The Village Coconut Island in Thailand won two awards at the recent Homes Overseas Awards, which were presented in London at the end of November. Coconut Island is just 650 meters off the east coast of Phuket, which is Thailand’s vacation destination. This new development has won a number of awards in its short existence and is truly Phuket’s ultimate tropical retreat.   This year The Village won...

Dubai’s Jumeirah Group has signed a management agreement with Shun Tak Holdings Limited to operate the newest five-star hotel in the Cotai area of Macau. Jumeirah Group is a luxury hotel management company and part of Dubai Holdings.   The Jumeirah Macau Hotel is scheduled for completion in 2013 and will set a new standard for luxury hotel and hospitality services in the Chinese enclave as it emerges...

10th Dec 08 homesgofast London-The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark lending rate by 75 basis points, or three quarters of a percent. The rate now stands at 1.5 percent, which is a 50 year low, and the bank is warning of a possible Canadian recession to go along with the worldwide economic downturn. The economy for the country has weakened more than expected, according to the bank.   “The outlook for the...

Two new high speed ferries have just arrived and will dramatically improve service on the Red Sea between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The two Austral built 88 meter catamarans can carry both passengers and vehicles and will run between Dibba in Saudi Arabia and Safaga in Egypt. King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the Egyptian President Mohammed Hosni Mubarak marked the occasion with a ceremony for the...

Scandinavian countries are consistently hailed as having the best quality of life in Europe, an accolade which has turned their property markets into hotspots. One of these countries is Denmark, and it has much to offer the prospective buyer.A recent Knight Frank report described property in the Scandinavian countries as on the rise, explaining, “We are now seeing an increasing push towards remote and...

Dec 08 Homesgofast London Forbes’ annual top ten most expensive properties list shows that the credit crunch has even crept into streets paved with gold, as the homes are cheaper than last year and the wealthy are withdrawing properties from the market, unable to reach the price they want. Still, a property must be worth more than around £40 million to even make it onto the list, which only features...

The lure of a lush green golf course in sunny climate can help attract overseas property buyers and no doubt adds to value of any new property development. These marketing techniques can be seen from new Mexican property developments in the Yucatan Peninsula.   Those who are looking to the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico as a place for a holiday home or retirement villa have much to look forward to. In...

The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is quickly becoming a popular destination, joining Dubai and the rest of the United Arab Emirates. Property for sale in Ras Al Khaimah is quickly rising in popularity due to its low land costs, tax benefits, picturesque landscape and commutable distance to Dubai.   In contrast to Dubai’s city atmosphere, Ras Al Khaimah is just a 45 minute drive and offers a more relaxed way...

Recent interest rate cuts in Australia are making it easier than ever for UK residents to buy their dream home down under. At a time when more and more Britons are considering immigrating to OZ, this is welcome news indeed. The reason given for the rate cut is a healthy one; that Australia is keen to keep its excellent record on inflation, by keeping it between 2 and 3%. This interest rate cut will not...

One of the most popular destinations in Turkey is Kusadasi, just a 45 minute drive from Izmir International airport. This city is home to a brand new 110,000 square meter convention centre, which will be completed next summer and will start to take its first bookings in 2010. It will be the largest centre in Turkey and one of the largest in Europe and is sure to have a positive effect on year-round...