Archive for June, 2009
Blog: Alcohol Shortage = No Booze In Bali

To many travellers, one of the biggest pleasures of a holiday is enjoying a few drinks in the evening, (and afternoon, and morning) so visitors to Bali will be horrified to hear that the country is facing an alcohol shortage, which tourism chiefs fear may dent the tourist high season which is so crucial to the Bali economy…
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Blog: 11m Brits To Emigrate Over Next 2 Years

New research has found that a whopping 11 million Brits are thinking of taking a job overseas within the next two years – a significant dent in the population – and a fifth of those would choose a new life down under…
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Blog: Vintage Jerez Offers Would-Be Hoteliers A Property Opportunity

Plenty of us harbour a secret ambition to do a César Ritz and try our hand at hostelry. Jerez real estate agents, Mercers, have two city centre residences on their books which will allow you to do just that. The first is for those who like to work smart and is ready to go whilst the second is for those who like to work hard and is ready for renovation. Both have enough period flair and exquisite detailing to satisfy even the late ‘King of Hoteliers and Hotelier of ...
View more »Blog: New Property Legislation Introduced In Cyprus

Investors concerned about the notorious Cyprus property title deeds issue will be interested to hear that new legislation has been introduced in a bid to clear up years of problems – however, before you pop the champagne corks – the new rules will only apply to new purchases, meaning that vast numbers of owners will still be without legal documentation…
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Blog: Natal 2014 World Cup Host City

Natal in Brazil’s north east has just been given the honour from football’s ruling body FIFA to become a host city for the 2014 World Cup. Already a favourite with property investors, this coastal paradise will now be showcased on TV sets across the globe.
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Blog: Property Prices In The Emirates On The Rise

Those with property investment interests in the UAE may welcome research from HSBC which shows that property prices are rising in the emirates.
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Blog: Maldives To Go Carbon Neutral In 10 Years

The islands of the Maldives, a string of iridescent pearls stretching across the Indian Ocean, are best known for luxury breaks and honeymoons, but now, the Government has announced plans to make the country carbon-neutral within ten years, in a bid to combat climate change and appeal to green tourists…
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Blog: Sporting Boost For Property Investment

With the footballing calender over for another season, international fixtures are underway looking forward next years World Cup in South Africa. International sporting events are widely recognised as a driving force behind all kinds of investment, particularly infrastructure and property.
Brazil Property, City Property, Foreign Property Markets, Overseas Property News, South African PropertyBlog: Swedish Ski Investment Opportunities

Often considered too remote or perceived as too expensive, Sweden rarely features in a property investment portfolio. However, with an average property price of €155,000 in Q4 2008, Europe’s 4th largest country may be worth considering.
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Blog: Buy 45k Land Plots In The Dominican Republic

Land offers the safe familiarity of an old friend in times of economic downturn. It’s a tangible asset and one which can never be taken away. As supply diminishes and demand does the opposite, land values almost always rise and at a much faster pace than property. So why not opt for a headache-free, 45,000 USD investment into a plot of land in the Dominican Republic? And enjoy the added protection of a guaranteed buy-back in two years at 167% of asking price.
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