2011

MGM to build new homes in French Alps

French property developer MGM will aim to encourage more Brits to buy some of the 86 apartments the company will start building at little-known Valmorel, a ski resort within the Grand Domaine area of the French Alps, in the spring.

10 February 2011

Phuket sea front villas prove popular in Thailand

The island of Phuket, arguably the most well-liked destination for most Brits holidaying in Thailand, is also among the most popular places to buy property in Thailand, according to research conducted by CB Richard Ellis.

9 February 2011

Demand for homes in Qatar remains strong

Property investors are continuing to show an interest in buying property in Qatar following the country's successful World Cup 2022 bid, according to a leading Qatar property agent.

9 February 2011

Cypriot government wants to improve Cyprus property transparency

A senior member of the Cypriot government wants to see the Cyprus property market improve its image on the international stage by resolving the title deed fiasco which has damaged the island's reputation and deterred some people from buying a holiday home in Cyprus.

9 February 2011

Shortage of quality properties in Spain

Despite a severe oversupply of homes in Spain, a leading Spain property expert believes that there could soon be a shortage of quality homes that people actually want to see built in the country.

9 February 2011

Oil boom could spur demand for homes in Brazil

Growing employment opportunities for people living in Brazil is likely to drive greater demand for new and improved homes in Brazil – to buy and rent - creating greater opportunities for those investing in the Brazil property sector.

4 February 2011

Soccer City could offer fresh South Africa property investment opportunities

Property investors who purchased homes in South Africa with a view to cashing in on the rental opportunities that the 2010 football World Cup generated, could benefit from additional sporting events in the future, with construction work on the Soccer City Complex now underway.

3 February 2011

More foreigners buy homes in Cyprus

Cyprus attracted more foreign property buyers in 2010, with a total of 2,030 homes purchased by overseas nationals, up 15 per cent compared to 2009, but still significantly down on levels achieved during the peak of the market.

3 February 2011

New ski homes in Austria launched

Austrian ski property specialists Alpine Marketing have launched a new residential development, featuring a selection of two and three bedroom apartments, in the Austrian ski resort of Bad Gastein.

3 February 2011