News Archive: 2006

07, 2006 April:

USA challenges Spain as Brits' favourite

The US is rivaling Spain as the favourite place for Brits to buy property abroad according to new research...

03, 2006 April:

France and Spain still investors' favourites

France and Spain are still the most popular choices for UK investors buying property abroad, according to research from foreign currency specialist HiFX...

27, 2006 March:

Bulgaria booming

The Spring Assetz Property Investment Tracker shows Bulgaria has moved into prime position at the top of the table, with Cyprus in close second and France third...

21, 2006 March:

Tourism to boost emerging property markets

The global tourist industry is predicted to average an annual growth rate of 4.2 per cent over the next decade, according to a report released this month by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Accenture...

20, 2006 March:

Dubai allows foreigners to buy freehold

After months of speculation, the Dubai authorities have passed a law giving foreigners the right to own the freehold title to property but only in specially designated areas...

16, 2006 March:

Property investment goes green

Eco-friendly property developments are likely to be the next big trend in overseas property according to experts at The Homebuyer Show (17 to 19 March, ExCeL London) where three alternative overseas developments are being showcased this weekend...

14, 2006 March:

New watchdog for international property industry

This month sees the launch of The Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP), a new trade association looking to guide and regulate the multi-million pound international property industry...

09, 2006 March:

Easyjet expands its network beyond the EU

Easyjet has announced new routes to Marrakech, Istanbul and the Croatian cities of Split and Rijeka, marking the low-cost carrier’s first foray outside the EU...

08, 2006 March:

European house inflation shifts north

European house price inflation hotspots are shifting from the sunny south to Northern Europe, reveals an independent survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) published yesterday...

03, 2006 March:

ECB increases interest rates to 3-year high

The European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates by 25bps on Thursday, bringing the eurozone's main borrowing rate to a three-year high of 2.5%...