Archived Property News
Turkey a ’dynamic market’ for investors
23rd August 2007
A growing tourist industry and increased demand from both domestic and foreign buyers mean that the Turkish property market currently represents an attractive proposition for UK investors.
Buy-to-let the UK’s most profitable investment
23rd August 2007
Buy-to-let property has been the most profitable asset type in the UK so far this century, a new study has found.
Thai off-plan investment market booming
23rd August 2007
More and cheaper flights to South-East Asia mean that the property markets in the region make for a good investment opportunity, the overseas property specialists David Stanley Redfern Ltd has stated.
Florida remains ’a good long term investment’
22nd August 2007
Strong rental potential and a weak dollar mean that property in Florida still represents a "good long-term investment", experts have stated.
Legislation means landlords not taking deposits
22nd August 2007
A majority of UK landlords are not taking a deposit from their tenants in order to avoid having to take part in the recently-introduced tenancy deposit schemes.
Bad weather driving Brits abroad
22nd August 2007
The bad British weather is the major factor behind the growing number of Brits looking to buy a property abroad, a new study has found.
Statistics confirm Spain’s enduring appeal to Brits
21st August 2007
In spite of recent reports in the media concerning the long-term prospects of the market, Spanish property remains the number one choice for Britons buying overseas, a new report has confirmed.
LACORS: HMO licensing to improve rental property
21st August 2007
Conditions of rental property will be improved significantly as a result of the new houses with multiple occupancy (HMO) licensing scheme, experts have predicted.
Brighton market remains ’buoyant’ experts claim
21st August 2007
While house price growth may have already reached its peak, the property market in Brighton remains ’buoyant’, making the city an ideal destination for investors, local experts have stated.
Berlin an ’under valued market’ though buy-to-let remains difficult
20th August 2007
While house prices in Berlin remain attractively low in comparison to the UK, investors have been advised of the regulations in place in Germany covering rental properties.
London property prices dip
20th August 2007
Asking prices for London homes fell slightly during July, new statistics show.
University towns leading UK property growth
17th August 2007
House prices in university towns are rising by up to four times the national average rate, according to Halifax Estate Agents.
French property market ’ripe for investors’
17th August 2007
The French property market continues to grow, driven by local buyers and sustained interest from overseas investors, experts have stated.
French vineyards a ’lifestyle and investment choice’
17th August 2007
Investors considering putting money into a French vineyard have been warned not to expect short-term profits.
House price inflation could halve to 5%
16th August 2007
Annual house price inflation increased to 12 per cent in June, up from 10.8 per cent the previous month, according to the latest figures from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).
Cheap flights and redevelopment behind strong Valencia market
16th August 2007
Ongoing programmes of redevelopment are a major factor behind Valencia’s status as a foreign property investment hotspot, market experts have claimed.
Marrakech’s booming property market
16th August 2007
The boom in tourism in Morocco has translated into a growing interest in Marrakech as a property hotspot for those looking for a place in the sun, according to a property expert.
Joint buy-to-let mortgages have advantages for investors
15th August 2007
Joint mortgages for buy-to-let purposes are a viable way for investors with limited funds to get onto the rental property market, experts have claimed.
Interest in overseas investment on the rise
15th August 2007
Increasing numbers of Britons are looking into investing in overseas property, a new report has concluded.
Joint buy-to-let mortgages have advantages for investors
15th August 2007
Joint mortgages for buy-to-let purposes are a viable way for investors with limited funds to get onto the rental property market, experts have claimed.
Buy-to-let property still popular among UK investors
15th August 2007
The buy-to-let market in Britain is as buoyant as ever, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has reported.
Changes in Dubai law make investment easier for Brits
14th August 2007
The recent changes to the property laws in Dubai have made it easier for foreign investors to buy a property there, local experts have concluded.
First-time landlords think buying to let is easier than it seems
14th August 2007
First-time landlords are often unaware of the rules and regulations behind getting onto the buy-to-let market, with many believing that letting a property out is far easier than it seems.
Arla: New landlords need to be careful with investments
14th August 2007
People hoping to become buy-to-let landlords should take care to fully research the local market conditions before purchasing a property, the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (Arla) has advised.
Renters looking for city-centre accommodation
9th August 2007
Young people are increasingly keen to live in urban areas, largely due to the desire to live close to their place of work and cut out the stresses of the daily commute.
Bulgarian market close to ’over-development’ experts claim
9th August 2007
Some areas of Bulgaria are dangerously close to over-development, meaning the investment opportunities there are limited, experts in the local market have stated.
Flats above shops offer good investment potential
9th August 2007
Buy-to-let investors are turning to properties above commercial premises, market observers have revealed.
Private selling driven by distrust in estate agents
8th August 2007
A decline in consumer confidence in estate agents is a significant factor behind the growing number of Britons buying or selling their homes directly, the online property service House Web has claimed.
