Feed Editor Lite 22 Nov 2007 10:58:51 GMT The Fly to let RSS news feed delivers essential and up to date news on all matters relating to investment property overseas, and the overseas buy to let market. This feed is aimed at UK based ovesreas property investors. http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/rssnewsfeed/rssnews.xml Copyright 2007, Write Now Publications Ltd editorial@fly-2let.co.uk.co.uk en karlh@fly-2let.co.uk http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/images/fly2letlogo_small.jpg http://www.fly-2let.co.uk Essential overseas property news and information for UK property investors. Cash rich overseas property investors looking to pick up a bargain in the current property slump could find something in the latest distressed property list produced by the below market property specialist IPS. The company is advising fly to let overseas property investors to consider the quality of the development, availability of finance, location... 13 Dec 2011 12:00:19 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news664.html 1C0E720B-931A-48D7-A049-F88777E9BE13 Rental apartment owners are feeling evermore vulnerable due to the economic crisis and rising unemployment, a new study has found. Seven in 10 are worried their tenants will not be able to keep up with the rent and end up delinquent, according to the research by Spanish insurance company ARAG... 13 Dec 2011 11:59:58 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news665.html 4BF620C0-075F-4588-866D-CED2450F6694 Thousands of Spanish properties built expressly for the holiday home market are now stagnating in search of buyers. A new report from Spanish bank Bankinter claims at least 30 percent of the 700,000-strong glut of new homes, half of which were built with overseas investors from... 13 Dec 2011 11:59:38 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news666.html B5BBDE28-EB8F-4214-AD7C-5E638D203C39 Fly to let customers travelling to the US with American Airlines will have their tickets honoured following the decision by a judge in the Bankruptcy Court who ruled that the company can operate normally during a reorganisation process. The Oneworld partner previously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to shield it from its... 13 Dec 2011 11:59:22 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news667.html AC7E40C9-93E5-4710-9A8C-EB0406CCA172 British overseas property investors have snapped up one in six of all Turkish properties sold to foreign buyers in the last two months as house prices and rents continue to rise. Fly to let owners from the UK are still the biggest overseas accumulators of Turkish property, with 25,177 plots now owned by British citizens, an increase of... 28 Nov 2011 12:16:54 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news660.html 3B469275-60FB-4958-8BD4-24503E783A77 Foreign investors have been zoning in on Thailand this month, according to TheMoveChannel.com’s monthly Investment Watch. The report, which charts the level of interest in the overseas property portal’s listings, saw a condo in Pattaya attract the most enquiries in October. 28 Nov 2011 12:16:39 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news661.html D6DBA82E-E31B-40B2-9B4A-AF5A3DF40340 France is as popular as ever with overseas fly to let property investors but enquiries from buyers wanting to snap up Spanish property increased by more than 60 percent last month, says information provider www.OverseasGuidesCompany.com (OCG). The firm offers information to people who have registered to receive one of its country-specific buying guides. 28 Nov 2011 12:16:23 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news662.html E0F728AD-9E41-4971-BD30-25C9E2DDEA82 Investors looking for a ski property this season should look no further than the French Alps according to the recent Alpine Property Market report from Savills. Over the last decade, the popularity of Alpine properties has risen significantly with ski properties accounting for nine percent of holiday home purchases between 2009 and 2011.... 28 Nov 2011 12:15:56 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news663.html 0739920B-9A8D-4A2C-9727-D652A09A120D Overseas holiday home owners are the next to be targeted by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC’) Specialist Unit of Tax Inspectors. The crackdown aims to stamp out tax dodging among foreign investors who are worth between £2.5m and £20m. A new specialist task force hopes to recover £7bn in lost tax per... 28 Nov 2011 12:15:41 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news656.html 890FFA9E-5C81-4660-BD87-7C518C78CD7F The property market for foreign investors in Bangkok is facing an uncertain future in light of the recent flooding in the city, say experts. According to real estate company Colliers International Thailand, the market will remain subdued for the rest of the quarter as potential holiday home owners wait for an analysis of the damage caused by the water before rushing int... 28 Nov 2011 12:15:25 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news657.html EE974F8B-BD6D-4F57-8546-D3C5BE870A9C As Europe’s financial crisis continues to impact on property markets, overseas investors are looking further afield. New countries are emerging as property hotspots for the future and one of these is The Gambia on the West coast of Africa, less than a six-hour flight from the UK. 28 Nov 2011 12:15:04 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news658.html D0CE6B6E-0C74-4ECB-858F-6E4A5B3E230C Spain is launching a three-year strategic marketing plan in January to refresh the country’s tourism appeal. The plans were announced by the Spanish Tourist Office’s new UK director, Enrique Ruiz de Lera, at the recent World Travel Market in London. But the announcement came in the shadow of a heated exchange between MEP Marta... 28 Nov 2011 12:14:48 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news659.html 6066AB2C-5D28-48C0-9262-7640B52BACC8 Novice fly to let holiday home buyers are making costly and time consuming errors when making their property investment claims MD of Infinito Real, Stephen Anderson. Many of these are common mistakes and so to help he has drawn up some pointers and advice on how to avoid these slip-ups... 28 Nov 2011 12:14:31 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news652.html 18CB3810-BAD4-40F5-B4FD-6F3D6050DFF5 Fly to let holiday home owners and property developers in Greece have been watching the government debates over the euro with interest. But although there is still confusion and unrest of the future of the economy and who will be in charge of the government, many in the tourist business believe that the situation could help attract more visitors as the country... 28 Nov 2011 12:14:13 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news653.html 71E95846-D722-4D20-B23D-824A200D5BE2 St Helena may well-known as the place where Napoleon was exiled but could a new airport make it a potential hot spot for fly to let investors? The Coalition Government has negotiated a contract to build an airport on the remote British territory in a move that could save the island from terminal decline. 28 Nov 2011 12:13:56 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news654.html 7E0B8CE5-2790-4C3C-AE79-3BA4A459FE3B Fly to let holiday home owners in Gibraltar now have more flights for getting customers to and from the destination. Low-cost airline easyJet has added four extra weekly flights to its London Gatwick service. Scheduled to begin next summer, the airline will now... 28 Nov 2011 12:13:35 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news655.html B11215FF-CBE8-4E05-9F45-A3CD36BC0240 Despite a general lack of demand in the property market in Portugal, an increase in foreign investment in the Algarve is causing an accelerating micro market in the region. At a national level Portugal hasn’t suffered from the oversupply issues blighting some areas of its neighbour Spain therefore for those with money to spend and the means to.... 28 Nov 2011 12:13:17 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news648.html C0BD782D-9117-464A-863E-7C6893E3A614 The wind has blown in an unexpected bonus for overseas property buyers who invested in holiday homes in the small northeast Brazilian fishing village of São Miguel do Gostoso. First, the village became an overnight tourist sensation thanks to year-round sunshine and... 28 Nov 2011 12:12:54 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news649.html B3F6F343-B799-4925-B005-9E719B7B1B98 Green Planet Investment has announced former England and Manchester United footballer Lee Sharpe as another ambassador for its projects. Sharpe is currently helping to jointly promote his involvement in the Lee Sharpe Football Academy and Green Planet’s White Sands Country Club resort in north eastern Brazil. 28 Nov 2011 12:12:19 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news650.html 632D2595-09B7-4E64-87C1-E14D5D717C67 Apartments and chalet owners in La Plagne in the French Alps will be expecting an increase in bookings this season when the ski resort celebrates its 50th anniversary this winter. Visitors will be invited to share in the opening celebrations at an evening light show and fireworks display in the heart of the resort on the 21 December. 28 Nov 2011 12:11:41 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news651.html FDC427FB-10D8-421C-8948-580B9311D89B Fly to let owners are benefitting from places visited by popular television shows such as the X-Factor. Travel website Cheapflights.co.uk, has noticed that when a destination is featured on one of the television reality shows there is an increase in interest from people. One of the biggest jumps came after... 20 Oct 2011 17:00:59 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news644.html 3F529E79-1A1C-4071-AE18-16C19F4C20B8 Germany’s current stable property market is making it an attractive option for investors and this has seen it enter the top 10 in the most recent Top of the Props report from TheMoveChannel.com for the first time ever... 20 Oct 2011 17:00:41 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news645.html 5326C210-044D-48E5-A855-B144A5061E28 The trial to decide whether a Northern Ireland businessman used a scam to get holiday home investors to hand over up to £50,000 for villas in Bodrum, Turkey got underway in Belfast recently. Kevin Eugene O’Kane, aged 52, of Ballynease Road, Portglenone, has denied 28 charges of fraud between August 2005 and April 2007. 20 Oct 2011 17:00:15 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news646.html 2537D596-C256-4526-ACD1-CB1DA11B4269 Fears earlier this year that British holiday home and second home owners in France were going to be hit by higher taxes to help balance the country’s economy appear to have diminished - at least for the time being. French Parliament has just passed an important amendment that says that the sale of second homes will be exempt from CGT when the seller does not own a... 20 Oct 2011 16:58:00 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news647.html 89765F91-5FF0-4442-8D47-3408CADBCA50 UK fly to let property investors have helped a specialist Murcia estate agent achieve its best summer sales period for five years, despite the current problems in the Spanish property market. Mercers confirmed that as well as UK buyers, the area has attracted interest from Norway, Sweden, Spain, France, Ireland and beyond. 10 Oct 2011 15:56:59 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news640.html 1F10B985-DE76-4E77-A262-432B9A2A2ABC Fly to let investors looking for inspiration on where to buy can find ideas all in one place during the Property Investor Show & OPP Live which is at ExCel, London (13-15 October 2011) for a 10th successive year. The new India Pavilion will showcase a wide range of properties from all over India including city living in Mumbai and Delhi, holiday investment in... 10 Oct 2011 15:56:43 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news641.html 96C18AE1-1C69-45E5-99EA-7D4316DCE381 Fly to let owners who have properties in or close to the tiny village of Juzcar, near Malaga, could benefit from customers looking to visit a rather unusual tourist attraction in the future. The Spanish village was painted bright blue for the launch of the movie The Smurfs and its residents are holding a referendum to decide if they want to keep the change, as a result of it... 10 Oct 2011 15:56:26 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news642.html EE297DC6-FE23-42FE-8462-CC964F3BE695 Spain may still attract thousands of UK tourists but France is giving it a run for its money in terms of overseas visitors and property investment according to several recent surveys. The 2011 Quality of Life Index compiled by comparison website uSwitch says France emerge in first place for the third time in a row. 10 Oct 2011 15:55:59 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news643.html 0718F957-DFAE-41A2-AA7B-0B31F65A7010 Property agents and investors in Portugal are pouring over facts and figures to establish whether the summer sales and tourism season has been as successful as anticipated. Data from the latest RICS Survey revealed a slight improvement in activity and sentiment in the Portuguese property market, and reports from Portugal’s... 26 Sep 2011 16:43:07 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news636.html 814288AA-2F3F-4C75-92EE-442D8257D741 Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur is the most sought after French region by potential property buyers followed closely by Rhone-Alpes, reveals the latest data from TheMoveChannel.com in terms of volume of enquiries from. The analysis took into account more than 7,000 enquiries for French property made to the site to date this year. 26 Sep 2011 16:42:50 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news637.html 9D1954E8-9F75-4C09-9985-637AC54B6664 The Albanian 5 star resort, Lalzit Bay Resort & Spa, was named ‘Project of the Year 2011 at this year’s awards ceremony for the RealEX International Real Estate and Construction Conference in Tirana. The award was accepted by Ravin Maharajah, a partner in the development who... 26 Sep 2011 16:42:33 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news638.html 964DCA92-90A4-4B82-A0CF-EB7286C961C3 Fly to let owners with ski apartments and chalets in the French resorts of Morzine and Châtel will be pleased to hear that they are rivalling the more traditionally well-known areas of Méribel, Chamonix and Courchevel in terms of popularity. Search figures released by the ski accommodation listing website Skipad.co.uk reveals that... 26 Sep 2011 16:42:15 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news639.html 54A4245F-FEDA-4B7A-9F77-CD2D666C3E14 A rise in UK aviation taxes risk stopping UK holiday-makers from flying in 2012, according to a new survey published by ABTA - The Travel Association, as part of the Fair Tax on Flying campaign. The findings were released on the same day that 20 cross-party MPs and peers also wrote to the Chancellor urging him to... 20 Sep 2011 10:10:17 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news632.html 1B04F101-F14D-418D-A768-FAF0F949C519 The recent government bailout of Spanish bank CAM could mark the end of opportunities to buy repossessed properties at half price with favourable mortgage terms on the Polaris World resorts in Murcia. CAM bank originally began slashing prices on its property portfolios in an attempt to recoup some funds when it found itself in trouble. 20 Sep 2011 10:09:55 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news633.html E713CCC7-0FE5-4D74-AC38-0EAF3F13679F Two huge areas of Paris, of 300 hectares each, have been opened up to property developers after being backed by the French Government. The regions of Les Ardoines and Orly-Rungis, around nine miles south of Paris, are to be completely redeveloped in a bid to attract pharmaceutical companies and related businesses, retailers and tourists to the area. 20 Sep 2011 10:09:25 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news634.html 1C3789A2-6479-4D1D-A4E5-A9D73780D286 The Village, Coconut Island, in Phuket, Thailand could be facing legal action for infringing Thai environmental and licensing laws according to reports in the local media.... 20 Sep 2011 10:09:07 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news635.html 64933673-062A-49AC-9701-DA3098C9EFFB Although Spain’s real estate market is still in the doldrums, there is a glimmer of light in the Balearics where prices are faring better than the mainland. The latest Government figures for June 2011 has Balearic prices down 4.5 percent on June 2010 versus a 4.8 percent fall for Malaga whilst and TINSA (valuation consultancy) show... 6 Sep 2011 12:44:44 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news628.html 4AA1BC51-0D20-4350-AC4A-E5462DCD9541 London has the highest rents and Mumbai the lowest out of the top 10 cities in the new ‘World Class Index’ of premier global residential property locations recently published by international real estate adviser Savills.The top five most expensive rental cities are London, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore... 6 Sep 2011 12:44:28 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news629.html 3E8DF9E4-3293-45A9-9C79-31F1FB33A2D0 Overseas holiday home owners and residents in Camposol, Spain, have been angered by the way the recent ITV television programme ‘Homes from Hell’ portrayed the area. They claim the programme only highlighted problems from the past and failed to make it clear these had been rectified and that the vast majority of property owners and holidaymakers were... 6 Sep 2011 12:44:12 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news630.html 6C794394-9E1D-448D-8752-47C6E6D67850 Overseas property investors with holiday homes in Bulgaria could see the value of their properties on the up. The country’s real estate market moved back into the top 10 in The Move Channel’s ‘Top of The Props’ report for August - the first time it has been this high for... 6 Sep 2011 12:43:05 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news631.html 1D3F504F-EDC9-4822-849E-508110DF55D2 Overseas property investors appear to be receiving mixed messages about the state of the market as various media reports appear to contradict each other. New research from Oxfordshire based property Investment Company, the Worldwide Property Group, shows that interest in buying property overseas has now tipped the... 1 Aug 2011 15:58:23 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news620.html 4FCBCFBF-56CB-4768-A4CA-C82B7E834AEA The expected increase in tourism throughout Portugal this summer is creating the right conditions for holiday home property investors who will be able to cash in on rental demand claims Infinito Real. Countries such as Portugal saw a drop in their tourism trade, when the introduction of low-cost airfares made The Americas and Far East more accessible to... 1 Aug 2011 15:58:08 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news621.html 91B0CBF6-3D83-4BAD-B0D8-DE978E4C8242 Overseas property investors have the chance to buy into Toscana Resort Castelfalfi, which has been described as one of Tuscany’s most spectacular construction and renovation projects. Castelfalfi is an 800-year-old village that was deserted by inhabitants during the rural exodus of the 1960s. The international leisure travel group TUI is now breathing life back into... 1 Aug 2011 15:57:49 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news622.html 5BBC41BA-19F7-46A5-BF61-BDC918A73823 Overseas holiday home owners could benefit from the London 2012 Olympics as millions of UK holidaymakers are already making plans to get away from the hype surrounding the Games during next July and August. With only a year until the opening ceremony, a survey of more than 2,000 UK consumers and 500 UK businesses by... 1 Aug 2011 15:57:20 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news623.html A35E7D62-03CB-4DAF-861B-645982F84C51 Fly to let customers and skiers using Bern to get to the Swiss Alps will be able to take advantage of a new double daily service by SkyWork Airlines on its popular London City to Bern route. It will be using a 70-seat Bombardier aircraft Q400, the third to be added to its fleet. "London City-Bern has become a star performer in our... 25 Jul 2011 16:23:07 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news616.html 6EA785B2-425D-4293-9AD7-E7E17B2180EC Spain, France and the USA continue to be the three most popular international real estate markets according to the latest Top of the Props report from the overseas property portal, TheMoveChannel.com. The company compiles the monthly list from information gleaned from more than 400,000 listings in over 100 countries around the world, which... 25 Jul 2011 16:22:51 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news617.html 6502F7DB-A423-482D-AEA3-AA0CAB86E90D Holiday home owners with properties in Istanbul have seen a big increase in the number of visitors to the Turkish city. The city index data provided by MasterCard Worldwide shows there has been a 30.1 percent increase in tourist revenue, generating an estimated $10.2 billion in 2011, surpassing New York and Amsterdam in terms of the number of visitors. 25 Jul 2011 16:22:28 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news618.html 9F2AADD3-9817-4327-9D2C-A3FAC8C05A05 Despite the negative publicity caused by title deeds disputes in Cyprus, recent figures from the Department of Lands and Surveys show that 1,316 property transfers took place at District Lands Offices throughout the country during June 2011 which is a notable increase of more than 100 on the number that took place in May 2011... 25 Jul 2011 16:21:57 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news619.html 0AF7D617-86B2-4767-8EF8-92E9C74F0380 A Cross Border Electronic Conveyancing (CROBECO) scheme that will allow overseas buyers and investors to settle disputes under the laws of their own country is expected to be introduced in to European Union countries later this year. A pilot scheme is currently on trial in the Netherlands and Spain which enables purchasers to apply their... 14 Jul 2011 11:23:31 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news612.html B1F7D9CF-F4A1-4F2B-A2B8-D82E0093E2C6 Research into the overseas holiday homes market by foreign currency specialists HiFX discovered that during the last year, almost four in 10 (39 percent) of owners have found it financially difficult to maintain their holiday home due to a weakening pound and rising bills. Those feeling the pinch are now trying to claw back some of the money lost with 25 percent planning to... 14 Jul 2011 11:23:17 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news613.html BF9D4767-54AC-45FD-9E21-1DC7DA6BF63C A UK company that claimed to specialise in selling properties in Spain and Portugal never actually completed a sale and owed creditors more than £700,000. An investigation into Millennium Property Investment Limited, which traded as ‘Owner Invest’, was undertaken by the Insolvency Service’s Company Investigations Team in Manchester. 14 Jul 2011 11:22:58 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news614.html C6641E72-0BDE-4F43-9DFE-5EAB4FF711A2 Holiday home owners with properties to rent in the South West of Mallorca now have another fact to add to their promotional and marketing literature. The Spanish island’s Serra de Tramuntana sheer-sided 90km mountain range that runs from Andratx in the... 14 Jul 2011 11:22:42 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news615.html FD22093F-BC3E-4E77-9074-4D19F67E7BD0 Majorca has come out on top as the most affordable European destination for self-catering holidays according to new research from the Post Office. This will be good news for fly to let holiday rental home owners on the Spanish Island and the fact could help attract more overseas property investment... 7 Jul 2011 16:05:13 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news608.html 67708EDC-1E05-4ACD-AE30-224EB51C6644 The high end coastal property market on Phuket has yet to return to the heady days prior to the Global Financial Crisis but the success of a number of projects points the way to a recovery with foreign buyers honing in again on the island. 7 Jul 2011 16:04:55 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news609.html FF2A8AA6-11E9-412C-BC43-A45CE3DC27BF Property agents operating in the Marbella area are reporting mixed market activity with a marked increase in the number of enquiries from overseas property investors, but potential buyers are still very hesitant. The agencies say in general the British are generally very cautious, especially when it comes to making a major purchase such as a holiday home in a foreign country. 7 Jul 2011 16:04:36 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news610.html 5DA1CE0C-ED58-4D38-8A06-4EAB36222E4A Fly to let customers travelling with British Airways Terminal 5 at Heathrow are now benefiting from even more space and improved facilities following the opening of a new £340m third part of the terminal. The new satellite terminal, known as T5 C, provides additional capacity and will help to make sure that... 7 Jul 2011 16:03:46 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news611.html 35E311E3-25BE-4902-8D8E-1260FE2CCA8F Holiday bookings to Portugal are expected to be comparable to pre-crisis figures seen in 2007 according to data from tourist organisations and airline operators. Cash buyers are the main investors in property according to Portugal based agent Infinito Real, and MD Stephen Anderson believes the increase in tourism could be the... 20 Jun 2011 15:22:13 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news600.html 0E3A2792-82B7-4517-A711-84CAFDD93E3E Interest in Barcelona short-term rentals remained healthy during the traditionally slower winter period according to the latest property market report on the Spanish city by Lucas Fox International Properties. The report, which covers the third and fourth quarters of 2010 said that there are strong signs that Barcelona property had managed to avoid the decline seen... 20 Jun 2011 15:21:55 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news601.html 9B9185B5-7A7E-470C-80B7-D44D6E11B071 Estonia has seen a 41 percent increase in the number of UK visitors with record numbers recorded in Q1 2011. Plus, more than 259,000 visitors stayed in tourist accommodation between January and March this year, a 19 percent rise compared to the same time last year which could well be attributed to the fact that Tallinn, Estonia’s capital city, has been voted... 20 Jun 2011 15:21:35 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news602.html E7929F48-E9FA-4A82-B4F0-EE928805E730 Greek holiday home owners and their rental customers breathed a sigh of relief recently when the country’s air traffic controllers called off a planned strike. However visitors and tourists from the UK may still be affected by other disruptions to travel and other services due to industrial action by public sector workers who are... 20 Jun 2011 15:21:19 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news603.html 79F7B92C-A6E9-41DC-BF0C-1627C8429FB8 Despite the negative publicity surrounding the title deeds drama in Cyprus, one of the country’s property specialists still maintains it is one of the most sought after places to buy a holiday home. Kim Brown, director of www.overseasguidescompany.com knows that many potential fly to let investors will have undoubtedly... 1 Jun 2011 13:17:00 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news592.html C1AA38EE-4ADD-451A-9841-1EDD503A1293 Overseas investors who already have high value properties in France, or who are looking to purchase one, will benefit from a new tax regime being proposed by the country’s government. The proposals also include plans to introduce a 20 percent tax on second homes in France owned by foreign residents, but there are plans to increase the threshold for those paying wealth tax to €1.3 million compared with the previous threshold of €800,000... 1 Jun 2011 13:16:40 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news593.html 73C5A944-7759-4969-9D20-36F4CDB67953 Fly to let holiday home owners were breathing a sigh of relief after activity from the Grimsvotn volcano dropped meaning only a handful of flights from UK airports were disrupted in the run up to the busy bank holiday and school half term holiday period. The ash cloud from Iceland raised concerns that there would see a return of the flight chaos experienced last April... 1 Jun 2011 13:16:11 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news594.html 6CE16528-0511-48C6-8159-827DFF336577 The United States is still a top investment destination for foreign buyers, with international purchases increasing by $16 billion this year, one of the highest figures seen in recent years. According to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) 2011 Profile of International Home Buying Activity survey, total residential international... 1 Jun 2011 13:15:19 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news595.html 6D369FD2-BBC9-4890-B323-983B46807122 Savvy fly to let investors who have been keeping an eye on the real estate market in Florida have been able to snap up prime properties at bargain prices right at the beginning of the recovery in order to make maximum returns. The Florida market has been in decline since the boom years of 2006/7 however Property Frontiers believe that the sunshine... 24 May 2011 10:59:53 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news588.html 6B9BD64D-9A25-4804-970E-9D9BDC2BC101 A proposal to introduce a 20 percent tax on second homes in France owned by foreign residents, designed to be a vote winner for the government, would have the counter effect of deterring much needed investment from overseas says property experts... 24 May 2011 10:59:38 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news589.html B3CA0A07-BBBC-469D-8319-9BD2B693447B Owners of Spanish properties are being forced to dramatically cut their asking prices to attract purchasers claim recent media reports. It is estimated there are close to 600,000 homes on the market looking for a buyer and another 200,000 developments still waiting to be completed... 24 May 2011 10:59:20 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news590.html 9C745DEF-D3DC-4689-B000-5ABBC5BBF309 The Bulgarian government is attempting to reduce corruption and money laundering in the country’s real estate market by introducing a law that says all property transactions must be carried out via bank transfer. It is hoped the move will give more confidence to overseas property investors that there money will be safe as a State Depositary Bank is... 24 May 2011 10:58:49 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news591.html 58B6189F-C0A9-459E-AEE7-4AE220581C04 Istanbul has become the number one city for new property acquisitions and development says the latest Emerging Trends in Real Estate Report Europe from PwC and the Urban Land Institute. Turkey’s largest city emerged as the best place to buy property in Europe according to a survey of some 600 real estate professionals... 