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Brazil's Latest Overseas Investment Opportunity
2007-11-27 15:48:00
A new resort is called Jacuma Beach; Rio Grande do Norte Brazil has been launched offering overseas property investors opportunities to enter the hot Brazilian real estate market. The development is located on one of the more popular areas for international investment in the northeast coast of Brazil in Rio Grande do Norte. With over 400 kilometres of beaches, 365 days of sun a year and the purest air in South American, there is now plenty to offer investors and home buyers. Just north of the capital city of Natal is some of the finest and most pristine beachfront property in the country.
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Paris is a Buy to Let Heaven
2007-11-27 08:48:00
The associate director for Knight Frank France, Jean- Philippe Roux, notes that, "The preferred market for most of our foreign investors is short-term lettings in good locations that can compete with hotel rooms.” By competing with hotel rooms, owners can get very high returns on their property. The most popular places for visitors to stay and for investors are the Ile St-Louis and the Triangle D'Or between the Champs Elysées and the Seine.
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Greek Islands Low House Prices Attract British Investor
2007-11-27 08:10:00
In the past 10 years more than 2,000 Britons have purchased homes on Cephalonia, and there are about 2,500 British homeowners on Zakynthos. Paxos, a smaller island, has drawn interest from those who like its slower pace of life and Ithaca has become a recent target of international investors. Overall, prices on the islands are rising at a considerable rate, above 15% annually, so it is a good time to buy
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Sterling and the US Dollar Update
2007-11-27 08:08:00
Last Monday's $2.0450 opening level was the low of the week. With the exception of Friday's spike above $2.0750 Sterling spent most of its time between $2.05 and $2.07. When the London market opened this morning it was close to the top of that range.
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Middle East Economic Housing Investment Report
2007-11-27 08:07:00
Dubai, the richest and most progressive emirate of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), started it all. In 2002, Dubai announced that foreigners of any nationality would be able to own freehold residential titles, instead of the originally-proposed leasehold titles. Soon other countries in the Persian Gulf followed suit, including Bahrain, Qatar and Oman.
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Scottish Housing Market Still Strong As Edinburgh Levels
2007-11-26 08:31:00
House prices in Edinburgh have fallen by 5.6% for the past three months, but that’s the only part of Scotland that has had a drop in prices over that period. Although prices have fallen, over the past year they have still grown substantially. At the beginning of November, prices in Edinburgh were 18% higher than a year ago, and they are the highest in Scotland with an average price of £220,066.
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Boxer Joe Calzaghe into Overseas Property
2007-11-23 18:03:00
Boxer Joe Calzaghe is into overseas property in a big way with the help of UK based agents The Right Move Abroad. The undefeated world super middleweight boxing champion knows a bargain when he sees one and has bought in numerous places abroad.
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Overseas Property Frauds
2007-11-22 08:55:00
The need for due diligence checks on overseas property developers was highlighted today when an Australian property developer received a four year jail term for fraud. Robert Orehek, a Sydney-based property developer pleaded guilty to two charges of fraudulently misappropriating investors’ funds. He raised $20 million from investors and used the funds largely to pursue a James Bond lifestyle which included the purchase of a Red Ferrari a new Porsche and a Ducati motor bike.
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Goggle Style UK Property Search Engines
2007-11-22 08:35:00
The concept of a Google style search for UK property is an attractive one for both consumers and UK estate agents. A single place to visit to find UK property could take property web site surfing into the past. This concept is already a reality with Nestoria.co.uk but it seems this could be taken to a new level with a website backed by News International. The news giant who owns propertyfinder.com is soon to launch its own search at Globrix.com
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Brazil Real Estate and US Baby Boomers
2007-11-22 05:19:00
As the Baby Boom generation in the United States starts to retire, a good number of them are looking overseas for their next home. Countries such as Brazil , Costa Rica, Panama and Belize are the real estate hot spots for retirement investors. With housing costs much less than in the US, excellent health care, lots of sun, warm temperatures and spectacular beaches, its easy to see why people look overseas for retirement homes. Of the countries that are the most popular for US retirees, Brazil stands out because of the excellent infrastructure and bargain housing prices.
