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The charm of Malta and Gozo

Character homes are what first attracted buyers to Malta and Gozo but, as Richard Way discovered on a recent visit, property-hunters have a raft of new developments to choose from too...

30 June 2011

Expat heroes: Paws Dog Shelter

Wherever you go in the world, you'll find dedicated expats giving something back to their adopted communities, whether through fund-raising or offering their time for a local cause. In recognition of their hard work, in this new series we tell you about some of them, starting with a charity for dogs in Cyprus.

30 June 2011

Any questions: Legal July 2011

I've heard that lifetime loans, or Hipoteca Inversa, are available in Spain? Is this true and who are they suitable for?

30 June 2011

Any questions: Currency July 2011

Do most foreign banks charge for incoming transfers from the UK and vice versa, and do most currency brokers absorb these charges? Also, what are the different - and fastest - ways of sending money to an overseas account and which do brokers typically use?

30 June 2011

Visa extension could drive demand for properties in Dubai

The Dubai property market could get a much needed boost from the UAE Government's decision to extend a six-month visa to three years for those foreigners buying property in the UAE, including the emirate of Dubai.

29 June 2011

New French homes prove popular

There are just two new build homes remaining for sale in MGM's latest development in the French Alpine region of Samoens, highlighting the scheme's popularity.

29 June 2011

Bargain hunters ready to go on a spending spree in Florida

With more foreclosed properties in Florida expected to be released onto the market in the next few months, astute property investors and those seeking a cheap holiday home in Florida will be looking on with great interest as bargains beckon.

28 June 2011

Fewer homes in Dubai to enter the market in 2011

Fewer than 10,000 new build homes in Dubai will be released onto the market this year, according to the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

28 June 2011

Melbourne offers room for growth

A growing number of international developers are seeking permission to build property in Melbourne, Australia's second most populous city, due to a severe housing shortage.

28 June 2011