Ski properties — perfect for living the very high life

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,...

Good news for US property market as sales & prices rise

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...

Property in Barbados ‘caters for most budgets’ says expert

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...

Luxury property in Italy proving resilient to downturn

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...

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Two Hollywood Celebrities Sell Californian Homes

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...

Darwin is Australia’s ‘property powerhouse’

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...

UK property market in Christmas Bounce

The UK property market is enjoying a pre-Christmas bounce, according to private house sales website The Little House Company. The UK for sale by owner website that has been online since 2000 reports 14% jump in new listings compared to this time last year. The pre Christmas bounce also reflected the trend with figures from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The body found that more...

Barack Obama urged to lead ‘phase 2’ of USA property market recovery

It was predicted to be one of the closest US Presidential elections in years. However, Barack Obama ended up comfortably securing a second term in office, winning the popular vote as well as 332 Electoral College votes. With promising new emerging regarding real estate in the US, the President has been urged to lead ‘phase 2’ of the country’s property market...