UK buyers looking abroad for first home
8th August 2007
Frustrated with being priced out of the UK housing market, increasing numbers of first-time buyers are turning their attentions to overseas property.
Buy-to-let investors advised to consider interest-only mortgages
8th August 2007
Interest-only mortgages are the "only way" for investors to have a self-funding property, experts have stated.
British investors cashing in on overseas property
7th August 2007
The number of Britons cashing in on their overseas property investments has doubled over the past year, according to the currency specialist HiFX.
Britons still confident in buy-to-let market
7th August 2007
British investors continue to have confidence in buy-to-let property despite several recent reports pointing to a market slowdown.
Student accommodation gives best buy-to-let returns
7th August 2007
Student accommodation produces the highest rental yields within the UK buy-to-let market, new figures have revealed.
Landlords confident of long-term property gains
6th August 2007
Buy-to-let landlords are confident of solid long-term returns, even if the property market slows down as has been widely predicted.
Investors still keen on Alpine ski resorts
6th August 2007
Investment in European ski resort accommodation shows no sign of slowing down in spite of the recent concerns surrounding climate change.
Urbanites increasingly investing in rural property
6th August 2007
The cost of rural land has grown at its highest rate since 1977 over the past year, driven largely by increased demand from urban investors.
NAEA calls for more rental accommodation needed to help flood victims
19th July 2007
Owners of vacant properties in the areas hit by and surrounding the recent floods should put them on the rental market in order to assist those people who have been made homeless, the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has stated.
Hungary property market remains ’strong’ rather than ’spectacular’
19th July 2007
Membership of the European Union slightly stunted the growth of Hungarian property, though the market remains steady, experts have stated.
Buyers shouldn’t push themselves to buy a property, experts advise
19th July 2007
Despite the ongoing appeal of owning a property, prospective first-time buyers have been advised not to put themselves in financial jeopardy by taking out an unreasonably high mortgage.
Buy-to-let investments growing strongly in Scotland
17th July 2007
Buy-to-let investors in Scotland are enjoying increasing returns as more people north of the border turn to rental accommodation.
UK investors looking overseas as UK market gets more expensive
17th July 2007
Rising interest rates in the UK are prompting increasing numbers of investors to look abroad, including to emerging markets, new research has found.
Exchange rates benefit UK investors in US property
17th July 2007
With the pound continuing to growth in strength against the dollar, British investors looking to make a profit over the mid-to-long term have been advised to look into the US property market.
Property investors across UK benefiting from growing returns
16th July 2007
The average buy-to-let property returned 13 per cent to investors over the past years, according to the latest figures released by the Birmingham Midshires building society.
Mills the model investor in Slovenia
16th July 2007
Heather Mills has snapped up a £400,000 former government-owned property in the emerging market of Slovenia, it has been revealed.
Turkey still popular with investors as market expected to keep growing
16th July 2007
Year-round sunshine and steadily growing prices are the main factors behind the continued interest of UK investors in Turkish property.
Bulgarians ’welcoming investors with open arms’
12th July 2007
Bulgarians are welcoming overseas property investors into their country "with welcome arms", it has been claimed.
’Naff and nasty’ foreign holidays to fuel demand for UK seaside accommodation
12th July 2007
UK holidaymakers are increasingly choosing to forego vacations abroad in favour of staying closer to home, it has been revealed.
Paris ’offers high returns and low risk’ for investors
12th July 2007
Paris is Europe’s top city for property investment, it has been revealed.
Exeter property market ’enjoying steady growth’
11th July 2007
While property market activity in Exeter has settled down following a period of frenetic activity around five years ago, there are still gains to be made by property market investors, it has been suggested.
’Little Britain abroad’ still an excellent investment prospect
11th July 2007
The popularity of Spain among fellow Brits means property investors from England, Scotland and Wales, are questioning the viability of buying homes in the country, it has been revealed.
French property potential ’far from exhausted’
11th July 2007
There are still areas in France in which attractive gains through property investment can be secured, it has been claimed.
Mongolia ’gaining prominence on the investor circuit’
10th July 2007
Impressive yields and a growing tourist market mean Mongolian property is enhancing its reputation as an attractive prospect within the property investor community, it has been revealed.
Landlords ’are not asking tenants for deposits’
10th July 2007
A number of landlords are choosing to dispense with the accepted practice of securing a deposit from their tenants in order to avoid paying for the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, it has been claimed.
Spain ’the most popular retirement destination for over-50s’
10th July 2007
The most popular destination for property investors over the age of 50 who are looking to retire abroad is Spain, it has been revealed.
World Heritage Site status gives Liverpool a ’certain appeal’ to buyers
9th July 2007
Liverpool’s status as a World Heritage Site was renewed last week by Unesco, in a move that is thought will have a positive on property prices in the city.
