Do you know which country has Europe’s fastest growing economy?Surprisingly, it isn’t one of the traditional Western powerhouses. Turkey’s economy grew by a staggering 10.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2010, making it the third fastest growing economy in the world, behind Singapore and Taiwan. And, this impressive economic growth is backing up the increased confidence in the Turkish property...

Overseas property owners with a home in France will be able to take new flights froim  from Manchester to Brive Dordogne Valley airport as low low-cost airline Jet2 annouce new flights..The French twice weekly flights will operate from 21st May to 24th September 2011 from Jet2's Manchester base with tickets starting from €39.99 (one way including taxes). The new Brive Dordogne Valley airport has only...

The Brazilian economy is going from strength to strength with real estate investments at the heart of the South American regions economic growth. Brazil is now witnessing the fastest economic growth in decades and as a result sales of securities are rocketing.   Securities backed by Brazilian real estate assets are surging construction companies and shopping mall owners expand.   Debt offerings tied to...

A long running issue regarding title deed disputes in Cyprus has affected over 100,000 homeowners on the island.  Now, after months of political wrangling, it seems as if legislation to sort out the ongoing problems is finally imminent. Long running dispute It is estimated that around 130,000 properties on the Mediterranean island do not have title deeds.  This is because they are subject to ‘second...

Whilst the property market may be slowing in some parts of Europe, a major Spanish construction firm is about to begin building 900 new units on the Portuguese Algarve. The 70 year old Yeregui Group is committed to a programme of international expansion and has just received the go-ahead for a large development in Praia da Rocha, near the city of Portimao. The Yeregui Group For 70 years, the Yeregui Group...

Brazil is now one of the world’s hottest property markets. The country is expected to join Russia, India and China as one of the planet’s powerhouse economies in the next few years and this is fuelling a great property boom. And, a recent report from Adam Consultancy has found that buying in the South American country is on the increase. Property prices rising The report stated that, "Property prices...

For years, Spain has been the most popular destination for Brits looking to buy a foreign home. However, recent research from Conti suggests that buyers are increasingly looking to France as their preferred destination. Indeed, the research has found that France is now twice as popular as any other country. Spain in second place Despite well publicised problems with the country’s property market, Spain...

The Fractional Life Expo returns to the City of London taking place from Monday 13th to Wednesday 15th September 2010 and is the largest and most diverse fractional ownership and asset-sharing exhibition in the world.   Fractional ownership is benefiting hugely from increased consumer awareness, propelled by current budgetary constraints on luxury ‘whole ownership’ goods.   Fractional Life Expo...

09/09/2010 After carving a successful career in Los Angeles, it appears that David and Victoria Beckham are set to settle down in America for good. Recent reports indicate that their £18million estate in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire has been valued by estate agents and is shortly to go on the market. Multiple houses In addition to the 24 acre estate, the Beckhams own an £11 million home in Beverley...

Existing property owners and indeed those looking to buy a second home in the stunning southern Italian region of Calabria will be pleased to hear that Monarch Airlines has announced that it will be operating new flights to Lamezia Terme for summer 2011. The new chartered flight service will operate from London Gatwick to Calabria's main airport Lamezia Terme, on Saturday mornings from 30th April to 29th...