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Portugal property prices continue to soften

Portugal property prices are continuing to fall across the country, as sales levels and consumer confidence plummet, as the country braces itself for a wave of austerity measures, according to the latest RICS/Ci Portuguese Housing Market Survey.

21 June 2011

Florida property sales increase

The volume Florida property sales increased by 13 per cent during the first quarter of 2011, compared to the corresponding period last year, according to the National Association of Realtors.

20 June 2011

Sandra Bullock buys luxury Beverly Hills mansion

Oscar winning actress Sandra Bullock has bought a luxury estate in Beverly Hills for £14.3 million to add to her other USA properties – a home in Texas and property in Georgia.

17 June 2011

New luxury Swiss homes launched

Swiss property developer Swiss Development Group has announced the launch of its latest luxury development, 51º Spa Residences in Leukerbad, which will feature a collection of luxury apartments.

16 June 2011

Tourists could fuel greater demand for homes in Portugal

Portugal property agent Infinito Real believes that it could be a 'bumper summer' for the Portuguese property market, in spite of the country's economic crisis, thanks to rising tourism levels.

16 June 2011

Marbella named most fashionable town in Spain

The holiday hotspot of Marbella, which is home to a number of Brits, has been voted the fashionable place in Spain by Oak Power Communication (OPC) which analysed international media attitudes towards Spain.

16 June 2011

Canadian snowbirds adds to growing demand for homes in Florida

It is not just the Brits that are attracted by bargain Florida property prices, as many more Canadian buyers try to bag a home in the Sunshine State, helping to push up property sales, according to the latest data from Florida property firm Coldwell Banker Feltrim.

15 June 2011

It’s a bargain hunters' market as Spain property sales plummet

Spain property market activity slowed considerably in April, with sales falling by 32 per cent year-on-year, making it one of the worst months on record since the Spanish housing crisis began.

15 June 2011

Good Australia property deals available as sales slow

Australia property auction clearance rates have plummeted across many parts of the country in recent weeks, particularly in Melbourne and Sydney, as a high volume of homes are listed for sale at auctions up and down the country.

14 June 2011