RLA asks landlords to be ’vigilant’ online
9th July 2007
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has today encouraged landlords to be vigilant when using internet based services such as gumtree or spareroom to find tenants.
Murcia on the up
9th July 2007
The Spanish city of Murcia has seen increased popularity as somewhere for Brits to buy a home abroad, according to the Overseas Property Shop.
Dubai offers ’exciting’ opportunity for investors
5th July 2007
As the "[most] advanced international financial centre in the world", property investment - both commercial and residential - in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is an "exciting prospect", it has been suggested.
Property investors ’switching from residential to commercial sector’
5th July 2007
A growing number of residential property investors are choosing to invest in the commercial sector rather than further their association with the residential market, it has been revealed.
Exotic locations ’offering quick returns for property investors’
5th July 2007
"Exotic" markets are attracting the attentions of property investors as they seek to make rapid returns, it has been revealed.
Polish and Portuguese immigrants ’driving accommodation demand in Northern Ireland’
4th July 2007
The surge in demand for housing in Northern Ireland is showing no sign of abating, it has been revealed, suggesting that the area is ripe for buy-to-let investment.
Sound advice ’a key precursor to overseas property investment’
4th July 2007
Potential overseas property investors have been urged to seek advice from a bank or broker before they take the plunge.
Tourism in France ’driving buy-to-let investment’
4th July 2007
The strength of the tourism market in France remains a major factor in the popularity of the country’s property among buy-to-let investors, it has been suggested.
French rail improvements ’to increase property prices’
3rd July 2007
Rail link improvements in France are likely to have a knock-on effect on property prices, it has been suggested.
Buy to let market remains strong, according to ARLA
3rd July 2007
Buy to let investors are vital to Britain’s booming property market, the professional body for the private rented sector, ARLA, has claimed.
Canary Wharf remains ’key business district’
3rd July 2007
Recent huge property transactions have confirmed the Canary Wharf development’s status as a "key business district", according to its administrative group.
Spanish property market ’a long-term prospect’
2nd July 2007
Britons considering putting money into the Spanish property market should view their investment as a long-term rather than short-term opportunity, it has been argued.
Overseas investment now ’easier, cheaper and more attractive’
2nd July 2007
Investment in property overseas is becoming "easier, cheaper and more attractive", according to Saga Overseas Homes.
London accommodation ’a one-way bet for overseas investors’
2nd July 2007
Investment in London property is a ’one-way bet’ for overseas buyers, it has been revealed.
Spain offers ’pool of attraction’ for property investors
28th June 2007
The "pool of attraction" of Spain is proving too tempting for thousands of British property investors, it has been suggested.
UK property investors ’getting more adventurous’
28th June 2007
UK property investors are looking "further a-field" in the US housing market, it has been reported - although traditional favourite Florida remains the most popular area.
Buy-to-let ’good for students’
28th June 2007
Property investors are playing an important role in allowing students to attend university and helping young people to leave home to find work, it has been claimed.
Cyprus property market ’still quite good’
27th June 2007
Demand from overseas property investors has seen house prices in Cyprus soar by up to 25 per cent in the last year, it has been revealed.
US property market ’ripe for investment’
27th June 2007
A favourable exchange rate and an over-supply of property means it’s possible to pick up a real estate bargain in the United States, it has been suggested.
Property investors ’driving demand for older properties’
27th June 2007
The desire of property investors to have a home in which they can live in a "rural idyll" is driving demand for older properties, it has been claimed.
France and Spain ’still most popular retirement destinations’
26th June 2007
Although transport link improvements and overseas health care modernisations have ensured that there are now more countries which could be considered as viable options for Britons to retire in, traditional destinations still dominate, it has been disclosed.
Ski holiday growth points to appealing investment opportunities
26th June 2007
Investment in property in the skiing areas of France and Austria is still advisable, it has been reasoned, as the tourism industry continues to flourish.
Czech property market ’difficult but attractive’
26th June 2007
A lack of infrastructure to facilitate a ’Western-style’ buy-to-let approach is inhibiting the abilities of investors to take full advantage of the housing market in the Czech Republic, it has been suggested.
Zloty popularity proves attractiveness of Polish buy-to-let sector
26th June 2007
The popularity of the countries of Poland, Bulgaria and Croatia as tourist destinations are now such that they are currently topping the Post Office’s fastest growing currencies list, it has been revealed - suggesting that the markets are ripe for buy-to-let investment.
’Gentrifiers’ lead buy-to-let surge in market towns
25th June 2007
Britons are turning their backs on the traditional dream of owning a second home abroad in favour of investing in an English market town, it has been claimed.
Retiring overseas ’more of an option’
25th June 2007
Retiring abroad is now "more of an option" for Britons, it has been claimed.
Londoners ’most likely to be overseas property investors’
21st June 2007
Britons living in London are the most likely to invest in an overseas property or be considering moving abroad, it has been revealed.
