Foreign property investors have been urged by a leading Hong Kong newspaper to consider the merits of buying homes in Malaysia. The Standard calls Malaysia ‘a hot spot for foreign investment’ with ‘prospective economic growth, stable housing market and pleasant living environment’ continuing to attract home buyers. We look at the benefits of buying...

Luxury real estate experts Unique Living offer tips and advice on the world's top high-end real estate hotspots. Quinta do Lago is widely regarded as Europe's premier golf destination - and with good reason. With three world-class courses and a new golf academy, as well as high-end residential real estate opportunities, Quinta do Lago is the ideal holiday home location for discerning buyers with...

Demand for ski property in the French Alps is climbing back up, according to new figures. Brits account for over one-third of prime real estate purchasers in the French Alps, reveals Knight Frank's inaugural Ski Resort Property Index, but are finding they have to compete with more buyers from the eurozone as the ski resort market starts to recover from recession. Indeed, European investors remained...

As colder weather sets in this fall, tens of millions of furnaces are being called back into service across North America. October is a busy month for SecurTek monitoring station attendants, who always assign a high priority status to carbon monoxide alarms. As colder weather sets in this fall, tens of millions of furnaces are being called back into service across North America. October is a busy...

Proposed changes to property laws in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta could see the price of homes increase significantly. As the country enjoys strong economic growth, the government are considering opening up the property market to allow foreigners to buy property in Indonesia. With rental demand from expats also strong, property in Jakarta could prove to be an excellent investment, as we see...

Powering the property search on range of sites, including TheMoveChannel.com, Lead Galaxy’s real estate leads span the globe as well as the overseas real estate market. But how exactly do you advertise your property across the largest network of international property portals? Here are seven simple steps to an effective property listing with Lead Galaxy’s easy-to-use...

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...

  The government of Spain is set to offer residency permits to foreigners who spend €160,000 (£129,165) on a property in the country in an attempt to boost the nation’s struggling property market. The Secretary of State for Trade has insisted that the law change is necessary to reduce Spain’s unsold housing stock. Keep reading to find out more. Buying a property...

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...