Tag: "property"

Brazil’s Star Just Keeps on Shining with 71% Increase in Booking Enquiries Reported

Brazil’s status as one of the hottest emerging markets in the world today remains high with a 71% increase in booking enquiries reported by leading holiday rental site, HomeAway.co.uk.

Over the past year, whilst many nations have suffered in the economic downturn and fallen by the wayside, Brazil has gone from strength to strength with HomeAway.co.uk reporting a significant increase in both the supply of and demand for accommodation with a 33% increase in property listings (nearly double the site average) and 71% increase in booking enquiries during Q2 2010.

Oct 15, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Best Bet Brazil

Author: By Saundra Satterlee, freelance property journalist for the Daily Telegraph and Guardian Brazil is a vast resource-rich emerging nation. Since Lula da Silva became president in 2003, the country has made unprecedented social and economic strides. Not only was Brazil little affected by the subprime crises that almost sank the west’s financial system, poverty [...]

Oct 06, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Why I’m tempted by Turkey

A huge land of stunning coastlines, rich ancient culture and vibrant traditions, Turkey is a fast-changing nation that still offers bags of potential.

On the far Eastern fringes of Europe – and one day no doubt a member of the EU – this nation is a fascinating fusion of East and West, alien enough to be slightly exotic, yet familiar enough to be accessible.

Oct 06, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Demand for Red Sea property rises as dive tourism up 6%

Red Sea coast of Egypt is receieving a boom in interest as dive tourism has been identified by the UNWTO as one of the fastest growing tourism sectors and in turn demand for homes in this diving mecca is growing.

May 06, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

My Experience – Why Hurghada is now home to me

Phil Cotton from Stoke on Trent has just returned from a Discovery Tour to Hurghada on the Red Sea coast of Egypt. After searching for the perfect property abroad he and his family have purchased 2 bedroom penthouse apartment in the superbly located Red Sea Pharaoh development. Philip tells us why Hurghada is now home to him…

Apr 20, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Golden Triangle set to receive economic boost

The affluent Golden Triangle area is set to receive a much welcomed economic boost in 2010 as the green light is given to commence construction at Flaxby

Apr 07, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Airport upgrade improves accessibility to Boracay Island

The prestigious San Miguel Corporation, with a track record of investing in the finest global locations, is to purchase a majority share in the modernisation of Caticlan airport.

Apr 01, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Sun, Sea and Ski? Italy’s secret ski resort revealed

Drive just 90 minutes inland and you will be transported to the Sila Mountains, a rugged plateau in the heart of the Calabrian region and home to Italy’s secret ski resort.

Apr 01, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Florida

Florida – be the “buyer who benefits”. For those considering purchasing property in the US, here are 10 top reasons to invest in Florida…

Mar 25, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

One to Watch – Hidden Gem of the French Alps

With France topping the charts in a recent survey of the top 10 winter ski resort destinations by budget airline easyJet, it seems that the French Alps remain in favour with British buyers with hidden gem, Sainte-Foy-en-Tarentaise one to watch in 2010.