Private commercial property investment ’curtailed by high interest rates’
21st June 2007
Private investment in the commercial property market has been stymied by rising interest rates, it has been found.
Prague proving a buy-to-let hotspot
21st June 2007
Buy-to-let investors are showing increasing interest in the property market in Prague, it has been revealed.
Students squeeze in to ensure high profit margins for buy-to-let investors
20th June 2007
The benefits of renting accommodation to students have been revealed by a serial buy-to-let investor.
Hasty buy-to-let investors ’should opt for a structural survey’
20th June 2007
Buy-to-let investors have been warned that rushing into a property purchase could leave them facing a hefty repair bill.
Newcastle ’really great’ for buy-to-let
20th June 2007
The development of Newcastle has created exciting opportunities for property market investors, it has been reasoned.
Bulgarian property market ’entering ideal stage’ for investment
20th June 2007
Property portal RightmoveOverseas has seen its site searches for Bulgaria double since the country was granted EU membership, it has been revealed.
’Balance’ needed between second home-owners and permanent residents
19th June 2007
Measures need to be introduced to ensure popular buy-to-let areas do not become "ghost towns", it has been claimed.
’Bargains still available’ for property investors at auction
19th June 2007
It is still possible for property market investors to secure a bargain at an auction, it has been claimed.
Young Group’s Landmark purchase viewed as buy-to-let market gauge
18th June 2007
The acquisition of an entire residential tower in Canary Wharf by the Young Group has been viewed by analysts of symbolic of the prevailing confidence in the buy-to-let market.
London landlords see returns mature
18th June 2007
Property investors have seen rent yields in central London increase by 3.8 per cent in the last year alone, it has been revealed.
Brighton ’most popular buy-to-let location’
18th June 2007
Brighton is the most popular of all buy-to-let locations in Britain, it has been confirmed.
Transport development cultivating new Spanish investment opportunities
14th June 2007
Local knowledge is essential in order to identify the areas in which property investment in Spain will be most profitable, it has been revealed.
India to host Grand Prix in 2009
14th June 2007
India is to host a Formula One (F1) motor race for the first time, it has been announced.
Government ’looking to close tenant law loophole’
14th June 2007
Landlords have been warned that a loophole in the law which allows them to evict tenants who ask for maintenance work to be completed or complain about the conditions in which they live could be closed following pressure from the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB).
Costa del Sol ’a long-term rather than short-term prospect’
13th June 2007
While the Costa del Sol remains a "good place to buy a home", investment is unlikely to be profitable in the short term, it has been claimed.
Australian housing market ’extremely stable’
13th June 2007
The popularity of the Australian housing market among UK investors is a result of its continued stability, it has been claimed.
Buy-to-let investors ’not being caught out by tax’
13th June 2007
Potential buy-to-let investors have been warned that they are liable to pay tax on their profits.
25% more over-50s to invest in buy-to-let
12th June 2007
Nearly a quarter more over-50s are expected to enter the buy-to-let market in the coming year, a report from Saga Home Insurance suggests.
58% Britons do DIY to spruce up price of their home
12th June 2007
Britons are now more clued up to the potential financial benefits of home improvement to their property, a survey has found.
Buy-to-let landlords should target older students, RLA claims
12th June 2007
Buy-to-let landlords with their sights on student rentals should focus on providing quality properties in key areas for older students and postgraduates, the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has advised.
Adelaide investment ’overtaking Perth and Sydney’
11th June 2007
Adelaide is rivalling established favourites Sydney and Perth as a destination for property investment Down Under, it has been claimed.
Buy-for-uni scheme ’absolutely massive’
11th June 2007
The introduction of buy-for-uni mortgage schemes in Bath has proved extremely popular, it has been disclosed.
Buy-to-let sector ’growing steadily’
11th June 2007
The buy-to-let sector is experiencing "steady growth", it has been revealed.
India ’ideal for long-term property market investment’
7th June 2007
The Indian property market offers a "long-term investment" opportunity for foreign property market investors, it has been claimed.
UK property investors ’venturing further a-field’
7th June 2007
UK property investors are considering ever-more exotic markets in a bid to make the best returns, it has been revealed.
Former-USSR status ’should not put off potential Eastern European property investors’
7th June 2007
Eastern Europe’s status as a former part of the USSR should not put off British property investors, it has been maintained.
Cricket tour enhances Australian tourism industry
6th June 2007
Australia’s tourism industry was significantly boosted by the country’s cricket team’s Ashes series with England, it has been revealed.
’Put money in Slovakia…but not Bulgaria,’ property investors advised
6th June 2007
Property investors should ignore popular opinion and refrain from entering the Bulgarian property market and instead focus on emerging countries like Slovakia, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, it has been claimed.
Seaside property boom ’will be sustained’
6th June 2007
The importance of location means property in seaside towns across the UK will be highly sought after in years to come, it has been suggested.
