Those looking at property investment in France will soon be aware that there are many possibilities, as the country is large and offers different attractions to suit numerous tastes. With Alpine ski property, the winelands, the glamour of Paris, the possibilities of commuting to London from northern France by Eurostar and the sun and sea of the Cote D'Azur there should be something to suit most.Yet France has not stopped there, according to Les...more
In times of economic gloom, it often seems to be the north which suffers most, with recessions seeing many people in grim northern towns kicking their heels as the factories shut. Stereotyped as this image may be, it contained a kernel of truth, for historically speaking bad economic times have hit the north worse than the south. Not any more, however. For one thing, the last time the economy hit the buffers, in the early 1990s, it was the south...more
The property market in Spain has been a vexed area for investors recently. The end of the boom years, the credit crunch and recent demolitions of homes that breached planning regulations are all major hits from which some markets might not recover.Yet those looking to invest in property in Spain may be surprised to find that the country is not out for the count. Some areas may be a bit bruised but, it appears, others still pack a punch. Huelva, for example, is a location which may become a major hotspot, the Daily Telegraph reported today. However, it notes, it is not at the moment, being home to just one per cent of the 800,000 new properties constructed in the country in the past year. Yet this area, the paper notes, offers white sandy beaches, lots of southern Spanish property sunshine and distinctly cheap spain properties. Isolated from the rest of Andalucia by the Donana national park which lies inland (offering a further scenic attraction for visitors), it sits in a quiet spot between the two honeypots of the Costa Del Sol and the Portuguese Algarve, whose property prices are twice as highAt present this quiet corner may offer a cheap and peaceful alternative for those...more
The last week has brought back a little ambiguity to the property market among those looking for hard evidence of trends. First there were the figures from property portal Hometrack, which found that this month's house prices were down by 0.2 per cent, the fifth successive monthly reduction. Against that, however, was the evidence in the same...more
For those looking for evidence that the worldwide credit crunch is not quite so worldwide as some might think, the best place to look, it appears, may be across the channel, which, as a major hotspot for Britons looking at buying investment property, is just as well.As Assetz made clear this week, the country has survived the liquidity crisis...more
One of the most notable features of Britain's strong economic performance has been the revitalisation of its regional cities. Not only have their economies improved, but so too have their appearances, with many prestigious new buildings being constructed and vast numbers of new flats and apartments appearing, with plenty of people wanting to enjoy the city centre lifestyle to fill them. Yet this has mainly applied to city centres and fashionable areas. Many will ask whether it has made much difference to Beswick in Manchester, Armley in Leeds Property or Ladywood in Birmingham property that so much steel and glass and high-priced property has appeared a few miles away next to all the shops, offices and transport hubs. This issue may not just be relevant from an inner city urban renewal perspective, but also for those looking for the next property hotspot. In Manchester, for example, many of the new apartments have been created and are still being built just outside the city centre, in areas such as Ardwick, Ancoats and inner Salford. As city centre brownfield space dwindles, more and more new development may take place in these sorts of inner city locations. For this reason,...more
Question: What is usually required for a down payment on a land loan?Answer: When looking for a land loan and trying to determine what you might need for a down payment you can typically expect a range between 20% to 40%. Each land lender has...more
Depending on who is your target market, you should really consider adding coupon codes into your system. The majority of the commercial wholesale or discount related stores just provide the regular retail price or a discount already integrated. There...more
For many people, living a debt-free life is just a dream. There's no chance that they will be able to reach such a place. The problem with this idea is that it is a failure to understand what it takes to attain a debt-free life. Often, it comes down...more
Online banking is a fairly established practice in our internet-saturated world. Many people are making use of the unique and convenient options that online banking services provide. Yet, if you are a bit behind the times, but still considering the...more
We all know that referrals are considered the "holy grail" of the mortgage business. They're an easy sell, and customers are less likely to shop around. But, the reason why most loan originators don't get a lot of referrals is that they don't know...more
The following story was shared with me recently, it's been circulating around the net for years and I now share it with you.In the United States of America lies a large industrial city which is the sight of one of the world's largest slave labor...more