16 May 2011 15:23:22 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news584.html C6F8D27D-1105-4C93-B7F5-228A07B1F846 Prospective and existing property investors in France can take advantage of a new joint venture between Conti, the UK overseas mortgage specialist, and CAFPI, the French mortgage broker. Together they have created Conti France which the companies say is uniquely placed to offer more choice, even better service and the best possible deals to Britons seeking finance for... 16 May 2011 15:23:08 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news585.html E1081A8A-DDFC-46F1-89CA-7FEEEFD2F376 A new Virgin Atlantic direct service to Grenada, will give another tourism boost to the Caribbean Island. Although the Monday and Thursday direct flight service doesn’t start until 31 October, fly to let holiday home customers can start booking now if they wish. The new flights will create a total of five UK departures from London Gatwick to Grenada each week with... 16 May 2011 15:22:51 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news586.html B8AAA24D-C473-4710-AA01-DCE0C222EB56 A development of 490 apartments in 42 apartment houses, 25-30 villas and a further six hotels with 844 rooms, could be built in Andermatt, Switzerland, if an agreement between SkiStar and... 16 May 2011 15:22:33 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news587.html CD21A507-4AD5-4608-B25F-FE2F788052D8 Fly to let owners with properties in Spain have seen an increase in tourism during the first three months of this year although those using privately owned or family homes fell by 0.5 percent according to figures from the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade. The statistics published by the Frontur opinion poll showed that nine... 5 May 2011 12:49:35 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news580.html 9070D0B4-C65C-4123-BAF3-C62EFDBDB5B5 The booming Italian tourism market means there are currently plenty of fly to let investment opportunities to be had and large profits to be made, claims Experience International. Italy’s focus on attracting tourists from emerging markets in 2010 saw visitor numbers increase by 2.2 percent compared to the... 5 May 2011 13:10:02 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news581.html F9634C91-F073-47BE-9C8B-BBF4C59FB16B Brazilian property is not just a good investment, it’s also a safe one, thanks to Brazil’s well-developed legal system, strong democracy and welcoming policies designed to attract overseas investors. This is the view of property specialist Brazil Bahia Property (IBBI) following a decision by credit agency Fitch to upgrade Brazil’s local and foreign currency debt to BBB from... 5 May 2011 13:09:29 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news582.html C5795A87-9A6E-46DF-B7C4-0CB8F043797D Overseas property investors interested in purchasing one of the 22 two bedroom, two bathroom condos which have just become available at ‘Tuscana, in Florida can expect rental yields of between 4-7 percent net of all overheads and management fees. Tuscana is a $100m resort located four miles from Disney World in the Champions Gate area of... 5 May 2011 13:09:08 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news583.html C200A44D-00C8-407E-8C16-9CF0014597BE The booming Italian tourism market means there are currently plenty of fly to let investment opportunities to be had and large profits to be made, claims Experience International. Italy’s focus on attracting tourists from emerging markets in 2010 saw visitor numbers increase by 2.2 percent compared to the... 5 May 2011 12:49:17 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news581.html 61C46D7C-1314-4C09-94A0-F4505AC3A607 Brazilian property is not just a good investment, it’s also a safe one, thanks to Brazil’s well-developed legal system, strong democracy and welcoming policies designed to attract overseas investors. This is the view of property specialist Brazil Bahia Property (IBBI) following a decision by credit agency Fitch to upgrade Brazil’s local and foreign currency debt to BBB from... 5 May 2011 12:48:58 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news582.html 0E6BA2E6-CDAE-4ABC-90FF-0D92E11503D2 Overseas property investors interested in purchasing one of the 22 two bedroom, two bathroom condos which have just become available at ‘Tuscana, in Florida can expect rental yields of between 4-7 percent net of all overheads and management fees. Tuscana is a $100m resort located four miles from Disney World in the Champions Gate area of... 5 May 2011 12:48:23 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news583.html 0AB505E5-9B77-4777-8DAF-CB754F7E7C2C An action group has been set by property investors from the UK who believe they were mis-sold apartments and villas in and around the proposed Larnaca Golf course in Tersefanou, Cyprus. The Larnaca Golf Property Action Group (LGPAG) is investigating whether its members have been victims of ‘overselling’. 4 Apr 2011 11:30:36 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news568.html C851B6A3-5C03-4FC7-9EC5-42504762C26D Fly to let property investors with holiday rental homes on the islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao in Thailand are counting the cost after storms and heavy rainfall caused flooding and damage along the southern coast. There is also the cost of lost revenue after the Foreign and Commonwealth office advised against all but essential travel to the affected areas and... 4 Apr 2011 11:30:16 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news569.html DBB7D3DF-FAC8-43DC-B517-4A8CFB6EBA11 The number of auctions of property in Bulgaria during the first few months of 2011 has doubled when compared to 2010. The Bulgarian Chamber of Private Enforcement Agents (BCPEA) has released figures which reveal that the number of auctions rose to between 1,500 and 1,600 in January and February of this year, compared to just 700 and 800 a month in... 4 Apr 2011 11:29:54 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news570.html D5F99C5C-ABA1-485B-9A7B-0112A2E8AFCD Fly to let customers living in the London area now have more escape routes through London City Airport. Cityjet, a subsidiary of Air France, has started three times a week flights to Pau in south-west France and SkyWork Airlines is launching a daily service to Bern in Switzerland. 4 Apr 2011 11:29:37 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news571.html 7DDCA600-AC5C-4301-9A7E-3556D3CE2AA8 A government investigation into five companies connected to what has been described as ‘dubious property investment schemes’ in the UK and Spain were recently ordered into liquidation by a High Court. Company Investigations (CI), part of the Insolvency Service, carried out research into the businesses. 24 Mar 2011 14:22:45 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news564.html 07810637-BD56-407B-B221-0DD1412ED446 Spanish holiday homes continue to dominate demand during the summer with the Balearics doing particularly well reports the Holiday Lettings website. But it is Malta that is benefiting from the greatest growth in demand with a 29 percent year on year increase in demand for Maltese farmhouses. 24 Mar 2011 14:22:27 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news565.html D5B39817-799D-469C-BDF8-CB746456B416 Overseas property investors are eyeing up the French regions more than ever before according to the latest monthly report based on internet searches by Rightmove Overseas. The most significant climbers in the top 10 included the Midi-Pyrénées, up 6.87 percent, Alpes-Maritimes, up 6.53 percent, the Loire Valley, up 5.59 percent and the Pays de la Loire up 2.5 percent. 24 Mar 2011 14:22:06 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news566.html E1F117A4-AF2D-4514-9726-016F05FD0674 Any overseas property buyers who would like to see an immediate return on their investment can get this from a ski chalet which is up for sale in the exclusive hamlet of Le Cret which overlooks the famous and popular French resort of Val d'Isere. Chalet Val d’Isere was built in 2003 by VIP Snowline, and the upmarket tour operator is offering to rent it... 24 Mar 2011 14:21:40 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news567.html 9AD95091-CFAE-43C4-97DA-41F5CF016152 Overseas property investors looking to buy in Portugal and existing fly to let holiday home owners in the Algarve will be encouraged by the fact low fare airline, Jet2, is adding two new UK routes to and from Faro Airport. The flights will start in April 2011, increasing its total capacity to more than 300,000 seats. 18 Mar 2011 13:50:26 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news560.html 3F227656-4A5A-4887-B131-F9D2F97646FD A Spanish illegal homes pressure group containing many British members has labelled a recent statement made by Josefina Cruz Villalón, Consejera of Public Works and Housing for the Junta de Andalucia as "shameful." During a session of the Commission of Public Works and Housing of the Andalucian Parliament this month (March) Cruz Villalón said the property owners were confused and irresponsible and did not even know what they were defending. 18 Mar 2011 13:49:54 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news561.html 34299125-47F0-4726-B18E-E027AAFB024A Fly to let owners with holiday homes on the French Riviera are set to see the value of their properties increase by 6 percent this year predicts a new economic report from Warde Property estate agents. The report includes data analysis such as housing starts, new build prices, population growth and GDP increases. 18 Mar 2011 13:49:35 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news562.html 02208B30-6D15-41F1-ABE1-FB8AE5DE3C51 Fly to let properties on Turkey’s first residential golf course are now on sale in the UK with a two-year, 7 percent guaranteed rental income. Kusadasi International Golf Resort is situated on Turkey’s west Mediterranean coastline which has a record of 300 days of sunshine each year. It is close to two main airports and... 18 Mar 2011 13:49:16 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news563.html 90BD3DBA-39D3-4FBE-AAE4-DA6A06BAE01F The Italian destination of Calabria, which has been known by many names throughout the centuries, including the land of wine, the City of Bronze; the Coast of the Gods, is now firmly establishing itself as a property investment hot-spot. Up until recently it was one of Italy’s best-kept secrets, but Calabria is increasing in popularity among people looking... 8 Mar 2011 15:55:18 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news556.html 6B7F5F3D-C745-465B-8D8A-C4301A42AA05 Fly to let owners will be awaiting the outcome of a vote by around 10,000 British Airway crew over a call for strike action which could be held during the busy Easter Holiday period. This is the latest strike ballot organised by the union Unite which has been taking industrial action since 2009 due to a dispute over cost cutting measures. 8 Mar 2011 15:54:53 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news557.html CCC8BAFA-926F-45FE-B0C7-577B39263E9C Malta has emerged as the number one lifestyle location in Europe according to International Living Magazine’s Annual Lifestyle Index. Worldwide it was in joint second place after the US and on par with New Zealand in its annual international list. 8 Mar 2011 15:54:40 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news558.html 72E8A5A9-2558-4C7F-95AA-96EDCB1A82F0 Fly to let customers were among those questioned in a new half term travel report that found it’s not just business class travellers who yearn for peace and quiet when flying - British holidaymakers also want adult only flights. The HolidayExtras.com report, which polled nearly 5,000 travellers, found that 83 percent of people... 8 Mar 2011 15:53:30 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news559.html 46746F12-6902-4A8E-B8C6-73B046B8C715 Property investors are snapping up properties in Orlando via banking controlled foreclosures and short sales rather than using estate agents. These investors are currently responsible for 75 percent of the purchases made in the American state, according to the January 2011 sales figures from the Orlando Regional Realtor Association (ORRA), with just... 2 Mar 2011 14:30:41 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news552.html B30BDD01-E650-4501-AAF5-D14843EC7DB5 Fly to let owners with properties in the popular Moroccan destinations of Tangier and Marrakech will be keeping a close eye on travel advice being handed out by The Foreign Office following recent demonstrations in the country. Thousands of Moroccans took to the streets to demand that King Mohammed VI, give up some of his powers. 2 Mar 2011 14:30:22 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news553.html CF247648-FA1E-4056-8CF3-4E69ACA9DC32 Fly to let owners and overseas property investors who currently use the counter service at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Legalisation Office in Milton Keynes face a change in the way the system works from 1 April 2011. From that date the office will only accept applications received by post and will process all straightforward applications within 24 hours... 2 Mar 2011 14:29:42 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news554.html 1B2E401D-D3D7-4C68-B969-DFC15DDD8903 Turkey, and in particular Istanbul, has been pinpointed by major accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), as the best place in Europe to buy or develop property. PwC carried out a survey of around 600 independent real estate agents which revealed that Turkey’s largest city was first among 27 European cities in... 2 Mar 2011 14:29:16 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news555.html C2CEF00C-67C2-4170-8A8B-D413A822AFFF British fly to let investors who bought properties in Spain, only to find the developer had built them illegally or that the constructor had gone bust, received some encouraging news recently. At the end of December, Spain introduced reforms to the Criminal Code which increase the penalties for town planning crimes and prevent the... 22 Feb 2011 14:35:06 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news548.html B033BA33-1D1D-4662-9638-3ADDF614E71E Property developer Taylor Wimpey de España is using A Place in the Sun Live property show taking place at Earls Court London (11-13 March) to showcase its new boutique developments across Spain. It is one of six venues it is including on a European tour of the UK, Germany, Holland and Sweden. 22 Feb 2011 14:34:46 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news549.html 59855D58-80AA-4672-9094-1B9275C541D6 The Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP) has introduced a new independent arbitration scheme to its complaints procedure. The aim is to help resolve difficult and lengthy complaints more swiftly and efficiently whilst keeping costs lower for complainants and defendants as well as giving membership of the AIPP even greater value in the market. 22 Feb 2011 14:34:22 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news550.html E328185B-D4C8-49CD-AC38-2085350B04F6 The number of foreign tourist arrivals in Istanbul increased by 28.5 percent from 294,352 in January 2010 to 378,380 last month according to official figures from the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry Istanbul. This meant more demand for fly to let rental accommodation whose owners have also been given the good news that... 22 Feb 2011 14:34:02 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news551.html DC37F85D-FC2D-4CFF-9A89-1D89C4E4D9C8 UK investors, faced with the recent downturn in the UK economy and property scene, will do well to weigh up developed versus emerging markets, the so-called ‘PIGS’ - Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Spain - and ‘BRICs’’ - Brazil, Russia, India, China. This is the advice from overseas experts Property Venture who also says investors should... 16 Feb 2011 12:42:46 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news544.html DEA97FFE-B96C-4640-8F17-99BB6C39C452 The new airport, under construction on the Costa Blanca near Murcia City, was touch and go for a few months in 2010 when, amongst other things, funding dried up. It is forging ahead again and construction is making great headway. The delays have meant that the opening of the airport has been put back by 10 months and should now open late summer this year. 16 Feb 2011 12:42:24 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news545.html 1B118FAF-E432-4A70-B7D8-0BDC7FA54FFA Property investors with holiday homes in Tunisia will be relieved that interest in the country from UK tourists appears to be returning following the state of emergency which was declared on 14 January. It followed the departure of former president Ben Ali and led to a shifting political situation and general unrest, which resulted in street protests and violence. 16 Feb 2011 12:41:51 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news546.html 0F93CB47-7826-4AE6-B18E-F7B1A307B0F7 Fly to let customers planning to visit Mauritius later this will be able to get an extra day in the sun following a decision by British Airways to change its timetable. From 1 November, flights back from the Indian Ocean isle will take off 12 hours later than at present. BA says the better timing coincides with the route being switched from... 16 Feb 2011 12:40:16 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news547.html 8FCE43A1-8F8B-4383-9480-44EF02E098B9 City law firm Healys LLP has announced that it will be working in association with the Limassol-based Cyprus firm L.G Zambartas LLC to advise on claims of mis-selling in the Cyprus property market. The arrangement is part of the drive by Healys to become the leading UK firm to offer legal services to the Cyprus market in... 9 Feb 2011 12:58:47 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news540.html 70E6F714-95E7-4FBC-9149-274DE42AD6A1 The online independent insurance provider, British Insurance, has extended its product range to offer policies to people with overseas and UK holiday homes. British Insurance says its new-look portfolio offers extensive cover and support services, something other providers often charge extra for. 9 Feb 2011 12:58:31 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news541.html CC603F8E-B971-4C4A-BF00-B852BBBDED17 The number of Britons putting their Bulgarian holiday homes up for sale nearly doubled in 2010, says data compiled at the country’s properties show. And according a recent report by the Sofia News Agency, falling rental income and the weakness of sterling is making more British owners consider letting go of their overseas property. 9 Feb 2011 12:58:15 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news542.html 5C4A5311-65AB-4068-BD21-E5EF8332D16D Fly to let customers visiting Greece now have a larger choice of flights following an announcement by Ryanair that it is putting on 17 new routes. The new flights will include the holiday destinations of Kos, Rhodes and Thessaloniki from April 2011. 9 Feb 2011 12:57:51 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news543.html D64D32E3-0FEE-4538-BA92-98BE4AA81FBF Owners and prospective buyers of French property may find it possible to save considerable sums of money through claiming tax relief called Capital Allowances on furnished holiday let properties. The tax relief known as Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) has been under government scrutiny with plans to tighten up the tax rules. Finally draft legislation has been published setting out... 2 Feb 2011 16:52:41 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news536.html EAFB52D2-D79E-49BC-AD58-FB405AF54A2F Fly to let customers visiting the popular Red Sea resort of Sharm el Sheikh have been largely unaffected by the current troubles being reported in Egypt and the area is said to be calm. But this is in complete contrast to other locations including Suez, North Sinai, Rafah, the Delta region and some areas of Upper Egypt, including Luxor where there have been violent demonstrations. 2 Feb 2011 16:52:05 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news537.html 409CDE2D-E50F-4B24-85FD-51D0B7F85F9B A company that specialises in helping the victims of property scams recover their deposits is turning its attention to Bulgaria by offering a new low-fee service. Daren Wallbank, Director of ReclaimYourDeposit.com explains: "Bulgaria has proven to be a bit of a minefield for exploitative estate agents and double-dealing developers. 2 Feb 2011 16:51:39 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news538.html 9EBB593B-95D5-4967-BA84-A255E9638CFE Increased low cost flights into Lamezia airport is making the Italian destination of Calabria an attractive option for the fly to let property investment. In 2010 Lamezia airport passenger numbers increased by 16.22 percent, the highest increase in Italy and in 2011 the airport is expecting a further increase to over two million passengers. 2 Feb 2011 16:51:12 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news539.html 86ADBDF8-E9CC-484F-97D6-CD65500BCEDC With stories still emerging from Spain about embittered property investors who have lost millions of pounds in deposits for non-existent second homes, a legal lifeline has emerged from a Cantabrian courthouse. The judge deemed the bank responsible for protecting a client’s funds, Caja Cantabria, as having failed in its duty and ordered them to issue a full refund of both deposit and... 25 Jan 2011 10:01:38 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news532.html 6A212F0B-94AC-40D5-9849-8E55DB9B251A When overseas property investors consider buying mountain-based properties in Italy to take advantage of the all year round attractions, most look at two specific regions, namely The Dolomites on the borders with Austria and the Val d’Aosta bordering on France. 25 Jan 2011 10:01:21 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news533.html 7986D9C2-1506-4F97-A169-6C57965CCC8B A unique condominium development in the Japanese ski resort of Niseko was unveiled in Hong Kong recently. Summit Properties is showcasing the first phase of ‘The Rocks’ and claims the concept is the ‘first of its kind’ at Niseko Hirafu, on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido. 25 Jan 2011 10:01:01 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news534.html 8F607B7A-8FE3-4DD6-8626-BCD9144B7480 UK tour operator Mark Warner has entered the overseas property market, specialising in the sales and marketing of niche developments in the Austrian Alps. The company believes that Austria is significantly better value than comparable French and Swiss Alpine holiday home destinations. 25 Jan 2011 10:00:32 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news535.html 09BCCF2C-5ECC-4D8F-8F52-1488DA82D913 A massive increase in bargain hunters snapping up heavily discounted properties in markets like Florida and Atlanta, as well as increasing investment in emerging markets like Brazil, Egypt and Turkey, has helped one London based property agent to achieve a record breaking year for overseas sales... 17 Jan 2011 17:14:03 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news528.html FECAECBD-9D99-4916-96EF-8A43E342A351 Overseas property investors in Bulgaria who failed to comply with local land registry rules before the end of 2010 could face the threat of hefty fines or even losing their investments reports Overseas Property Professional (OPP). The organisation has discovered that many purchasers are unaware that they have to re-register the limited companies that were set up to... 17 Jan 2011 17:13:37 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news529.html 122D5116-630F-4E2B-AEAC-DFE629D8922D Customers of fly to let owners will holiday homes in Queensland, Australia, should largely be unaffected by the dramatic flooding that has hitting the area, claim tourism chiefs in the region. The UK foreign office recently changed its travel advice information for Australia to say: "December has seen heavy rain and flooding throughout Australia. 17 Jan 2011 17:13:15 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news530.html C44E5681-FFB9-4A9E-96E7-F7A7D5FDD9B0 Overseas property investors are being given an opportunity to get in early at a new development planned for an elegant chateau in the Limousin region of France. The Chateau, an early 19th century building set in extensive grounds in the heart of the country’s Lake District, has just been purchased by British... 17 Jan 2011 17:12:42 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news531.html DDC643B2-CA3B-44D0-BD53-241996D2D436 With more than a dozen UK overseas property investor pressure groups lobbying for compensation on a wide variety of holiday home scams in Spain, the British government has decided it needs to appoint a special overseas property advisor. A spokesman for the British Embassy in Spain, explained: "Although the UK government has no... 5 Jan 2011 13:11:01 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news524.html A59B3DB4-811F-4A94-B1B0-B261CDFF3BB5 South Africa has been formally asked to join the BRIC group of major emerging markets, including Brazil, Russia, India and China. South Africa’s inclusion into what will now be referred to as BRICS will commence in 2011. Even prior to the BRICS announcement, South Africa has been enjoying a surge in property investment from overseas property investors looking... 5 Jan 2011 13:10:42 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news525.html CB069EFC-7132-447F-805C-718BAB9302F0 The controversy surrounding title deeds on Cyprus properties could be coming to an end according to reports in the Cyprus Property News. The country's government and banks have united to draw up legislation that will see the end of the current system that has left hundreds of overseas property investors at the mercy of developers who went out of business due to... 5 Jan 2011 13:10:05 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news526.html 9483B100-8306-409A-8EB1-F6CA056C1FF3 Paris ranks most popular destination in France with British property buyers according to statistics compiled by INSEE (National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies in France). The statistics show that the French capital ranks the single most popular location in France accounting for more than... 5 Jan 2011 13:09:41 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news527.html 5D1C254B-B0AA-43FD-8D2D-2F0DEF964E98 Despite being a legal requirement, only half of the bank guarantees ‘issued’ in Spain actually exist, claims ReclaimYourDeposit.com. The company says this discovery will heap yet more misery on property investors who have been unable to take possession of their holiday homes, who lost the deposit they shelled out to buy it and now have no means of recovering their losses. 21 Dec 2010 11:48:44 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news520.html C68808B1-DA26-44F2-864E-A44DAE1F7FFD Britain produces some highly astute property investors according to the award-winning Brazilian developer Grup Immobiliari Natal Brasil. The company, which works in partnership with specialist Brazil estate agent www.uv10.com, describes British buyers as being ‘more informed about property investment than other Europeans’. 21 Dec 2010 11:48:26 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news521.html 59F22FD1-40E2-4D8F-B765-51191E65946C Prices of luxury properties in France are beginning to creep back up but international buyers are still being cautious before making any purchasing decisions. This is the view of Home Hunts, a luxury property specialist working throughout the South of France and Paris. 21 Dec 2010 11:48:00 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news522.html B8C1E0B4-8E47-4BC4-9EC1-1D3C144D0AA8 The threat of strike action during the busy and popular half term and Easter holidays by British Airways cabin crew who are members of the Unite union is again casting a shadow over the fly to let market. A war of words has broken out between the airline and the union after Unite announced its decision to hold a month long ballot of its... 21 Dec 2010 11:47:43 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news523.html 049F6837-7BBE-4236-940C-9657E9150316 For over half of Britons, France is the number one choice for a skiing holiday and this attracts overseas fly to let investors to the country looking to capitalise on the wintersports market that is worth billions of pounds. But with hundreds of resorts dotted across the Alps... 14 Dec 2010 18:24:33 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news516.html 57533D50-2AFA-4840-83D2-8FB95497BFA5 Spain is top of the polls for golf tourism and captures 35 percent of the European market according to recent reports from the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). Andalucia and the Costa del Sol are listed as the most popular regions, a trend recognised by both holiday operators and developers looking to attract fly to let property investors. 14 Dec 2010 18:24:11 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news517.html 375CFAB8-149A-4942-84D6-5CC67E862BDA Fly to let holiday home owners who have seen the value of their properties decrease in the current economic climate will be heartened that the latest survey of the Global Property Guide (GPG) showed that 17 out of 35 countries recorded increases in house prices over the year to end Q3 2010 (based on inflation-adjusted house price changes). 14 Dec 2010 18:23:55 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news518.html E8696C70-A9FA-4532-A7E0-722D459ADF3D Turkish State Minister for EU Affairs, Egemen Bagis, recently made the bold statement that Turkey was a "key country for the future of the European Union". Speaking in Bodrum in his official role as chief negotiator for Turkey in accession talks with the EU, he listed reasons why Turkey’s membership was so important to the EU. 14 Dec 2010 18:23:23 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news519.html DFCF3C44-2536-4F1B-BDA7-E91A64014473 While most recent reports about Spain’s property market have been about the collapse, news is now merging that the volume of Spanish property sold increased by 13 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of this year according to figures out this week from The Spain Property Registry. 6 Dec 2010 17:54:45 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news512.html E487325D-8FD8-44FA-A575-3D0914FD8190 Fly to let owners with ski properties within striking distance of Chambery in France can alert their customers to a new British Airways route from London City airport this season. Starting on 18 December 2010, the BACityFlyer service will operate flights four times a week until March 2011 enabling Britons to visit the popular French ski destination for long weekends as well as... 6 Dec 2010 17:54:24 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news513.html 83B307F6-26EB-48EC-BE0D-545F611C65A9 Turkey has enjoyed record tourism numbers and a booming real estate sector in 2010. But it is the exceptional economic performance of the land where east meets west that will continue to attract international property investors in 2011 according to experts. Turkish real estate has gone from strength to strength in 2010 with the construction sector posting an impressive... 6 Dec 2010 17:54:08 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news514.html 0BDF891D-0A01-4209-A0F1-41D39092B943 Brazil is currently the most popular country in the world of overseas property in terms of interest, claims Colordarcy, the London-based overseas property investment consultancy... 6 Dec 2010 17:53:45 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news515.html C93A8F31-5363-4123-8A91-5D460F714BFA Fly to let owners and their customers are facing further disruption at the hands of British Airways after its staff announced they maybe going on strike again. Recent reports circulating in the media suggest crew strike action may be on the cards because a long-serving member of staff has been punished for organising a... 2 Dec 2010 16:25:31 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news508.html 352CD7FC-FFBE-4170-B9C6-724A812D21C7 Fly to let property owners in Brazil are to get a boost from the 2014 Fifa World Cup as experts say there is still much more for investors to explore. A new survey by tourism marketing experts Pangaega Network has revealed industry professionals agree hosting an international football competition will do more to boost a nation than any other sporting event. 2 Dec 2010 16:25:13 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news509.html 06B88AF5-CDCC-45E2-8C73-F63A51ACF1CD Fly to let owners at a residential development in Bahrain are planning to approach the country’s leadership in a bid to end an ongoing saga regarding the properties. A group of disgruntled homeowners at the multi-million-dinar Marina West project have held a series of meetings here and in Saudi Arabia to drum up support for a proposal to write to the Crown Prince’s Court. 2 Dec 2010 16:24:56 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news510.html B6B0583F-C67E-4AD8-9442-545F3556B9A2 Potential owners of fly to let properties in the US will benefit from a new service aiming to make American real estate listings more accessible than ever. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has decided to ‘reflect the increasing importance of foreign buyers to US home sellers’ by boosting the overseas listings section on its own www.realtor.com site... 2 Dec 2010 16:24:12 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news511.html F179C386-707D-490F-9B54-981523D84D09 A healthy 32,000 overseas property buyers from the UK have now invested in Turkey according to recent figures from the Turkish General Directorate of Land Registry. And with plans now approved for the country’s biggest ever airport to be built on the outskirts of Istanbul, it will be easier than ever for fly to let customers to access... 23 Nov 2010 12:20:14 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news504.html 9683D2B4-5326-4486-9776-9B6B5771BD21 Landlords with fly to let properties in the US will be concerned to hear analysts believe the current recession there rivals the real estate downturn of the Great Depression. US property prices have fallen for the 17th consecutive quarter, according to new figures. 23 Nov 2010 12:19:58 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news505.html 573DEEEC-EB0E-4065-835A-EDC31DA04E7A Fly to let property in Canada looks set to take a nosedive in value as prices are predicted to fall 1.3 percent next year. This comes after spirits were lifted with a rise of 3.1 percent this year, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA.) 23 Nov 2010 12:19:28 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news506.html 0539B041-4FCF-4AD5-BA21-C751BF2DD230 Investors in Irish property are playing the waiting game as worries about the budget and speculation that stamp duty will be abolished or cut to one percent is holding up hundreds of house sales. Buyers are refusing to close deals until after Budget Day on 7 December, according to the Sunday Irish Independent. The paper claims... 