Turkey a ’dynamic market’ for investors
23rd August 2007
A growing tourist industry and increased demand from both domestic and foreign buyers mean that the Turkish property market currently represents an attractive proposition for UK investors.
Buy-to-let the UK’s most profitable investment
23rd August 2007
Buy-to-let property has been the most profitable asset type in the UK so far this century, a new study has found.
Thai off-plan investment market booming
23rd August 2007
More and cheaper flights to South-East Asia mean that the property markets in the region make for a good investment opportunity, the overseas property specialists David Stanley Redfern Ltd has stated.
Florida remains ’a good long term investment’
22nd August 2007
Strong rental potential and a weak dollar mean that property in Florida still represents a "good long-term investment", experts have stated.
Legislation means landlords not taking deposits
22nd August 2007
A majority of UK landlords are not taking a deposit from their tenants in order to avoid having to take part in the recently-introduced tenancy deposit schemes.
Bad weather driving Brits abroad
22nd August 2007
The bad British weather is the major factor behind the growing number of Brits looking to buy a property abroad, a new study has found.
Statistics confirm Spain’s enduring appeal to Brits
21st August 2007
In spite of recent reports in the media concerning the long-term prospects of the market, Spanish property remains the number one choice for Britons buying overseas, a new report has confirmed.
LACORS: HMO licensing to improve rental property
21st August 2007
Conditions of rental property will be improved significantly as a result of the new houses with multiple occupancy (HMO) licensing scheme, experts have predicted.
Brighton market remains ’buoyant’ experts claim
21st August 2007
While house price growth may have already reached its peak, the property market in Brighton remains ’buoyant’, making the city an ideal destination for investors, local experts have stated.
Berlin an ’under valued market’ though buy-to-let remains difficult
20th August 2007
While house prices in Berlin remain attractively low in comparison to the UK, investors have been advised of the regulations in place in Germany covering rental properties.
London property prices dip
20th August 2007
Asking prices for London homes fell slightly during July, new statistics show.
University towns leading UK property growth
17th August 2007
House prices in university towns are rising by up to four times the national average rate, according to Halifax Estate Agents.
French property market ’ripe for investors’
17th August 2007
The French property market continues to grow, driven by local buyers and sustained interest from overseas investors, experts have stated.
French vineyards a ’lifestyle and investment choice’
17th August 2007
Investors considering putting money into a French vineyard have been warned not to expect short-term profits.
House price inflation could halve to 5%
16th August 2007
Annual house price inflation increased to 12 per cent in June, up from 10.8 per cent the previous month, according to the latest figures from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).
Cheap flights and redevelopment behind strong Valencia market
16th August 2007
Ongoing programmes of redevelopment are a major factor behind Valencia’s status as a foreign property investment hotspot, market experts have claimed.
Marrakech’s booming property market
16th August 2007
The boom in tourism in Morocco has translated into a growing interest in Marrakech as a property hotspot for those looking for a place in the sun, according to a property expert.
Joint buy-to-let mortgages have advantages for investors
15th August 2007
Joint mortgages for buy-to-let purposes are a viable way for investors with limited funds to get onto the rental property market, experts have claimed.
Interest in overseas investment on the rise
15th August 2007
Increasing numbers of Britons are looking into investing in overseas property, a new report has concluded.
Joint buy-to-let mortgages have advantages for investors
15th August 2007
Joint mortgages for buy-to-let purposes are a viable way for investors with limited funds to get onto the rental property market, experts have claimed.
Buy-to-let property still popular among UK investors
15th August 2007
The buy-to-let market in Britain is as buoyant as ever, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has reported.
Changes in Dubai law make investment easier for Brits
14th August 2007
The recent changes to the property laws in Dubai have made it easier for foreign investors to buy a property there, local experts have concluded.
First-time landlords think buying to let is easier than it seems
14th August 2007
First-time landlords are often unaware of the rules and regulations behind getting onto the buy-to-let market, with many believing that letting a property out is far easier than it seems.
Arla: New landlords need to be careful with investments
14th August 2007
People hoping to become buy-to-let landlords should take care to fully research the local market conditions before purchasing a property, the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (Arla) has advised.
Renters looking for city-centre accommodation
9th August 2007
Young people are increasingly keen to live in urban areas, largely due to the desire to live close to their place of work and cut out the stresses of the daily commute.
Bulgarian market close to ’over-development’ experts claim
9th August 2007
Some areas of Bulgaria are dangerously close to over-development, meaning the investment opportunities there are limited, experts in the local market have stated.
Flats above shops offer good investment potential
9th August 2007
Buy-to-let investors are turning to properties above commercial premises, market observers have revealed.
Private selling driven by distrust in estate agents
8th August 2007
A decline in consumer confidence in estate agents is a significant factor behind the growing number of Britons buying or selling their homes directly, the online property service House Web has claimed.
