Photo: Havan KevinLuxury real estate experts Unique Living offer tips and advice on the world's top high-end real estate hotspots. It may sound strange, but Costa del Sol's best-kept secret is not on the coast at all. Nestled in the nearby hills,  Benahavis is a beautiful town tucked away from the busy tourist beaches. The sand is not far, but for golf enthusiasts and food lovers, this secluded...

Despite an economic slowdown in the country, property in Brazil remains an excellent investment. That’s the view of two leading experts who point to a strong economy and a high demand for homes from a young population as reasons why prices in the South American country are set to remain strong. Brazil a ’very good place to invest in real estate’ Dr David Lynn,...

Ask any house hunter to name Portugal's bright spot and they'll say the same thing: the Algarve. But the latest report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors says the bright spot is something else entirely: rental property. The lettings market "continues to benefit from the falloutin sales", explains RICS, as those unable to purchase their own home rely onrenting accommodation instead. The...

The continued problems in the Eurozone and the strong pound have encouraged many British buyers to consider overseas property this summer. But, it’s not just villas by the sea that are becoming cheaper. The Daily Telegraph reports that the problems in Europe also mean that there are good deals available if you are looking for a property at altitude. ‘Skiing in the winter,...

A new report has found that sales of previously occupied homes in the US rose in October, helped by increased consumer confidence and low mortgage rates. The National Association of Realtors report that sales rose 2.1 per cent in October to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.79 million, up from 4.69 million in September. A shortage of homes for sale is helping to push up prices, as we see next. Shortage of...

Barbados has long been a popular location with holidaymakers, foreign property buyers and celebrities alike. The Independent calls it ‘the archetypal Caribbean island’ and a combination of great weather, beautiful beaches and welcoming locals mean it has retained its popularity amongst overseas property buyers. While it may be a haven for celebrities, Barbados offers a range of...

A new report has found that the luxury property sector in Italy is proving more resilient to falling prices than the country’s mainstream market. While residential property prices have fallen by just under a third on average since mid-2008, luxury properties are performing better, say Knight Frank, the property group. We look at why the values of luxury property in Italy are holding up...

Oscar nominated actor Leonardo di Caprio and TV superstar David Hasselhoff have become the latest two celebrities to list their luxury US properties. Di Caprio, star of Titanic and Shutter Island has listed his Malibu home after failing to find a tenant while Baywatch star Hasselhoff has listed his luxury mansion in the Encino hills. Keep reading to find out more about these luxurious celebrity...

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While many overseas buyers are heading to Australia’s more popular state capitals – Perth, Sydney and Melbourne – it is a ‘crocodile infested backwater’ that is proving to be the nation’s most resilient property market. Darwin recorded greater growth in median house prices in the three months to August 2012 than...