When selling your home, a traditional tactic to speed up the process is an open house. Indeed, 5 years ago, national estate agency Strutt & Parker coined the idea of a National Open House Day to allow buyers to view any house they have for sale from around the country on the same day and at the same time between 10am and 3pm. As their next one looms on Saturday 11th October, the...
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Market overview Poland has been at the very heart of European history for a thousand years and has much to offer visitors and buyers alike, with architectural gems like Krakow and Gdansk vying with the bustle of Warsaw and the peaceful charm of the Carpathians. History fans will find their days full of sights to see and destinations to go. Contrasting modern cityscapes with vast areas of natural beauty,...
As the sky becomes clouded and the nights get darker, there is little doubt that summer has departed and autumn has arrived. With it, though, comes a wave of positive light for the housing market: as people return to their normal routines after holidays away, buyers resume their house-hunting. Activity and demand for homes is always higher during the September and October months,...
Market overview Tourism in Cyprus has boomed in recent years and the property market has grown with it. The two have become almost inseparable on the island: the Mediterranean climate, so appealing to overseas visitors, is a strong part of its attraction for expats. The retirement market for those looking to relocate abroad is a strong component of the Cypriot property industry. It is no surprise that the...
Market overview Interest in the property market of Albania is currently low – primarily as most have yet to discover all the country has to offer. With its own rich history, strong Mediterranean cultural influence and a privileged spot on the Adriatic Coast, Albania is a seriously strong contender right now. From the busy streets of the capital Tirana to the laid-back Italian vibe of...
Market overview Experts tend to see Austria as one of the safest bets in all of Europe for overseas investors, having enjoyed consistently strong property values that rarely seem to go anywhere but up. Unsurprisingly, Vienna represents the key focal point for investors and has exploded in potential for both rental yields and re-sell property investment over recent years....
Market overview Brazil has risen from relative obscurity to become one of the biggest, most important and fastest growing economies in the world. Massively popular with tourists, investors and those with business interests alike, Brazil boasts everything from beautiful beaches to a booming housing market that somehow managed to sidestep the crash industry experts insisted was on...
Hamburg, Germany (Photo: Luxtonerre) Market overview Ever since the fall of the Berlin Wall, united Germany has risen to become one of Europe's strongest real estate markets. With significant national wealth and a stable economy, Germany is a reliable place for investors and an appealing place for second home buyers. Away from the capital, there is an immense variety of landscapes, from green hills and...
London often offers a key insight into British real estate growth, especially in terms of demand and price growth. The current economy is driving widespread expansion, however, with property prices throughout the whole of the UK now rising and offering considerable opportunities to home-owners. The average asking price homes in England and Wales rose by an impressive 0.6% alone during April 2014, which in...
Homeowners asking themselves the question 'should I or shouldn't I sell my house' could be encouraged by the current condition of house prices in London. A report from estate agent haart has shown that house prices in the capital have recently risen for the eighth consecutive month. The average price of a house in London increased in May by one per cent to £250,137, with properties in the north-east...