Recent figures showed that August saw the biggest month-on-month decline in property sales in Canada for over two years.  While some economists believe that this shows the country’s post-recession housing boom is set to end with a crash, others believe that a small price correction is overdue and will not have a bigger impact on the country’s economy. So, is Canada set to...

  They may have announced their separation earlier this year, but that hasn’t stopped Hollywood heart throb Johnny Depp buying a luxury Hollywood mansion for his ex, Vanessa Paradis.  The Pirates of the Caribbean star has added another luxury property to his portfolio, this time buying a five bedroom home in one of Los Angeles’ most famous streets. Keep reading to learn more...

Looking to bring your property listings to life? Lead Galaxy's new service lets you do just that by creating a property video with none of the hassle of cost. But how can you make sure your video will drive up your conversion rates? Here is how to create a good quality property sales video: Sign up to LeadGalaxy LeadGalaxy.com operates an international network of property portals, including...

Property in The Algarve is one of the most popular destinations in Europe for overseas investors, thanks to hundreds of days of sunshine every year and stunning beach-strewn coastlines. But where are the best places to buy a holiday home? Here are MoveWorldWide.net’s Algarve property hotspots: Lagos Lagos has a population of approximately 20,000 residents. Typically, these numbers...

It’s an age-old problem: you want to sell your home but you don’t have a video to show it off. And videos do make a difference to an online property listing, getting additional traffic from YouTube, Google and social media. But SellMyProperty has a new service, which gives you all the benefits of a real estate video with none of the hassle or cost. Here’s how to...

Planning to buy property in The Algarve? Read our handy guide for prospective buyers first... The Algarve: The Essentials Climate The climate of the Algarve is as lovely as it gets. Portimao’s coast offers a peaceful stretch of sea for sailers, while Lagos’ blend of perfect beaches and polished sunshine sees the temperature hitting highs of 48°C in the summer. Even...

After steady prices rises over the last two years, luxury house prices in Paris fell by 3.4 per cent in the first six months of 2012.  Experts attribute the falls to proposed tax rises, announced after Francois Hollande became the country’s prime minister early in 2012. Figure from international estate agent Savills showed that the decline in Paris bucked a rising trend in other major...

The strong local economy and political climate makes Malaysia an excellent place to invest in property.  That’s the view of a leading Malaysian property expert who also believes that the country remains attractive to foreign property buyers. iProperty.com’s Asia Property Market Sentiment Report 2012 for the second half of this year is upbeat about Malaysian property, and...

Are you looking to retire overseas?  If so, you are not alone.   Depressing British weather, the recession and high prices are resulting in more and more people buying property overseas for their retirement years. But, where should you buy?  Yahoo and Castle Cover recently looked at everything from rainfall to crime rates, healthcare (availability and cost), tax and how much homes cost. And, they have...

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