Not far from Las Vegas’ McCarran Airport and near the new South Point resort is a fantastic new residential building called LOFT 5. Inspired by the elegant lines of minimalist design, LOFT 5 combines the evolution of modern architecture with upscale amenities for an unparalleled lifestyle.The designer homes will be attractive to sophisticated overseas buyers who will also benefit from a weak US...
The UK mortgage market has clearly slowed for most lenders however one bank seems to be immune announcing an increased share of mortgages in Britain. Abbey reports that it now has a 35% share of Britain's new mortgage market. Santander the Spanish owned bank who own Abbey seemed to have helped Abbey Abbey's first half figures indicated that its share of net mortgage lending was 26% compared with...
The Australian REA Group appears to be going from strength to strength with further purchases of established UK property websites. April 2008 saw global online property group buy Hotproperty.co.uk and most recently the purchase of UKpropertyshop. Launched in 1999, ukpropertyshop.co.uk is one of the UK’s most comprehensive estate agent directories, listing the details of 17,000 UK agent offices in...
International buyers at the international real estate website Homesgofast.com are being attracted to the north side of Austin, Texas. Here the Stoneleigh Condominiums are proving to be one of the area’s hottest condo projects. The Austin area is one of the most popular in the country, and is a high-tech and educational center for the state. This fantastic project offers great living in a great area...
Just 2 hours from Rio de Janiero, the coastal town of Buzios is an international investors’ dream location. This town has hosted stars and celebrities, as footballers Ronaldo and Romario, and pop-stars Madonna and Michael Jackson have been sighted hanging out in recent years. With over 20 beaches here, this popular fishing village has a bit of everything. Brigitte Bardot helped to make this little...
High rise developments in the Thai resort town of Pattaya are seen as an increasingly popular investment, according to a recent research report from CB Richard Ellis. High rise properties with good views and high-end amenities are the most popular places for buyers, and there have been a number of new launches over the past year. The second half of 2008 is set to see even more high-end properties begin, so...
The latest report from the Centre for Economic and Business Research indicates that now could be the best time to buy as it predicts that average UK house prices will rise sharply between 2010 and 2012. UK property investors have been heading abroad to find bargain properties usually at well below housing values in the UK, however the slow down could well make the UK an international real estate...
Less than hour south of Portugal’s capital city lies the picturesque and charming fishing town of Sesimbra on the Costa Azul. This village is an ideal location for those who want a weekend escape from the city, or who want a place close enough to Lisbon to work and play all in the same place. It is a nice combination of old and new, with its still working fishing fleet and modern accommodations. The...
The first golf course resort to be designed by Tiger Woods is currently allowing bidding on five pieces of pre-selected premium land. These special lots will allow for the largest and most extravagant buildings around the golf course, with two luxury lake views, two mansions and one palace. The lake view properties are 30,140 square feet, the mansions are 50,323 square feet and the palace is an amazing...
Southern Italy’s well-known port city of Palermo, located on the island of Sicily has been undergoing a transformation in recent years, making it a popular place for travelers, tourists, and now international property investors. This city has a long and historic past and has recently been working to bring new interest into the city and island. Over the past several years, roads have been repaved and...