23 Nov 2010 12:18:11 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news507.html 2EBAE987-BC2A-461E-84BC-7B9EEB0C4D7B Speedy overseas investors could grab a bargain in Spain as a fund to buy repossessed property from banks and sell it on has been launched. The initiative aims to give investors a return on their €30,000 minimum stake by buying distressed property, cleaning it up, and then selling it on quickly. 15 Nov 2010 16:33:27 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news500.html D0746F9C-A116-47C9-A724-51B3A0483207 Fly to let investments will be available at a new residential tower with apartments worth $4 million each in Bangalore, India. Indian billionaire Vijay Mallya, who has a net worth of $1.45 billion, is chairman of United Breweries, the world’s second largest liquor manufacturer. 15 Nov 2010 16:33:09 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news501.html 9D3E6686-82CE-472A-8EDF-EBCB4CEC6C2A The final phase of the Aphrodite Hills resort Alexandra Heights in Cyprus has been launched with 69 villas and apartments on offer ranging in price from €594,000 to €2.6 million. The top-end villas are located 15 minutes by car from Paphos airport and 90 minutes by car from Larnaca airport. 15 Nov 2010 16:32:48 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news502.html 6EC811F1-E1D4-4FB4-96DB-A525EC05376C For the first time ever China is out-spending overseas property buyers from the UK as the number one international investor in Queensland, Australia. Chinese landlords have splashed out approximately Aus $71.5 million during the 2009/10 financial year according to new figures. This represents a 72 percent rise on the previous 12 months of Chinese inward investment. According to... 15 Nov 2010 16:32:24 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news503.html 4200034D-26DC-4CC2-904D-D123C986EC47 Disturbing reports are warning that developers, estate agents, lawyers and banks in Cyprus have been infringing a little-known EU Directive that could have massive implications for the Cyprus property sector. According to Cyprus Property News (CPN): "Thousands of buyers of property in Cyprus are facing the threat of a bank chasing... 8 Nov 2010 17:01:51 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news496.html 13BBD322-0DA6-46C7-853F-90A594D2860B Property owners with fly to let investments in Switzerland may be pleased at recent property price rises but analysts are warning the bubble could soon burst. Average house prices have risen by as much as seven percent in the past year and by almost 11 percent around Lake Geneva, one of the country's hottest property markets where modest two-bedroom apartments are... 8 Nov 2010 17:01:13 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news497.html 82F13879-6BF8-4AB4-BC1A-A8E8D3ABD8CD A multi billion-dollar property development on the northern outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi is targeting local and foreign investors. A Russian developer is cashing in on the booming real estate market in east Africa’s biggest economy, where the property sector has outperformed stocks in the past 10 years. 8 Nov 2010 17:00:54 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news498.html 1984E44E-118C-43B5-B01B-97FD0E394135 Residential property prices in Abu Dhabi have fallen by 15 percent in the first three quarters of 2010 compared to the same period last year. This statistic comes courtesy of Reidin.com, a new property index being launched in the emirate. It is the first in Abu Dhabi to be based on the valuations and listings of property and... 8 Nov 2010 17:00:34 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news499.html 08663601-EBF5-4A2E-AAB1-36C13145B6D3 The Spanish property market may have turned an all important corner according to the latest figures from the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) which reported a 29.6 percent increase in sales in August 2010 compared to the same period in 2009. The British love affair with Spanish property was unfortunately interrupted by economy and banking crises back in 2008. 2 Nov 2010 17:05:17 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news492.html 70D386E9-9805-4B6B-92E5-7936046A1896 Investors move quickly as more than three-quarters of the 1,205 fully furnished villas, apartments, studios and hotel suites planned for a new Cape Verde development have already been sold off-plan. The Resort Group Plc’s flagship five-star development, the Dunas Beach Resort and Spa, is under construction on the west coast of Sal Island where work has begun on the first properties scheduled for completion next summer. 2 Nov 2010 17:04:58 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news493.html FB81441B-38D9-4577-99CB-A7EF9361D936 People looking to invest in Brazilian property have been told that bank lending in the South American country grew for the 18th successive month in September, pointing to the strength of the emerging economy. The increase in credit was led by mortgages and subsidised credit, which the country's central bank said demonstrated ‘a consistent trend of expansion' for the nation. 2 Nov 2010 17:04:33 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news494.html BDFDCD44-D1D6-4451-8765-10A9E50DDDDD British Airways has announced a new twice weekly year round service from Gatwick to San Juan, Puerto Rico. From 28 March, 2011 the number of flights operated by BA to the popular region will rise to 64 a week across 15 destinations. Chief executive Willie Walsh announced the new route during a visit to the... 2 Nov 2010 17:04:11 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news495.html 496B3750-4D75-4793-A705-5E72A39BBC5E Overseas property purchases in France are on the up after mortgage rates fell to their lowest levels since the Second World War last month. Brokers have reported an increase in the number of large loan deals being arranged over the past few months and say the weak sterling has also made it more efficient for UK buyers to... 25 Oct 2010 13:50:41 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news488.html 7323A458-2C93-47E6-B4EC-9A6B185AD579 Fly to let customers who opted to avoid last week’s air strikes and drive to their holiday rentals in France are now stuck in the middle of the country’s fuel crisis. Workers blockaded oil refineries in a row over pension reforms and have now announced they will continue to stop fuel leaving even if President Nicolas Sarkozy sends in the riot police. 25 Oct 2010 13:50:25 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news489.html 3F5A240F-EDA7-4BEF-9254-5F9398C004E1 Owners of fly to let investments in Qatar are facing an uncertain rental market at the moment. A report by local agency Century 21 Qatar says there is rising demand for residential properties as well as more stability in the market. But despite this increased demand, rental values continued to fall during Q3 2010 in some parts of Doha, while they remained unchanged in other areas. 25 Oct 2010 13:50:02 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news490.html 48C1E445-FEA3-493B-AA73-825F8A8E5299 Three new developments in Portugal have been announced this week - a luxury apartment conversion in Lisbon called Santa Catarina; a new resort destination in the eastern Algarve called the Lux Tavira Residence; and a refurbished monastery project called the Convento das Bernardas, also located in Tavira. 25 Oct 2010 13:49:37 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news491.html ED383F1C-A703-4623-A4DB-F0F448B20316 The Property Investor Show & OPP Live has returned to London’s Excel this week boasting an even bigger programme packed with 40 seminar speakers and more than 175 expert exhibitors. Last year the annual show drew a crowd of almost 6,000 high-end and first time investors, savvy second-home buyers and the property trade... 15 Oct 2010 12:54:20 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news484.html 74EE8277-B38F-4E01-B25D-E1C06E35B614 Fly to let investors are facing a buy now or you’ll pay later situation in Spain as house prices are expected to rise. Prime Minister Zapatero appeared on American TV this week to declare the Spanish property crash is over and he also stated that the window of opportunity with bargain house prices could be about to close. 15 Oct 2010 12:54:01 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news485.html 03FB82C7-E68D-4231-83CE-C02A58AF7005 A major new development has been unveiled on the Croatian coastline with one and two-bed residences on offer from €170,000. Dubrovnik Sun Gardens has officially opened its doors as a five-star resort development with 25 fully completed properties now for sale in total. The project is based on 22-hectares a 15-minute drive north from Dubrovnik old town. 15 Oct 2010 12:53:37 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news486.html 16CA11AC-960C-4BC9-9449-F9A32146C4CC The 2010/2011 ski season is just around the corner but with hundreds of resorts to choose from, where is the best place to buy a French ski property? According to the latest data from leading holiday rental site, HomeAway Holiday-Rentals, investors seeking high rental incomes should look at the Three Valleys, which boasts the highest average... 15 Oct 2010 12:53:22 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news487.html 49DB5717-799F-4065-BE77-461AB93C3F9A Fly to let investments are ripe for the picking in Florida as property prices drop and sales numbers rise across the Sunshine State. Orlando Regional Realtor Association has reported average home prices dropped to a low of $99,900 in August and sales prices are down 22 percent from last year. 6 Oct 2010 17:22:48 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news480.html 55C0AFA2-09D0-48A6-8EC1-9B9524CB07F5 There has been a rising demand in interest in Morocco, Egypt and Turkey according to the latest Q2 report issued by HomeAway UK. Malta also emerged as a climbing star, topping the charts for breaks in June, July, August and October. Meanwhile strong growth in supply and demand showed Brazil, Montenegro and Turkey as property investor hotspots. 6 Oct 2010 17:22:29 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news481.html 14E69C74-DCF3-45B6-9CB6-1D43836A36D2 Brazilian banking institution Caixa Econômica Federal is reporting an expected boom in mortgage lending in the country this year. It believes the lending level for 2010 will reach R$70 billion (£26 billion), compared to R$47 billion (£18 billion) in 2009. And the housing market also looks set to continue growing thanks to lower lending interest rates among the mainstream mortgage lenders. 6 Oct 2010 17:22:07 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news482.html 00325E01-1058-4569-BB4F-817822520ADA Now is the time for overseas property investors to pounce in South Africa according to local experts. Record numbers of homeowners are opting for distressed sales or to put their properties on the market through ‘sales in execution’. Anthony Miller, the managing director of property evaluation company Lightstone... 6 Oct 2010 17:21:40 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news483.html 03006D70-B545-4807-84AC-C3668B94993E Two companies are reporting that interest in buying property overseas is on the rise. Oxfordshire-based property investment company the Worldwide Property Group (WPG) shows activity is at its highest level since April of this year. And Portugal-based group Infinito Real has seen a 300 percent rise in enquiries in just... 27 Sep 2010 16:20:42 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news476.html ECDDD55F-B8ED-4C68-A02C-51154C83411E There is going to be an enormous buyer interest in Turkey claims a new Global Property Guide report. The report states that property values tend to appreciate in countries that have sound macro-economic management, falling interest rates, growing mortgage markets and a background of rapid economic growth and rising tourist interest. 27 Sep 2010 16:20:24 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news477.html 509929DB-3CF4-4A6D-A188-B2BA6DCDCC84 Holiday homeowners in Bermuda who were expecting their properties to be damaged by Hurricane Igor were relieved when it failed to hit the island with the deadly force everyone was expecting. But potential rental income was hit when tourists were told to evacuate and boarded flights home before the airport closed on Saturday. 27 Sep 2010 16:20:05 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news478.html 4EF50142-85AD-48D9-A486-E50757F358A6 Property investors with holiday homes in and around the Gulf of Mexico are breathing a sigh of relief following the news that the oil spill has now finally been plugged. Many are still waiting to hear if they will be due any compensation for lost revenue but at least it appears fly to let customers are now happy to start booking in the area again. 27 Sep 2010 16:19:47 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news479.html 4F5EED3F-AA89-42C2-A8FF-43231FE08CD0 Portugal holiday homeowners benefited from a last minute summer rush in August according to Holidaylettings.co.uk. Forty percent of enquiries sent last month for holidays in Portugal were for August holiday dates, a further third were for September dates. However it was fly to let owners in Spain and the UK who saw the most bookings with... 20 Sep 2010 11:44:34 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news472.html AC94817E-1E65-48C6-A187-C832EA70808F Foreign demand for properties in Cyprus over the first eight months of this year has been disappointing says Cyprus Property News CPN). According to figures released by the Department of Lands and Surveys, 127 contracts of sale in favour of overseas buyers were deposited at Land Registries throughout Cyprus during August compared to the 167 deposited during... 20 Sep 2010 11:44:15 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news473.html E663C40D-319B-4AD4-8881-1756C6AA115D August has again proved to be a highly active month in the foreign property market according to Rightmove Overseas. The firm saw a 12 percent jump in activity from July’s figures as potential fly to let landlords and second home buyers returned from holidays abroad with dreams of purchasing a place in the sun. 20 Sep 2010 11:43:53 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news474.html 9911B06C-D53F-4D80-8DD4-616A5DDC1357 Holiday home owners in Murcia will see a rise in interest in the future following Paramount Pictures decision to choose the Spanish location for its first theme park in Europe. The Executive Marketing Director of Paramount Licensing, Darren Kyman, said... 20 Sep 2010 11:43:17 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news475.html F05539EA-0C3F-487D-B14F-2F9A6A55DF82 Overseas mortgage specialist Conti claims potential fly to let investors can now get access to some of the best available overseas property deals and mortgages thanks to its new website. The firm has launched Conti Property this week, a new online service that is designed to showcase ‘carefully chosen deals from agents, developers and... 8 Sep 2010 15:26:32 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news468.html 542178D5-6216-4036-9028-2D3F10697D96 As French fixed rate mortgages hit historic lows, mortgage specialist Athenamortgaes.com is offering overseas property investors its lowest-ever fixed rate deals. The French firm is offering 15-year fixed rates from 3.30 percent, 20-year fixed rates from 3.45 percent and 25-year fixed rates from 3.60 percent, with all of these at 80 percent LTV. 8 Sep 2010 15:26:13 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news469.html BCA23965-0A43-4CDB-91BA-DD547FCC921B Fly to let customers on North Carolina islands in the US are among the 5,000 tourists having to evacuate the area to escape a powerful hurricane heading their way. Holiday home owners will also be concerned about how much damage their properties will suffer as it is predicted the high winds are likely to cause massive waves along the popular coastline. 8 Sep 2010 15:25:56 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news470.html FD781BD6-CE90-4A25-9FEC-6877940FA195 A new beachfront scheme on Boracay Island in the Philippines which will attract fly to let property investors interested in South East Asia has been unveiled by Palmerston Hotels & Resorts. The five-star Palmerston Boracay Resort is now undergoing its first phase of development, which will be the Palmerston Beach... 8 Aug 2010 15:25:35 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news471.html C7DAD6E9-9624-4704-908A-7F4DF08CCB05 Luxury fly to let properties in the Greek islands are being marked down by as much as 45 percent as the country’s continuing debt crisis causes higher real estate taxes. A half built villa on Mykonos, an island in the Aegean Sea known for its all beach parties, is being offered by brokers at Athens-based Ploumis for... 31 Aug 2010 14:31:55 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news464.html 7FFABCDA-87C9-46D8-A405-93F0D84CCC51 Fly to let landlords with holiday homes in Finland should keep a wary eye on property values as the country’s Ministry of Finance is again warning of a deepening housing bubble. Prices have continued to climb in the country and are now ranking higher than ever before. And the ministry’s Undersecretary of State Martti Hetemäki has now suggested on a news broadcast on the Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE) that the... 31 Aug 2010 14:31:36 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news465.html 83919DB7-522C-41E3-972E-CA9B8E4CCF03 Planning permission has been granted for a 420,000 sq ft eco-luxury development in St Lucia. Titled Freedom Bay, the resort will sit in 68 acres of a World Heritage site beneath the Piton Mountains. The site will comprise of 45 four-bed super villas, eight three-bed beach villas, 18 one-bed hotel villas, 22 one-bed cliff villa apartments, eight... 31 Aug 2010 14:31:12 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news466.html F5B684F7-4D21-47D0-8359-95AF75A657DB Fly to let landlords with apartments in the US would be wise to warm to the domestic market as the country is seeing a surge in rentals. Mounting foreclosures are reducing homeownership and an improving job market for young adults is encouraging them to find their own places to live. The number of occupied apartments increased by... 31 Aug 2010 14:30:52 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news467.html AC4E1838-6059-4C04-939D-9F8F057C17BD Owners of fly to let properties and their customers will be relieved to hear the BAA strike at several UK airports now looks to have been averted. Thousands of workers at six airports had threatened to walk out in a row over pay. However a deal has now been struck that will see them gain a two percent rise and a lump sum of... 23 Aug 2010 16:33:34 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news460.html 0E6C6856-E645-421D-9838-422FDC80D76D The condo market is thriving in Miami, Florida as holiday homes are being snapped up at the rate of 500 a month. Condo Vultures reports this is the impressive amount of apartment traded in Greater Downtown Miami each month between April and June this year. 23 Aug 2010 16:33:17 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news461.html F86C7ED2-CE97-46DD-B93F-7B602E17B30F Overseas mortgage specialist Conti is offering a book-keeping service to owners with fly to let properties. UK tax residents have to declare their income both with the authorities of whatever country their property is in, and within their tax return, to HMRC. 23 Aug 2010 16:33:01 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news462.html BFDDBD21-616C-4D0E-B645-CC9A2F3D3BDB A brand new eco-friendly Italian development is on offer promising a rental guarantee of up to €2,000 per month. Casa Vacanza Resort & Spa, Dominio San Sebastiano in Liguria is a gated development set in 9.9 acres of Centenary Park and also offers a lettings and management service. The Realitalia complex on the Bergeggi Hills comprises a private beach... 23 Aug 2010 16:32:35 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news463.html F6686B12-BF93-4060-B253-0FC2E408A423 The Turkish property investment scene is becoming a big topic with one expert now saying the credit crunch actually did the country a big favour. Tourism is continuing to perform well in Turkey despite falling on a global scale and property prices are also low. The Global Property Guide has recommended the country as the best place to... 9 Aug 2010 12:54:29 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news456.html D34C9E48-9C42-43E2-8744-655808F86E7D Fly to let investors are being drawn to Mexico after a prediction that it could be the next BRIC economy. In 2001 Goldman Sachs business guru Jim O’Neil coined the term 'BRIC economy' to refer to the explosive growth of the emerging countries of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. 9 Aug 2010 12:54:07 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news457.html 494083AB-D039-468A-A52C-36D3553082F1 Investors looking to purchase property in Russia may find the agents they deal with more knowledgeable about the country in the future due to a new international show. Russian Summit is being held for the first time at the World Trade Centre in Moscow on 11-12 November with the aim of helping international agents break into the potentially lucrative Russian buyer market. 9 Aug 2010 12:53:49 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news458.html 07E34DD1-320B-42B2-B1B9-5BD11ACCEDB1 Numerous factors are now highlighting Brazil as a top spot for fly to let investors according to property experts who specialise in the country. Ruban Selvanayagam, writing for Brazzil.com, suggests that although some professionals are sceptical, several indications of a very bright future exist. 9 Aug 2010 12:53:31 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news459.html AE4431F7-60D1-4010-A781-5028F63750FD Property investors are getting a better return in South America, Asia and Eastern Europe according to the RICS Global Property Survey. Apart from in the recession hit UK and Eurozone countries, occupier demand is rising in the majority of nations across the globe. Although significantly, France is bucking the negative Eurozone trend... 3 Aug 2010 18:30:15 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news452.html B26F6957-458B-4103-9F93-C5DBAE404E91 Fly to let investors will soon be able to take a look at final plans for the brand new five-star resort on Ponta Preta Beach on the west coast of Sal Island, Cape Verde. The developer predicts that fly to let investors who buy units off-plan can expect an annual capital growth of up to nine percent for the next five years and rental yields of 13 to 22 percent. 3 Aug 2010 18:29:57 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news453.html D9B6F4F4-A9A4-4F37-9214-054C4838CC05 A new service has launched designed to benefit thousands of fly to let investors with overseas properties they can no longer afford to keep but find impossible to sell. It is the brainchild of London businessman Tony Barker, who bought a £120,000 property off-plan in a major development in Paphos, Cyprus in 2006... 3 Aug 2010 18:29:29 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news454.html 7F792DD3-A4CC-4D75-9662-A098A8DC28BF There was unwelcome news for fly to let owners in Dubai recently when reports emerged that rents in the emirate are continuing to plunge. Studios in International City can now be snapped up for as little as dhs22,000 a year down from dhs60,000 18 months ago. At the other end of the market, a studio in the world’s tallest building... 3 Aug 2010 18:29:09 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news455.html 64EEE0E2-58CC-47E2-B4D7-ED2AE904ACB9 he benchmarking used for Spanish banks during the recent EU Stress Tests published recently is flawed according to Gregory Butcher, chairman of Ocean Village Gibraltar. The tests were carried out to assess whether banks will be able to survive future economic shocks. A total of 27 Spanish banks were subject to testing and... 27 Jul 2010 18:01:03 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news448.html 6DC2320F-156E-494D-9B34-B10B692A157A The last few remaining two and three bed units at the Village at Town Centre (VTC) will provide a unique opportunity for Fly to let investors says Property Frontiers. The company claims the apartments, which are on sale from $ 67,900 Potential to generate 100 percent on capital investment - excluding rental income! 27 Jul 2010 18:00:43 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news449.html DBFE70C3-8595-4071-BCC5-1B4BB02CDB97 Work has started to create 66 brand new holiday apartments for sale in a French residence de tourisme described by developer MGM as ‘state-of-the-art in terms of sustainability and fuel economy'. Richard Deans in MGM’s London-based UK sales office says the development – Le Centaure at Flaine in the Haute-Savoie region – will... 27 Jul 2010 18:00:03 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news450.html C56C8F1F-033D-4EC2-B516-484038837DF7 The recent air travel chaos caused by the volcanic ash cloud, plus the recent French air traffic control strike and a further threat by Spanish air traffic controllers appears to be making more fly to let customers turn to rail travel. To meet the increase in demand for its services over the summer, Eurostar has announced that during... 27 Jul 2010 17:58:34 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news451.html AFF7E9F5-E254-41E8-9A90-EB71DDA31FDD Infinito Real, a Portugal based group of property investors, has seen a growing number of clients searching for mortgage deals that involve putting little or no money down in order to purchase a property. Although these types of deals have always been difficult to obtain, Stephen Anderson, Managing Director of Infinito Real... 19 Jul 2010 15:06:19 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news444.html 82EF6940-F743-499F-AABB-6EE507E0516D Recent research has found an increase in people looking to purchase foreign holiday homes. March 2010 saw a 48 per cent increase in prospective international buyers taking their mortgage quotes thorough to application stage. 19 Jul 2010 15:06:02 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news445.html BD47FEFF-1465-4AD6-8DE2-8D208B96B201 Reports are emerging from Spain that the Ley de Costas - coastal law - which nationalised the Spanish coastline in 1988 in an attempt to stop it being over developed, is going to be debated at government level. The original legislation meant thousands of holiday homes were threatened with demolition and their owners potentially left without any compensation. 19 Jul 2010 15:05:31 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news446.html 7F98A71F-18CD-499C-A895-334D7D956ED1 The Government must publish its consultation on replacement options for Air Passenger Duty as soon as possible says ABTA. The Chancellor, George Osborne MP, said that he would report back to Parliament in the autumn on proposals for a new per plane duty and ABTA is keen to start detailed policy discussions with Government on... 19 Jul 2010 15:05:16 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news447.html 93B2E975-0703-4C2C-869B-DBFD6E5D22CC A 'collapse' of the Chinese property market is being predicted as fears abound over whether the country can keep up with its rapid growth. Kenneth Rogoff, a Harvard University professor and former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), suspects there will soon be bad news for property investors in the affluent... 12 Jul 2010 15:42:55 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news440.html CFCA176F-88C5-41F7-B4B1-576D5C11F518 Two thirds of investors believe this is a good time to be a foreign property says the Worldwide Property Group property confidence tracker survey. It found 75 percent of respondents think property is the best option for investment in general. And 62 percent are actively considering an overseas purchase with the United States, particularly Florida, proving popular. 12 Jul 2010 15:42:36 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news441.html 7185A112-8A55-4AEF-AF5C-7C63838E4498 Changes in French money lending attitudes are expected to boost interest in the leaseback market amongst UK investors. Several French lenders have announced they will be offering a new 100 percent mortgage product, with additional finance to cover the cost of stamp duty and taxes, which can be up to 8 percent of the property value. 12 Jul 2010 15:41:55 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news442.html 75087DE9-C54B-40B5-8926-3CE94782C8DB Demand for Turkish property is not showing any signs of slowing with a record 32,000 Britons now owning property in the country. According to data released by the Turkish General Directorate of Land Registry, interest is growing in second homes along the Aegean and Mediterranean coastlines. 12 Jul 2010 15:41:33 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news443.html 8E6E79A6-4608-4EF3-9F30-D521C3EED0D9 Fly to let owners with homes in Dubai will soon have better travel links to the country with the opening of a second airport. This will provide a boost to the fly to let market in Dubai which is currently in a slump. The first phase launch comes three weeks after its flagship carrier Emirates placed a major order for Airbus 380 super jumbos... 5 Jul 2010 12:59:06 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news436.html 399BC700-07DE-46CE-9BCA-3C07B0FB1BBA Officials have hinted foreigners will be able to buy and sell properties in Cuba soon, which in turn would open the floodgates for golf course and marina projects. People close to the Cuban government expect new real estate regulations permitting foreigners to buy and sell properties to be published in the Gaceta Oficial soon, according to cubastandard.com. 5 Jul 2010 12:58:48 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news437.html 55B02047-5FD2-451A-8111-0BE4EEE4527F Overseas mortgage specialist Conti is offering a special 1.95 percent Euro rate for French property. According to the company, mortgage lenders have a strong appetite for lending to foreign investors and in some cases, it's possible to borrow up to 100 percent of the value of the property. 5 Jul 2010 12:58:19 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news438.html 8E619930-07D5-463D-B3A7-DBDF88E66BAB Turkey is emerging as the current hottest overseas property sector if exhibits at the annual Property Investor Show & OPPLive show in London are anything to go by. There will be a booming number of Turkish displays at the event, to be held from 14-16 October. And is all because Turkey has become the property investor’s paradis... 5 Jul 2010 12:57:57 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news439.html 5B59E694-F89D-4B85-B93E-9665362419C4 Fly to let customers and owners visiting popular holiday destinations in the Eurozone will see their money go further in the current climate, but not so far in the US. The latest Holiday Costs Barometer from Post Office Travel Money reports that prices have plunged by as much as 42 percent year on year in top Eurozone destinations, led by Portugal and Spain. But in sharp contrast, the barometer shows a 31 percent rise in US prices for the 10... 30 Jun 2010 12:42:44 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news432.html 89C86938-C8CF-40B1-8B42-1CF1F8843409 Fly to let property investors are being offered the chance to buy 25 new apartments coming on to the market in the South of France. Erna Low Property is gearing up to release the new two-bed units at Les Domaines de St Endreol Golf and Spa Resort, which is 45 minutes from Nice International Airport. 30 Jun 2010 12:42:13 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news433.html AB45D99D-693E-4207-B1A8-BF8C82805E9E Agents and developers in the southern United States are worried BP's oil spill may affect rental income and drive down property prices in the Gulf Coast Shore-area by 10 percent per annum for the next three years, according to the data group CoStar. Florida could be one of the worst-hit states, not least because of its hundreds of miles of gulf coast tourist beaches and its state policy of not levying an income tax. Florida relies on sales tax revenue. 30 Jun 2010 12:41:47 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news434.html FB041484-F23E-4045-B925-3742D73EC20E Property investment in Spain is on the up as research reveals an 18-month high for volume of sales on the country’s property market. June data from the College of Registrars showed a seven percent increase for Q1 of this year compared to the same period in 2009 and a 16 percent increase from the final quarter of last year... 30 Jun 2010 12:39:56 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news435.html AD7394EF-96E7-48BD-8E08-80B14E3FFD8F Rental incomes will continue to rise for landlords with property investments in Australia because of a lack of supply, according to economic forecasters. However fewer first time buyers and increasing interest rates will result in slower residential property price growth, as reported in the Residential Property Prospects Report... 