Now could be the perfect time to invest in property in New Zealand.  A lack of supply of properties saw home sales in the country rise by a quarter in March 2012 as prices reached new record highs. The country is seeing a rise in demand for homes and the market is strong.  If you’re considering buying a property in New Zealand, buying now could see you get on board at the beginning of the...

New home sales in Singapore have hit record highs as the country’s property market continues to defy expectations.  Research from a leading international property company found that low interest rates had resulted in a large increase in new home sales in the first quarter of 2012.  Keep reading to learn more about the booming Singapore new homes market. Q1 sales of new property in...

Reaching your investment property in Thailand could become easier over the next few years.  Plans for a brand new state run airport on Koh Samui are being considered by the Thai Transport Ministry as an alternative to the existing privately run facility. The move aims to end the airport monopoly on the island and would provide a boost to the local economy and property market.  If...

A new report has found that Brits invested more money in the Australian property market in 2010/11 than any other nationality of overseas buyers.  The state of Victoria was the most popular location for foreign investors, with Brits spending almost £3 billion on property in Australia during this period. However, Live Aid organiser and Boomtown Rats singer Bob Geldof has warned investors that the...

Overrall, the UK economy shrunk 0.2% in the first three months of 2012. This has come as a surprise for many, as recent decisions by the Bank Of England suggested that they believed the country wasn’t going to slip back into recession. However, those who have been keeping an eye on current exchange rates might be confused as to why this negative UK economic data isn’t...

 Demand for rental property in the New Zealand city of Christchurch is exceeding supply in 2012 according to a leading property agent.  With rents rising in the city, it’s a great time for anyone looking to buy an investment property in New Zealand. Read on to learn more about the booming demand for rental property in Christchurch. Lack of supply of rental properties driving Christchurch...

George Osborne’s recent Budget included plans to freeze the personal tax allowance for pensioners.  This controversial measure has been nicknamed the ‘Granny Tax’ and with further changes set to reduce incomes for pensioners in coming years, leading experts believe it may encourage more Brits to retire abroad. Keep reading for details of the tax changes and why...

Over recent years, the Malaysian government has launched a number of initiatives to encourage foreigners to buy property in Malaysia.  However, new plans to raise the minimum value of property that overseas investors can buy flies in the face of recent state policy. If you’re looking to buy a property in Malaysia, you may in the future have to spend around £200,000 as a minimum. ...

Over the last five years, Brazil has been one of the best performing property markets in the world.  MoneyWeek recently reported that prices in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo have gone up 140% since 2008, while those in Brazil’s seven most important districts are up around 25% in the last year alone.  And now, another leading analyst believes the boom is set to continue for another...

If you’re looking to buy a holiday property in the USA then a new law could help you.  A new act introduced into the US Senate is designed to speed up the process of visa applications and to provide incentives for foreigners to invest in property in America during the low season. Whatever type of American property you’re looking for, keep reading to find out how this new Act...