It’s official: The World is ready. The creation of Dubai’s iconic man-made archipelago, The World, has been completed, developer Nakheel announced this week.

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Following concern expressed by foreigners with holiday homes on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, experts have pointed out that the country’s recent entry into the Euro does not mean that their leftover Cypriot pounds will be completely unusable.
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According to a survey published this month by A Place in the Sun magazine, property investors like a bit of adventure mixed in with a fair amount of security when making a choice of where to buy abroad. It came as little surprise that it’s good old Spain that takes the number one spot for the second year running as the UK’s top overseas property spot but check out whose creeping up the stakes.
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From the exotic splendours of the Amazon and the breathtaking views of the Andes to the incredible beaches of Rio de Janeiro, South America appeals to visitors from all over the world.  With a growing tourism industry in many of its countries and ever-expanding expatriate communities, this continent is capturing the interest of property investors from all over the world.

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Proving that age is nothing but a number, research conducted by internet insurance agents insurewithease.com has indicated a massive rise in holidaymakers trying a skiing break for the first time who are over the age of 50. This huge and growing group of groovy grannies and grandpas are putting their couch potato, younger family members to shame by maintaining fitness levels, leading an active lifestyle and remaining keen to try new things.

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New stats indicate that the numbers of UK first-time home buyers in entering the property market are at their lowest point in 27 years. According to mortgage giant Halifax, around 300,000 people stepped onto the property ladder for the first time in 2007 in the UK, down 15,000 on 2006, the lowest figure since 1980. Continue reading ‘First Time Home Buyers ‘Ready to Pounce’’

Marsa Alam Beach Resort, on Egypt’s southern Red Sea Riviera, is currently offering one- and two-bedroom luxury apartments for sale at low entry prices. Uptake is expected to be swift as Marsa Alam is home to year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, clear water and virgin coral reef. Add to this low entry prices, a 10% rental guarantee, direct flight access and a growing tourism market and it’s not hard to see why this is such an attractive overseas investment.

The main draw of Marsa Alam is that it is one of the world’s leading dive locations and has, until recently, only been accessible to those on ‘liveaboard’ trips. No longer limited to sea-dwelling divers only, visitors will now be able to enjoy five-star luxury on land as well as benefiting from direct access to the best of the reefs and wrecks offshore. And better still, the resort offers a whole host of other facilities and amenities besides scuba diving. As Marsa Alam is also home to some of Egypt’s most beautiful beaches, with pale golden sand and crystal clear warm waters, it’s also the ideal place for a little rest and relaxation.

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Tetouan is situated on the northern tip of Africa, opposite Spain, on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast. The market for property in Tetouan is concentrated along the coastline and has become a popular area for foreign tourism property resorts.

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