22 Jun 2010 12:02:02 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news428.html 21D1B2A0-1262-46B6-9327-BEAAAE97892C Fly to let property investors looking to increase their portfolio with a property in Singapore may have to play the waiting game, as the market appears to have reached a plateau. The residential property market in Singapore is too hot and set for a correction in coming months, according to analysts. 22 Jun 2010 12:01:47 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news429.html 9C57F34F-D6E0-47E9-B19B-EA26870ECC11 Plans to revitalise downtown Nassau in the Bahamas by developing a new freight hub will create opportunities for fly to let investors looking for a residential project, experts believe. A deal between the Government and private investors means the run down area can be transformed into a harbour front city. 22 Jun 2010 12:01:29 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news430.html E4234404-49FF-4FE8-ADDD-D2D3F4547F5F The latest real estate figures on prices and transactions are giving hope that the Spanish property market is improving but foreign property investors are still not returning to the country in great numbers. Prices are still falling, but less with every passing month, according to the monthly house price index published by Tinsa, one of Spain's... 22 Jun 2010 12:01:04 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news431.html E5BC02F4-3EF1-4214-8E1A-177C749B70C0 Investors looking for a fly to let bargain in Spain are snapping up properties at knock down prices as the pound strengthens against the euro. Sterling has been performing well against the European currency over the last week and climbed to around €1.21 to £1, compared to almost €1 to £1 a couple of months ago. 14 Jun 2010 16:15:55 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news424.html 391F5F68-84B5-44FF-9207-CF5AC663D5A4 Owners of holiday homes in Brazil should soon be reaping the benefits of increasing consumer confidence and more job opportunities as analysts suggest 2010 is likely to be a better year for the country’s economy. People looking to invest in Brazilian property in the future also have reason to smile as new real estate rental laws have made things much simpler for fly to let property investors and landlords. 14 Jun 2010 16:15:18 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news425.html D982DB82-0742-4C31-BD42-945460F9B2A9 Overseas property investors who have suffered financially at the hands of unscrupulous agents, developers, lawyers and banks are being offered to helping hand in finding out if they can recover their money. A new company, www.reclaimyourdeposit.com, says it has already been contacted by hundreds of fly to let investors. 14 Jun 2010 16:14:50 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news426.html E6A6C6A5-314C-4DC9-827E-74AF4358265F Property investors with fly to let accommodation in Thailand will be relieved to hear the country is taking new steps to woo back tourists after the recent troubles in Bangkok. The Thai government is ploughing five billion baht (£105 million) into the country’s tourism industry in the form of low interest loans with two year... 14 Jun 2010 16:14:34 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news427.html F7D000B0-B568-427C-A74F-E99DE924A8B3 St Lucia, part of the Windwards Islands chain in the West Indies, is luring would-be fly to let owners with plans for a new airport terminal and upscale facilities such as a new casino -the first for the island - a multi-million pound shopping mall and super-yacht marina. The Government has announced plans to construct the new... 7 Jun 2010 18:36:23 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news419.html E08111BE-F2D3-4817-8C0B-1404B8AE9E98 Female property investors have become increasingly confident about the overseas property market and when it comes to investments are shrewd negotiators. This is the view of Walter Zephirin, a director of 7th Heaven Properties which specialises in Caribbean property. 7 Jun 2010 18:36:06 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news420.html 3DC5F0F2-9642-4CEC-B0C4-694AEA0E624A Holiday home owners with properties in and around Egypt’s popular Red Sea Coast are to benefit from new Jet2.com flights to Hurghada from Manchester beginning on 15 October 2010. It is the low-cost carrier's 50th route from the airport. An additional Sunday service is also being operated by Jet2.com to the diving Mecca of Sharm el Sheikh from Manchester with... 7 Jun 2010 18:35:42 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news422.html 78970D87-332A-43F8-ABE9-E96C8A3DC1D8 Fly to let holiday-home owners whose customers have booked with British Airways have been given some good news and some bad news. Prior to Unite’s latest five day strike from 5 - 9 June the airline announced that due to the growing numbers of cabin crew who want to work as normal it was able to increase its flying... 7 Jun 2010 18:34:57 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news423.html D557030C-80E0-4D8B-9DE5-1AE7406F3636 There has been an increase in property prices in 19 out of 36 countries during the year to end Q1 2010 according to the Global Property Guide’s (www.globalpropertyguide.com) latest survey of official house price statistics which, says the company, proves the global housing bust is effectively over... 1 Jun 2010 15:30:36 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news415.html 7BE930DF-AB59-4B8E-ABEF-AB05B85A2FB0 Despite the ongoing financial crisis in Greece, property specialists in Cyprus say the country’s sales have bucked the trend and shown an unexpected rise in the first four months of 2010. Serge Cowan Managing Director of Unique Living said: "It’s important that potential investors realise that the Cyprus economy is not associated in anyway with the Greek economy. This is something that is often all too unclear to many new investors." 1 Jun 2010 15:30:06 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news416.html F7FCF343-713D-4056-86FC-438C46B3BC1C Fly to let owners with holiday homes in the western suburbs of Istanbul could see the value of their property investment increase following the announcement that plans are being drawn up to build a new $16m marina. Dati Investment Holding, one of Turkey's leading development consortiums which also owns the high end Galleria shopping mall, the... 1 Jun 2010 15:29:46 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news417.html 43D7D5FB-41B7-4DEB-BFEA-F2030239922F Fly to let customers concerned about the strike action by British Airways cabin crew during half term week have again been assured by the airline that it will be increasing its flying schedule during Unite’s five day strike which started on 30... 1 Jun 2010 15:19:48 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news418.html E6AC0A4E-91E4-40FD-B329-01E66D1D2D57 Fly to let owners and customers using the services of British Airways over the next month - including the busy half term holiday - could be forgiven for not knowing if they are coming or going due to the on-off strike action by cabin crew members of the Unite Union. The bad news is there are still some doubts whether they will be coming or... 21 May 2010 17:32:22 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news411.html A81C5DA8-5297-46C5-9DE1-FF8BEB6E848E Although Detroit’s history of car manufacturer may make it a popular destination for petrol heads it has much more to offer fly to let tourists. For example the American city’s Belle Isle, a three-mile long island in the river, is laid out with beautiful parkland, hiking trails, sports facilities and other attractions. 21 May 2010 17:32:04 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news412.html B97E0064-55C9-4E76-8A97-B82E1B0E1781 Many holiday home owners are not cashing in on the income that turning their investment into a fly to let property could bring in, according to a recent survey by holidaylettings.co.uk. The survey also found that many of these properties are in locations where demand is outstripping supply, which means the market for fly to let customers already exists. 21 May 2010 17:31:44 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news413.html F951FD79-EA9A-47E1-A71A-E77358B79B8F Property investors who paid too much tax on their Spanish property sale may be entitled to a rebate, according to foreign exchange firm Currencies Direct. The potential capital gains windfall for British buyers who sold property in Spain before 2007 comes after the scraping of a discriminatory Spanish tax law. 21 May 2010 17:31:15 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news414.html 7E9A7207-D8F9-487D-BFE3-A33D4802F14A The return of the volcanic ash cloud to parts of the UK this week has caused more air travel chaos for fly to let businesses and holiday plans in general. It has also focused attention on who is responsible for looking after and accommodating stranded passengers unable to make their return journey at the... 17 May 2010 17:17:15 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news407.html C7CF7D6E-9272-4D4D-94E6-E7F20D67E458 Fly to let holiday home owners looking to minimise the affect of the recently announced British Airways strike will have on the busy half term week will be hoping the airline’s contingency plans will enable their customers to reach their destinations. The Unite Union has planned strikes for May 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 but BA claims it will fly more than 60,000 customers each day. 17 May 2010 17:16:55 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news408.html D71C952F-A5C6-4483-8999-5BEEDD3FE479 £30.1m was sent to Brazil from the UK in 2009 for property related purposes, according to foreign exchange supplier Moneycorp. This figure is up from just £4million in 2004 and 2010 has started even more strongly: since 1 January 2010, with real estate enquiries increasing by 40 percent on last year. 17 May 2010 17:16:39 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news409.html AAEECBF3-324E-44CE-A6EF-FF685403A83A Fly to let owners with properties in Thailand are counting the cost after more clashes between Red Shirt protestors and security personnel which has led to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) updating its warnings to say that it advises against all but essential travel to the city of Bangkok, in view of the continued... 17 May 2010 17:16:17 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news410.html CA53EA75-9A65-4CDA-BF3A-99BD7D86D49E Property specialists boast that The South of France, with its beaches, desirable climate, stunning scenery and relaxed lifestyle, make it one of the world’s most desirable locations for second-home ownership. It is often referred to as 'crisis-proof', and the experts say the fact that the Cote d’Azur property market showed... 11 May 2010 16:29:42 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news403.html 516E7B4B-99CF-4E4E-B2AF-4A1C1C064CB3 Overseas investors are being invited to buy into the 26 storey Dr Geraldo Furtado building in Petropólis, dubbed the ‘Mayfair’ of the city of Natal in Brazil’s northeast at 20 percent below market value on pre-release. This, says agents www.uv10.com, will reap purchasers an estimated 49 percent return in the construction phase alone. 11 May 2010 16:29:17 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news404.html 7EF2F959-BED3-4C84-BE78-450E137C9286 Fly to Let property owners with customers travelling to and from the Irish Republic, Northern Ireland and some Scottish airports faced more air chaos last week when a fresh cloud of volcanic ash drifted south from Iceland. Although the situation was not as widespread as the original shut down it still created a confusing situation with air space being shut and then reopened again at different times throughout the week. 11 May 2010 16:28:56 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news405.html 516CBEAB-E2A0-415A-911F-70A6A6000282 Overseas buyers are pricing ordinary people out of the Australian property market claims the country’s government which is drawing up new rules to overcome the situation. Restrictions on foreign property investment were relaxed two years ago but overseas buyers... 11 May 2010 16:21:29 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news406.html A5DABA29-751C-42DA-AE63-C674C71CDFA4 The Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP) has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive. Professor Mark Sharp joins the organisation from outside the industry, having gained more than 14 years board level experience in multi disciplinary, multi location and international organisations. Chair of the AIPP Board, Lindsay Hopkins, said: "We are very excited about this new era for... 5 May 2010 13:01:08 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news399.html 6D3813B3-18E7-453A-AA1B-EFAD87F1370A Fly to let owners who bought holiday homes within the Tigne Point development in Malta now have the added attraction of the Point Retail Centre and Piazza Tigne. The shopping and dining hub recently opened to the public and includes Sliema’s largest open square and the largest shopping mall on the island with over 14,000 sqm of retail space. 5 May 2010 13:00:45 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news400.html DF2AD053-D04E-4C9B-92B4-44B1178019FE Customers who have recently rented holiday homes in Europe are among those who have discovered the benefits of using a ferry since the air chaos caused by the recent volcanic eruption in Iceland says Brittany Ferries. The company claims it has received many letters from passengers complimenting it on the service provided which includes French cuisine, attentive staff, cinemas and comfortable cabins making it more like a cruise ship than a ferry. 5 May 2010 13:00:26 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news401.html 032FDF08-93AD-4A74-9831-ECFDADC87CD9 Overseas property investors with holiday homes in Egypt will be encouraged by the news that the country recorded a 29 percent increase in tourist arrivals and 24 percent increase in tourism revenue in Q1 2010. 5 May 2010 13:00:09 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news402.html AD9B033E-B552-454A-A650-68514463B66C There has been a significant rise in interest from investors who want to purchase overseas property according to the latest figures from the Worldwide Property Group. The company’s March confidence tracker found that 75 percent of those surveyed said that they believe now is a great time to buy a foreign property with the... 28 Apr 2010 17:08:04 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news395.html 7BCC7F11-9668-4C27-9E9B-3E88F4144214 Holiday home owners in Spain are hoping the value of their properties will start to rise again recently following the news that house sales have risen at their fastest rate since records began in 2007. According to the country’s latest National Statistics Institute, February’s sales were up 18.7 percent on the previous month with 51,343 properties changing hands and... 28 Apr 2010 17:07:33 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news396.html 4721D910-8C0D-4158-B60B-A6C48709FBB3 Fly to let customers left stranded by the recent air chaos caused by Iceland’s volcanic eruption were able to get help from Foreign & Commonwealth Office staff who went to several airports to assist British nationals who were stuck abroad. In Madrid Airport, which was unaffected by the ash cloud, a Foreign Office team manned two stalls to advise British nationals, and... 28 Apr 2010 17:07:17 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news397.html 2C6F960F-C93F-4F16-A686-B7409C0BE8F3 The latest official tourism data, released by CompaniesandMarkets.com, has provided a further boost to Turkey's booming fly to let market. The Turkey Tourism Report Q2 2010 revealed an 11 percent increase in foreign visitor arrivals for Q4 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. 28 Apr 2010 17:06:59 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news398.html 7FD33ED6-803A-45D7-9D15-01271F2C65C3 Astute fly to let property investors keen to take advantage of a bottoming out of market prices have fuelled a frenzied buying of holiday homes rarely seen in recent years, claims one agent. Owners desperate to sell have created a glut of properties, particularly on the Costa del Sol and the French Riviera and overseas specialist... 19 Apr 2010 18:17:27 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news394.html 443FA1A2-0563-4D4B-AF8A-1F50B6D2FCB2 Almost 70 percent of holiday homeowners are missing out on vital income by not renting out their overseas property according to research by HiFX, the foreign exchange specialists. Almost half of those that do rent it out only do so to friends and family who traditionally pay less than other tenants. 19 Apr 2010 18:17:05 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news393.html EA9EDDE8-53CD-4224-80F1-F7B8B8E783CD Confidence amongst prospective overseas property investors appears to be returning, reports Home Move. Foreign mortgage specialist, Conti, reported that it had its busiest month for almost a year. In March, the number of prospective buyers taking their mortgage quotes through to the application stage increased by 48 percent, compared with the previous monthly average. 19 Apr 2010 18:16:47 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news392.html C0E9C1D9-8D60-41F5-B028-506A7BBDFAA2 Overseas holiday home owners have been caught up in the chaos and disruption caused by ash from the volcanic eruption in Iceland. Many of their customers who had rented properties for the final week of the Easter holiday period before the schools go back found themselves stranded and unable to get information on when they can... 19 Apr 2010 18:16:26 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news391.html 2B42C997-C93D-4DCF-82D6-447C1242BD1F Property investors with overseas holiday rentals who like to keep an eye on the trends of where people are booking will have found that Spain continues to dominate the top 10 list according to the latest information on March from Skyscanner. The online flight searches website found that Malaga, Alicante and Tenerife held onto the top three sports with... 14 Apr 2010 12:04:15 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news387.html 5FB50697-20B3-4489-B928-FBB9CDEFB189 Erna Low Property has expanded its portfolio to include more properties in the South of France, an established and popular area for British investors seeking to buy holiday homes to rent out. The expansion follows an increase in demand from existing clients and the new properties are The expansion follows an increase in demand from existing clients and the new properties... 14 Apr 2010 12:03:42 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news388.html 578A7BF4-0EA6-41D2-BD58-E7A93BEE0177 Holiday homes in established locations topped the shopping list for most visitors and proved that the UK market for overseas property is showing positive signs of revival, according to exhibitors at last weekend’s A Place in the Sun Live at London’s Earls Court. With 6,127 visitors through the doors, numbers were up 8 percent on the same show in 2009, and the event’s... 14 Apr 2010 12:03:23 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news389.html CEB662DB-D0FF-4277-B041-0C8C11D4325B With property prices in Spain estimated to have dropped by up to 12 percent in 2009, British property investors stuck in negative equity are biding their time and continuing to generate income through holiday home rentals. But with so many of these properties now available for rent, how do you make your home stand out from the crowd? 14 Apr 2010 12:02:57 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news390.html 0CCA9527-B430-4673-8B0C-42208A5A7C7F Fly to let owners are benefiting from a surge of more than 50 percent in Easter holiday enquiries compared to the same period last year according to online holiday rentals company HomeAway UK. Recent research conducted by the company found that money is still a consideration for holidaymakers with 16 percent of Brits... 6 Apr 2010 17:27:27 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news383.html 99974CDD-852C-4ADD-A9E4-E3E924926521 The bottoming out of the overseas property market has been instrumental in launching a new breed of property buyer - the ‘bottom feeder’. Bottom feeders, although not attributed with the most endearing of names, have proved to be one of the most influential investors in the market place today. 6 Apr 2010 17:27:09 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news384.html 193AF72E-246E-4F3E-9BFF-6DBBE5F258AF Property investor confidence in the archipelago of Cape Verde has returned, according to one of the islands’ real estate agents. While some agents on the West African islands failed to stay afloat during the property slump caused by the global financial crash. 6 Apr 2010 17:26:48 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news385.html C7FE426E-190A-4415-A0F7-89AB9D1BC122 Rightmove Overseas has urged overseas property investors to beware if they are approached by companies offering to buy their properties and claiming to be associated with Rightmove’s Overseas division. The approaches appear to be part of a scam and a statement recently released by Rightmove said: "We heard from several sources... 6 Apr 2010 17:26:26 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news386.html D1293185-0C87-4A64-B216-CF5A42303E13 Turkey's biggest city, Istanbul which strategically straddles the Bosphorus Strait, holds the perfect recipe for kick-starting the recovery of the European property market according to the experts at Experience International. Although ironically not yet a member of the European Union, the country has the fundamentals of... 29 Mar 2010 15:25:19 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news379.html DD537896-D49E-469F-BA3E-DCF09FFC5DD8 Fly to let property investors who like a good view will be able to se the investment potential of a new development in the French ski resort of Arc 1800 as it offers a stunning 360 degree vista of Mont Blanc and the surrounding valleys and slopes. 29 Mar 2010 15:25:00 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news380.html 13CB228F-B129-4757-A476-2CA5AA1F9095 Fly to let ski property owners in Europe may have to adapt to new booking trends following a report into skier and snowboarder habits by easyJet. The low cost airline has seen an increase in wintersports and mountain holiday enthusiasts looking for convenience and a short airport-resort transfer time. 29 Mar 2010 15:24:43 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news381.html 5C02000C-0FC6-495F-B9F5-226E4562429A It was good news for Fly to let customers flying with British Airways when the airline managed to put on a better than expected service despite the strike action by cabin crew who are members of the Unite Union. Although picket lines have been appearing at... 29 Mar 2010 15:24:14 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news382.html 8BB3482C-1143-46E1-947D-4546630ED4CD There are fears that Fly to let holiday home customers who have booked flights with British Airways over Easter could have their plans thrown into chaos following the Unite union’s announcement that it intends to hold two strikes. After several examples of brinkmanship from BA and cabin crew being represented by Unite... 18 Mar 2010 13:42:15 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news375.html 1C149080-01F5-4C35-BA32-51DEE4F0D1DB According to latest figures released by The Global Property Guide the Philippines has ranked an impressive third place as a destination for property investment with annual yields quoted at 10.99 percent. There are several reasons for holiday home investors to consider South East Asia destination. 18 Mar 2010 13:41:56 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news376.html 80107969-F740-4564-8A13-6D6C30B17CED Fly to let property investors are being offered the chance to go on inspection trips to view new developments in Crete by taking advantage of a new EasyJet route to the Greek island. The low cost airline will be offering a weekly schedule flying Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays direct from London Gatwick to Chania in western Crete from May 23rd. 18 Mar 2010 13:41:36 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news377.html EEBA3F7B-9783-4576-9D40-71A204A2ACA7 Within 10 days of launching Weston, St James in Barbados, Candelisa and Cluttons Resorts received more than 300 enquiries from property investors resulting in the sell-out of all 21 Phase 1 apartments in the development. The success has led to the early release of Phase 2, comprising 24 similar pool fronted... 18 Mar 2010 13:40:52 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news378.html 7E6A5575-EC4F-4841-AF3D-6EBF343360A6 Over the last decade there has been a growing trend towards buying in far-flung and emerging destinations, often to capitalise on rising property values. However, in today’s economic climate, buyers have reverted back to traditional, established second home destinations according to the latest results of a survey carried out by... 8 Mar 2010 17:49:31 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news371.html 0BC7694F-4074-4DE1-B65D-9CC3F7D50E6B When predictions were being made about the overseas property market at the beginning of January 2010, there was one thing not accounted for - the effect of the weather. Unique Living has reported that in the South of France there has been a dramatic decrease in new homes coming onto the market. 8 Mar 2010 17:49:10 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news372.html 13590017-AF16-4919-8D4A-EDC115CE5274 During the last quarter of 2009 property prices rose in 22 countries and fell in 11 out of the 34 for which quarterly house-price statistics are available according to the Global Property Guide’s latest survey of residential property. However, 2009 was not a happy year for property investment overall. Last year 18 countries’ housing markets experienced price declines, while... 8 Mar 2010 17:48:54 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news373.html 3D879F1E-C608-4053-9DBA-7F9C7C9EA5A7 Rumours that British Airways are training staff to cover for cabin crew should their Unite Union go ahead with threatened strikes appear to be true. Reports are emerging that in a briefing to staff, BA chief executive Willie Walsh outlined plans to counteract the action. These plans included training up around 1,000 volunteers to... 8 Mar 2010 17:48:29 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news374.html 1080772F-DF8B-41A9-8D1C-12B0859C9208 Two separate property schemes which have seen British property investors losing their money on developments in Spain and Bulgaria have been making headlines this week. One of the cases involves 1966 World Cup hero, Sir Geoff Hurst, who famously scored a hat trick in England’s win over Germany... 2 Mar 2010 12:21:32 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news367.html DC72D14B-0318-4FE4-9DD2-328A48798370 Overseas investors looking to take advantage of lower property prices during the current recession could be attracted to the US and Japan which are set to see the biggest rise in distressed sales in the first quarter of 2010, according to RICS research. 2 Mar 2010 12:23:36 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news368.html BAC0B550-7CBE-40D1-B910-28168EBD9B86 French developer MGM has sold all but 12 of the 45 leaseback apartments it has built at Le Coeur d’Or, a residence de tourisme alongside a new cinema and bowling centre in the small Alpine town of Bourg St Maurice at the heart of the Tarentaise Valley. 2 Mar 2010 12:23:10 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news369.html 9462589B-0102-4800-9466-F9B884099A0C Fly to let investors are being warned that The Landings, a set of new apartments in St Lucia being launched this month, will be the last opportunity ever they will have to buy a freehold property directly on the beach on the Caribbean island. Properties so close to the sea are normally only available on a leasehold basis. 2 Mar 2010 12:22:46 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news370.html 650CA6DC-5A18-4382-81B3-42B426080D8B Two new developments in the South of France are tailor made for fly to let investors who want their properties fully managed as part of a leaseback scheme together with a guaranteed rental income. There is also the benefit of a full VAT rebate of 19.6 percent on the purchase. Located on the Cote d’Azur and in Provence, the freehold... 24 Feb 2010 14:04:51 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news363.html 421DE85D-181F-4A0D-A8EA-2B97500DC2A8 Bodrum Airport is in for a busy 2010 as three major low-cost airlines have all targeted the Turkey destination for an increase in direct services. Experts believe this will also encourage overseas home hunters and holidaymakers particularly in the current economic climate. 24 Feb 2010 14:04:27 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news364.html BA62B30D-38DF-4314-8567-54A21EB1FCA6 Property investors are being offered a new range of leaseback options by MGM French Properties. Previously only two options were available with residence de tourisme apartments sold by MGM. One meant that owners could enjoy four weeks personal use of their property each year (two weeks in winter and two in summer) by agreeing to leaseback the property during... 24 Feb 2010 14:04:06 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news365.html 6A79766E-E563-452F-8877-F7C914E61C58 Fly to let customers using British Airways (BA) to get to overseas holiday homes they have rented out are facing another strike threat by cabin crew following a recent Unite union ballot. Cabin crew, who were members of the union Unite first threatened strike action at the tail end of last year after BA, in an attempt to reduce its debts, announced... 24 Feb 2010 14:03:34 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news366.html 5E520830-A284-4C64-BCE6-E7C6B6EFC4B4 Fly to let holiday owners who promote their properties online could see a boost in bookings this year as more people prepare to cut their traditional holiday spend and look for the best holiday deals they can find on the internet. The latest e-Customer Service Index (eCSI) survey conducted by IMRG and eDigitalResearch reveals that one in... 17 Feb 2010 12:29:36 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news359.html A255B42E-BC9B-4CB7-B8C0-6B6EB9EAA94D Not many fly to let property investors are fortunate enough to own their own private island to rent out. Pirates of the Caribbean star, Johnny Depp, is said to own an island in the Bahamas; Steven Spielberg reportedly took a shine to the Portuguese island of Madeira and Mel Gibson chose Fiji as his location but they tend to want to keep these private and secluded... 17 Feb 2010 12:29:20 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news360.html 3A2E401A-9000-45A8-BFAE-B29B56D6B147 Istanbul is tipped to be the property hotspot within Turkey in 2010 according to international property experts at Experience International. This claim has been echoed in the latest Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe Report released last week by PWC and the Urban Land Institute who rank Istanbul, European Capital of Culture, number one in... 17 Feb 2010 12:29:02 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news361.html 171B599B-2F89-462D-8B40-2D23FA280AB5 A Fly to Let investor can combine a series of gites and cottages to rent with running their own olive grove, cherry orchard and truffle plantation in a secluded part of the Luberon in Provence, France. And the price of the whole estate has just been cut from €8,240,000 to €4,935,000. 17 Feb 2010 12:27:13 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news362.html 96243596-DEE5-4CCC-91B9-3FB5EE76636F Short breaks abroad have been one of the sectors hardest hit according to the latest study in holiday habits by market research agency BDRC Continental who conducted the survey amongst 1,005 people. But the good news for fly to let overseas holiday home owners is that the company predicts there will be a recovery in the... 9 Feb 2010 16:45:40 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news355.html C90DCB09-9BD2-4148-A738-5060058B78E6 A new resort aimed at the lifestyle buyer and holiday home investment market is being developed in Portugal this year. Silver Coast Heights is near Lisbon on Portugal’s emerging Silver Coast region. The development will contain13 three-bedroom luxury villas with private pool, priced from £428,000... 9 Feb 2010 16:45:25 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news356.html 9423BC38-4C6C-4371-BD77-46EE3D32ADF2 Bulgaria is among the countries that marked the sharpest fall in residential prices in the third quarter, an international survey shows. Losers on an annual basis include Bulgaria down 28 percent, Russia, down 9.10 percent, the US down 9.4 percent and Thailand down 18.4 percent, according to the latest Global House Price Index from Knight Frank. 