UK buyers looking abroad for first home
8th August 2007
Frustrated with being priced out of the UK housing market, increasing numbers of first-time buyers are turning their attentions to overseas property.
Buy-to-let investors advised to consider interest-only mortgages
8th August 2007
Interest-only mortgages are the "only way" for investors to have a self-funding property, experts have stated.
British investors cashing in on overseas property
7th August 2007
The number of Britons cashing in on their overseas property investments has doubled over the past year, according to the currency specialist HiFX.
Britons still confident in buy-to-let market
7th August 2007
British investors continue to have confidence in buy-to-let property despite several recent reports pointing to a market slowdown.
Student accommodation gives best buy-to-let returns
7th August 2007
Student accommodation produces the highest rental yields within the UK buy-to-let market, new figures have revealed.
Landlords confident of long-term property gains
6th August 2007
Buy-to-let landlords are confident of solid long-term returns, even if the property market slows down as has been widely predicted.
Investors still keen on Alpine ski resorts
6th August 2007
Investment in European ski resort accommodation shows no sign of slowing down in spite of the recent concerns surrounding climate change.
Urbanites increasingly investing in rural property
6th August 2007
The cost of rural land has grown at its highest rate since 1977 over the past year, driven largely by increased demand from urban investors.
NAEA calls for more rental accommodation needed to help flood victims
19th July 2007
Owners of vacant properties in the areas hit by and surrounding the recent floods should put them on the rental market in order to assist those people who have been made homeless, the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has stated.
Hungary property market remains ’strong’ rather than ’spectacular’
19th July 2007
Membership of the European Union slightly stunted the growth of Hungarian property, though the market remains steady, experts have stated.
Buyers shouldn’t push themselves to buy a property, experts advise
19th July 2007
Despite the ongoing appeal of owning a property, prospective first-time buyers have been advised not to put themselves in financial jeopardy by taking out an unreasonably high mortgage.
Buy-to-let investments growing strongly in Scotland
17th July 2007
Buy-to-let investors in Scotland are enjoying increasing returns as more people north of the border turn to rental accommodation.
UK investors looking overseas as UK market gets more expensive
17th July 2007
Rising interest rates in the UK are prompting increasing numbers of investors to look abroad, including to emerging markets, new research has found.
Exchange rates benefit UK investors in US property
17th July 2007
With the pound continuing to growth in strength against the dollar, British investors looking to make a profit over the mid-to-long term have been advised to look into the US property market.
Property investors across UK benefiting from growing returns
16th July 2007
The average buy-to-let property returned 13 per cent to investors over the past years, according to the latest figures released by the Birmingham Midshires building society.
Mills the model investor in Slovenia
16th July 2007
Heather Mills has snapped up a £400,000 former government-owned property in the emerging market of Slovenia, it has been revealed.
Turkey still popular with investors as market expected to keep growing
16th July 2007
Year-round sunshine and steadily growing prices are the main factors behind the continued interest of UK investors in Turkish property.
Bulgarians ’welcoming investors with open arms’
12th July 2007
Bulgarians are welcoming overseas property investors into their country "with welcome arms", it has been claimed.
’Naff and nasty’ foreign holidays to fuel demand for UK seaside accommodation
12th July 2007
UK holidaymakers are increasingly choosing to forego vacations abroad in favour of staying closer to home, it has been revealed.
Paris ’offers high returns and low risk’ for investors
12th July 2007
Paris is Europe’s top city for property investment, it has been revealed.
Exeter property market ’enjoying steady growth’
11th July 2007
While property market activity in Exeter has settled down following a period of frenetic activity around five years ago, there are still gains to be made by property market investors, it has been suggested.
’Little Britain abroad’ still an excellent investment prospect
11th July 2007
The popularity of Spain among fellow Brits means property investors from England, Scotland and Wales, are questioning the viability of buying homes in the country, it has been revealed.
French property potential ’far from exhausted’
11th July 2007
There are still areas in France in which attractive gains through property investment can be secured, it has been claimed.
Mongolia ’gaining prominence on the investor circuit’
10th July 2007
Impressive yields and a growing tourist market mean Mongolian property is enhancing its reputation as an attractive prospect within the property investor community, it has been revealed.
Landlords ’are not asking tenants for deposits’
10th July 2007
A number of landlords are choosing to dispense with the accepted practice of securing a deposit from their tenants in order to avoid paying for the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, it has been claimed.
Spain ’the most popular retirement destination for over-50s’
10th July 2007
The most popular destination for property investors over the age of 50 who are looking to retire abroad is Spain, it has been revealed.
World Heritage Site status gives Liverpool a ’certain appeal’ to buyers
9th July 2007
Liverpool’s status as a World Heritage Site was renewed last week by Unesco, in a move that is thought will have a positive on property prices in the city.
