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More Europeans Retire In Portugal

Portugal is one of the most sought after destinations by Europeans, in which to retire, concluded a study ordered by the Aga Khan foundation and conducted by the Portuguese institute for Regional and Urban Development and the Boston Consulting Group.
The study reveals that British and Germans are the Europeans which most seeking Portugal as their home abraod, choosing quite coastal regions such as the Algarve, the Estoril Coast and the island of Madeira.
The study estimates that there are currently 49.000 British retired home owners and 50.000 Germans.

“If I could I would buy Brazil”

Are the words of billionaire real estate guru Sam Zell. Brazil is one of the few countries which seems truly untouched by the world economic downturn with a Q3 GDP growth of 6.3%, not only in relation to the same period of time last year, but also in relation to to the current year’s first and second quarters.
Additionally, as an oil producing country now, Brazil shows absolutely no signs of slowing down any in 2009.

Looking Ahead and Holding Steady

Cape Verde’s politicians have to this point been very smart in their dealings with the international community, and from the overseas property market perspective, the archipelago is firmly on the map.
- Tourist numbers are still climbing
- Overseas investment is too
- Cape Verde has embraced as many international organizations as it can
- Infrastructures are tangibly developing (roads, transport, services, education, health...)
- And the government is now in the process of approving tax cuts and maximizing fiscal benefits for home owners, in an effort not only to shield from the crises, but indeed to take any advantage that can be gained from it.
CV 's Prime Minister José Maria Neves now urges business owners and investors in Cape Verde to do their part; innovate, provide quality goods and services and invest in an ever promising future!

TOP 2009 Holiday destinations for Brits

According to a recent poll taken by the Advantage Travel Centres, the british publication The Sun reports that – Britons hit by the credit crunch are now more than ever looking at value for money, when it comes to holidays, and not surprisingly Cape Verde is well established on the top 10 list!