9 Feb 2010 16:44:57 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news357.html 8208DEA6-42B3-4B61-BCEB-3D0DFE57C45A British Fly to Let property investors and other foreign buyers taking advantage of discounts being offered by developers has helped Cyprus sales rise by 24 percent year-on-year in January. The Cyprus property market has suffered from several setbacks during the past two years but a report from the Cyprus Department of Lands and... 9 Feb 2010 16:44:32 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news358.html A696D8A3-1864-4429-9FB1-E992DEB7C75C Property Venture is the latest company to produce a list of destinations it predicts will offer the top overseas property choices for Fly to let investors in 2010. "Like any other investment, putting your money into property involves a balance between risk and reward", said director Louise Reynolds... 4 Feb 2010 12:47:13 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news351.html C9EE1A43-6B47-4399-91CE-A20FF3BD20AD Identity theft is one of the fastest growing areas of criminal activity. The problem affects businesses and individuals alike but, despite this public concern, the majority of us are still failing to take steps to protect vital information. While most people associate identity theft with the banking and finance industries... 4 Feb 2010 12:46:57 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news352.html 00583559-9D66-49B0-A112-389ED4652632 Low interest rates in France are prompting many Fly to let buyers to bring forward decisions to purchase properties in the country before rates increase, reports Validus Financial Services. The UK based French mortgage broker says people who had felt it wise to put their purchase on hold until late 2010 due to the recession have suddenly realized... 4 Feb 2010 12:46:34 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news353.html FCBC0F9F-4168-497E-A388-3EC755B9C37A Property investors with holiday homes for rent in and around The Red Sea resort of Hurghada in Egypt will be buoyed by an announcement that there are plans for a new terminal at the international airport. The Civil Aviation Ministry has signed contracts with a Saudi Arabian development group to construct the new terminal which will... 4 Feb 2010 12:46:03 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news354.html F6A70CAD-4C85-4423-A182-AC9616B09BBC Although the world of property and investment seemed to have been turned upside down recently; the final year in the noughties produced a plethora of exciting investment opportunities says Property Frontiers. But the company believes the art of predicting where or where not to invest has changed dramatically over the... 26 Jan 2010 14:26:44 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news347.html 0C15BA87-FEA3-437F-973D-0828698A5401 Buy to let property owners could see a surge in interest in the coming months when thousands of British Airways Club World and First class seats to a wide range of destinations around the globe are added to the BA Sale. The Premium Sale, which starts on Wednesday, 27 January, will run until midnight on Tuesday, February 9, and offers savings of up to... 26 Jan 2010 14:26:27 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news348.html BD20A97D-306B-464B-A78A-5CC9F46A5575 Cash is still King when it comes to buying fly to let properties in Euros during the current economic climate according to specialists. Stephen Hughes, associate director at Foreign Currency Direct said: "There are plenty of positives for those looking to buy in Euros going into 2010 after a relatively stable second half of 2009. 26 Jan 2010 14:26:11 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news349.html E72ED004-C347-4F4D-829C-7E76A01EAF0A Property investors with holiday homes in Spain and South West France are now being provided with another route for customers who prefer to drive rather than fly. Following the success of the Portsmouth-Santander route, launched in March this year, Brittany Ferries is adding another luxury cruise-ferry to its fleet to provide an additional... 26 Jan 2010 14:25:52 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news350.html A473F510-2F35-4EE9-ADDB-0079D10D4D5B The weak pound against the euro can benefit both buyers and sellers in Spain's property market according to real estate agent Mercers. The agent admits that at first glance it’s tricky to work out how buying a villa in Spain in 2000 for €122,000 and selling in 2010 for €85,000 can be seen as anything but an unmitigated... 18 Jan 2010 14:39:41 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news343.html A7C2C3A7-2D69-4CCE-9481-C09B9F293D5C An endorsement from a Hollywood A-lister has helped push a relatively unknown Italian area to Fly to Let property investors into the spotlight. The region of Le Marche is being promoted by actor Dustin Hoffman who fronted a television and cinema advertisement campaign... 18 Jan 2010 14:39:23 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news344.html 4C42C8F0-4BF5-4C03-B04B-2876EB44FF9E New Year sales of airline tickets to America and Malaysia will encourage Fly to Let customers looking to get away to these destinations. American Airlines is selling tickets from £288. Prices are valid for bookings made by 26 January 2010, and the fares are valid for travel between 6 January - 25 March, 12 April - 30 June and again between 22 August - 30 November. 18 Jan 2010 14:38:51 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news345.html 19784188-9F58-4666-A22A-6111A5F03F0B Figures from the Worldwide Property Group have revealed a big jump in house price confidence during December. The company’s monthly confidence tracker survey shows that more people now expect prices to rise than at any time since the survey was introduced in... 7 Jan 2010 18:58:18 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news346.html 6C3D4689-2CD4-4308-8A8F-3AB33572ECCB HOTEL-operated five star apartments with ski in/ski out facilities are being developed by French Developer, Garrigae Resorts, in the Swiss resort of Les Masses, which is linked with Verbier. Property buying legislation makes it difficult for foreign investment particularly in the federal state of the Valais but freehold purchase at Les Mayens D’Hérémence is available... 7 Jan 2010 18:58:04 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news340.html D59AF0E9-5B15-4F42-97E4-FB52F68C9515 It may seem a little surprising to talk about having a holiday home in Southern Europe in order to enjoy some good skiing, especially if we are talking about Italy but in fact, if you are in the North, including Northern Tuscany (where near Pistoia you can ski in Abetone), you are likely to be only a short drive from some excellent and enjoyable skiing. 7 Jan 2010 18:57:46 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news341.html 02F78B21-B410-4749-B44A-0C042DBDA88B Les Gets, a 11th century French Alpine village which forms part of the massive Franco Swiss Portes du Soleil ski area, is situated between Lake Geneva and the Mont-Blanc. 7 Jan 2010 18:57:31 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news342.html 6A951CF5-8221-4DAE-85DC-E9A4F9D2EE0F Fly to Let holiday property investors with holiday homes in long haul destinations could see business increase as more Britons look to go further afield in 2010. Despite tightening the purse strings in 2009, latest research into travel patterns shows that holidaymakers have more confidence in the economy and are willing to fly... 17 Dec 2009 11:20:47 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news335.html 4C3AA611-3CB2-421D-9FE8-5714E122A033 Fly to Let customers who booked a British Airways flight to get to a Christmas or New Year break between 22 December and 2 January are waiting anxiously to see if the airline can offer alternative flights during the strike voted for by cabin crew through their union Unite... 17 Dec 2009 11:20:24 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news336.html E997B8D8-96C2-419C-A458-58B2871B658E Property investors who believe they have been victims of an alleged loans scam involving overseas developments in Bulgaria are being asked to contact the UK Serious Fraud Office to assist with an investigation. Three men, including an English Lord, have been charged with conspiracy to defraud. 17 Dec 2009 11:19:53 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news337.html D4860572-9A04-441E-9345-E51A564584D7 The Middle East has started a real push to entice new property investors by offering a host of new schemes reports TheMoveChannel.com. Some of Dubai’s biggest developers are taking action and launching schemes to try and boost investor interest and lure them back into the marketplace. 17 Dec 2009 11:19:20 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news338.html 3C25F3D2-E79B-4B82-A9FD-70B5FFC1459E British people who bought overseas properties in second home and investment hotspots without a foreign currency mortgage four years ago will, on the whole have made significant financial gains, despite the recent volatility in global property prices, claims the latest research from the FX team at Close Brothers Limited... 7 Dec 2009 18:33:48 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news331.html FDB67C3C-B232-40B4-94AA-E1645749DBF4 With mortgages for property investors buying in Turkey still both rare and awkward, the British developers of Horizon Sky, Bodrum, have taken matters into their own hands. Buyers can now take advantage of a 20-year non-status interest-free payment plan which could see purchasers get the keys to a contemporary apartment for just £208 per month... 7 Dec 2009 18:33:33 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news332.html E79420BB-E70B-4F96-9CA0-4D27BC7C4C49 A Place in the Sun auction of Spanish property is taking place on Sunday, 13 December 2009 at London’s Radisson SAS Portman Hotel, W1. The auction of key-ready properties on the Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol and Costa Calida will see around 60 lots brought to market at discounted prices of up to 50 percent and in some cases with no reserve price. 7 Dec 2009 18:33:16 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news333.html 263DF6F2-4D48-496A-80DC-7F5A6582A84A Financial plans for the future may have been put on ice by many people in the current economic climate, but the British dream of a owning a 'place in the sun' has not thawed - despite increased anxiety about possible risks attached, according to new research from Mintel. Mintel's research revealed that as many as 6.5 million Brits... 7 Dec 2009 18:32:35 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news334.html 54F3FE3C-5B51-4F71-8A2D-924155514F07 Plans by low cost carrier Pegasus Airlines to expand its schedule of flights to Turkey next year will bring added value to overseas property investors believes one of the developers in the country. The proposed services include flights from London to Istanbul, Bodrum, and Dalaman, Manchester to Antalya and Dalaman, plus Birmingham to... 26 Nov 2009 16:47:37 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news327.html 23AB6E46-2122-49B0-814D-5F996E2B8C62 Fly to Let holiday home owners will be dealing with a new breed of customer in the future according to Amadeus, the provider of technology and distribution solutions to the travel and tourism industry. A recent survey by the company has identified... 26 Nov 2009 16:47:19 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news328.html A592648E-ABBD-4370-8475-A943916951E3 Fly to Let owners who fear their bookings could be affected by the Government’s decision to raise the tax on air travel with the introduction of the air passenger duty (APD) have gained allies in the form of tourism ministers from around the world. 26 Nov 2009 16:47:00 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news329.html 6974BC36-BEF8-4BE5-88E5-FC2DE2083352 The new fast cross island ferry service due to launch next summer will be a massive boost to the Cape Verde property and tourism industry, according to the islands’ leading real estate agent Noscasa. The competitively priced service run by Cape Verde Fast Ferry will link all nine inhabited islands and will open up a whole new... 26 Nov 2009 16:46:26 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news330.html E7CA6C93-74CD-4CDE-9BA4-0982E8253670 With Fly to Let property investors hesitating and vendors despondent, estate agent Mercers has launched a new concept in Rent2Buy in Spain which it claims bridges a win-win gap between the two. Jason Báez Sulsona, Property Consultant for Mercers’ Jerez office, explained: "The two key stumbling blocks for today’s Spanish househunter are... 16 Nov 2009 13:28:25 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news323.html 4A7C246F-4805-4369-A9A0-999C5AEA187F Fly to Let holiday owners with properties in Europe could attract more customers looking for ‘healthy’ tourism. According to the Portuguese National Tourist Office and the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK, health and wellbeing tourism is on the rise and is expected to increase by 5-10 percent by 2015. 16 Nov 2009 13:28:01 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news324.html C27152B1-AD5B-45F9-9D34-5475FC900D65 The French Riviera has inspired many great artistes such as Renoir, Picasso and Matisse and Nice, the region’s capital, is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque cities in France. This combined with its culture, gastronomy, history, climate, miles of beaches and excellent transport links make it a desirable year round destination for tourists. 16 Nov 2009 13:27:43 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news325.html 7D7972FB-6F69-4EE0-AE75-53AB4C6CB647 People travelling to and from Fly to Let holiday homes in America over the Christmas and New Year period will be able to get online for nothing at several US airports thanks to Google. The internet company has teamed up with Boingo Wireless, Advanced Wireless Group, and... 16 Nov 2009 13:24:32 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news326.html 5AEB3212-4912-429F-8B69-5619E0E1760C The latest RICS Global Property Survey published recently is noticeably more upbeat than the second quarter report both in terms of the lettings environment and investment activity. Confidence in the outlook for tenant demand over the next three months is either less negative or more positive than was previously the case in every region of the... 10 Nov 2009 13:22:03 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news319.html 425D10F5-8463-43D1-B7D5-DF5870CBC3D4 New figures from the Worldwide Property Group have revealed an increased desire amongst the general public to purchase property. The company’s monthly confidence tracker survey shows that those people who say they are benefiting from lower interest rates has risen from 62 percent in September to 67 percent in October. 10 Nov 2009 13:21:46 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news320.html 14363650-F906-42A9-A878-EA9322ECB09F Hundreds of property professionals from Arabia’s most prominent companies gathered at a high profile gala presentation dinner at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai recently. They were there to hear the results of the Arabian Property Awards 2009 in association with CNBC Arabiya. 10 Nov 2009 13:21:27 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news321.html 49BF3049-25C4-40ED-AD7C-FFB490FEA26B London-based property Unique Living is handling a new portfolio of around 100 luxury re-sale ski chalets and apartments in the French resorts of Courchevel, Megève, Mèribel and Val d'Isère. For Fly to Let investors looking to move into or increase their property portfolios, the company believes these resorts are among the best in... 10 Nov 2009 13:21:10 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news322.html 0E37C04A-42EA-4934-B324-DEEA79554109 Fly to Let investors looking for properties in the French Alpine property market are being offered the chance to take advantage of new partnerships between A Place in France Ltd, a UK specialist in the off-plan sale of properties, and two other French specialists. The UK specialist in the off-plan sales of properties has signed... 3 Nov 2009 11:36:30 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news315.html 993AEFA4-FE50-4229-AA27-48258895FACA While Fly to Let property investors may have dried up on other Spanish Costas, there has been no shortage of buyers on the Costa Cálida who are looking to take advantage of the bargains on offer, claims the estate agency Mercers. 3 Nov 2009 11:36:16 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news316.html 6CA4DB7B-FF0E-4158-9405-35CF29ABA168 Police are investigating the death of a British married couple who were in the process of building a holiday home by the coast in Mombasa in Kenya. Pensioners Norman and Rita Joel from Essex were killed during what appears to have been an attempted robbery. Two people had been arrested. 3 Nov 2009 11:36:02 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news317.html 02010F9A-2BDC-4ABB-85F5-C57796FA9BF6 Fly to let owners based in Scotland with properties in the French region of Bordeaux will be able to take advantage of a new route from Edinburgh being offered by Ryanair starting on 17 December. Ryanair's Ken O’Toole said: "Ryanair is delighted to join up with Bordeaux Airport to finally bring really low fares, competition and choice to consumers. 3 Nov 2009 11:34:45 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news318.html F3C1046C-76A0-4D1A-974E-3642F2FA32D0 The eco-resort AlmaVerde Village & Spa in the western Algarve has picked up another two awards at the Europe & Africa Property Awards 2009 in association with CNBC. This brings the total number of awards won to an impressive 18. The latest awards for their energy saving villas were presented at a gala dinner in London on the 16 October. 27 Oct 2009 17:03:39 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news311.html D0B8907C-C747-42F0-B344-5A22E5BFFA8A GDP in France rose unexpectedly by 0.3 percent in Q2 2009 making France one of the first countries out of recession in Europe and the OECD reports property specialists Unique Living. France's housing market relies heavily on its fixed rate mortgage which makes it less prone to sharp ups and downs. 27 Oct 2009 17:03:18 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news312.html 0AB1F33E-B259-4907-9981-032128078D38 The Egyptian resort of Sharm El Sheikh which nestles on the Red Sea Coast is now even more accessible to Fly to Let customers as British Airways (BA) has launched a thrice-weekly direct flights from London Gatwick to the Sharm El Sheikh International Airport. 27 Oct 2009 17:03:00 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news313.html B828C532-DAE8-4F93-BE50-2681F86CBADC A development of Spanish apartments on the Costa del Sol are still being advertised for sale to British property investors even though they are due for demolition, claimed a story last weekend by the Observer. The Banana Beach development in Marbella are one of three holiday home schemes that have been embroiled in a dispute over... 27 Oct 2009 17:02:32 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news314.html CDEC5B00-42A9-4E46-B88B-52DE5633CFEB It is anticipated that Fly to Let investors buying holiday homes to rent out in Spain will not be affected tax wise by the Spanish government’s plans to abolish mortgage tax relief from the beginning of 2011 as it will only affects primary residences. However, the latest move could eventually be detrimental to the property market in general as... 21 Oct 2009 09:57:45 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news307.html C2087E56-3B92-4481-863A-B73B91A56317 Fly to Let property investors may be tempted to eventually live, as well as rent out properties, in France following a new survey which puts it at the top of the European list of countries for quality of life. The survey comes on the back of another recent report which showed that mortgage demands for properties in France are on the rise. 21 Oct 2009 09:57:27 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news308.html 66BEDFD5-2904-4E8A-8F81-E05C0E15CB1C The holiday home property market in Cyprus, which is already suffering from the delay in title deeds crisis, has now been hit by a scam currently being investigated by British police officers. The alleged fraud, which has also affected part of Spain, is believed to have affected hundreds of holidaymakers who were conned into paying rent for villas that didn’t actually exist. 21 Oct 2009 09:57:04 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news309.html 95EA4145-0D2A-4AA6-8B23-A4DBE70ACA10 Florida is currently one of the three best destinations for property investment says Property Frontiers. The firm believes that the changes the downturn has made to the mindset of investors has combined with the effect it has had on the Florida property market, to make Florida property investment both a good idea and a very popular one... 21 Oct 2009 09:56:24 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news310.html 77C3B851-59FE-438D-92AB-DDA3409248C3 British buyers are sticking to the more traditional overseas locations in the current economic climate, especially those with history of providing good rental returns claims Conti, the UK based overseas mortgage specialist. According to the company’s latest 'hot spots' report, France is in top spot by accounting for 31 percent... 14 Oct 2009 15:12:54 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news303.html F842A119-C1D0-4F96-9E1A-569235CF3DE2 Madeira, 1000 km over sea south-west from Portugal's capital Lisbon, is famous for its sweet wine which was a staple purchase for exploring ships on route to the New World hundreds of years ago. Today this autonomous region of Portugal still pulls in the crowds seeking that taste of the rich liquor coupled with the relaxed and warm Mediterranean climate. 14 Oct 2009 15:12:38 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news304.html BBBE3E6D-81CA-40E5-A0D4-AE9DE339FB4E Fly to Let overseas property investors were among the crowd which headed to the A Place in the Sun Live show at Birmingham’s NEC last weekend. The show drew an attendance of 3,891 visitors and the organisers believe the audience was conscious of the favourable buying conditions and as a result came to the NEC better prepared and further ahead with their plans to purchase abroad. 14 Oct 2009 15:12:25 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news305.html 6DA50151-BFFF-41A7-9CCB-D461D3F10F03 Fly to Let property investors who are willing to make a quick commitment can still pick up superior homes at a bargain price in popular destinations such as France and Spain. Although France recently officially came out of recession there are still some properties on the French Riviera where prices have been reduced by... 14 Oct 2009 15:10:27 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news306.html 1614D2B3-7B92-4CD9-9FF9-76E62C7EFA71 Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region property markets have seen a marked improvement in sentiment, according to findings from the third annual Real Estate Investor Sentiment Survey, an in depth study of real estate professionals conducted by Jones Lang LaSalle in association with Cityscape Intelligence... 6 Oct 2009 17:07:56 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news299.html 3846EFD0-0D6C-435A-A2A9-5385B632BEE5 The problems surrounding the delay in processing title deeds in Cyprus was raised once again by the country’s Interior Minister Neocles Sylikiotis at a recent Real Estate Conference. He told delegates that the 100,000 plus deeds snared in the system was tarnishing Cyprus’ reputation among foreign investors and that for every 10,000 title deeds still pending, the state lost an estimated €100 million in lost revenue. 6 Oct 2009 17:07:41 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news300.html D7C53919-0460-49AC-AA70-DE5017722F1A Ireland is now in a prime position for carefully selected property investment, according to investment specialists Assetz, following a long period of over-inflated prices impacting heavily on returns. With the focus now firmly on sustainable high income as opposed to growth, property investors with a long-term view are beginning to seek a return to the Emerald Isle, where yields have reached new heights as house prices have fallen. 6 Oct 2009 17:07:26 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news301.html B5628D38-4D37-4C95-BE5E-E0905E7464C0 People who need to buy foreign currency because they are purchasing overseas property are bringing forward their purchases of euros and dollars because they fear that the value of sterling could fall even further, reported a currency trader in a recent article in The Telegraph. 6 Oct 2009 17:04:45 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news302.html E6678DE0-BFEE-4861-8D4D-6639C15A4D87 There has been a substantial increase in Fly to Let landlords in Spain experiencing problems with bad tenants and the eviction process due to ‘pirate tourism’ according to Paragon Advance España. The company, which is part of the Paragon Advance group which offers tenant referencing and rent warranty in Spain... 29 Sep 2009 13:17:37 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news295.html 1E84751B-1AA2-470D-AEAC-6E1B1CC9B019 CAPE VERDE has survived the property slump and confidence in the paradise archipelago is returning, according to one of the islands’ real estate agents. Noscasa is experiencing a steady rise in activity from UK buyers looking for an affordable property in one of Europe’s most easily accessible tropical destination. 29 Sep 2009 13:17:20 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news296.html F83C9C97-03AE-468C-AFD7-417F3293C1F8 Skirting the boundary of the wetlands reserve Doñana National Park in Spain, Agua y Vida is expected to be the best and the last resort in Matalascañas. Occupying the final plot of developable land in the area, Agua y Vida is offering guaranteed rental yields to Fly to Let buyers. 29 Sep 2009 13:17:02 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news297.html FE52B92C-7270-4596-955E-321046E24604 Despite the current economic climate, off-plan buyers have already snapped up half of the new apartments being built by developer MGM in the historic Alpine area of Chamonix. Designed in the classical Belle Époque style, the five-storey building, Les Jardins d’Astoria... 29 Sep 2009 13:16:32 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news298.html 191B70D7-6FA8-47E6-B8EB-A36B441B2111 Holiday home buyers are finding Spain now offers the best value for money for more than 10 years, reports Assetz plc, the property investment and development specialists. Enquiries to Assetz Spain have jumped 150 percent in the last three months, and many of these enquiries are from people looking for the opportunity to buy a holiday home at... 21 Sep 2009 17:37:15 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news291.html 0C68D6A9-695C-417D-A62B-D423B6448852 An investigative journalist recently joined bailiffs making an early morning call on a property agent accused of reneging on a series of Fly to Let deals in Cyprus. Andrew Penman, who writes for the Daily Mirror in the Penman and Sommerlad Investigate column, was on hand to witness the bailiffs serving bankruptcy papers on twice-banned company director Andrew Nolan. 21 Sep 2009 17:36:53 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news292.html 0CCA2472-4CCB-479D-AA3E-8170AB3CACE4 An established Spanish development company is offering what it claims to be its best offer to date in an attempt to stimulate sales of its new and completed properties on the Costa de la Luz. The company is offering ‘no money down’ 100 percent mortgages at Hoyo 14, a golfside townhouse development where prices start at €205,500. 21 Sep 2009 17:36:33 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news293.html 793E2326-FEAA-4ABA-941D-082B6B813097 New flights to St Lucia, starting this autumn from the UK, USA and Germany will provide a significant boost to Fly to Let owners and on-island property builders. The developers of The Landings, a luxury development based around a private yacht harbour near Rodney Bay believe it will increase demand for holiday lettings and... 21 Sep 2009 17:36:10 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news294.html 74F77C57-72FC-4D92-A8A4-CAD2EF5873FC Global housing markets are showing signs of a tentative recovery with values increasing in almost half of the countries which reported prices for Q2 2009. These were the findings of the latest Knight Frank Global House Price Index. The report found that Israel remains the top performer over a 12 month period with prices increasing 12.5 percent. 15 Sep 2009 18:06:19 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news287.html E81B84A8-A7D5-4B6C-8E70-7B056BF60D79 As well as the usual attractions Fly to Let investors can get on the picturesque island of St. Kitts in the West Indies, those looking to buy in the new Christophe Harbour development have the added benefits of a marina village, a Tom Fazio 18-hole golf course, luxury residential real estate, a private yacht club, beach clubs, restaurants and shops. 15 Sep 2009 18:06:01 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news288.html 6A9B2013-5D62-464B-9645-F05A3BB174B3 Brand new properties which together are worth almost €5 million have been sold in the Almeria region of south-east Spain in the past three months by the Cheltenham-based Almanzora Group.The achievement, described by the company as a turning point in recent market conditions, comprises sales of 12 properties - a mix of good quality individual villas. 15 Sep 2009 18:05:25 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news289.html FBF049F3-9915-44D6-85C2-D2ED0CF44E2A Fly to Let property investors will soon have a chance to buy into a French Alpine village that is tipped to become one of the world’s biggest ski areas with more than 600 km of linked ski slopes. French developer MGM has unveiled plans for a development of 117 new ski-in/ski-out apartments for outright purchase close to the centre of... 15 Sep 2009 18:05:11 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news290.html CC703E47-C018-4E8B-B9DC-9ACB871BFB71 Fly to Let owners in Athens will be hoping that the recent bomb that exploded outside the city’s stock exchange will not affect tourists who want to book accommodation in the Greek destination. An anonymous caller contacted a Greek newspaper to warn them that a bomb had been planted... 9 Sep 2009 10:55:28 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news283.html 1912773A-AB23-4509-961C-A64462B1F6DA The organisers of the French Property Exhibition, being held at Olympia, London, from 11 - 13 September are confident of another successful show due to the reaction to a similar event in Harrogate earlier this year. 9 Sep 2009 10:55:09 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news284.html 88F39520-5CD5-4872-AF95-3237AE18FC34 British Airways will be offering Fly to Let customers a new way of getting to various destinations this winter. The airline’s new winter schedule will include additional services from Gatwick to Bermuda (from five to six a week), Barbados (from nine to 10 a week) and St Lucia and Port of Spain (from three to five a week). 9 Sep 2009 10:54:51 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news285.html 0A227B7B-77EA-4381-82BE-35A3C0115120 Fly to Let owners concerned that the economic downturn could affect future bookings can take heart from a recent survey that revealed a high level of optimism from travellers considering holiday plans for 2010. The annual trends report recently published by tour operators Thomson and First Choice found that, despite the current economic climate... 9 Sep 2009 10:54:25 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news286.html 39174B1C-FDD6-488E-B5D3-4E1FDEF252D5 Fly to Let owners in Jamaica who are already benefitting from advance bookings due to the 2010 FIFA World Cup matches being played in Kingston next July have been given another boost by ‘The Bolt Factor’. Representatives from the Jamaican Tourist industry say they are already seeing more interest from overseas since sprinter Usain Bolt... 1 Sep 2009 17:17:44 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news279.html 5F52AD6B-C5FB-430E-97D8-5C6D2A435438 Buy to Let owners have been receiving mixed messages concerning the number of Brits planning to take a trip overseas this Bank Holiday. According to VisitEngland’s August Bank Holiday Trip Tracker, the number has fallen compared to the last two years. 1 Sep 2009 17:17:25 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news280.html 406D79CF-C911-4918-A54C-80FC1FD7C996 Customers using Fly to Let properties in Huelva are more likely to be walking on the sunny side of the street following news that the southern Spanish city has been declared the sunniest in the country. The National Institute for Statistics in Spain recently released a report which ranks Huelva, located at the westernmost tip of the Costa de la Luz. 1 Sep 2009 17:17:00 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news281.html A1937CE9-872E-43CB-9739-D5EFE72025BF France remains one of the most popular destinations for buying property abroad. Investors are attracted by the idyllic countryside, food, wine and café society, plus the easy access from the UK. But when it comes to property deals it is sometimes hard to understand what appears to be Gallic indifference... 