Distressed property sales are set to rise with demand, as buyers search for cheaper homes around the world. According to new figures from RICS Global Distressed Property Monitor, over 80 per cent of the countries surveyed reported increased demand from investors. In particular, Japan and Hungary saw increased demand for distressed property in the second quarter of 2011, while other countries expected...

Purchasing a home involves a lot of different decisions and thought processes. You have to consider all of your needs, from how big you want your house to be, to what sort of neighborhood it is in, and everything in between. Now, imagine how much more you have to consider when you are attempting to purchase a home overseas. This can be a much more complicated process, which can lead to your potentially...

Amanda Lamb has called on UK holidaymakers to be “more inventive” when on holiday. The A Place in the Sun presenter this week advised Britons looking for budget holidays abroad to be more inventive to reduce costs. Countries or places where theme parks and other attractions charge a lot for entry are unnecessary, said Lamb, who suggests that families find alternative activities...

Cape Verde has climbed into the top ten in the latest Top of the Props report from TheMoveChannel.com, bringing a fresh-faced rival to a league of hardened competitors. In August, Cape Verde attracted 2.94 per cent of all enquiries on the overseas property portal, making it the ninth most popular property destination in the world. The group of 10 small islands off the coast of Africa rose five...

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The US government is considering announcing a set of new proposals in order to try to revive the country’s ailing property market and to reduce the amount of repossessions.  Reuters reports that the Obama administration is looking at plans to help borrowers in financial trouble to refinance their mortgage debt. Borrowers to be allowed to refinance on low rate mortgage deals The news service...

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Photo credit: Noyava FEIFA (the Federation of European IFAs) has announced a new partnership that will provide unique legal services for its members. The Federation, which represents more than 300 advisers operating in 25 European countries, has taken the initiative in offering members access to the global services of the Judicare Group, which specialises in advising and assisting individuals on financial...