The number of UK residents interested in buying a holiday or retirement home overseas has increased dramatically over the past year.
To gain insight into which of the three countries most popular with buyers holds the best potential for both value and investment, Meravista.com has conducted a property market analysis of France and Spain against the Algarve region of Portugal. The results show that the Algarve is the better choice in both regards for the year 2015.
Salema, near Lagos, is one of the maritime secrets of Portugal according to The Telegraph which again highlights a region of the Algarve as a holiday destination.
In an article published this Wednesday, the reporter Mary Lussiana praised Salema and the surrounding area:
If we offered this two-bedroom apartment for sale on Meravista.com for €1.4m, you’d be forgiven for thinking we were having a laugh. But estate agency Maskells, renowned for marketing exclusive London homes, is quite serious about the £1m price tag attached to this former south west London council flat on the fashionable Fulham Road.
The first and most striking feature of this house, apart from the extremely spacious grounds, is its elliptical shape. This was however, the object of detailed parameters and study during its design and conception.
It has modern, sensual and timeless lines, so as not to be outmoded by linear, eventually monotonous shapes. The goal was to create a practical and comfortable house, avoiding long distances to be covered between its points of main usage, but still spacious in real terms and perception, enabling large dinners or receptions to be performed, while still providing privacy and cosiness where desired.
When it comes to summer holidays, it seems we want it all - pristine beaches, high-octane theme parks and water parks, first-rate golf courses, rural activities like horse riding - and all set against a backdrop of good weather and great food. It might seem like a lot to ask, but there's no need to book that round the world ticket, as it turns out that Europe has it all this summer!
With a new study from Aviva revealing that the average UK child costs their parents £35,000 by the time they reach the age of five, many families will be looking for affordable holiday options, yet not wanting to compromise on the quality of the vacation experience.
Overseas investors are still in live with the American dream, TheMoveChannel.com's new Top of the Props report reveals.
Foreign buyers appeared to have woken up earlier this year, as demand for US property plummeted to an all-time low in February 2015. America's share of enquiries halved month-on-month, as rising prices, the strong dollar and low inventory left the country less attractive than Europe's ultra-affordable destinations. It was only the second time since July 2013 that the USA was the not the most popular country on TheMoveChannel.com, but Spain continued to dominate for another two months, holding the number one slot in the Top of the Props chart through to April 2015.
The liquidator of Rioforte Investments, part of the Espírito Santo Group, today announced the suspension of all activity related to the sale of Herdade da Comporta, the large farm and luxury residential estate favoured by Espírito Santo clan members.
"In the light of ongoing procedures, we are sorry that the receivers of Rioforte Investments have no choice but to suspend the sale of assets in Herdade da Comporta - Atividades Agro-silvícolas e Turísticas S.A. and in Herdade da Comporta - Fundo Especial de Investimento Imobiliário Fechado,” according to a statement posted on the official receiver’s website.
Lisbon is a city of many faces. Known as A Cidade das Sete Colinas (The City of Seven Hills), Rainha do Mar (Queen of the Sea) and A Cidade da Tolerância (The City of Tolerance), it is an intriguing destination that combines an old-world charm with a sleek modern offering. From the chic shopping streets of the Chiado to the vibrant nightlife of the Bairro Alto, it is a city with delights hidden around every corner.
Lisbon's history as a port is an important part of the city's heritage and still offers a bustling trade today, with cruise ships, pleasure boats and goods vessels docking in the Queen of the Sea's harbour from all over the world. At present, the dockside is humming with boats participating in the Volvo Ocean Race, ready for the In-Port Race on 6 June 2015, with the leg to Lorient starting the following day.