1 Sep 2009 17:16:06 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news282.html 1142828C-5311-422E-B21A-0B3989C6ED0B Countries hit by the economic downturn are acting quickly in an attempt to reassure overseas property investors that they are over the worst of the worldwide recession. In Brazil the OECD is predicting a four percent economic growth in 2010 which led to country’s president Lula da Silva to say: "Brazil is emerging from the crisis, and next year... 24 Aug 2009 14:45:42 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news275.html A3017C91-7A43-4521-BAE1-FB38378B63BA Fly to Let owners with properties in the Philippines have seen a 51 percent increase in tourist arrivals for the first quarter of 2009 compared with the same period the year before. And this comes on the back of a record year in 2008 for the 7,107 island strong archipelago, when the total for the year amounted to 3.14 million tourists. 24 Aug 2009 14:45:24 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news276.html 6FFC0665-F999-41B9-8B21-3FB6926F708F Property owners in the Turks and Caicos Islands will be dealing with The British Government for the next two years after it assumed day-to-day control of the area amid allegations of corruption in the local government. A report from the British Foreign Office stated that the government was taking a major step to clean up public life, following a failed legal challenge to the plans by former premier Michael Misick in the UK Court of Appeal. 24 Aug 2009 14:45:05 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news277.html 4E1C9B82-B956-46A9-B2C7-743D4CD1710F Investors with residential properties in Egypt are seeking advice after the announcement that the country plans to introduce new residential and commercial property taxes next January. Tarek Farag, Head of Egypt's Real Estate Tax Authority, has put forward proposals that Egypt properties valued at one million Egyptian pounds... 24 Aug 2009 14:44:48 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news278.html 01A75706-0A22-4BAC-BB74-3EF6117D105F The fact that Orlando in Florida is currently North America’s top vacation spot among destinations in US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, according to Forbes Traveler magazine, is one of the reasons there has been an increased demand from foreign property buyers. Another reason is that Florida property prices are currently down by... 17 Aug 2009 12:03:32 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news271.html C824AF91-8A2D-48E9-ACD8-31C483256DE2 Fly to Let owners with properties in Spain will be buoyed by a report from travel site Skyscanner that British holidaymakers are refusing to be scared off from their summer holidays to the country despite the recent bombings carried out by the Basque separatist terrorist organisation, ETA. 17 Aug 2009 12:03:16 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news272.html BB5F5129-2D23-41E5-9D7D-ADED997C0CB2 Customers of Fly to Let property owners in Europe will be able to take advantage of new flights and some new low price offers being introduced in the coming months. Ryanair is launching extra flights from Leeds Bradford in March 2010, making the airport its 11th UK hub. 17 Aug 2009 12:02:57 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news273.html DCFDD27C-703B-46AF-AA35-BA1FF2B3A61C Properties near golf courses have always been popular with Fly to let investors who are able to take advantage of the enthusiasm for the sport from the British market. Turkey is attempting to grab its share of this fanaticism by providing its own new courses, many of which have been built to championship level. 17 Aug 2009 12:02:38 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news274.html 91A74288-E15C-45FC-B1A0-47CD89D6C909 The 2000+ Cyprus property owners who put their names to a Number 10 e-petition asking Prime Minister Gordon Brown to put pressure on the Cyprus Government to protect their rights have now received a reply from the UK Government. It said: "The Government sympathises with the problems being experienced by property owners in Cyprus. 11 Aug 2009 14:56:10 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news268.html 2FD8DDFD-9F22-47FB-A8A0-47A29F4CF5E0 A rise in tourism is making Turkey one of the new ‘in’ places to buy a Fly to Let property. According to Thomas Cook, bookings to Turkey have risen year on year by 28 percent and Skyscanner, the online flight booking website, reports that three of the airports within the country were recently all in the top 10 of searches. 11 Aug 2009 14:55:50 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news269.html B2D6D16E-79F9-41AD-85DB-72F17CB01ABD The Dordogne, already popular hunting ground for Fly to Let investors, is also a good place to start for those looking for properties at the high end of the market as it contains 10 percent of all the chateaux in France - around 4,000. 11 Aug 2009 14:55:03 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news270.html 11B93C47-B7EE-4C57-BD12-AC6790D08BFA As travellers attempt to stretch their holiday pounds further, an increasing number are turning to Fly to Let holiday home rentals for everything from family holidays to reunions and festivals claims one specialist. In the first edition of its new quarterly Marketplace Report, Holiday-Rentals compares the cost per square foot of holiday... 5 Aug 2009 13:36:25 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news263.html EA89C1A4-54B1-4379-A6FF-C9B95A880686 Detroit, once the centre of America's automobile industry, is now becoming better known as the ‘property investors dream’. Hit heavily by the US economic downturn and property foreclosures, Detroit has a large supply of under market value property. 5 Aug 2009 13:34:39 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news264.html 19AE8A78-22A1-498D-BBCA-DAD676A1E29E With six years developing in Burgundy under their belt, husband and wife team Su and David Bishop of Arena Park France have acquired some sound advice for Fly to let investors looking to renovate or update a French property. Su Bishop, an interior designer from London, explains: "When my husband, a carpenter by trade, and I moved to France back in 2003 we made the assumption that we... 5 Aug 2009 13:34:18 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news265.html A5AA3677-37E8-4BA4-AE3E-E945DB92A7D1 There has been a glimmer of hope for Fly to Let owners and property investors caught up in the current Title Deeds controversy in the southern part of Cyprus. Reports are emerging that the country’s Interior Minister has proposed introducing new legislation to... 5 Aug 2009 13:34:05 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news266.html C68C9BFB-B14D-4694-AD93-AA52A07C3B87 Gary Player, recognised as being one of the most successful international golfers of all time, recently visited The Marquis Estate in St Lucia, the Harlequin Hotels and Resort’s new 5 star flagship luxury spa resort currently being planned which will be home to a Gary Player Signature Championship Golf Course and the first... 4 Aug 2009 18:12:29 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news259.html 03576D25-6F3F-4CA1-A2F9-EEA18CF132AF ASBOM is not another acronym for dealing with delinquent youths. Instead it stands for ‘Almost Sold Back On Market’ property which is now littering estate agents books. As the financial crisis deepens more sales are stalling at the eleventh hour usually when purchasers have been faced with tricky unforeseen circumstances. 4 Aug 2009 18:12:08 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news260.html 5F1DBF5B-10EF-4838-A24C-AD43FD923E42 Developments and rennovations currently underway in The Tarn in France will attract the interest of Fly to Let investors looking for new opportunities. The Tarn, which rests against the Pyrenean mountains, is close to the cities of Toulouse, Carcassonne and Montpellier. 4 Aug 2009 18:11:43 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news261.html 21CD56D3-B404-45EE-8C27-B8898BECA7CA The renovation of 85 hotel cottages into luxurious state-of-the-art Fly to Let villas at The Tides Sugar Beach resort in St Lucia is progressing on schedule. Fifteen contemporary colonial-style villas are now finished and are already receiving guests. 37 have been sold to private buyers and more than 50 are expected to... 4 Aug 2009 18:11:19 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news262.html AF364E36-78B8-4423-93C5-0CEFE1BF61D7 Overseas investors are taking advantage of a situation in Spain which has led to a 38 percent discount in property prices says one of the country’s specialist agents. Average property prices are down by 20 percent on the western Costa de la Luz. This coupled with the pound making an 18 percent recovery from the start of the year has led to a revival in... 16 Jul 2009 11:52:58 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news255.html 6D2BFA95-F03E-4BB3-8731-817F6516CC2A Fly to Let investors with properties close to the six golf courses in the countries which have announced their intention to bid to host the 2018 Ryder Cup have to wait until 2011 for the final decision to be made. 16 Jul 2009 11:52:33 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news256.html 7C7FA7D5-5E09-4111-AD29-647C898B7859 Fly to Let owners with properties in Austria have seen bookings rise by around 20 per cent this year. The land of Mozart, Maria Von Trapp and Marie Antoinette has seen a rise in popularity in recent years but it is its capital Vienna which is proving the biggest hit as a holiday destination. 16 Jul 2009 11:52:15 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news257.html 21E08E3C-3584-4563-AE3D-228958F26849 The completion of a new development of contemporary apartments in the historic and picturesque lakeside town of Annecy in the Haute-Savoie region of France has prompted developer MGM to start work on a similar scheme nearby. The new development, La Villa d’Artagnan, is located in Rue André Theuriet, just off the... 16 Jul 2009 11:51:46 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news258.html F63CC4E6-4A8B-4BC3-895F-D5E4FD504BC5 An increasing number of travellers are turning to holiday home rentals for everything from family holidays to reunions and festivals. One of the reasons for this, according to the first edition of a new quarterly Marketplace Report from the website Holiday rentals... 9 Jul 2009 13:23:59 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news251.html 20507E35-EE6F-41BD-9DFA-655DB408D1D7 Avoriaz, the purpose-built ski resort in the heart of the Franco Swiss Portes du Soleil ski area in the French Alps, is undergoing a €200 million regeneration programme which will give property investors the opportunity to buy new-build property in the resort for the first time in 40 years. 9 Jul 2009 13:23:30 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news252.html A6E4F037-6E20-44B9-BE8A-669B4A0F4002 Not all investment property in Italy is wrecks and restoration projects insists one the countries specialist agents. In fact the brand new homes being built are ideal for Fly to Let investors says Pat Creevy, the MD at Charles Oliver. 9 Jul 2009 13:20:06 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news253.html F3D89ECE-85C4-4A78-A0F2-A2B031385236 Organisations connected with Emerald Heights in Mauritius attended a four-day sales and marketing creativity marathon on the Indian Ocean Island recently. 30 representatives attended the conference to discuss the development now under construction in the Mont Blanc Valley. 9 Jul 2009 13:19:17 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news254.html D9AADAF8-C25A-4800-9D22-90DA24911902 Buildings are deemed responsible for more than half the total energy consumption in developed countries and for the production of over half the gases believed to be the cause of climate change. Therefore, says Realitalia, the lifestyle solution Italian homes company, it is essential to propose new ways of building and living in homes which... 3 Jul 2009 15:04:33 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news247.html E2185935-EA76-47D3-9797-1E330D0B4AA1 The Languedoc- Roussillon region annually grows one third of all the grapes produced in France. It also offers the longest naturist beach in the country so good weather is predominant most of the year. British overseas property investors can now purchase beachside apartments at the picturesque ancient fishing harbour of Marseillan for €120,000. 3 Jul 2009 15:04:18 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news248.html 44BE1C86-D957-48C7-96CB-018C8E99C3D7 Iraq is the number one destination for property investment according to a poll by an on-line property group. The company believes that with low returns being achieved in the traditional Fly to Let hotspots, investors are turning to other high risk areas. The figures have been produced by Simplyzigzag’s following its recent poll which was conducted via the company's website over a 12 week period from the 1 March 2009 to the 31 May 2009. 3 Jul 2009 15:03:44 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news249.html 2072408E-726F-4B15-9537-198CD8C4DCB7 There has been a huge increase in requests for rental property in Gibraltar claims the sales and marketing director of a new development in the British enclave which is due for completion this summer. Ocean Village is a mixed-use marina development scheduled to complete in July. All the properties were sold at... 3 Jul 2009 15:02:46 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news250.html 4AE5C08B-09A2-4BB7-B53C-72A8DE6BEE7D With the cost of a UK wedding spiralling to an average of £20,000 and with increasing numbers tightening their belts at this difficult time, there is a growing numbers are looking towards foreign shores when planning their nuptials. Recently released figures by consumer, media and market research company Mintel show that one in six British couples... 26 Jun 2009 11:43:07 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news243.html 40BE56F0-8B99-4783-9D29-A61B93724B78 At a time when pension funds are failing to live up to expectations, a growing number of people are deciding to invest in overseas property as their primary investment vehicle to secure their financial futures, rather than relying on what is fast becoming a pension lottery. 26 Jun 2009 11:42:51 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news244.html E33F8799-AFC3-4C4F-8F1C-95D4C2E05ABF In the famous-name wine villages that line Burgundy’s Côte d’Or, homes rarely appear for sale, but when they do they change hands in an instant. The Côte d’Or region, which snakes from Dijon south through Beaune, offers up minimal opportunities. This in turn insulates the area from any house price tumbles and this in turn keeps the area interesting for the discerning property investor. 26 Jun 2009 11:42:33 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news245.html A5564D05-EFA6-4B58-8780-36F51CEE594B Around 500 overseas property investors in Dubai, who have been buying off plan apartments, could have been misled according to news reports emerging from the UEA. Further details have been sketchy due to the Dubai government reportedly imposing a news blackout on the issue after some investors... 26 Jun 2009 11:41:17 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news246.html C37758AB-D4A3-4571-AF58-62D3F1A09039 Fly to Let owners worried about the predicted fall in people taking holidays overseas this year will be please by reports that the cheap flight website Skyscanner saw an unprecedented spike in user traffic last month, reflecting a surge of late bookings which has led to record visitor numbers... 17 Jun 2009 11:19:54 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news239.html E0F3C735-EEE7-4916-B772-EA96AF6AA4C8 The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has joined the growing list of property specialists urging Britons who let out their European holiday homes to claim a retrospective tax break. Previously the tax rebate was reserved for owners of UK-based holiday lets. 17 Jun 2009 11:19:28 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news240.html 21F1EC94-2DB4-4209-A938-C92E276186A0 Around 30,000 British property investors in Cyprus could face an expensive and protracted legal battle to prove they own their homes. Hopes had been raised that new legislation affecting the Mediterranean island, recently outlined by the Cypriot government. 17 Jun 2009 11:19:11 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news241.html B7F6AAC4-443D-4FEF-BD6B-A7B0A46F7C10 The price of apartments in Paris rose by 10 percent at the tail end of last year despite the global credit crunch, according to a report by the Notaire de France. The commuter towns surrounding Paris, such as Orleans, Tours and Reims, also saw an increase in house prices of 10.5 percent. This rise, believe some property experts, is due to a raft of laws brought in by French President... 17 Jun 2009 11:17:29 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news242.html C1109CFD-2AA3-417C-8923-51C6445558B8 Flight price is far and away the most important factor for British travellers when choosing an airline, a new poll from cheap flight site www.Skyscanner.net has revealed. Despite significant investment by many airlines in initiatives such as customer loyalty programmes, brand-building and improvements to the... 11 Jun 2009 12:03:34 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news235.html 54A5757F-F0F1-4B5D-A20F-222078EFE275 A comparison of eight prominent countries where the British traditionally buy holiday homes reveals that four have seen property price falls of as much as 30 percent in the last 12 months, and all have seen mortgage costs reduced by up to 56 percent, despite the dramatic fall in exchange rates over the same period... 11 Jun 2009 12:03:12 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news236.html 537AE909-54BC-438C-B405-343B72891EA6 The Travel Industry Association (TIA) has welcomed the official expansion of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), which is estimated to bring approximately one million new visitors to the United States annually. Overseas visitors to the United States spend more and stay longer than other travellers. 11 Jun 2009 12:02:54 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news237.html E13559E9-4E31-42A9-A05E-0BDAD7F5A5C8 The huge influx of visitors to the Natal region of Brazil makes now an excellent time to invest in a Fly to Let property. And potential for rental income is immense says an overseas investment specialist. 11 Jun 2009 12:00:37 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news238.html 2C4C52BC-7DEB-4F56-9434-4C497894D139 French Developer, Garrigae Resorts, has completed a 20 acre vineyard development and spa, ‘Les Jardins de St Benoît’, Languedoc. It includes 171 townhouses and villas inspired by the traditional architecture of the region. Les Jardins has proved popular with Fly to Let investors in Britain, Ireland, Hong Kong and Belgium... 2 Jun 2009 15:09:59 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news231.html BBD586F5-3A08-47D7-8421-B952EA2C6387 Overseas property investors are being offered a new payment option on a Greek property development which allows them to invest a 15 percent deposit and then pay nothing more for a year. Halcyon Hills is a five star resort on the Greek island of Samos which has been tipped to be one of the finest resorts in the North Aegean. Facilities include a spa... 2 Jun 2009 15:09:40 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news232.html AA712606-3DF9-48DD-A39D-1307A2EBBC7B Oscar-winning actor Nicholas Cage has been on set in Austria filming scenes for his new movie ‘Season of the Witch’, due for release in 2010. The Loser Mountain, home of the new Hagan Lodge ski resort from AlpenParks, is one of the key locations for the film which chronicles the journey of 14th century knights and a young girl suspected as the witch guilty of spreading the Black Plague. 2 Jun 2009 15:09:14 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news233.html 76C4C936-5916-4881-9AFE-C485A456930D Emerging Europe, one of the regions hardest hit by the global financial crisis will, probably post ‘high’ growth rates at the early stage of recovery, according to the Bank of America-Merril Lynch. David Hauner, a London based economist specialising in emerging Europe, Middle East and Africa believes some countries, such as... 2 Jun 2009 15:08:35 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news234.html EE03FB3A-8BD2-4B15-A655-08C6AE3CB672 Fly to Let landlords who rent out holiday homes in Europe are set for a surprise windfall as changes announced in the Budget could allow them to claim millions of pounds in tax rebates, according to Target Chartered Accountants. In certain circumstances, landlords may now be able to offset any losses they have made on their property... 26 May 2009 16:47:59 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news227.html 60537006-7429-4181-A1DE-16D35F055DF6 A combination of soaring popularity and stringent planning regulations have previously meant there were few opportunities for Fly to Let investors to purchase properties in the Brazilian beach side village of Pipa. But the acquisition of a site once occupied by a tumbledown villa is allowing www.uv10.com to offer the chance to own rental property right by the main beach. 26 May 2009 16:47:36 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news228.html B0A4AD27-FF79-4492-805A-ED80C210A036 When Kent based banker Tony Manzi took a redundancy package in 2004, he needed somewhere safe to invest the lump sum as security for his wife Christine and daughter Jennifer. While watching ‘I Want That House’ the TV series based on overseas homes, his attention was drawn to a fairly new complex situated near Metaponto, Basilicata, and he decided to invest €98,000 in one of the properties. 26 May 2009 16:47:17 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news229.html 060D2559-BA8F-4E8C-9A9B-B22144FDA7AD Fly to Let investors are being offered a 6 percent rental guarantee for two years on the new contemporary semi-detached and detached villas in Belek, Turkey. The development of eight villas, each with a private heated pool and garden area, will be of particular interest to golf lovers as it is within reach of several championship courses... 26 May 2009 16:46:47 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news230.html 9561FA4B-DCB1-4F01-9AC4-A80EECD1D464 British overseas investors who now fall into the government’s 50 percent rate of income tax following the recent budget are now looking at moving their money into Gibraltar claims one property specialist. Brian Stevendale, Sales & Marketing Director of Ocean Village, a mixed-use marina development, says his phones began... 18 May 2009 16:45:58 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news223.html 28116FFA-5EFD-46CA-8D32-A661B7D3F899 Fly to Let owners will be studying trends to see how the current economic slow down is going to affect their rental opportunities in the normally busy summer holiday period. An indication of possible winners and losers has been compiled by the cheap flight site Skyscanner. Its figures show that anti-eurozone sentiment is strong among British holidaymakers who it seems are increasingly looking to non-euro destinations for their summer breaks this year. 18 May 2009 16:45:28 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news224.html B526DD95-A112-436E-9AE0-0ADF78628994 An overseas investor is being offered a renovation project in the Mayenne in the Pays de la Loire region for the bargain price of €66,000. The French Estate Agents, the company marketing the property, claims that the new roof alone would cost that much if you tried to build a similar house yourself and that the finished project will provide. 18 May 2009 16:45:07 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news225.html 0555184B-DBDC-4196-BDDB-2E7247A8025A Spain is selling well to those looking around £350,000 and over but those seeking to invest in the lower price range seem to have a penchant for expecting a Rolls-Royce style property whilst paying a Ford Escort type price says Pat Creevy, MD at Charles Oliver, a property company specialising in quality homes overseas. 18 May 2009 16:44:47 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news226.html F0F9F3DE-7E00-4ED2-81DA-1D96B62277ED Fly to Let investors with properties in Turkey are set to cash in on the increase in popularity of the country as a summer holiday destination. According to Europe's second largest travel operator Thomas Cook, Turkey is expected to attract thousands of Britons to the non-euro destination in 2009. Turkey's numerous beach resorts... 21 Apr 2009 12:51:09 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news211.html BC5D4FE1-AB17-4B8E-BA6A-5E33F82B0854 Costa Ballena in Spain perfectly combines the magic formula of sun, beach and golf according to the Andalusian Tourist Board which masterminded the development at the heart of Spain’s southern coastline. In fact the tourist board claims it constitutes something of a blueprint for holiday resorts of the future and declares it to be one of the most advanced tourist... 21 Apr 2009 12:50:45 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news212.html 59169C44-AADE-4E47-8EE2-C3C635FE7553 The ‘Feel Good’ film Mamma Mia, featuring songs by ABBA, which was a box office phenomenon, raking in more than £410 million worldwide has created a ‘Feel Good’ factor for property investment in Greece where the movie was shot. According to The Move Channel, the number of potential buyers viewing property in Greece has jumped by 120 per cent following the... 21 Apr 2009 12:50:22 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news213.html 27E0F6B6-8014-48A0-BBF9-90B9267C9C73 The townhouse development of ‘Hoyo 14’, set within Spain’s Nuevo Portil, one of Costa de la Luz’s golf courses, has been elevated to prime real estate after confirmation of a build license for a substantial commercial facility. With only 33 of the 185 properties remaining for sale and no further phases planned for at least four years... 21 Apr 2009 12:48:03 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news214.html A8792761-4FA9-4F9F-B6DD-1449237F0AEA Overseas property is still a dominant feature in investment portfolios according to the latest research from the Institute of Financial Planning which indicated that 83.5 percent of IFA clients are sticking to longer term financial strategies in the face of volatile global markets. The survey, conducted by the IFP on Certified Financial Planne... 16 Apr 2009 19:25:53 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news207.html E71CBDDC-A95F-4572-A400-B8B96A3E40B5 Owners of some high end overseas Fly to Let properties who are looking to cash in their investment are attempting to encourage sales; they are agreeing a rent period first. When a potential buyer makes an offer, it is written into the purchase agreement that the buyer will rent for a given period of time. 16 Apr 2009 19:25:34 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news208.html A2932AD0-1C4D-4903-AEB8-AB7FCF401868 The organisers of A Place in the Sun Live at London’s Earls Court 2 recently, claim the 9,000 people who visited the show indicates that the British desire to buy property abroad remains strong even in financially difficult times. But this claim has been contradicted by the founder of the website look4aproperty.com who says he believes the steady exit of Brits from the overseas property market has now become a mass exodus. 16 Apr 2009 19:25:14 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news209.html C43ECB77-7E66-4008-AD27-7C3C7A12113C There has been a lot written about the state of the Fly to Let investment market in Spain recently in light of the weakening of the pound. But specialists claim recent figures show the Brits enduring love affair with Spanish property does not seem to be abating and another cash injection by the government to boost tourism is expected... 16 Apr 2009 19:24:50 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news210.html 6FCE6295-A84C-4976-A9DF-B1DD4C7545C2 It is unlikely that Russian investors will be able to fill the gap UK buyers have left in the Bulgarian property market says one of the country’s real estate specialists. Shtelyan Kalchev, the owner of RE/MAX Connection, has noticed that Russian investors are currently very active in coastal areas but have a long way to go before they catch up with UK... 9 Apr 2009 12:15:31 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news203.html 3A1C62D9-EC3C-455E-AA21-ECFD0F10A8DA French developer, MGM has announced plans to build new ski-in, ski-out properties in Bisanne 1500, a small hamlet in the Savoie region six kilometres from the family-friendly resort of Les Saisies. The area is also a popular summer destination and therefore it offers good rental opportunities for Fly to Let investors. 9 Apr 2009 12:14:48 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news204.html 0BF1A823-374D-4011-AE40-47A8FAF703B5 Construction of the new $178 million international airport on St Vincent & The Grenadines is on schedule to be completed in 2011. The 32 islands and cays that make up St Vincent & The Grenadines have become increasingly more popular in recent years and the completion of the new international airport will further bolster the rapidly growing tourist industry. 9 Apr 2009 12:14:10 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news205.html FE5041C6-7EF6-4768-9FAE-FEEB47420721 Fly to Let investors with properties in New Zealand could get added protection from a new scheme designed to deter squatters, vandals and thieves when their accommodation is empty. A pilot scheme between police and Housing New Zealand has been launched in the country in which ‘house guardians’ are assigned an empty property on a... 9 Apr 2009 12:13:25 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news206.html 7A5E4CD4-E2B6-4795-A259-C0E56AA9061B Fly to Let investors can now get a better property deal in Spain than any time in at least the last five years claims on of the country’s property specialists. Managing Director of GEM Established, Andy Welland, says well-located ready-to-move-in-to properties are selling for up to a massive 50 percent discount off list price. 3 Apr 2009 16:26:31 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news199.html 334D1CFA-4EE9-420F-B413-351AADB67579 Rather than leaving money in the bank gaining little interest, Fly to Let investors would be better off buying a property in a stable market like Italy says Linda Travella of Italian property specialists Casa Travella, and media spokeswoman for NAEA International. 3 Apr 2009 16:26:05 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news200.html A7C61B7C-C18F-44D3-A18A-6366BA5ADA84 Following the excitement of Jenson Button’s triumph in last weekends first F1 event of the season, Fly to Let owners with properties close to the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia will be revving up their rental prices to take advantage of the next race on 5 April. 3 Apr 2009 16:25:35 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news201.html 01053594-EA89-4285-87BB-B0EFB8D7213A California has long with popular with Fly to Let investors, but experts have predicted that up to £70.5 billion worth of property in California is at risk of being submerged due to rising sea levels caused by global warming says a report by The Move Channel. It points to surveys by the Oakland based Pacific Institute, an environmenta... 3 Apr 2009 16:22:25 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news202.html E22C530F-7D8C-479A-89D0-E0DA9CA7FF33 With house prices falling across all European markets by the end of 2008 and prospects for 2009 even gloomier, the revival of European housing relies now on the ability of European governments to cope with the mortgage credit shortage and on the scale and duration of the economic recession, says the RICS European Housing Review 2009... 27 Mar 2009 13:15:16 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news195.html 4A29AC0A-C4F6-4403-8642-915E47547EFA Is off plan dead in Dubai? In order to answer this, we first need to understand why so many of us buy off plan in the first instance, says Oliver Hickey Managing Director of Nexus Development Ltd. He said, "In 2000 I was living and working in Spain. During this period there was a plethora of exciting new off plan developments available. 27 Mar 2009 13:14:44 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news196.html 2B3BC900-7B38-4C48-95DE-E35F17977602 There have been many varied opinions aired on the state of the Spanish Property market recently. In an attempt to set the record straight, two Spanish property specialists have put together a question and answer report that covers the main areas of concern. Chris Mercer (CM) founded Mercers in 1993 and has over 25 years experience in selling freehold Spanish properties... 