February 8, 2006
Golf Property Options in Spain
There are many golf areas in the world, according to Golf Digest, which covers some properties such as health lands, desert, browns, executive, sands, par 3 and even snow. In summary, golf is played by 64 million people in over 184 nations.
There has been a marked increase in people flying to other countries to combine business with pleasure. And due to this marked increase, many resorts have been improving their furnishings and are being developed to accommodate these golfers.
Posted on: Spain
January 31, 2006
Financial implications of living in France
Although VAT can cause a huge dent in the pockets of French residents, living in France is compensated by the fact that most consumer goods are cheaper in France than in Britain. “French retailers are among the world’s most competitive and have smaller profit margins than those in many other countries,” explains David Hampshire, author of Living and Working in France.
Expats can save from pottery to perfume and clothes to cars. Food prices- both in restaurants and the supermarket- are also lower. Prices depend greatly on the type of restaurant. Dishes are relatively cheap, and restaurants compensate by increasing their profit margins on the cost of wine, beer and other beverages.
Unlike in Britain, small specialized shops where quality is given priority over price are doing well and account for some fifty per cent of the food trade. Supermarkets and hypermarkets are the most inexpensive place to buy groceries, including beverages like beers, wines and spirits.
Posted on: France
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