Primelocation join the host of UK based overseas property websites that have seen a leap in both traffic and online searches for international real estate. The anticipation of end of year bonuses has fuelled a 23% surge in interest in international property purchase, as confidence returned against a backdrop of improved economic prospects, according to Primelocation International.   The Primelocation...

The property market in Turkey received another boost from the announcement that Easyjet's will be flying from Gatwick to Antalya. The new route is a huge testament to the growth potential of Turkish tourism, and will boost occupancy of holiday rental properties in the area substantially, UK based Turkish property agent Spot Blue has announced.   Director of the company Julian Walker said: "This is the...

26/01/2010- Property Frontiers investment property specialist have tipped Brazilian real estate as the top destination for international real estate investors for 2010. The company anticipate that property in Brazil will be biggest sellers for overseas property investors this year.   Director David Cox said: "It is the name on everyone we speak to's lips. People are coming to us and telling us that Brazil...

With the news that the UK finally emerged from the recession this morning after 4th quarter GDP figures from 2009 reported growth, some may be tempted to assume that it’s business as usual for UK plc and that sterling is destined to gain strength. And maybe even that credit is due to the government for providing all the extra cash so banks could stay afloat and provide the financial services that kept...

25/01/2010 London - A consumer survey conducted by property website Rightmove indicates that consumers are in positive mood about the UK housing market for 2010. The majority of respondents felt that average house prices in the UK would increase this year. Rightmove surveyed 32,771 people from Jan. 4 to Jan. 18 and provide some interesting reading for estate agents and other property professionals who...

25/01/2010 London- A poll by overseas property website Homesgofast.com found the number one concern for overseas buyers considering buying  real estate in Spain were fears over planning regulations.     The survey targeted people that had enquired about buying a property in Spain over the last 12 months and received 1024 replies. 63% of respondents were located the UK. The results showed that second...

By this time next week (28th) there is a possibility that the UK is technically out of the worst recession in over 50 years. We should know this once the initial Gross Domestic Product figures for the final 3 months of 2009 are released. I say technically because it takes 2 successive quarters of negative growth to enter a recession but it only takes 1 quarter of positive growth to come out. We would...

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21/01/10- The development of fully fledged townships in India are still a rarity in India and in a recent press release from Sanjay Dutt, CEO – Business, Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj explains why:Townships as a fully evolved and implemented concept are still a rarity in India. Apart from the Hiranandani project in Powai, Mumbai and Magarapatta City in Pune, there have been no instances of full-fledged...

21/01/2010 London- The temptation of a warmer climate and how best to find a property in Australia for hard pressed Brits will be the subject of a new Channel 4 documentary Relocation: Phil Down Under. TV property expert Phil Spencer helps four British families find their perfect home in Australia.   Sunny climate's & cheaper costs of living are just a few reasons for Brits wanting to move down...