most famous landmarks, Jumeirah Beach is blessed with clear waters and soft sand, making it extremely popular with tourists....