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Brazil Property Advisors Attracted to London UK
2007-11-21 13:15:00
The appeal of Brazil ian property to the UK buyer is so strong that one company is capitalizing on this by setting up in central London . Brazil Prop erty Advisors which is staffed by Brazilians have over 30 years experience in Brazil real estate and see the UK as a strong market to enter.
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Property TV Host Sarah Beeny Moves Into Dating
2007-11-19 10:01:00
UK TV show Property Ladder has been one of the most popular property television shows in the UK for years; it has helped satisfy the UK hunger for property related TV shows. The presenter Sarah Beeny 35 is now a household name and her advice is sought by investors who are about to embark on investing in real estate. Sarah Beeny is now capitalizing on her position by launching her own dating website.
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Good News For US New Home Sales
2007-11-19 09:10:00
News reports from the United States provided some much needed good news for the beleaguered housing market. Sales of new homes were up 4.8% for the month of September, rising to a seasonally adjusted rate of 770,000 for the year from the August rate of 735,000. The latest figures are according to the US Commerce Department in news reports from Reuters.
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Western New York Attracts Overseas Property Investors
2007-11-19 08:57:00
Western New York Real Estate is offering extreme value for money for overseas property investors. One UK based agency has now sold over 100 Western New York homes to UK investors who are keen to get in on the action. Homes are available from only £10,000 and coupled with a strong pound the state is proving irresistible.
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Celebrities Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Buy Property in Dubai
2007-11-18 13:55:00
Celebrity couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have joined the thousands of international buyers in securing Property in Dubai . The film star couple have spent a little more than the average investor by buying an island in the shape of Ethiopia.
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British French Home Buyer Virgins
2007-11-17 23:09:00
France has consistently been a favorite amongst the British middle classes buying property abroad. Buyer s range from the well-healed looking for a bolt hole in the French countryside to those searching for the ideal place to retire overseas. However France is now attracting a new type of French property buyer. Overseas property portal Home sgofast.com reports that 2007 has been the year for the UK first time buyer searching for property in France, hard pressed buyers now see France as a means to get on the property ladder.

Natal Brazil is Popular with Celebs and Sports Stars
2007-11-08 23:06:00
The northeast coast of Brazil is quickly becoming a popular destination for international travelers and real estate investors. Ideal temperatures year round, miles and miles of white beaches and oceanfront property and low costs all make for an ideal location. On top of all that, it is a destination for some of the biggest stars in the country to have their own holiday getaways.
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Foreigners Buyers in Manhattan
2007-11-04 23:51:00
The New York City real estate market is seeing an influx of investors from abroad, helping to keep the market going strong. Many of these overseas property buyers have no intention of living on Manhattan , where most of the property is being purchased. Rather, they see it as a good opportunity for rental income and a long term investment that will appreciate.
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Brazil Named As World Cup Host 2014
2007-11-03 15:12:00
FIFA, the international football federation, has recently announced that Brazil will host the World Cup Finals in 2014. The country, which has won the tournament a record five times and hosted it in 1950, is set to undertake massive renovations and infrastructure projects to be able to host the competition. The Brazilian soccer federation estimates that the cost of construction and remodeling of stadiums alone will be over $1.1 billion US, or some £550 million. In addition to the stadium upgrades and renovations, there will be millions more spent on basic infrastructure needs to get the country ready. All of this will be a boon for foreign investment in the country and make it more attractive for those who wish to buy there own home here.
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Turks & Caicos Property Buyers Need To Hurry
2007-11-01 11:31:00
Overseas property lovers in search of a Caribbean dream home on Turks and Caicos need to get their skates on as the islands become more popular. The Caribbean destination is becoming a firm favorite with luxury overseas property buyers, particularly with the British. Prop erty prices have been reasonable, however buyers are now finding that bargains are being snapped up and will soon be very hard to find. The most popular island on Turks and Caicos for tourists and foreign real estate investors is Providenciales, or Provo, as it is locally known.
