2010

Paris property prices hit record high

Paris property prices hit an all-time high in the third quarter of 2010, according to the Paris Chamber of Notaries.

29 November 2010

Spain and Portugal property markets would benefit from World Cup

Next week the two hosts of the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups will be named, with a number of nations, including England, hoping that their bids have been successful

29 November 2010

Spain property sales improve for third quarter of 2010

The Spain Property Registry shows that sales increased by 13 per cent in the third quarter (Q3) of 2010 compared to the corresponding period last year, suggesting that the Spanish property market is on the long road to recovery.

26 November 2010

New Portuguese city to be built

Plans to build a new city in the north of Portugal moved a step closer to becoming reality after major UK-based Quintain property firm yesterday agreed to provide property advice over the next two years.

26 November 2010

Talk around the Table

Cape Town played a leading role in South Africa's hosting of the 2010 Football World Cup, and now its stunning Atlantic Seaboard area is starting to feel the effects... Words Kathy Malherbe

25 November 2010

Indonesia property scheme to open in 2011

A new luxurious Indonesia property resort which is sure to appeal to Brits is scheduled to open during the early part of next year, reports OPP trade property publication

25 November 2010

France could appeal to high rate UK tax payers

The idea of owning property in France could soon become even more appealing for wealthy Britons seeking to escape paying 50 per cent UK income tax, after French President Nicholas Sarkozy signalled that he was planning to scrap the country's wealth tax. Sarkozy said he is thinking of abolishing France's wealth tax in order to bring the country's tax system in line with Germany's and attract more high net worth people to France.

25 November 2010

Banks to slash Spain property prices

Banks in Spain now recognise that they have no alternative but to reduce Spain property prices further if they are going to have any chance of attracting more buyers.

25 November 2010

Price rise for single family homes in Miami

The average price of a single family home in Miami appreciated by 12 per cent to $199,100 (£126,000) in October compared to the corresponding month last year, according to the MIAMI Association of REALTORS and the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service.

25 November 2010