Those who believe the Spanish market is past its best may be barking up the wrong tree. Not because there hasn't been a property market correction, not because there isn't a global credit crisis and not because many investors looking for new hotspots are looking away from the crowded, overdeveloped, been-there-done-that costas, but for another reason.For those prepared to look around, the reason soon becomes evident. While some of the markets in...more
If the talk of the property industry in the last year has been Cape Verde, the issue of how much property can be crammed onto those little volcanic islands in the sun may become an issue before too long.Or perhaps it won't. According to Simon Walker, sales director for real estate website Off Plan Property, this is exactly what will not happen to the Atlantic archipelago.He suggested that the sort of countries that were involved in developments...more
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 Calvert, director of overseas investor portal Property-Abroad.com. He said that one area which has seen rapid growth was the Atlantic coast. While he was sure the new, faster Eurostar had "certainly had an impact in people travelling to and buying property in France," the Atlantic coast in particular had been a recent area of major growth, stimulated by the arrival of new, low-cost airlines. He said: "Areas that tend to be showing more interest than previously are Aquitaine property France on the Atlantic coast. The Mediterranean coast has always been popular, but now the Atlantic coast is becoming more popular." He added that this was similar to the way the Silver Coast had been growing recently in Portugal. Mr Calvert added: "You can get...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,...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...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 survey of rising demand, with the first increase in the number of new buyer registrations since last summer.Further figures from the Land Registry may have clouded matters further. The underlying annual inflation rate figure for England and Wales fell to 6.4 per cent in the year to January 2008 from 6.7 per cent in December. But the monthly figures showed a 0.9 per cent increase, indicating the annual rate was more of a reflection of a higher rate of inflation in January 2007. The January figures may appear healthy enough, with only Wales (down 0.3 per cent) seeing a fall in price. However, the regional figures did not tally with the longer-term picture. The highest increase was two per cent in the north-west, which had seen a below-average 5.8 per cent annual rise, while London and the east midlands - which were at opposite ends of England's...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,...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...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