“It’s the smallest member of the Phaethontiformes…” he explains. I ask which one he means. The White-tailed Tropicbird again? “Yes, that’s the one,” he smiles. We’ve already seen the white bird several times that evening. I’m starting to recognise it; the long tail feathers, the...

Demand for property in Murcia surged by 78 per cent this year, according  to TheMoveChannel.com. The region has long been mooted as the fastest recovering area in Spain, with the upcoming international airport and Paramount theme park boosting its potential for property investors. But interest in the region's real estate has already started to grow on the overseas property portal, with...

One of Malaysia’s largest developers has reported that it is upbeat about certain sectors of the country’s property market.  Mah Sing Bhd, Malaysia's second largest listed developer by sales revenue, said that it was optimistic about its performance in 2012, as long as it built the right kind of property. Keep reading to learn more about the prospects for...

Overseas property portal Homesgofast.com which has been promoting real estate online for over 8 years reports a marked increase in luxury homes being sold online.  In the last 3 months 67% of homes listed by owner for example are now priced over £400,000. Selling online increases the audience of potential buyers In the past, luxury overseas real estate was often marketed by high net worth real...

The South of France has long been popular with British holidaymakers and property buyers.  A superb climate, the Mediterranean and delicious cuisine has resulted in many Brits buying retirement or holiday homes in France. And, it seems that the popularity of the region shows no signs of diminishing.  A leading estate agent reports that inquiries about property from Brits are well above...

Property in Brazil is becoming even more affordable to British buyers thanks to the strength of the pound.  Sterling is currently trading at a two and a half year high against the Brazilian Real, making it much cheaper to buy a property in the South American country than it has been over recent years. Keep reading to learn more about why changes in the exchange rate are great news if...

Over recent month there have been many gloomy reports on the state of the property market in Australia.  Managing director of Australia’s Housing Industry Association (HIA), Shane Goodwin, recently said: “New home building has collapsed.  We’re on the brink of recession … the worst conditions in decades.” However, a leading...

  After some difficult years, there are signs that the property market in Dubai is recovering well at the start of 2012. A recent report has found that villa and apartment prices in the emirate have risen for the first time in several years.  In addition, official figures show that the number of property sales in Dubai also rose in the first quarter of 2012. Keep reading to learn more about the...

It's not every day that you get the chance to own part of a historic French castle.  Now, though, buyers are being given the opportunity to invest in the French hotel market by buying rooms at Chateau de Rethondes, a beautiful and picturesque country property. Keep reading to learn how you could own a piece of this stunning chateau. Historic castle was Napoleon's hunting lodge Chateau de Rethondes is...

The Euro crisis, the struggling Spanish economy and the credit downgrading of 16 of the country’s top banks may have worried many people thinking of buying property in Spain.  However, due to an oversupply of homes, prices of property in Spain have rarely been as competitive. If you’re thinking of buying a home in Spain, now could be the perfect time.  Keep reading to learn...