2012

11.8 million new homes needed in India by 2016

11.8 million new homes will need to be built in India by 2016 in order to meet the huge demand for housing from the indigenous population and overseas investors, according to a report from real estate consultants Cushman & Wakefield.

9 October 2012

Spanish property prices have fallen by over 50%

A survey conducted by the University of Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona and property firm Tecnocasa has revealed that the average price of a property in Spain has fallen by 53% since 2006.

9 October 2012

New tax incentives for those moving to Malta

EU citizens looking to make the move to Malta will welcome the news of a tax break which has been introduced by the Maltese government, allowing them to pay just 15% tax on any income they receive from the UK.

8 October 2012

Special offer for those looking to rent their overseas property

If you're considering renting your holiday home out then don't miss our exclusive offer, brought to you by our official holiday rentals partner HomeAway.co.uk, allowing you to list your property for 15 months for the same price of a 12 month listing.

8 October 2012

Detroit woman raffles her house for 100 dollars a ticket

A Detroit woman who is desperate to sell her property has come up with a novel way to guarantee a quick sale – a raffle costing $100 a ticket.

5 October 2012

Rise in the number of US homes being constructed

The number of new homes being constructed in the US rose again in August, giving further evidence for a possible housing rebound.

5 October 2012

A Place in the Sun launches Florida buying guide

If you're thinking of joining the estimated 400,000 Brits who currently live in Florida, then make sure to check out A Place in the Sun's dedicated guide to buying in the Sunshine state, which is now available to download.

5 October 2012

Tourists spend big in Spain

Foreign tourists are splashing the cash in Spain according to figures prepared by the country's Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism. The government body found that 38 million euros was spent by visitors to Spain in the first eight months of 2012, a 6.2 per cent increase on the same period in 2011.

4 October 2012

Bulgarian property prices rising

Property prices in Bulgaria have risen for the first time in four years, according to the latest research published by Knight Frank.

3 October 2012