2012

Expat way of life 'more appealing' than 10 years ago

Nearly 50 per cent of expats who have lived overseas for ten years or more believe that they made the right decision in moving abroad, according to research conducted by expatforum.com

20 November 2012

France top investment spot for one-quarter of Brit buyers

France has been named as the most popular destination for Brit buyers to invest in, with one quarter of those surveyed for the HiFX Property Hotspots Report stating that they were interested in a property across the channel.

19 November 2012

Become Obama’s neighbour

An empty lot next to President Obama's Chicago home has gone on sale for $899,000, but potential buyers are going to have to undergo strict security checks, including submitting their financial information and ID to the secret service, before they can even attend the viewing.

19 November 2012

Rentals in high demand after Hurricane Sandy

Second home owners who have vacant properties in New Jersey and other areas affected by Hurricane Sandy are being urged to consider renting their property on a longer term basis to local residents who have had their homes destroyed.

15 November 2012

Bulgarian property sales on the rise

Bulgarian property sales are on the rise, especially in coastal areas, giving credence to the rumours of recovery in the country's property market.

13 November 2012

Consider alternative Turkish destinations urge experts

Investors considering buying a property in Turkey should look outside of the traditional destinations of Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir towards other growth areas, according to a group of business leaders in the country.

13 November 2012

Rental yields high in major Spanish cities

A study by Spanish property portal Idealista claims investors now get better gross rental yields in Barcelona and Madrid than in London or Paris.

12 November 2012

Versace villa drops by 20 per cent

A villa owned by the late fashion juggernaut Gianni Versace, listed just six months ago, has dropped in price by 20 per cent - to $100,000,000.

12 November 2012

Lloyds withdraws from expat mortgage market

Lloyds Banking Group has announced that it is suspending its expat mortgage products, meaning that expats who return to the UK will not be able to secure funding through them. Existing expat customers won't be affected.

11 November 2012