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Helping Foreigners Adjust to Life in Brazil
2007-11-01 11:30:00
When overseas citizens move to a foreign country, life can be a bit challenging, certainly at first. Having a support group or some source of information on life in that country is one way to help expats settle down and feel more at home. For those who move to Brazil , there is often quite a bit of culture shock. Fortunately, there is at least one source of information, a website called gringoes.com.
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US Dollar and Sterling Moneycorp Advice
2007-10-30 18:17:00
London- 29th October 2007. The Doll ar and Sterling still seem to be the talk of the town; the US Dollar staged a swift rally in a thin market simply because investors were not prepared to chase the Euro higher after the weekend's record high. Without the Euro to drive things forward Sterling was subject to a similar round of profit-taking. Some innocent bystanders will have been hurt in the scramble but most simply stood aside and waited for the clear out to run its brief but spectacular course. By evening things had returned to normal and the world was once again engaged in shorting the Dollar.
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UK Housing Price Growth Slowing
2007-10-30 18:14:00
House prices in England and Wales are still growing, according to data released by the Land Registry, but the rate of growth is slowing a bit. Price s in September rose .4%, bringing the annual growth rate down to 8.7% from 9.4% in August. The cost of the average house rose to £183,896 in September.
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Good Mortgage News For Florida Home Buyers, Builders & Realtors
2007-10-30 18:09:00
British Home Loans Florida Inc., the Orlando-based “Foreign National” mortgage specialists, have announced the highly successful results of a year-long market test of an innovative and timely multi-currency home loan specifically designed for Foreign National and US investor home buyers in Florida.
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Property in Newfoundland a Real Estate Gem in Canada
2007-10-27 00:39:00
The Canadian province of Newfoundland has seen property values rise to record levels recently, but the home costs are still well below the national average. This east coast province, officially named Newfoundland and Labrador and bordering the Atlantic Ocean, has some of the most spectacular coastline anywhere and is an outdoor lovers dream.
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US New Home Sales Rose 4.8% in September
2007-10-27 00:38:00
News reports from the United States provided some much needed good news for the beleaguered housing market. Sales of new homes were up 4.8% for the month of September , rising to a seasonally adjusted rate of 770,000 for the year from the August rate of 735,000. The latest figures are according to the US Commerce Department in news reports from Reuters.
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Cape Verde Real Estate Huge Investment Takes Place
2007-10-24 09:02:00
A new resort development is now under construction on the island of Sal, Cape Verde Islands. These islands, off the horn of Africa, are the closest tropical islands to the UK and are becoming a popular destination for holiday travelers and international real estate investors. Pedra de Lume is a spectacular new resort situated between the historic salt mines and white sandy beaches on Sal. News reports in indicate the investment in this resort will be some €280 million.
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Bom Sucesso Opens London Showroom
2007-10-23 00:58:00
A new luxury resort development along the Silver Coast in Portugal is drawing interest from international real estate investors. Bom Sucesso Design Resort and Spa, located outside of Obidos, has just opened a showroom in the Knightsbridge section of London . This new development is being constructed around a championship golf course and also hosts many amenities for guests and home owners.
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Solicitor Uses Clients Money On Overseas Property
2007-10-23 00:58:00
Dublin Solicitor Michael Lynn was brought before the High Court in Ireland on charges that he used clients money to purchase overseas property and draw down some €26 million in loans, according to news reports. Mr. Lynn was the solicitor for Proper T Capel and Kendar Holdings Ltd. and owned over 100 properties, with some 40 in Slovakia, Bulgaria, China, Spain, England and Dubai.
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GE Money Say No More Florida Mortgages
2007-10-18 09:34:00
Florida, 18th October 2007 – GE Money ’s British Mort gages Abroad, the most popular mortgage lender with British home buyers in Florida, is no longer accepting mortgage applications
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