Property in Florida Looking to a Bright Future?

Blame it on housing. When the market for properties in Florida took a slow dive, then there is no one to blame than oversupply in housing. Lana Clements reports this fact.

But still, tourism in Florida is fast booming and with the influx of more people and more attractions, then there is no stopping it. If this is the case, Florida is still considered the best place to invest your money in – with properties for you and your family.

According to Kim Williams, Special Dreams property management in Florida, “With so many good properties here in Florida, it is quite best if you put your money here – for the long stay. There are many inquiries and speculations about putting your money here, and I think this is a viable option for you and your family.” With so many good properties here in Florida, the good news is that it is really a buyer’s market for those who want to purchase a property here.

Posted on: Florida

March 8, 2007

Property investors in Spain told not to be put off by legal issues

British investors in Spain, including those operating in a buy-to-let market, are advised to be aware of the legal issues but not to turn away from them.

This was disclosed by Pierre Williams, a spokesman from property investment education firm Inside Track, who said that buyers need to check out their properties entirely.

Pierre said, “Investors in Spain should acquire a planning permission first, and that they should be aware of that. Any property that they need to buy must be checked thoroughly for indicators of future problems, and as much as possible, to buy properties in areas that have the go signal.”
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Posted on: Spain

Invest in Portuguese golf for year-round returns

Golf enthusiasts around the world must be thrilled to learn that the Portugal property Silver Coast is offering a year round rental at 8 percent yield, strong capital growth and a holiday home in one of Western Europe’s most attractive fresh destinations, reports Assetz, which is launching its new Assetz Portugal divison today.

The target date for the new opening in the Silver Coast is in 2014 when a new airport is scheduled to open in Ota. The Silver Coast, located in an hour’s drive from Lisbon International Airport will now be opened to many opportunities when this airport opens. The Silver Coast will also be open to new tourism, driving up rental demand and carrying greater investment in facilities and infrastructure, which will finally aid the drive up to property prices, reports Assetz Portugal.

Posted on: Portugal

March 6, 2007

Couple Starts Turkish Property Restoration Business

A Turkish couple returned to their homeland, fell in love with it and bought a property to stay for good. Lorna Acikalin and her Turkish husband Sadi spent a great deal of time traveling in southern Turkey before returning in 2006 to Side, Antalya. They bought several plots and have recently completed the first couple of their ’boutique’ Turkish property developments.

Posted on: Turkey

March 1, 2007

The Sarkozy solution: A British view of France

A recent survey conducted by creme-de-languedoc.com revealed that half of British expats living in France would have voted for right-winger Sarkozy if they were able to vote. A total of 31 per cent would have voted for socialist candidate Royal. 19 per cent would have voted for centralist Bayrou. Contrastingly, 30 per cent of voters in France plumped for Sarkozy in the first round of the election.

According to a voter, Sarkozy is a bitter but necessary pill for France’s problems. The voter, echoing the opinion of many, says that he doesn’t like Sarkozy. “He seems a bit of a bully, but he knows what will get France on its feet, if only the French will take the medicine and accept change, the dirtiest word in the language along with the one we took from them – entrepreneur.”

Many believe that France is suffering both economically and socially. In fact, ninety per cent of respondents believe this. Eighty-seven per cent believe that employment laws need to be relaxed. About 83 per cent demanded that taxes be lowered. 70 per cent felt that France can’t afford its present levels of spending. About 67 per cent believe that the number of immigrants coming into country should be increased as long as France selected those with capabilities and talents that can help the economy. More than half (55 per cent) of the respondents felt that France needs more freedom in its education system.

These figures do not necessarily make France inferior to Britain in terms of quality of living. “With four generations of my family living alongside me, we have encountered most things that the healthcare system and the education system have to offer, and we have never been disappointed in the quality of what we have received,” claims Trisha Mason, founder of a French property company. Mason has known life in France for more than two decades.

Posted on: France

February 28, 2007

Vale Do Lobo II Gets Go Ahead

The huge Vale do Lobo III extension project at the eponymous luxury development on Portugal’s Algarve has received final planning permission. The €500-million scheme – including a five-star, 180-suite hotel and plots for 283 luxury villas and apartments – has already been launched, with work on the necessary infrastructure now underway; the construction of the first phase of properties is scheduled to begin in early 2007.