Features Archive: onlinestore

2008:

Hot Beach Regions in Italy

03/07/2008 | | Jude Buttle

Locals say that God created Sardinia by stepping on a boulder in the sea with his sandal. A truly glorious place, with miles of coastline, stunning beaches and solely Italian, but where's best to lay your towel?...

Forget Me Not: 5 Reasons to Remember Buenos Aires

02/07/2008 | | Jude Buttle

Buenos Aires is a city full of passion and vitality, the birth place of the tango and the playing field of Diego Maradona. We take a look at just five reasons why this Latin capital is worth making a song and dance about....

Regional Tourism: The Algarve

02/07/2008 | Travel & Tourism | Jude Buttle

With tourism trends changing and exotic locations more affordable, has the Algarve gone out of fashion?...

A guide to the US 'Go Zone'

26/06/2008 | Property Investment | Jaimie Kanwar

TMC takes a look at the lucrative opportunities available for international investors in the mini emerging market known as the the US Go Zone...

Property Investment: 10 Golden Rules

20/06/2008 | Property Investment | Jaimie Kanwar

Inflation is rising, house prices are tumbling, mortgages are like gold dust and the cost of living is soaring. Clearly, there has never been a better time to review the golden rules of property investing....

Is this the end of the global house price boom?

19/06/2008 | House Prices | Jaimie Kanwar

A new survey has highlighted the true impact of the ‘deadly economic duo’ on global property markets....

Ten reasons to invest in North Cyprus

10/06/2008 | Property Investment | Jaimie Kanwar

North Cyprus has long been overlooked by investors, but in light of ongoing reunification talks, TMC offers 10 reasons why now could be an excellent time to buy in the North....

8 reasons to be excited about Brazil

09/06/2008 | Property Investment | Jaimie Kanwar

TheMoveChannel.com takes a look at why Brazil is currently one of the world’s most exciting destinations for international property investors....

Real Estate Fraud Series – No 3: Illegal Property Flipping

06/06/2008 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

In its third special feature on the worlds most prevalent real estate scams2c TheMoveChannelcom examines the growing menace of illegal property flipping...

Cyprus Reunification - The Story So Far

22/05/2008 | Property Markets | Jaimie Kanwar

With vital reunification talks scheduled to take place between Northern and Southern Cyprus in June 2008 TheMoveChannelcom provides an overview of the conflict and looks at the positive steps being taken to unite the Island...

Maximising Property Marketing Efficiency

08/05/2008 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

TheMoveChannelcoms first Partner Marketing Survey reveals the best way for agents and developers to advertise their properties to ensure maximum Return on Investment...

Real Estate Fraud Series – No 2: Cyprus IPT Scam

17/04/2008 | Economics | Jaimie Kanwar

In the second special feature in TheMoveChannel.com’s series on real estate scams, we take a look at an Immovable Property Tax scam that is on the rise in Cyprus, an otherwise entirely safe property investment destination. **UPDATED!**...

Real Estate Fraud Series – No 1: Foreclosure Scams

20/03/2008 | Economics | Jaimie Kanwar

Real Estate fraud is booming like never before, and to highlight this negative trend, the TheMoveChannel.com is publishing a series of special features highlighting the world's most prevalent real estate scams....

WeBooks: The essential online resource for property investors

28/02/2008 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

WeBooks is an exciting new project providing FREE online access to books containing essential educational information about property investing...

France tops TMC's Annual Enquiries Index for 2007

31/01/2008 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

Property in established overseas markets was massively popular with visitors to the TheMoveChannel.com in 2007, with Europe’s ‘old masters’ dominating our annual enquiries index......

Bulgaria is a 'Top of the Props' World Champion!

14/01/2008 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

Bulgaria, The 'Land of the Roses', has consolidated its consistently strong position in our ‘Top of the Props’ chart for December......

2007: A review of global housing markets

01/01/2008 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

It was an interesting year for housing markets across the globe, with the credit crunch negatively impacting many markets toward the end of the year. It wasn’t all doom and gloom though…...

2007:

The truth about the 'negative' property market

13/12/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

Speculation is rife about a looming crisis in the property market, and the continued negativity is running the risk of turning into a self fulfilling prophecy......

Middle East BTL - A golden opportunity?

29/11/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

Housing markets in the Middle East are rapidly expanding, creating new opportunities for property investors deterred by the ongoing slowdown in Europe and the USA......

Do overseas investors need a reality check?

22/11/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

Oveseas investors sometimes have hazy ideas about how much they’ll earn on their rental property abroad. Critical variables, such as income tax on rent, vary enormously from one country to another…....

The ‘magical movie paradise’ of New Zealand

13/11/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

Some know it as Middle Earth, Narnia or King Kong’s lost island but for others, New Zealand is a magical place to buy property......

Portugal's Silver Coast is pure gold

25/10/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

Portugal's Atlantic coast has beautiful beaches, traditional townscapes and authentic food and it's only half the price of the Algarve…...

Residential property: Is it now a 'buyers market'?

17/10/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

Conflicting daily reports continue to show UK housing market growth slowing/ accelerating/ freezing in a seemingly semi random cycle. But is this all just meaningless spin...?...

