2010

More Brits buying property in Algarve

A growing number of Brits are taking out mortgages with a view to buying a property in Algarve, according to Santander Totta, which provides many mortgages to people buying properties in Portugal.

22 December 2010

100 per cent LTV mortgages available in Spain

Foreigners seeking to buy a home in Spain can now hope to borrow up to 100 loan to value (LTV) of the property price, as banks step up their efforts to sell more properties in Spain.

21 December 2010

Holiday homes in Turkey popular with holidaymakers

People seeking to buy a holiday home abroad which also generates a good rental income, may be keen to learn that homes in Turkey are currently attracting the highest proportion of summer holiday enquiries, as a percentage of all enquiries on holidaylettings.co.uk.

21 December 2010

FSA Authorised Payment Institution classification offers highest level of regulation for fx

With the phased introduction of regulation of foreign exchange companies by the FSA now underway, new price comparison site MyMoneyShortlist.com is advising consumers to assure themselves that their money is safe when choosing a currency broker for their international money transfers by choosing a company that is also classified as an Authorised Payment Institution.

21 December 2010

New Florida feature at A Place in the Sun Live

A new area dedicated to finding your dream property in Florida has been launched at the next A Place in the Sun Live taking place at Earls Court London on 11th - 13th March 2011.

21 December 2010

Bulgaria property deadline looms

Foreigners who purchased land or a home in Bulgaria before 2008 are being reminded to re-register their Bulgarian property before December 31st or potentially face losing their holiday home.

20 December 2010

Potential setback for Dubai property market

Despite various claims that the Dubai property market is on the road to recovery, Dubai property experts project that residential prices will continue to fall across many parts of the emirate if more new home in Dubai are released onto the market.

20 December 2010

Dubai property fees could fall

Existing people who own homes in Dubai are to have their housing fees reviewed by the state following numerous complaints from homeowners who felt that they were being charged twice for service charges.

20 December 2010

Albania property market set to take off

The Albania property sector, one of the fastest emerging markets in Europe, could be boosted by the introduction of new low-cost flights from London to Albania.

19 December 2010