Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Living near a power plant is something that most people would consider a nightmare, as they think of situations like the meltdown of the Chernobyl nuclear plant. However, studies have shown that...

If you’re buying a property in Spain with a view to renting it out, it pays to do your research. That’s the view of a leading Spanish property expert who has highlighted recent research from the Daily Mail showing the vast differences in the average rental income generated by homes in different regions of Spain. Keep reading to find out more about which areas of Spain generate...

There's no place like London. That may be a line from the musical Sweeney Todd, but that doesn't make it less true. The UK capital is the biggest city in the UK and also the most popular - with tourists, investors and companies alike. Tourists are drawn the city's wide range of attractions, from historical architecture and heritage sites to cultural events and major landmarks. The variety of lifestyle...

Luxury real estate experts FinestGlobal.com offer tips and advice on the world's top high-end real estate hotspots. When it comes to French property, Cote d'Azur is king. The area's famous beaches and celebrity residents makes it the most popular region in France for real estate - and luxury real estate is no exception. Want to join the crowds and pick up a prestigious new home? Here is FinestGlobal's...

  2013 could be a great year to buy Spanish property. That’s the view of many leading experts after a recent article in the Wall Street Journal highlighted the discounts available to overseas buyers looking to buy property from Spain’s ‘bad bank’. The government took control of many property assets in 2012 and, according to the newspaper, is...

Photo credit: xetark In the last 12 months, Dubai has undergone an incredible transformation - from a country struggling with recession to (according to Knight Frank) the strongest housing market in the world. With the emirate providing an economic safe haven for investors on top of its exceptional standard of living, demand for real estate in all shapes and sizes is rocketing upwards all across...

Dramatic measures designed to tackle Greece’s economic problems have seen property taxes in the country rise by almost 600 per cent in the last three years. If you’re thinking of buying a property in Greece then you will face increased taxes on your home, and analysts believe that these taxes are having an adverse effect on foreigners buying property in Greece. Greek...

A UK property website has highlighted the potential in the London housing market for overseas property developers considering investing in the UK. The Little House Company which has been promoting accessible homes since 2000 explains that London offers a huge potential for international development companies considering starting new projects in the UK capital Director at The Little House Company Nick...

Over recent weeks, a former Italian prime minister has vowed to repeal recent taxes on Italian property as part of his campaign for re-election. Now, Silvio Berlusconi has gone one step further and is pledging to refund last year’s property tax payments in cash if his party wins the election on 24/25 February 2013. We look at how this may affect Italian property owners next. Berlusconi...

Ever wanted your own dream house in Canada? Why not build your own? That's what friends of George Betemps did in British Columbia. Their log house in Takysie Lake, made from the trees surrounding the site, stood on a 140 acre plot of land with beautiful mountain scenery to accompany the small expanse of water. "The view is spectacular, isn't it?" he tells me. I agree. And quiet to boot....