RLA asks landlords to be ’vigilant’ online
9th July 2007
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has today encouraged landlords to be vigilant when using internet based services such as gumtree or spareroom to find tenants.
Murcia on the up
9th July 2007
The Spanish city of Murcia has seen increased popularity as somewhere for Brits to buy a home abroad, according to the Overseas Property Shop.
Dubai offers ’exciting’ opportunity for investors
5th July 2007
As the "[most] advanced international financial centre in the world", property investment - both commercial and residential - in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is an "exciting prospect", it has been suggested.
Property investors ’switching from residential to commercial sector’
5th July 2007
A growing number of residential property investors are choosing to invest in the commercial sector rather than further their association with the residential market, it has been revealed.
Exotic locations ’offering quick returns for property investors’
5th July 2007
"Exotic" markets are attracting the attentions of property investors as they seek to make rapid returns, it has been revealed.
Polish and Portuguese immigrants ’driving accommodation demand in Northern Ireland’
4th July 2007
The surge in demand for housing in Northern Ireland is showing no sign of abating, it has been revealed, suggesting that the area is ripe for buy-to-let investment.
Sound advice ’a key precursor to overseas property investment’
4th July 2007
Potential overseas property investors have been urged to seek advice from a bank or broker before they take the plunge.
Tourism in France ’driving buy-to-let investment’
4th July 2007
The strength of the tourism market in France remains a major factor in the popularity of the country’s property among buy-to-let investors, it has been suggested.
French rail improvements ’to increase property prices’
3rd July 2007
Rail link improvements in France are likely to have a knock-on effect on property prices, it has been suggested.
Buy to let market remains strong, according to ARLA
3rd July 2007
Buy to let investors are vital to Britain’s booming property market, the professional body for the private rented sector, ARLA, has claimed.
Canary Wharf remains ’key business district’
3rd July 2007
Recent huge property transactions have confirmed the Canary Wharf development’s status as a "key business district", according to its administrative group.
Spanish property market ’a long-term prospect’
2nd July 2007
Britons considering putting money into the Spanish property market should view their investment as a long-term rather than short-term opportunity, it has been argued.
Overseas investment now ’easier, cheaper and more attractive’
2nd July 2007
Investment in property overseas is becoming "easier, cheaper and more attractive", according to Saga Overseas Homes.
London accommodation ’a one-way bet for overseas investors’
2nd July 2007
Investment in London property is a ’one-way bet’ for overseas buyers, it has been revealed.
Spain offers ’pool of attraction’ for property investors
28th June 2007
The "pool of attraction" of Spain is proving too tempting for thousands of British property investors, it has been suggested.
UK property investors ’getting more adventurous’
28th June 2007
UK property investors are looking "further a-field" in the US housing market, it has been reported - although traditional favourite Florida remains the most popular area.
Buy-to-let ’good for students’
28th June 2007
Property investors are playing an important role in allowing students to attend university and helping young people to leave home to find work, it has been claimed.
Cyprus property market ’still quite good’
27th June 2007
Demand from overseas property investors has seen house prices in Cyprus soar by up to 25 per cent in the last year, it has been revealed.
US property market ’ripe for investment’
27th June 2007
A favourable exchange rate and an over-supply of property means it’s possible to pick up a real estate bargain in the United States, it has been suggested.
Property investors ’driving demand for older properties’
27th June 2007
The desire of property investors to have a home in which they can live in a "rural idyll" is driving demand for older properties, it has been claimed.
France and Spain ’still most popular retirement destinations’
26th June 2007
Although transport link improvements and overseas health care modernisations have ensured that there are now more countries which could be considered as viable options for Britons to retire in, traditional destinations still dominate, it has been disclosed.
Ski holiday growth points to appealing investment opportunities
26th June 2007
Investment in property in the skiing areas of France and Austria is still advisable, it has been reasoned, as the tourism industry continues to flourish.
Czech property market ’difficult but attractive’
26th June 2007
A lack of infrastructure to facilitate a ’Western-style’ buy-to-let approach is inhibiting the abilities of investors to take full advantage of the housing market in the Czech Republic, it has been suggested.
Zloty popularity proves attractiveness of Polish buy-to-let sector
26th June 2007
The popularity of the countries of Poland, Bulgaria and Croatia as tourist destinations are now such that they are currently topping the Post Office’s fastest growing currencies list, it has been revealed - suggesting that the markets are ripe for buy-to-let investment.
’Gentrifiers’ lead buy-to-let surge in market towns
25th June 2007
Britons are turning their backs on the traditional dream of owning a second home abroad in favour of investing in an English market town, it has been claimed.
Retiring overseas ’more of an option’
25th June 2007
Retiring abroad is now "more of an option" for Britons, it has been claimed.
Londoners ’most likely to be overseas property investors’
21st June 2007
Britons living in London are the most likely to invest in an overseas property or be considering moving abroad, it has been revealed.
