Andrew Bartlett, owner of Andrew Bartlett Florida, said that those who invest in property in US at the moment are unlikely to see good returns. He explained that "Brits should be concerned if they are investing anywhere overseas". Read more
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Brits looking to see savings returns ’shouldn’t invest in US property’
25/02/2010
Investors would be better to place their funds in more reliable places such as international savings accounts than US property in the current economic climate, according to an expert.
Andrew Bartlett, owner of Andrew Bartlett Florida, said that those who invest in property in US at the moment are unlikely to see good returns. He explained that "Brits should be concerned if they are investing anywhere overseas". Read more
Andrew Bartlett, owner of Andrew Bartlett Florida, said that those who invest in property in US at the moment are unlikely to see good returns. He explained that "Brits should be concerned if they are investing anywhere overseas". Read more
International property investors ‘are buying in Scotland’
22/02/2010
International property buyers are increasingly turning to Scotland as an investment destination, according to the Scotsman.
The newspaper reports that the combination of the weak pound and a strengthening housing market is leading to investment in residential property in the country. It is thought that preferable exchange rates mean that foreign currency buyers could receive a discount of 25 per cent on property prices. Read more
The newspaper reports that the combination of the weak pound and a strengthening housing market is leading to investment in residential property in the country. It is thought that preferable exchange rates mean that foreign currency buyers could receive a discount of 25 per cent on property prices. Read more
Affordability of Australian international property falls
22/02/2010
International property in Australia became less affordable in the final three months of 2009, according to new figures.
The most recent report from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) revealed that affordability "nose-dived" in the fourth quarter of last year. The HIA estimated that the level fell by 18.4 per cent. Read more
The most recent report from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) revealed that affordability "nose-dived" in the fourth quarter of last year. The HIA estimated that the level fell by 18.4 per cent. Read more
International property in Poland ’showing signs of recovery’
15/02/2010
Those seeking property abroad could look to Poland as its property market is showing signs of recovering, according to the Financial Times.
The biggest regional property deal since 2007 took place last month. Read more
The biggest regional property deal since 2007 took place last month. Read more
International property deals become available in Florida
12/02/2010
International property investment in Florida is becoming an increasingly attractive option, according to Property Frontiers.
The property specialists said that the current state of the US market meant that prices have "absolutely hit rock bottom" and savvy investors could find deals with "tremendous value". Read more
The property specialists said that the current state of the US market meant that prices have "absolutely hit rock bottom" and savvy investors could find deals with "tremendous value". Read more
Foreclosure activity falls for US international property
12/02/2010
Signs that the US international property market recovered slightly in January have been revealed by Realty Trac.
The company released figures which show foreclosure filings in the country were down ten per cent in January from the previous month. However, the level is still up 15 per cent year-on-year. Read more
The company released figures which show foreclosure filings in the country were down ten per cent in January from the previous month. However, the level is still up 15 per cent year-on-year. Read more
Brazil is a ‘top destination’ for international property investment
11/02/2010
International property buyers are looking to Brazil as an attractive investment destination, according to the country's official tourist office.
Interest has been growing in Brazil since it was announced that Rio de Janeiro would be holding the 2016 Olympic Games. The country will also be holding the world cup in 2014. Read more
Interest has been growing in Brazil since it was announced that Rio de Janeiro would be holding the 2016 Olympic Games. The country will also be holding the world cup in 2014. Read more
International property prices rise in New Zealand
09/02/2010
International property values in New Zealand increased 4.4 per cent in January on the same month last year, according to new figures.
The QV Valuations residential property indices found that values increased in all but one major area, although market activity continues to be slow. Read more
The QV Valuations residential property indices found that values increased in all but one major area, although market activity continues to be slow. Read more
More skilled migrants will enter Australian international property market
08/02/2010
First-time buyers in Australia could find it difficult to take their first steps on the international property market this year, according to reports.
The Australian Associated Press reported that the level of housing stock on the market will decline and interest levels are set to rise creating difficulties for new buyers. Analysts believe that an increase in the number of skilled migrants entering the country will also place pressure on the market. Read more
The Australian Associated Press reported that the level of housing stock on the market will decline and interest levels are set to rise creating difficulties for new buyers. Analysts believe that an increase in the number of skilled migrants entering the country will also place pressure on the market. Read more
Traditional international property markets ‘will be popular in 2010′
05/02/2010
British international property investors will be looking for opportunities in traditional expat destinations in the coming months, according to Property Frontiers.
Predictions from A Place in the Sun this month were for Spain, Florida and France to be at the top of the list for international property investors. Read more
Predictions from A Place in the Sun this month were for Spain, Florida and France to be at the top of the list for international property investors. Read more