'BARBies' on the increase as overseas property beats UK market
A study suggests Britons aged 18 to 25 are increasingly looking to overseas property as a way of funding their homeownership dreams, frustrated with the state of the property market in the UK. Research has found that 84% of the age group believe buying abroad is easier than buying in Britain, though this does not [...]
Britsh weather effects property market
The no. of Brits keen to buy property overseas has doubled over the last year, as the country continues to suffer one of the wettest, dullest summers ever. Whilst many spectators blame rising UK property prices, high crime-rates and a skewed work/life balance as reasons for increasing numbers relocating or purchasing property abroad; new figures [...]
Bulgaria's EU membership boosts tourist figures 30%
It's only been six months since Bulgaria's EU accession and the local tourism industry is booming. Reports state that the number of European tourists who visited the country in the first half of 2007 is up 30%, compared to the same period in 2006. The growing number of tourists has lead to an increased demand [...]
Celebrities snapping up property in Dubai
A number of high-profile footballers have put their names on the dotted line, David Beckham and Michael Owen and several other England players from the 2002 World Cup squad own properties in Dubai. Joe and Ashley Cole, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville are all Dubai neighbours. Two other famous sportsmen with property in Dubai include [...]
Property in Bulgaria can pay for retirement
Bulgaria has become an increasingly popular place for investment and the country is now considered a medium-risk investment location. With the number of finance lenders willing to lend against property purchases and the number of successful developments in the country both increasing, Bulgaria offers the type of medium risk investment that could reward well enough [...]