Private commercial property investment ’curtailed by high interest rates’
21st June 2007
Private investment in the commercial property market has been stymied by rising interest rates, it has been found.
Prague proving a buy-to-let hotspot
21st June 2007
Buy-to-let investors are showing increasing interest in the property market in Prague, it has been revealed.
Students squeeze in to ensure high profit margins for buy-to-let investors
20th June 2007
The benefits of renting accommodation to students have been revealed by a serial buy-to-let investor.
Hasty buy-to-let investors ’should opt for a structural survey’
20th June 2007
Buy-to-let investors have been warned that rushing into a property purchase could leave them facing a hefty repair bill.
Newcastle ’really great’ for buy-to-let
20th June 2007
The development of Newcastle has created exciting opportunities for property market investors, it has been reasoned.
Bulgarian property market ’entering ideal stage’ for investment
20th June 2007
Property portal RightmoveOverseas has seen its site searches for Bulgaria double since the country was granted EU membership, it has been revealed.
’Balance’ needed between second home-owners and permanent residents
19th June 2007
Measures need to be introduced to ensure popular buy-to-let areas do not become "ghost towns", it has been claimed.
’Bargains still available’ for property investors at auction
19th June 2007
It is still possible for property market investors to secure a bargain at an auction, it has been claimed.
Young Group’s Landmark purchase viewed as buy-to-let market gauge
18th June 2007
The acquisition of an entire residential tower in Canary Wharf by the Young Group has been viewed by analysts of symbolic of the prevailing confidence in the buy-to-let market.
London landlords see returns mature
18th June 2007
Property investors have seen rent yields in central London increase by 3.8 per cent in the last year alone, it has been revealed.
Brighton ’most popular buy-to-let location’
18th June 2007
Brighton is the most popular of all buy-to-let locations in Britain, it has been confirmed.
Transport development cultivating new Spanish investment opportunities
14th June 2007
Local knowledge is essential in order to identify the areas in which property investment in Spain will be most profitable, it has been revealed.
India to host Grand Prix in 2009
14th June 2007
India is to host a Formula One (F1) motor race for the first time, it has been announced.
Government ’looking to close tenant law loophole’
14th June 2007
Landlords have been warned that a loophole in the law which allows them to evict tenants who ask for maintenance work to be completed or complain about the conditions in which they live could be closed following pressure from the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB).
Costa del Sol ’a long-term rather than short-term prospect’
13th June 2007
While the Costa del Sol remains a "good place to buy a home", investment is unlikely to be profitable in the short term, it has been claimed.
Australian housing market ’extremely stable’
13th June 2007
The popularity of the Australian housing market among UK investors is a result of its continued stability, it has been claimed.
Buy-to-let investors ’not being caught out by tax’
13th June 2007
Potential buy-to-let investors have been warned that they are liable to pay tax on their profits.
25% more over-50s to invest in buy-to-let
12th June 2007
Nearly a quarter more over-50s are expected to enter the buy-to-let market in the coming year, a report from Saga Home Insurance suggests.
58% Britons do DIY to spruce up price of their home
12th June 2007
Britons are now more clued up to the potential financial benefits of home improvement to their property, a survey has found.
Buy-to-let landlords should target older students, RLA claims
12th June 2007
Buy-to-let landlords with their sights on student rentals should focus on providing quality properties in key areas for older students and postgraduates, the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has advised.
Adelaide investment ’overtaking Perth and Sydney’
11th June 2007
Adelaide is rivalling established favourites Sydney and Perth as a destination for property investment Down Under, it has been claimed.
Buy-for-uni scheme ’absolutely massive’
11th June 2007
The introduction of buy-for-uni mortgage schemes in Bath has proved extremely popular, it has been disclosed.
Buy-to-let sector ’growing steadily’
11th June 2007
The buy-to-let sector is experiencing "steady growth", it has been revealed.
India ’ideal for long-term property market investment’
7th June 2007
The Indian property market offers a "long-term investment" opportunity for foreign property market investors, it has been claimed.
UK property investors ’venturing further a-field’
7th June 2007
UK property investors are considering ever-more exotic markets in a bid to make the best returns, it has been revealed.
Former-USSR status ’should not put off potential Eastern European property investors’
7th June 2007
Eastern Europe’s status as a former part of the USSR should not put off British property investors, it has been maintained.
Cricket tour enhances Australian tourism industry
6th June 2007
Australia’s tourism industry was significantly boosted by the country’s cricket team’s Ashes series with England, it has been revealed.
’Put money in Slovakia…but not Bulgaria,’ property investors advised
6th June 2007
Property investors should ignore popular opinion and refrain from entering the Bulgarian property market and instead focus on emerging countries like Slovakia, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, it has been claimed.
Seaside property boom ’will be sustained’
6th June 2007
The importance of location means property in seaside towns across the UK will be highly sought after in years to come, it has been suggested.
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