Luxury property experts Unique Living offer tips and advice on the world's top high-end real estate hotspots. When it comes to high-end real estate in France, the French Riviera is the place to go. And for those sifting through the Riviera's finest towns, Vence is hard to beat. What makes the commune so special? This is all you need to know about buying luxury property in Vence:   Vital...

If you’re thinking of buying a property in the Canadian city of Toronto then you could shortly face a higher tax bill. Property taxes in the Ontario city are set to rise thanks to a 22.8 per cent rise in the average value of a property in the city since 2008. With property taxes linked to the value of homes, this latest assessment is set to see Toronto property owners pay over 5 per cent...

Continuing economic problems in Cyprus may see foreign residents of the island hit by rises in two major taxes. The nation is currently negotiating the terms of an EU bailout to help finance its debts, following similar rescue packages for Greece, Ireland and Portugal. The Cypriot government is expected to announce significant tax rises as part of the austerity package, which will see both income and...

Church conversions are becoming increasingly popular around Europe, but it'snot just England and France where you can pull up a pew: Italy is getting in onthe game too. And new admirers are being converted every day. "It gives an unexpected, wonderful sense of history," Annamaria Negri,owner of a converted Catholic vicarage in Marche, tells me. "One imaginesthe countless weddings, baptisms, funerals, and...

A strong demand for new homes coupled with changes to the country’s property laws mean it’s a great time to be investing in Turkey. A growing middle income population in the country means that the demand for new homes is running at 250,000 per year. And, with increasing foreign investment in the country, property prices in the cosmopolitan city of Istanbul are set to rise...

When you are hoping to move home, it can be frustrating if your house is not selling quickly. The housing market is challenging at the current time, but it is possible to make your house more saleable by following these top ten tips. Give your House Kerb Appeal: tidy up your front garden, store your bins out of sight if possible and make sure your front door looks smart with a lick of fresh paint and...

photo ZillowUS X Factor judge and pop icon Britney Spears has splashed out on an $8.5 million (£5.3 million) luxury LA home. The 30 year old is moving further away from Hollywood with the purchase of the huge five bedroom mansion in the suburb of Thousand Oaks. And, according to new documents, the star has plenty of spare cash even after the purchase of her new home. Keep reading to find out...

MoveWorldwide's Guide to Buying property in Murcia continues this week with another round of profiles, covering the popular Spanish property hotspots within the region. Speaking to our agents around the area, we asked them to give us quick, candid descriptions of each place's property market.Here's what they had to say: Fuente Alamo"The longest golf course in South Spain, it's actually the busiest in...

Three major American celebrities have listed their multi-million properties for sale. So, if you want to buy a property previously owned by an Oscar winning actress or a rap megastar, keep reading to find out what is for sale. Oscar winner lists £5.9 million Californian home photo Courtesy of Realtor The Academy Award-winning actress bought the property in 2007 for $5.8 million (£3.6...

Video is a fantastic way to showcase properties where you have a lot of good quality images and want to create a fabulous first impression when a buyer first finds your property. And now, for no additional charge, "cost per lead" property advertisers can now create an unlimited number of Easy Videos using the amazing new system being pioneered by real estate lead generation company Lead Galaxy, whose...