Investors Feelilng More at Home in Real Estate

Reading through the many international property publications and blogs, is proving to be a happier experience of late, especially where luxury homes are concerned. Not surprisingly, the more volatile the European money markets appear to be, the greater the interest in solid and trustworthy high-end real estate properties as a long term investment.

Life on the Go - part III

I know the sun is out and summer heat is here to stay. No one wants to think about this year's unending downpoor - but as soon as I caught a glimpse of this, I knew it needed sharing.

Savvy Property Investers Look to the Algarve

In their annual Prime International Residential Index, Knight Frank nominates the best worldwide locations for the savvy investor to buy property that is currently at a low, but that is guaranteed to bounce back. The Algarve, Portugal is topped only by Dubai. Its naturally beauty, reliably sunny climate and its EU membership are some of the points in favor of a sure return to profitable prices.

Positive Outlook for Design Resorts

According to the IMF's Bi-annual report World Economic Outlook, world wide growth is expected for 2010 and 2011 - but the rates at which economies grow and recover will vary widely. While mature economies including Europe and the United States are expected to grow on average between 1 and 3 pp, emerging economies, including Brazil and Angola are forecast at close to and over 5 percentage points. Cape Verde too, while indexed to the Euro, continues to present interesting growth perspectives.

Life on the Go - Part II

Is it just me, or does life really seem to be getting easier?
Alot of thought is being put into the increasing number of peole who don´t live in one home, but seem to live between homes, speeding from one location to another where improvisation is sometimes the name of the game!

Sunshine Season!

The sun is finally beginning to shine across Europe, which means the ladies, especially those planning to spend their summer in beach homes, are beginning to fret about getting into their bikinis. This blog is the most entertaining food blog I know, and it also has a great list of salad recepies, guarenteed to make for more entertaining food than cucumber and lettuce.

Corsino Fortes, Podcast Poetry

The Poetry Translation website features podcasts of o 200 poems written by contemporary African, Asian and Latin American poets translated into English. Follow this link to hear the beautifully melodic poetry of Corsino Fortes, an Ambassador, a lawyer, a teacher and a poet from Cape Verde.

Overseas Property On the Up

According to a recent article in Overseas Property Mall, sales of overseas property have been increasing gradually since last April. With the lifestyle/luxury properties segment leading the way in established markets. international real estate portals also report a 25 to 60% increase in searches, giving professionals in the sector good reason to believe the overseas property market is opening up in general.

A Must Read for Real Estate Fanatics!

Combining our love of real estate literature, celebrity lifestyle and a phenomenal sense of humour, this has become one of my favorite blogs to follow. Get pictures, floorplans, price tags and often enough a fowarding address for your favorite celebrity's pads, second homes, estates they leave to their ex's and just about any other real estate property they may own!

Overseas Property Trends

Following tax rate increases, announced 50% of income tax-rates and clamp downs in the U.K, upscale real estate agents and law firms report that there is a “wealth exodus” taking place in the U.K. As published in the 2010 issue of OPP (Overseas Property Professional) Magazine, England’s wealthiest are out to buy new permanent addresses. Traditional European tax havens such as Switzerland and Monaco are always sought after, but changes in the tax regime are generating much buzz around upmakrt properties in Portugal, which also benefits from its reputation as a landmark retirement destination.
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