The new Altinkum Didim Marina is set to open in May, 2009 and will provide even more reasons for property investors to look at this beautiful area of Turkey. Located to the west of the popular resort town of Altinkum, the new marina will have more than 600 berths for yachts and will also offer ferry links to nearby Greek islands.   The Didim region of Turkey is located along the southern Aegean coastline...

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) recently released its predictions for 2009-2010, and it expects Multiple Listing Service (MLS) sales to decline in 2009 before rebounding in 2010. The organization does not use properties sold by the owner or through private listings in its estimates, but the trend is similar to what is being seen across the border in the US.   Nationally, MLS sales in Canada...

The Fourways Junction development is a new project being undertaken in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi. Construction is underway and when complete it will have a total of 850 units within a gated property that will include offices, shopping areas, a hotel and a country club. The new project is located on Kiambu Road along the northern part of the city.   The project is being undertaken by the Suraya...

UK residents who are looking for an international property investment have been taking a closer look at Argentina in recent years. The market is still very affordable, particularly when compared to other hot spots and there are many nice homes available for reasonable prices.   According to one source, properties in the most sought-after neighborhoods around Buenos Aries can cost as little as one tenth...

A ruling by the European Court of Justice could affect the fast-growing market for second homes in the northern part of Cyprus. The court upheld a decision that a Greek Cypriot tribunal made. The original ruling called for a British couple to demolish their home in northern Cyprus, return the land and pay damages to the original Greek Cypriot owner, who left when the island was divided in 1974.   The...

The French real estate market, and in particular Paris, is doing well when compared to many other European destinations. Overall, prices across France fell by just 1 percent in the first three months of 2009. Prices in Paris have fallen from their highs in recent years, but the city has held its own when compared to other major cities.   The nicer and more expensive properties in the city typically...

The town of Fareham is located along the southern coast of England between Portsmouth and Southampton. With a strong need for affordable, quality housing, this town offers an excellent investment opportunity, not to mention a nice place to live. A tract of land in Whiteley Village has been identified by Landmark Developments and is also favored by the Fareham Council as an ideal place for new homes to go...

Confidence amongst many overseas property agents is at a low in regards to receiving their commission from property developers. The problem of agents not getting paid has only worsened with the current financial crisis. Developers and promoters don’t always pay on time, and some don’t pay at all. Now there appears to be an answer that could help confidence grow amongst real estate agents and...

The Saison Francaise, or French Season, will launch in Abu Dhabi on May 3 to celebrate the close ties between the UAE and France. The month-long festival has a mix of performances and other events taking place throughout Abu Dhabi over the course of May and will conclude on June 4.   A showcase of French animated films will be shown at the Grand Al Mariah Theatre in Abu Dhabi on May 4th. There will also...

Singapore won the crown of Asia’s Maritime Capital at the fifth edition of the Asia Boating Awards. These awards were held at Le Royal Meridien Hotel in Shanghai on April 17. The event is sponsored by Blu Inc Media, which publishes Asia-Pacific Boating and China Boating magazines.   Olivier Burlot, managing director of Blu Inc Media, noted that “This is the chance for Asia to celebrate its...