27 Mar 2009 13:13:53 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news197.html F6D68374-E6F1-4411-ADD1-348438AEA7AB Berkshire-based developer Caversham-Barnes has opened a brand new fully-furnished show villa as a flagship for its rural development of nine new individually-designed two-and three-bedroom homes in western Crete. They have been designed to match the needs of British Fly to Let holiday home investors who may... 27 Mar 2009 13:13:41 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news198.html 190F773F-BFD5-481F-B7E3-C4979688464F In the current economic climate, the general feeling is that Fly-to-Let investors should be pulling in their financial horns and riding out the storm. But according to Richard Way, editor of A Place in the Sun, now could be the best time in a generation to buy property abroad. "If you’ve got the cash and you can buy now, you can get... 20 Mar 2009 15:32:09 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news191.html A973A733-7596-4F13-A54F-BEC2A14A89EA This week's news that Annecy in the Haute-Savoie region of France has been selected to compete with Munich in Germany and Pyeongchang in South Korea to host the Winter Olympics in 2018 means that British investors could soon be ‘going for gold’ in the race to secure properties tipped to soar in value in the run-up to the event. 20 Mar 2009 15:31:37 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news192.html 420CA020-EE1D-4F50-9AF5-50C49A72081F Fly to Let investors waiting to make a bid on the former home of legendary climber Sir Edmund Hillary in the exclusive neighbourhood of Remeura on New Zealand’s North Island, could be thwarted by a local history group. The Remuera Heritage Society is racing against time to save the property and turn it into a museum for the nation to enjoy before it goes to auction... 20 Mar 2009 15:31:15 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news193.html F5C20474-8A90-4A6D-BC27-781C4F12B64B Fly to Let buyers investing in one of the three-bedroom villas at Halcyon Hills, Samos, Greece are being offered an unexpected bonus - a free Fairline Targa 38 Express Cruiser. Samos is a favourite stop off for the yachting fraternity in the Mediterranean. The island already benefits from a new state of the art... 20 Mar 2009 15:31:02 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news194.html 4C270102-C2BD-4182-A356-EBDC49E71A66 Holiday home developer and manager Pierre & Vacances has bucked the trend with a 6 per cent increase in profits. Eighty percent of new P & V clients are investors looking to benefit from really low French mortgage interest rates according to Nick Leach, the French company’s head of international sales. 9 Mar 2009 18:47:10 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news187.html A63B1FA5-4F34-4A22-BDEE-8700B5415DA0 Snobby Homes is a new name to the overseas development market offering Fly-to-Let buyers value for money homes in some of the most beautiful locations in North West Crete. For around £100,000 investors get a new property which comes with everything from the furniture to the bedding, the kitchen toaster, cutlery and, claims the company, no hidden extra... 9 Mar 2009 18:46:54 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news188.html 74CB9CB8-A48D-4ECB-A285-6A921BD58D78 There will be thousands of overseas properties for sale from less than £20,000 to over £1 million at A Place in the Sun Live at London’s Earls Court (3-5 April). Properties on offer include new apartments and developments, off-plan developments, houses, villas and unique character properties. 9 Mar 2009 18:46:31 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news189.html 3BF3F666-E9B5-418F-BAD3-84C22D692748 The collapse of the world’s housing markets is still accelerating according to the Global Property Guide’s latest survey with only Germany and Switzerland achieving a positive momentum in 2008. Many house-price falls during 2008 were extremely severe. Countries with house price falls of over 10 percent were Latvia (Riga), 37 percent), Lithuania (Vilnius)... 9 Mar 2009 18:46:16 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news190.html 3E1E6612-36A5-442B-91AD-FA61B33A600B A Brazilian agent is offering Fly to Let investors a 'try-before-you-buy' special offer in Pipa's Morada dos Ventos. This boutique condominium resort is complete, open for paying guests and has one bedroom penthouses available from around £59,907. At Morada dos Ventos ‘hassle-free holiday ownership’ is the mantra. 28 Feb 2009 17:30:10 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news183.html 6A31FA25-4BBD-4238-BDA3-1C77DAB31191 Online payments provider Ivobank has launched a new product to help make it cheaper and easier for overseas property owners to pay bills and transfer money abroad. The UK-based online bank’s International Money Transfer service offers what the company claims is a very low cost alternative to transferring funds and paying bills abroad. 28 Feb 2009 17:29:53 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news184.html 49E1BB34-6FC2-4D76-9483-32A30A579076 Switzerland is taking a leaf out of its French neighbours' book by opening its doors to 'residence de tourisme' style investments and 'leaseback' formula. Up until now it has been notoriously difficult for foreigners to invest in Swiss property, but the government is now encouraging Fly to Let buyers to purchase holiday homes in the Alps. 28 Feb 2009 17:29:37 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news185.html DB873788-598C-4A44-AABA-C82909B011FA The last decade has seen a construction boom in Spain which has helped fuel the Fly to Let investment market. Not many of the proud new owners of these properties would have even considered that damp could become an issue in their home; surely not in a brand new construction in one of the warmest and driest climates in Europe? 28 Feb 2009 17:29:12 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news186.html 999E3B72-9D9A-4C5F-A820-8493474EAEA4 Key figures from the overseas property industry gathered in the heart of London last week to create tighter regulations, and make Fly-to-Let buying a stress free and safer process. There have been several recent property scandals which have brought losses of millions of pounds to British investors... 20 Feb 2009 18:26:36 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news179.html 3AA5A511-307A-4620-8564-433B8CFC48DB Easyjet is to start running new direct flights from London to Bodrum from 23 April. The new flights are to run three days per week - Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. These will then become the first direct flights from London to Bodrum. The news follows the recent announcement that major airline Pegasus are to run new flights to from London to Bodrum via Istanbul... 20 Feb 2009 18:26:20 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news180.html 6DF52EFF-1410-4312-B2DA-463633CA6F38 Fly to Let investors looking to benefit from the continuing popularity in golf breaks have a chance to buy into the first Golf and Residential Development in Turkey. Elite Homes is marketing Kusadasi International Golf Resort. The area has experienced explosive growth in the last 20 years and foreign buyers have increased rapidly with over 2,500 resident visas held by... 20 Feb 2009 18:26:01 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news181.html 0D2777C2-DCCC-4A4E-B767-7E523A5AD138 Fly-to-Let investors who have lost confidence in buying off plan in Dubai in case the developer goes bust on them are being given help by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). The Dubai property sector has been boiling over in recent years, fuelled largely by foreign investors desperate to get a slice of the action in one of the... 20 Feb 2009 18:25:25 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news182.html 01451634-9913-4585-A922-538897D83DA0 The recent rise in popularity of Egypt as a holiday destination among Britons has been attributed to a unique combination of factors such as the amount of investment the nation has consistently been ploughing into the upgrading and promotion of its tourism product, and the fact that Egypt lies firmly outside of the more expensive eurozone... 12 Feb 2009 13:43:36 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news175.html 4819A180-CC1F-49B7-8F15-5E4755903726 Guaranteed rental returns of up to 4 percent for 20 years are being offered to Fly-to-Let investors on properties in the chic French Alpine destination of Courchevel. Located at Courchevel 1650, ‘Courchevel Plazza’ will feature 60 properties with prices starting from €297,300. Purchasing under a leaseback scheme, buyers will benefit from guaranteed rental returns, a full in-house property management programme... 12 Feb 2009 13:43:20 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news176.html DED3A09B-EB81-4255-AF76-67EB25060AF0 With more UK investors being tempted into the Fly-to -Let market, a foreign exchange specialist is warning that the road to buying property abroad can be a tricky one to navigate. No.1 Currency says there are many factors to take into consideration before final agreements can be made and getting it right requires a lot of research into location, property, budgets and payments, as well as an understanding of local rules, regulations and taxes. 12 Feb 2009 13:43:06 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news177.html 0AAC2B37-ACCA-4925-B86A-53F1FD3A3E4E An attractive list of financial advantages has been drawn up to tempt Fly-to Let buyers to invest in two developments in The Caribbean. At the Las Canas Beach Resort on the Dominican Republic investors are being offered studios from £75,000, one bed apartments from £125,000, two bed apartments from £150,000, and villas from £295,000 to £595,000... 12 Feb 2009 13:42:18 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news178.html 29142238-3760-40C3-BF73-FCCAE23E34E2 Portugal has leapt nine places from 12th to 3rd position as the UK’s favourite place to buy property around the world according to the annual top 20 survey conducted by A Place In The Sun magazine. And more tourists and Fly to Let investors are expected to flock to Portugal’s Western Algarve following the recent opening of... 3 Feb 2009 14:03:03 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news171.html A56C93D3-EAFD-403E-A609-F53F4FA53A21 Spain took five of the top 10 most searched for 2009 destinations in a survey by flight search engineSkyscanner.net to see where people are heading on holiday this year. London took the top spot and a total of five UK cities made the top 50, highlighting the fact that domestic air travel remains strong... 3 Feb 2009 14:02:46 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news172.html 419CB8B4-A73F-426F-A2BA-73C6FA640D6E British Airways has commenced a new weekly direct route from London Gatwick to St Kitts every Saturday, the first time the airline has offered a service to this Caribbean island. The flight departs London Gatwick at 10:30am and arrives in Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport at 16:45pm... 3 Feb 2009 14:02:18 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news173.html 1BD7A181-1FC5-41AF-A6CD-A633C21310F5 Several properties are currently being marketed in Turkey by Nirvana International that offer Fly to Let investors a guaranteed rental of up to 10 percent. Turkey was recently put at number two in the Top 10 Value Destinations for 2009 suggested by travelsupermarket.com. "This is why investing out of the ‘euro zone’ is such a good idea. In... 3 Feb 2009 14:01:58 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news174.html 226DCBA2-0D9D-46AA-AC76-CE4DBB6AC0D9 Fly to Let investors who rent out property in America could see in increase in business due to the ‘Obama boom’. The election of Barack Obama as the latest American President is expected to spark more interest in the United States that will see increased numbers of people visiting the country and a far more positive environment for property... 26 Jan 2009 19:38:03 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news167.html DF3F0FAE-5A34-4AF4-8D38-BD22F47BAE08 The desire for British and Irish buyers to purchase an investment property or holiday home in southern Spain is as strong as ever, despite the financial restrictions of the credit crunch claims one of the Costa del Sol’s estate agents. In a recent survey by Spanish agent Andalucian Dream Homes, 74 percent of respondents are still looking to buy Spanish property despite the credit crunch and it believes the hunger is being fuelled by the need to bolster diminishing pensions. 26 Jan 2009 19:37:43 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news168.html 381C37B1-D14B-4643-AD01-86F318070F5D The Dominican Republic is the latest country to claim that property prices have continued to grow despite the global financial situation. Les Calvert, a director of overseas property portal Property Abroad, said: “In July this year, the Dominican Republic was found to be the most affordable place in the Caribbean to buy property... 26 Jan 2009 19:37:25 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news169.html B8EF9152-5659-49D6-B385-C76427C6ECEA EU citizens have found it very difficult to buy holiday homes in the Austrian Tyrol since 1994. But now Investors in Property have announced that it is now able to offer the only two developments in the Tyrol which have been given special permission to be sold as second homes. The Tyrol offers winter and summer activities creating a... 26 Jan 2009 19:36:46 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news170.html 4AD2C514-8C89-4E32-9EAD-95AFFD0C105A All holiday home owners who rent out their properties in the Valencia region of Spain will now need to register them with the tourist authorities, due to new regulations which aim to crack down on tax evaders. The new rules affect holiday home rentals on the Costa Blanca and Costa del Zahra as well as in the Valencia province... 20 Jan 2009 13:28:30 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news166.html 8A4CDE49-690C-4DCB-92FC-87073CBED0AA Early snow means that the outlook is far from chilly for Fly to Let investors looking for French Alpine properties reports Nathalie Turchet, the UK sales manager of MGM French Properties. The firm reports that the rental market remains strong with the number of winter bookings looking promising ahead of the ski season... 20 Jan 2009 13:28:05 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news165.html 1D7CAE1C-1200-4018-A136-7034774D4C56 Greece is the latest Fly to Let destination to use recent figures and polls to argue that it bucking the global trend when it comes to negativity surrounding tourism and the property market. The recent Telegraph Travel Awards 2008 poll of over 25,000 readers placed Greece in second place in the Best European Country ranking... 20 Jan 2009 13:27:17 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news164.html 1311CD54-19BD-4433-A244-8D7E8DE0F87B A British couple have lived a year in a garage without running water or electricity after their £575,000 villa at Vera on the Costa Almeria was declared illegal by the regional government of Andalusia and demolished. The sad story affecting Leonard and Helen Prior has prompted Taylor Woodrow de Espana to remind purchasers that they should buy... 20 Jan 2009 13:18:28 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news163.html 74D8B330-A963-4F69-B2EE-25F46838FE6F A trio of sporting stars who backed property developments in Spain with their own money and persuaded other British Fly to Let investors to do the same, are now counting the cost after the schemes were scrapped. The Daily Mail carried the story of how five-time Olympic champion Sir Steve Redgrave, 1966 World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst... 12 Jan 2009 18:11:12 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news159.html C8F8318E-85BC-411B-BC6B-59E1EBDA0A62 Recent figures from the Spanish Property Owners Guild (SPOG) show that property prices have already dropped 16 percent. And the organisation is forecasting a further 15 percent drop in the coming year. Another study released shows that the number of British people buying property abroad has risen significantly since 2001... 12 Jan 2009 18:10:54 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news160.html BA21205E-C27D-41E3-9BC5-3A1E9C67C749 The difficult conditions currently being suffered by the overseas property market is creating a growing number of ‘fantasists’ claims the MD of a company which specialises in high end homes around the world. Serge Cowan, of Unique Living, said: "Property prices have reduced and there are some excellent opportunities to purchase some exceptional properties at... 12 Jan 2009 18:10:08 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news161.html E779039C-F8E7-4B37-87F8-E76F82B72BC5 Fly to Let purchasers are being offered a guaranteed 9.5 percent annual net rental yield for five years from new high end apartments in Istanbul. Turkey’s economy is now 16th in the world and the country is undergoing changes which should allow if full membership of the European Union in 2015... 12 Jan 2009 18:09:46 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news162.html 3FD67BEE-9A14-4E27-A53E-BF78BBC5113D Canada, already high on the list of favourite holiday destinations due to its outdoorsy appeal, winter sports and cosmopolitan cities, has now been named the most affordable English speaking country in which to buy a property. And another interesting fact for Fly-to-Let investors is that, according to the World Economic Forums' Global Competitiveness Report 2008-2009, Canada is ranked as... 6 Jan 2009 13:27:07 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news155.html 5BAA8B9C-A638-48D1-9C00-B567961D747D Fly-to-Let investors are being encouraged by the Croatian government’s efforts to encourage foreign investment in the country's property market. Paul Collins of Buy Association noted that the government had done everything possible to bring more overseas property investors into the market; including highlighting the country's tourism potential, and... 6 Jan 2009 13:26:42 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news156.html 19567A61-B997-4141-A52C-799BAE7AAE25 Buying overseas property has become one of the defining characteristics of consumer behaviour over the last 30 years and the current downturn is providing an opportunity for Fly-to-Let investors to convert their savings into a physical asset claims a Malta specialist. But, says Ray Woods of UK-based Maltabuyproperty.co.uk, how many potential investors are drawing... 6 Jan 2009 13:26:21 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news157.html 3C0A2B2E-5D10-46D0-9437-65D3B4F1DE32 Fly-to-Let property investors looking for projects that will be of maximum appeal to their tourism rental tenants are targeting real estate developments that include spa offerings. The global spa economy is estimated to be worth over 250 billion dollars, and the industry is growing at 'a breakneck pace' according to Pete Ellis, chairman of the... 6 Jan 2009 13:23:39 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news158.html 0F17B8AE-6E8D-4C23-B338-C5CD0E3DD7B9 A property company is claiming its latest opportunity can give Fly to Let investors the chance to make 100 percent profit in just three years. Ready2invest has 48 one acre residential land plots within a planned 5-star resort in Mendoza, Argentina. The Castillo Country Estate & Spa is a 300-hectare development, 21,000ft below the Andes... 24 Dec 2008 10:49:59 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news151.html F032E66C-5E78-4EAE-BFB4-FB503A2AE665 A rare chance for a Fly to Let investor to purchase a property converted from what was once one of the most exclusive spas in Europe is now available. Until four years ago, the former thermal day spa of the Medici family in Florence had fallen on hard times. It had been lost for centuries and was being used as a garage... 24 Dec 2008 10:49:44 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news152.html 71FD0939-6BFD-4A84-BDA9-A4C9C2CF036B Fly to Let owners with property around Didim on the West coast of Turkey will benefit from an increase in tourism when the new $50,000,000 Dogus Marina is completed in April 2009. Although it is not fully built the development is already boosting tourism and trade in nearby locations and on neighbouring Greek islands, including Samos... 24 Dec 2008 10:49:25 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news153.html 57AE79C2-D72F-4DA3-9F16-72C86D2F80E9 The downturn in perennial hotspot Spain’s fortunes has created a lot of column inches of late. But some property specialists claim it's not all doom and gloom because if you are a Fly to Let home-owner in Spain, the current crisis could well be a blessing in disguise. The past has proved that sun, sand and sea proved a winning... 24 Dec 2008 10:48:28 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news154.html DA972640-4292-44C7-A59F-74291DBDCC95 The US is still a great draw for Brits looking to invest in property overseas, according to one overseas property investment specialist. A 'Top of the Props' monthly poll based on the number of enquiries to the www.themovechannel.com website found that in October 2008 the US held the top spot, ahead of popular destinations including... 16 Dec 2008 12:50:38 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news147.html 2B0BF6C6-3B04-4060-B40A-96863FDC4963 Back in 1597 the Portuguese Governor General of Brazil ordered the expulsion of a group of rather unwelcome French pirates who had been occupying this north eastern part of the country for several years. His orders were obeyed and on 6 January 1598, the Christian holiday of Epiphany, the victors set about building the ‘Forte dos Reis Magos’ (Fort of the Three Wise Men)... 16 Dec 2008 12:50:11 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news148.html 6DC5B96F-4A86-4B7B-A06C-A7C1824508E6 Fly to Let investors are waiting for details of the rental package being offered on seven apartments which have just been put up for sale in the old French town of Briancon which was recently awarded UNESCO status. The Residence de Temple apartments range in size from 32.16m sq for a one bedroom apartment with cabin to 83.58m sq for the top floor apartment. Prices range from 185,000 euros - 455,000 euros... 16 Dec 2008 12:49:25 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news149.html 446AF210-7B5D-4384-B159-082843164B0A The announcement that Montenegro is to apply for full candidacy of the EU before the end of this year is expected to have a massive effect on other property markets in the region. During a visit to Bosnia this week, Montenegrin prime minister Milo Djukanovic told a press conference in Sarajevo that the country will... 16 Dec 2008 12:49:08 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news150.html 41AC2E08-7C59-41D1-8861-ECFC0AB81B1B There was some good news for Fly to Let Property owners recently when figures showed people are still planning to continue holidaying through the credit-crunch. One report released by the airline Monarch said that Cyprus, the Canary Islands and Malaga are currently their most popular destinations but that Spain is still overall more popular... 9 Dec 2008 12:35:09 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news143.html 2ECD79ED-7658-4D0C-A088-57F4E2A9092D The number of Fly to Let investors in Thailand has been increasing due to the fast growth in tourism. It was feared the recent Mumbai terrorist attack would deter travellers, but so far this has not been the case says flight search engine Skyscanner. The Mumbai attacks left almost 200 dead and the political protests in Thailand led to a temporary state of emergency... 9 Dec 2008 12:34:43 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news144.html 4712BD96-20E1-4014-AB56-EF5EF0AA8728 Fly to Let owners with properties in the US may be wise to warn their customers that as of 12 January, all visa waiver passengers travelling to America will have to apply for permission three days in advance, according to strict new US border regulations. According to the US Department of Homeland Security, around 6.5 million British nationals visit the United States each year... 9 Dec 2008 12:34:22 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news145.html 4F675986-EAE0-4E80-B54C-DC86BB7C2E53 Panama is being heralded as having something for everybody when it comes to Fly to Let investment as buyers have a choice of mountains, beachfronts or city life in Panama city itself. Ironically tourism interest in Panama, which has grown substantially in recent years, was given a boost by the headlines surrounding 'missing' canoe man... 9 Dec 2008 12:33:48 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news146.html 6DFD8453-8E30-4271-AF72-707707509DE7 Fly to Let owners in Spain may soon benefit from a boost in the numbers of tourists travelling to the country following news that those flying to destinations such as Singapore and Australia will be hit by a doubling in air passenger duty. Chancellor Alistair Darling’s new Air Passenger Duty rate changes mean that flying to Europe will cost £12 in... 1 Dec 2008 18:17:18 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news138.html 68106797-FED4-4EF2-BF9D-EFD804072E61 The 100 million dollar redevelopment of what is claimed to be one of the most exclusive retreats in St Lucia is shaping up with construction work beginning on the resort's spa. Fly to Let investors are being encouraged to invest in villas on the Sugar Beach development set within the 192 acres of rainforest in Saint Lucia’s Val de Pitons. 1 Dec 2008 18:16:42 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news139.html 9093F87F-8E46-4979-A998-C572EF65634D A developer in the French Alps reports that a quarter of the buyers of properties sold off-plan in its latest new scheme are British. As construction work gets underway at Le Telemark, a new residence de tourisme of 57 ski-in/ski-out leaseback apartments at Tignes Le Lac... 1 Dec 2008 18:16:24 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news140.html C64B8E33-E1D9-4A8F-9C6F-8A3E5CA77291 There are some exceptional bargains in this current market place and those savvy enough or financially able to purchase, are getting some phenomenal homes, claims Serge Cowan, the MD of Unique Living. He said: "The property industry calls homes that have been reduced 'distressed sales' but I think this is something of a... 1 Dec 2008 18:15:35 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news141.html F6B565C8-EBB8-4A42-9199-E1833CB29F44 Austrian ski resort developer, AlpenParks, is offering British Fly to Let investors the option of a guaranteed return of 6 percent per annum for three years on a mountainside chalet at the Hagan Lodge ski resort. AlpenParks recently launched in the UK offering authentic chalets on the side of The Loser Mountain in Ausseerland. 25 Nov 2008 15:53:53 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news134.html 4B3EA8D6-BE49-4924-B876-4C4F6726F6BE Fly 2 Let investors with properties in America will be concerned by a report from flight search engine www.Skyscanner.net that suggests the strengthening dollar, the credit crunch and recession woes have led to a fall in UK-USA flight search traffic. 25 Nov 2008 15:53:37 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news135.html E7DC964D-1978-4639-A98D-0F75E7905BF9 Tales of Fly to Let investors who have fallen foul of Spanish 'Land Grab' laws have made some potential purchasers wary of buying property in the country. To overcome these problems UK house builder Taylor Woodrow de Espana has partnered with accreditation scheme Safe Buying Experience (SBE) to help ensure purchasers in Spain offered a safe and secure process. 25 Nov 2008 15:53:04 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news136.html E004DEAE-6956-45AF-8E9B-0FAB018C985D The financial landscape in 2008 has been dominated by dramatic declines on stock markets and currency crashes. This has resulted in instability in many nations' economies as the very fundamentals upon which stable economic practices are built have been undermined. However, in certain specific corners of the world, there are positive predictions for... 25 Nov 2008 15:52:35 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news137.html A3C75F52-E288-4150-8AF3-D66727B03E83 With the pound recently plummeting to new depths against the dollar and the euro the exchange rate with the Brazilian Real has made the country’s properties more attractive to Fly to Let investors looking for new pastures. Deane Roe, Account Manager for foreign exchange specialist Moneycorp, explains: "The Brazilian Real is currently being... 18 Nov 2008 18:23:51 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news130.html 73367FA3-55D0-474A-BA3C-788104697454 The Cyprus property market has gradually become less dependent on British Fly to Let investors because more Eastern European buyers, including Russians, have moved in to this sector. They now sit beside Cypriot second home buyers as the predominant force fuelling the country’s booming property market. 18 Nov 2008 18:23:21 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news131.html 4B0B2236-82DA-439E-8885-4983A720C47B Fly to Let investors looking to buy in a ski area have a choice of 13 exclusive freehold apartments within three traditional Savoyard style chalet buildings in Courchevel 1650. Les Chalets de la Saulire will each house 3, 4 or 5 apartments which will all be finished with... 18 Nov 2008 18:23:02 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news132.html 14DF11D4-A77C-43E4-9DAA-A499F197DAE5 A typical monthly rental income for Fly to Let investors from a two-bedroom apartment in a new development in the French town of Annecy is projected to be in the region of 1,100 pounds. Off-plan prices for outright purchase at Annecy-le-Vieux in the Haute Savoie start at 28,000 euros for a one-bedroom home with a floor area of 54 sq m rising to... 18 Nov 2008 18:22:09 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news133.html 2DF16A10-B2E0-4441-9FD7-3FA4A937A4BC With Barak Obama celebrating his victory as the 44th President-elect of the United States, it has been announced that the US remains one of the most popular choice for British Fly to Let investors when buying a property abroad. According to data from overseas property investment portal themovechannel.com the US ranked top in its latest... 11 Nov 2008 17:21:48 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news126.html C4487109-7802-4E3C-86F6-B416B86AB304 The British overseas territory, Turks and Caicos has come first in a Conde Nast survey of the most popular Caribbean destinations, a giant leap from its previous position of 10th in 2007. This remarkable shift has seen the islands retain their appeal despite the recent brush with Hurricane Ike earlier this year which caused "no significant" damage according to officials. 11 Nov 2008 17:21:24 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news127.html FD8080A9-7A7A-4A21-95EB-8FDD047F2DCE It seems absurd to buy an Fly to Let overseas home that you never see or enjoy, but put it in the context of securing your future financial stability it's not so daft to 'buy-to-forget'. Property which is classified as 'commercial', that is to say no personal use allowed, can be purchased as part of a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) and the tax benefits are considerable. 11 Nov 2008 17:20:45 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news128.html B47553C2-4A61-4D0E-AEA1-A63CF25E2108 Fly to Let investors looking for a low cost entry into the market will find the 24,000 pounds price tag for a beachfront property in Turkey an attractive proposition. The development is on the Kumburnu Peninsula near the resort of Ceþme in Turkey and will comprise of 253 units in the first phase due for completion by 2010... 11 Nov 2008 17:19:55 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news129.html C6403832-C986-4EAB-9541-862EB2A48C58 The latest figures released by the state of Nueva Esparta in Venezuela show that Europeans, and especially British Fly to Let investors, are increasingly falling in love with what is claimed to be the best kept secret in South America. Located off the North East Caribbean coast of the country, it comprises three picturesque islands with... 5 Nov 2008 14:36:44 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news122.html FFCFB35F-2E80-4FE2-8D36-9AB258931F62 The Murcia region of Spain is defying current economic trends by showing healthy house sales According to the Spanish Ministry of Housing. Latest figures show that in the first two quarters of 2008, the number of property sales in the province has risen by 11.2 percent, from 2,288 in the last two quarters of 2007 to 2,545 sales. 5 Nov 2008 14:36:26 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news123.html F4CEE83A-1B5B-40AB-A368-0D6367D7C69E The Aegean resort of Altinkum has attracted thousands of Fly to Let investors due to the area's low property prices with new apartments still available for under £30,000. However, a new marina and golf course are expected to encourage even more demand for higher-end property... 