Bulgaria investors 'hit the slopes'

10/10/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

The seemingly unstoppable rise of Bulgaria’s winter sports appeal continues apace, but is the rise actually sustainable and profitable for prospective investors...?...

Wind turbines: Credible or cobblers?

25/09/2007 | Environment | Jaimie Kanwar

Is it time for Brits to consider splashing out on a home turbine in order to reap the benefits of lower fuel bills...? ...

Pioneering Brits go 'crazy for Canada'

20/09/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

The draw of lakes, beaches, forests and great skiing, plus the cosmopolitan chic of Vancouver, is luring British buyers to western Canada…...

'Paradise found' in Malta and Cyprus

31/08/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

The imminent adoption of the Euro is one of many reasons property investors are looking to the islands of Malta and Cyprus…...

Transaction costs: A global rip-off?

29/08/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

The rocketing cost of buying and selling residential property abroad is a significant negative factor for overseas investors…...

'Buyer Beware' in 'unregulated' Mexico?

23/08/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

Can foreigners really own property in Mexico? This is a complicated question, but potential investors will be happy to know the answer is relatively straightforward......

Home improvement special

16/08/2007 | | Jaimie Kanwar

Adding value to our homes is not just 'something we're interested in' it's a bona fide national obsession, and with good reason......

Holiday homes: A world of bargains

08/08/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

In many parts of Britain, £200,000 will buy you a decent flat. But take that money on your travels and the world is your oyster…...

A quick guide to retiring abroad

24/07/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

Careful planning is essential if you are one of the many Brits intending to retire abroad…...

World property crash: Hype or fate?

19/07/2007 | Economics | Jaimie Kanwar

There has been negative hype and exaggeration about property investment in the media for years. The question here is: do we believe all the hype...?...

Argentina: A guide to buying property

12/07/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

Buying property in Argentina can be a protracted process, especially for overseas investors with limited knowledge of how the system works......

Bulgarian property: A false dawn…?

06/07/2007 | Economics | Jaimie Kanwar

A leading property analyst takes a look at the Bulgarian real estate market six months on from EU accession from his base in Sofia and tells investors to “be selective�…...

India’s remarkable property growth

27/06/2007 | Economics | Jaimie Kanwar

India is undergoing a period of incredible economic growth, the positive effects of which can be seen in all aspects of the burgeoning property market......

In search of the ‘real’ Italy

21/06/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

Let the tourists keep Tuscany. Calabria's coastline is among the most unspoilt and affordable in Europe, whilst wild beaches, fabulous vineyards and beautiful bargain homes abound in Abruzzo…...

Property Investment: 10 Golden Rules

20/06/2007 | Property Investment | Jaimie Kanwar

Inflation is soaring2c house prices are tumbling2c mortgages are hard to come by and the cost of living is going through the roof Clearly2c given the current climate2c there has never been a better time to review the golden rules of property Investment...

Discover Greece’s tantalising secrets

14/06/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

Keen to keep tourists and investors pouring into the country, Greece has made a concerted effort to improve its infrastructure and amenities…...

Does water-living ‘float your boat’?

13/06/2007 | | Jaimie Kanwar

Priced out of waterside lofts, young professionals are snapping up houseboats in prime locations…...

How to move house without breaking the bank

30/05/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

Moving house doesn't need to be one of life's most stressful and expensive activities......

Overseas Agents: How to avoid getting ripped-off

15/05/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

Choosing a good overseas agent is essential for investors hoping to buy property abroad…...

Housing boom a haven for ‘flipping’ fraudsters

09/05/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

Where there is money to be made, there's a strong chance that there is also money to be stolen. In this regard, the housing market is no exception......

Budget Bargains: What can I buy for £50k?

03/05/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

If you're feeling adventurous, you can find cheap property abroad with good potential returns…...

Bargain hunting in Italy's forgotten villages

25/04/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

Abandoned towns across Italy's hilltops are being rescued to become affordable and ancient holiday homes…...

The ‘Earth Ship’ has landed

17/04/2007 | Environment | Jaimie Kanwar

Imagine a house made out of car tyres and empty beer cans that heats and cools itself naturally. Welcome to the Earth Ship…...

Home Information Packs: What you need to know

11/04/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

Put your home up for sale from 1 June and you'll need a Home Information Pack. The following article explains what they are and how they'll affect both buyers and sellers…...

Q&A: Dealing with estate agents

04/04/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

Dealing with estate agents can be an intimidating experience for the first time buyer. BBC News offers a brief guide to what rights homebuyers have in England, Wales and Northern Ireland....

Sealed bids unravelled

29/03/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

Sealed bids are becoming the norm in London where there are 100 buyers per property, but can sometimes be found elsewhere in the country. All you need to know about sealed bids and why it can help both residential property buyers and sellers can be foun...

Buying a house with a stranger

21/03/2007 | Property Advice | Jaimie Kanwar

A fresh approach to sharing that all important first home is making the slightly stigmatised idea exciting again. But would you benefit from buying with a stranger or could it all end in tears?...