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Buyers can still buy VAT free in Spain

The Spanish government announced on the 31st of December that the reduced VAT rate of 4% introduced in 2011 will remain applicable for all new build properties in Spain throughout 2012.

19 January 2012

Foreigners start half of US innovative firms

Almost half of America¹s top 50 cutting edge companies have been founded by foreigners, according to a new report released by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP).

19 January 2012

Double digit growth predicted for Orlando

Clear Capital, a leading Californian real estate firm, has predicted double digit growth for property in Orlando during 2012.

18 January 2012

Ryanair to add new Malta routes in May

Lowcost airline Ryanair is expanding its routes to Malta in May, leading property experts to predict growth for the island's burgeoning property market.

18 January 2012

‘Haunted’ Hong Kong houses mean bargains for Brits

It has some of the most expensive property prices in the world,but those willing to ignore superstition can pick up bargains of up to 40% by choosing 'haunted' homes in Hong Kong, it has been revealed.

17 January 2012

Investment company names its top Turkey tips

Gem invest, a global investment company, has named Istanbul as their top destination for Turkish investment in 2012.

17 January 2012

Hong Kong leads top tourist destinations

Hong Kong is now the top tourist destination world wide, trumping London which had previously held the position, according to the findings from Euromonitor International's latest Top 100 City Destinations Ranking.

16 January 2012

Ecuador named as top retirement haven

Ecuador has been named by International Living magazine as one of the most desirable locations to live out a retirement in its Retirement Index 2012.

16 January 2012

Eastern European property proves popular

Eastern European property proved popular in 2011, with investment activity in the core Eastern Europe property markets of Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania doubling compared with the same time period in 2010.

15 January 2012