5 Nov 2008 14:36:07 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news124.html F3F63843-750A-414D-9228-3F75F6FB1255 Fly to Let investors may like to take a gamble on property along Mississippi's casino strip after predictions that it is aiming to topple Atlantic City as the second largest gaming market in the US. Even before the hurricanes of 2005 that hit the area, Mississippi's power in the gaming industry was on the rise and it is now... 5 Nov 2008 14:35:47 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news125.html 19308F09-099D-47F8-856E-ED52AC0FFA3F Current and potential Fly to Let investors in Cyprus have been watching developments following talks between Turkey and Greece about reunifying the north and south which has raised an air of optimism. The division in Cyprus began in 1974, when Turkish troops occupied its northern third, following a Greek Cypriot coup... 28 Oct 2008 18:36:19 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news118.html 423A9776-AB2D-40A6-8029-54A8373C7567 As a less well-known and therefore less developed Caribbean destination, Isla Margarita has emerging market status, meaning that it offers an affordable entry point for Fly to Let investors looking for Caribbean property. 28 Oct 2008 18:35:56 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news119.html 4658B86D-FD5C-4A34-8B26-E57347DE4A79 The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) reported a steady growth of tourism in Egypt in 2007 and recently stated that the expected growth for the travel and tourism economy for the country in 2008 is expected to be 5.5 percent. Experience International, a specialist in emerging property markets such as Egypt, has seen an increasing number of... 28 Oct 2008 18:35:39 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news120.html 01361C40-A0C8-42A0-80AA-7814909D9EBB Keylounges.com has been created to service the overseas travel and Fly to Let overseas property markets and the company claims 400 properties have already signed up for the initial Malaga airport lounge. 28 Oct 2008 18:33:28 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news121.html A0ED661C-DA76-4741-8232-D35906F6474B Property specialists around the world are putting on a brave face in the light of a global recession, but Canada believes it has every right to feel confident following the findings of an official think tank. A positive forecast for the country was delivered by the combined resources of analysts within a leading bank, the think tank in Canada and the International Monetary Fund. 20 Oct 2008 12:18:48 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news115.html 76B7B95F-6DEB-4F19-B240-7EC54D7CEE39 Fly to Let investors attracted by historic settings will want to take a look at the 'Distillerie Des Templiers Retreat and Spa' in Pezenas, south of France. It is being renovated by French developer, Garrigae Resorts, a specialist in turning historic buildings into residential developments. The company is converting the town’s old distillery into a luxury retreat and selling freehold apartments in this renaissance market town. 20 Oct 2008 12:18:14 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news116.html 987DA373-E956-4F79-B205-64D52D55142F The speed with which investors signed up for the first and biggest of the nine new individually-designed homes currently being completed in western Crete by developer Caversham-Barnes proves the value of detailed market research at the pre-planning stage. That's the view of Said Marie, founder of the Berkshire-based business which recently... 20 Oct 2008 12:17:34 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news117.html 8AFB0717-D55F-404D-B108-B9983E75FA63 Island city Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, is becoming a very interesting place for Fly to Let investors. Like many of its Arab neighbours, the authorities are keeping mindful of the day when oil runs out - although that could be as far as 90 years away for Abu Dhabi - and diversifying into other areas such as tourism. 14 Oct 2008 16:50:46 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news112.html 26D029EB-5624-493B-A10D-24EC85C38FB2 Small pieces of Italian history are being offered to Fly to Let investors in the centre of Santo Stefano di Sessanio in the heart of Abruzzo, Italy. Realitalia, an award winning company, is working closely with restoration company Sextantio to produce outstanding properties from the derelict shells of glorious ancient homes. 14 Oct 2008 16:50:22 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news113.html D10DC3E9-735F-431D-88A1-81D122EA9A6B A new trade body has been formed in Cape Verde to give the property industry a voice when attempting to deal with the government over improvements and the general real estate sector in the country. The trade body Promitur already consists of 30 members from... 14 Oct 2008 16:49:58 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news114.html 4A15D2E1-0CF4-469D-93FC-6CD6AF600268 New research from Cater Allen Private Bank, part of Banco Santander, found that over three million Britons are likely to buy a property overseas within the next two years as economic conditions in the UK deteriorate. In contrast to the gloomy outlook in the US and much of Europe, the Turkish real estate sector is expanding due to a rapidly growing... 7 Oct 2008 16:42:35 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news109.html 1FCFFCFA-5362-4683-99D2-179298576259 Fly to Let investors may now find it easier to find properties along the stunning Italian coastline of Amalfi. Previously property usually changed hands privately, by local word of mouth, but independent real estate and restoration agency, Italian Property has managed to expand its network to cover this dramatic peninsula, south of Naples, which is famous for its breathtaking views. 7 Oct 2008 16:42:18 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news110.html DA7EC342-4958-4987-B35A-8040ADABA7AC Demand for Fly to Let properties in Bulgaria does not appear to be waning. According to data published on aplaceinthesun.com over 14,500 Britons purchased property in Bulgaria last year, bringing the overall total to 40,000 to date. Nick Barnes, Head of International Research, Knight Frank, said... 7 Oct 2008 16:41:52 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news111.html C0A95949-08C7-4B17-A22F-0650B2BABEE5 Cash rich Fly to Let investors will be studying the slide in the world’s housing markets to see if there are opportunities to snap up bargains in places where property prices are most likely to rise again in the near future. According to Globalpropertyguide.com the tumble in the financial markets caused a fall in inflation-adjusted house prices in... 30 Sep 2008 13:13:33 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news106.html 846D584A-D794-436B-BF97-77E68F5FD696 Despite gloomy economic conditions affecting property markets elsewhere in the world, St Lucia has had a buoyant year for property sales. The Landings, a private yacht development near Rodney Bay, has experienced its most successful sales year to date. The rental market for Fly to Let owners is year round, and average capital appreciation is anywhere from eight to 20 percent. 30 Sep 2008 13:13:32 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news107.html 98C8CAC0-9021-4831-BCF3-9C1A5A6FBF92 Independent overseas property business portal Globaledge has released the results of an in-depth study into the most searched-for Spanish property destinations by internet users outside Spain. The Globaledge Search Index collects data from over 13,000 unique Spanish property search phrases on Google’s Keyword tool and aggregates... 30 Sep 2008 13:13:32 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news108.html 88F64E83-8323-42AF-A317-9F356335B8CF A new comprehensive title insurance policy in Spain designed to protect residential purchasers of Spanish property and their lenders from a range of potential title issues is being introduced by Stewart Title Ltd. It includes protection against fraudulent activities such as a Fly to Let properties being re-mortgaged or sold without... 22 Sep 2008 18:16:28 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news103.html 48EEA5F2-5EBA-4EA6-B879-758B3468B657 The opening of this year's high tourist season on the tropical haven of Phuket will also see the opening of its newest high-end resort, the Village Coconut Island. The Village claims to be unique because of its location on a golden beach on Koh Maphrao (Thai for Coconut Island). Before the arrival of The Village, Coconut Island was a quiet backwater with a small, close-knit community living off fishing and rubber or coconut cultivation. 22 Sep 2008 18:16:09 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news104.html 63AE4372-E3E9-4DAD-92D8-16C8E1E5A88B The success of a new ski resort development in the French Alps that offers Fly to Let investors the chance to rent out their properties all year-round to holidaymakers has prompted the developer to unveil plans for the final phase. It will be ready for occupation in December next year. 22 Sep 2008 18:15:54 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news105.html F264A0A6-E7A8-46C9-992A-D193C1F2A362 One of the lesser known yet tried and tested property investment approaches that's becoming better known since Cyprus joined the EU, entered the eurozone and raised its profile as an international business hub, is the city-based corporate letting opportunities in Limassol. Martin Pearce, UK Sales Manager of Aristo... 15 Sep 2008 12:01:22 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news100.html B7BDD014-B4E3-49F3-8B39-0303046B0903 North Africa’s smallest nation, Tunisia, may be overshadowed by near neighbours Morocco and Egypt in the current property press, but the country is set to make a big impact. Property prices are low, even as low as Morocco was five years ago and the bonus is that unlike some far-flung destinations a property in Tunisia is both a good investment as well as being close enough - three hours direct from London - to actually hop on a plane and enjoy. 15 Sep 2008 12:00:51 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news101.html BB18BEBB-5AF9-4F9E-8BC6-D76CE9DAB364 Once upon a time the Canary Islands were an exclusive holiday haunt for only a select few who actually knew where the Spanish archipelago was hidden in its tucked away corner of the North Atlantic Ocean. Then came cheap flights, package holidays and greater notoriety for the likes of Tenerife and Lanzarote... 15 Sep 2008 12:00:29 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news102.html 133A5310-A7A7-484E-90EF-D1E1FAD6EBA5 A new service to investors buying leaseback properties in ski resorts primarily to generate income but, in some cases, requiring the facility to occupy their apartments at almost any time of the year if they wish to do so, has been launched by The MGM Group, the French lakes and mountain property developer and holiday... 5 Sep 2008 11:58:57 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news97.html 9DD4BE25-B776-49D0-A731-AB77855985D1 Although the Spanish Ministries of Housing and Economy & Finance has been producing gloomy figures when it comes to property, one specialist is claiming that where there’s distress, there's opportunity. Costa Cálida-based Mercers says it is experiencing increased sales figures over the summer as bargain-hunters come out in force. Director of Mercers' Mazarron office, Gerard Rees said: "Thankfully it seems that every cloud does indeed have a silver lining and buyers are able to pick up some incredibly well-priced properties. 5 Sep 2008 11:58:22 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news98.html A9ACCD8F-7E06-41E5-8431-E7C2DA88DE03 When London-based Gilles Acogny, a seasoned investor with a portfolio of property stretching across France, Senegal and the UK, was deciding his next move he wanted to be sure of the credentials of the development he was putting his hard-earned cash into. Most developers claim 'rental returns will be high' in their... 5 Sep 2008 11:58:04 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news99.html 82D8EC93-87D4-4EEC-A5A7-25228F3D011D Rental yields on a new beachfront development in the heart of the Dubai Waterfront, near the base of Palm Jebel Ali are expected to reach an attractive 12 percent per annum after they are completed in 2010. The demand for rented accommodation will be assisted by the fact a staggering 25,000 foreigners are relocating to Dubai... 26 Aug 2008 17:48:57 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news94.html D70F3F70-90AA-41D5-9DD9-30F7846AFE60 When the Sunday Times put Italy’s Tropea at number one spot in its 'Top 20 Beaches' report in January 2007, the automatic assumption was ‘best’ equals ‘expensive’. Imagining it to be the almost eponymous St Tropez of Calabria, potential Fly to Let buyers shied away from this trendy hotspot and looked at nearby up-and-coming areas not yet appearing on the radar. 26 Aug 2008 17:48:25 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news95.html 1EA1FC67-BA26-4C42-98AA-02A58FE52028 The latest Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP) statistics reveal that the US is still an attractive destination for property investment. Figures just released show that the US has been ranked the most popular destination outside Europe and third overall for Brits to buy property overseas in 2007... 26 Aug 2008 17:48:03 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news96.html A36E62E6-C7DD-4AE7-ADAC-ACEF217DDCD1 Global property and investment company Aston Lloyd, has compiled a report based on in-depth studies from central banks and ministries called 'The 7 property hotspots’ which identifies the top places in the world where you property investors are most likely to make a profit. Joe Upchurch, director of Aston Lloyd said, "The obvious attraction of buying in an emerging market is that prices are generally low and if you are buying purely for investment in the areas we have identified, things are bound to change. 19 Aug 2008 14:08:18 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news91.html 1EEDED62-74D8-4065-9A79-81AD08C14A17 There appears to be no translation for the phrase 'credit crunch' in Brazil. While the London stock market shrank by 1.5 percent during 2007, its São Paulo counterpart expanded by 93 percent due to a flood of foreign investment, a sizeable chunk of which went into real estate. Samantha Gore, Head of Sales and Marketing for Brazil specialists www.uv10.com, said: "The Brazilian property market, whose star performer is the northeast region of Rio Grande do Norte, is still managing to post annual appreciation of up to 25 percent as demand is coming from... 19 Aug 2008 14:07:07 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news92.html 1AD49EC7-ACBF-40B9-8F69-5FFFC6010B33 If you were told you could buy an apartment in a six-star Cape Verde resort for just €6,000, take ownership upon completion in 2010, have absolutely nothing to pay until 2015 and 100 percent confidence you could get every cent back if the developer ran into financial difficulty you would probably be a bit suspicious that it was... 19 Aug 2008 14:06:36 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news93.html ACD69314-EF1C-493D-825C-E0F293D159A8 Despite reports that the traditional 'fly to let' rental market in Spain is suffering from over saturation there are still some lesser explored, more profitable pockets of the rental property market that previously were the well kept secrets of professional and institutional investors only. Now that real estate prices on average have adjusted and fallen... 11 Aug 2008 17:23:08 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news88.html 103A77AE-ED6E-4AFE-B4A6-5D042F462DA2 With a population of just 3.5 million - less than half that of Greater London’s - Uruguay nonetheless manages to pack a great deal into a small area from beautiful colonial towns to attractive beaches. Although the country only previously attracted a small amount of visitors, the number of Fly to Let buyers has increased dramatically. 11 Aug 2008 17:22:46 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news89.html B5B050FF-15FE-40A0-BB51-FAD76F6BB260 David Prizeman a former construction worker, who was originally from Dublin, first visited Malta back in 1990; in the same month that Tina Turner played a live concert there. It was to be the start of a long standing love affair with the island, that 10 years later led him to make his first property investment on the island. 11 Aug 2008 17:22:21 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news90.html 8988BB17-884F-409A-BB62-8294BCA21266 The majority of Fly to Let holiday home owners do not think a rise in travel costs due to green taxes will not impact upon their investment, claims the latest results of a survey carried out by Savills Research and Holiday-Rentals.co.uk. The survey also found that Fly to Let investors are now targeting locations that are... 5 Aug 2008 13:40:20 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news85.html 192BE47B-B9A0-4C67-83FC-AFFB4C3FC347 Fly to Let owners with property in Turkey will be delighted by the news from the Tourism Ministry announced last week an impressive 19.17 percent increase this June in the number of foreign visitors there – a rise of nearly four million tourists in the first half of the year, compared with the same period last year. Turkey’s imminent, yet not current, state of EU membership, is also acting as an attraction for purchasers looking to invest in a Fly to Let property. 5 Aug 2008 13:39:56 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news86.html DCA5A4BC-FE9C-47F6-BAB2-CBFFD4A04C53 Egypt is one of the most promising emerging markets in the world according to Steve Worboys, MD of property investment specialists Experience International. The fundamentals are in place for the annual 25 percent capital growth being enjoyed in certain parts of Egypt as well as rental yields in double figures. 5 Aug 2008 13:38:59 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news87.html DF3503D0-0CC6-4D05-9914-F57E0CFD2F02 With uncertainty about the health and future of the UK housing market dominating the headlines in the British press, and similar stories appearing in newspapers across the globe relating to housing markets from America to Australia, does property as an asset class still make a sound investment choice? 28 Jul 2008 16:07:50 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news82.html 5049BFAB-4A15-4AA6-B6A5-5B2B2F5680A2 Many potential Fly to Let investors are tempted to buy an Italian rustic ruin with the intention of restore it to its former glory. However, turning a tumbledown building into an idyllic holiday home can be fraught with hazards: people often realise too late that the required renovation is beyond their financial and practical means. 28 Jul 2008 16:07:32 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news83.html 24E2D4D6-FC97-4666-952A-507777E2F465 The Famagusta region of Cyprus has become synonymous with the clubbing paradise of Ayia Napa, but there is much more to tempt the Fly to Let investor. It has small family towns, great beaches and some attractively priced property, some as much as 20 percent lower than property in Paphos. 28 Jul 2008 16:06:41 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news84.html C42D01DA-989B-4C31-A51E-7454D82422AD Despite the economic gloom back home, 2008 looks like being a bumper year for the Turkish tourist industry with early arrivals up 18 percent and experts predicting over 27 million visitors by the end of the year. Record numbers of British property buyers are also being attracted by the country’s spectacular scenery, sandy beaches and excellent value for money. 21 Jul 2008 17:35:48 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news79.html 282FFB49-EBE3-4DA7-984E-29D1A9D9A4B7 Investors are pouring money into the overseas property sector, according to one of the U.K.'s overseas property investment specialists, which it says is a sign that they remain confident in the long-term prospect of returns from the real estate market. Almost $20bn (£10.2bn) of real estate funds are to be launched this week as equity raising for property investment shows no sign of slowing. 21 Jul 2008 17:35:12 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news80.html 581BCCF5-45DF-4CC7-B402-FF7830B92D91 Three quarters of first time buyers (FTB) are abandoning their plans to buy property in the UK due to market instability, with nearly half putting their hopes in property abroad. Moneycorp's First Time Buyers Report examines the FTB market every two years. 21 Jul 2008 17:34:49 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news81.html BD029600-8BE7-47E2-9CBE-3597D0E6013B Turkish Fly to Let property owners will be delighted by news that for the first time in 40 years Spain is no longer the most popular destination for British summer holidays, if latest figures are to be believed. Turkey, according to Co-op Travel, has attracted over a third more holiday makers this year compared to 2007 and has seen... 14 Jul 2008 17:16:38 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news76.html E942B561-5669-4089-B5F6-C56607FE4042 Fly to Let investors who have purchased, or are looking to buy in the Dominican Republic, could benefit from a railway linking Santiago and Santo Domingo which is expected to significantly boost the country’s development. The link would be part of a 3.7 billion Euros that may be invested into the tourism industry in the next four years. 14 Jul 2008 17:16:13 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news77.html 4D2BE0C0-FFB7-4C1C-816E-2D0D053B7B72 Such is the predicted growth for rented tourist accommodation in Morocco’s Marrakech that the developers of villas at Salama Valley 3 are offering purchasers renewable 7 percent rental guarantees over nine years. The annual percentage increase on rental returns of... 14 Jul 2008 17:15:43 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news78.html 236E8F15-B521-490E-82B6-856C11E67DA8 Hundreds of Britons who have sold a property in Spain between June 2004 and December 2006 have begun the fight to reclaim their money from the Spanish government, who overcharged them Capital Gains Tax by 20 percent. However, where as initial conservative estimates put the total amount to be reclaimed at £11,000 per person - totalling... 8 Jul 2008 09:32:25 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news73.html 63458312-43A9-4A8B-9EC8-92231FD1BB53 Portugal has been a popular place for Fly to Let investors to take advantage of the tourism market for many years. But recent changes in tourism trends and more destinations becoming accessible through the introduction of low-cost airlines, has put pressure on Portugal to sustain its market share in the industry. 8 Jul 2008 09:32:02 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news74.html 39CB158F-6C57-4FEA-BE81-20D2585B5481 Tourism in Fiji, which already represents a quarter of the country’s GDP is getting another boost from the national carrier Air Pacific. Air Pacific plans to invest $2.6 billion to extend the fleet with eight new aircrafts – including three more 787s. Plus, the company also stated it will not withdraw from any of its routes because of increased fuel... 8 Jul 2008 09:31:40 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news75.html 0C8CD715-6131-4441-B901-96C1A1273D12 The Costa del Sol is becoming one big summer sale with properties going for up to half their recent market value according to reports. However some experts say these reports are exaggerated and it’s not quite a bargain hunters’ paradise, although there are indeed some good deals to be found in today’s cool property market. 2 Jul 2008 11:13:03 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news70.html 539604A7-8298-454B-8E36-B4F7FEDD84F7 Some attractive lease back offers are being made available at The Amadia Resort and Spa, in the popular, lively and stylish coastal French resort of Biarritz. It is being developed by one of France’s leading developers, Maisons de Biarritz (MdB), who is renowned in France for a number of first class developments from the Atlantic Coast to the French Riviera. 2 Jul 2008 11:12:33 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news71.html A35671EC-9D53-403E-BF25-54BDAB244F9B The health of the property market in America is worsening on a month-by-month basis but property experts are saying for pure property investment, now is possibly the best time to buy in to the US housing crisis and profit from soaring rental demand and rapidly advancing rental yields. 2 Jul 2008 11:12:03 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news72.html DF1D2D07-C311-4BBA-A905-ECBE95A5C834 Reports on the investment attraction of Venezuela, and in particular Isla Margarita have been coupled with others about how stable the political leadership is. However, it is claimed that Venezuela is a politically secure country with a $182 billion economy that has expanded at an average rate of over 12 percent in recent years... 24 Jun 2008 11:55:26 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news67.html 3A87D8BB-6516-4D74-B32A-80705AB1A974 The US sub-prime housing market crash is rolling into its third year and several prominent economists have gone on record to say that the US economy is already in recession. But in the midst of all that doom and gloom, The World Economic Forum (WEF) has put America in no1 spot for the fifth year running in its annual economic competitiveness chart. 24 Jun 2008 11:54:59 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news68.html 206F9511-CB6A-43B4-B64D-FABF61F4A741 Fly 2 Let purchasers and property investors from Britain and the rest of Europe have spent US$646 million on property in Brazil since 2007. This figure was included in a study by the University for economics, Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV), and unveiled during the Nordeste Invest Real Estate and Tourism Conference in Recife, Pernambuco in May, that showed non-residents have invested a total of... 24 Jun 2008 11:54:35 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news69.html 939CDA95-6F70-4FA7-9B47-F22F4886C0F5 The Turkish town of Ozdere, described as an undiscovered Mediterranean jewel, has seaside apartments on sale for £36,500. So far the destination has escaped the attention of foreign Fly to Let buyers and therefore property prices have risen more slowly and are currently 15-20 percent lower than nearby resorts like... 17 Jun 2008 10:52:26 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news64.html 25070CE1-EC35-4222-92A7-185447E54AC1 With the boom in property over the last few years, purchasing Fly to Let property in Florida had become too expensive for many. However, the recent economic slowdown and the strength of the sterling, has opened a window of opportunity. One such example is an established developer offering property within 30 minutes of Disney World from just £36,000. 17 Jun 2008 10:52:08 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news65.html 8E00132E-B93C-4782-8BFB-D773C493EE02 In what is claimed to be a unique and unprecedented move, the Government of Cape Verde has commissioned an initiative, Cabo Verde Iniviativ SA (CVI) to protect the interests of its overseas property investors who have purchased in their country. It aims to ensure that mistakes made in previous property investment hot spots... 17 Jun 2008 10:51:46 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news66.html BC08947D-7D7E-4E5F-BC86-0E63EDBF1C80 When looking for somewhere with a good rental opportunity, Fly to Let investor Paul McDonnell decided accessibility was an important factor when buying a property. He settled on an Italian villa in Western Liguiria which is one hour from Nice and Genoa airports with around 20 flights a day possible from the South of England, with fares as low as £30 return. 10 Jun 2008 16:40:00 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news61.html 8C15C66C-95C9-48C2-A6C9-C936898D2CE9 With a 17 percent drop in value for the pound against the euro versus this time last year, British Fly to Let investors are tapping at their calculators and talking themselves out of an overseas purchase. But in the case of off-plan property one property specialist believes many are scaring themselves unnecessarily through number crunching and has come up with a limited offer to attract more buyers. 10 Jun 2008 16:39:43 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news62.html 0A749436-9CF3-4B24-9C67-E4743838A937 A brand new British demographic group is being attracted to join the Fly to Let overseas market in an effort to make their pension and savings income worth more for when they eventually retire. The group has been identified and labelled FREDs. Members of this demographic are over 50s who are ‘facing retirement... 10 Jun 2008 16:39:16 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news63.html D3A40FC5-87C4-4CB8-ACAF-8956C3DB0122 A quarterly tracker of overseas property hotspots pooled from key investment criteria has revealed it is an old faithful and a new go getter that are offering the best buys for overseas fly to let investors. Detailed research from Assetz, a UK property investment specialist, provides information on capital gains and rental returns. 3 Jun 2008 11:26:28 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news58.html 26A98CEC-4044-40BA-AE19-842A92FE3D07 The promise of rental returns on top of strong capital growth has attracted fly to let investors to Turkey; while those buying primarily for their own use often decide that a few weeks rental can cover the cost of maintaining their property. If the predictions are to be believed, the Turkish holiday rental market has huge potential. The country is expecting 24 million foreign tourists this year and over one million of these will be British. 3 Jun 2008 11:26:07 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news59.html 6BBCD5CC-BAB3-47A6-A0FE-44385A13AA5C The latest HiFX Monthly Global Property Hotspots Report reveals increased interest in American properties as fly to let buyers seek to take advantage of the weaker dollar and US property prices which have fallen by around 30 percent in the last eight months. 3 Jun 2008 11:25:47 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news60.html 77003E2D-89D7-46C2-AE71-3690F9FE333E One of the best combinations for a buy to let property would be below market value property, strong rental yield driven by tenant demand, an area of high employment with good prospects for long term capital growth and a typical landlord’s insurance policy to give added protection. 27 May 2008 11:32:12 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news55.html 879D4673-254A-485E-9795-678FF0F3D846 Fly to let investors travelling to Dubai risk prison if they fail to pack carefully, warns specialist international moving company Cadogan Tate. Simple vitamin supplements, Paracetemol-based products and even poppy seeds could see unsuspecting travellers put behind bars for four years if found in luggage. Booze cannot be brought home, while even simple holiday snaps could be interpreted as being pornographic, warns Cadogan Tate. 27 May 2008 11:31:54 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news56.html E6522617-8E28-481F-BED9-D0CCF370D6C3 The desire by Fly to let investors to own properties in the sun has not subsided but for those considering purchasing overseas, especially within the euro zone, concerns over currency fluctuations are making some think twice. The pound’s weak performance... 27 May 2008 11:31:21 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news57.html E22485F6-7870-44FE-854C-33E31520C233 Overseas investors can enjoy the benefits of no capital gains tax, no buying tax and no inheritance tax when buying into a new luxury 5 star resort in the Dominican Republic. Las Canas, which is being marketed in the UK by Harlequin Property, is situated on the Dominican Republic’s north coast and enjoys 800 metres of white sandy beaches. 19 May 2008 16:51:04 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news52.html AB514D53-7BF5-4BBF-A1DB-CD1C4EFDA4FC Canada’s oldest and arguably most well known and successful brewery was founded by a British emigrant and entrepreneur called John Molson back in 1786. Molson moved to Canada from Lincolnshire at the tender age of 18, fell in love with the Canadian province of Quebec, established Molson’s Brewery on the banks of St. Lawrence River in Montreal, made a family home on Mont-Tremblant and became one of the most highly respected citizens of Canada... 19 May 2008 16:50:48 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news53.html 7BB1BDA3-8EF0-439A-B08B-37C119EC41A1 Despite the recent falls in UK house prices, the average cost is still around £200,000 in (£350,000 in London). Therefore paying £14,000 for a 20-bedroom guesthouse with two bowling alleys may seem like an elaborate April fools joke. 19 May 2008 16:50:29 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news54.html F1845BFA-3EB5-4E99-B451-C0D8A93AF1B5 Punta del Este may be the best known destination for fly to let investors in Uruguay, but it could soon have a rival when it comes to attracting international visitors. The historic town of Colonia del Sacramento, 45 minutes by ferry from Buenos Aires, is one of the main gateways into Uruguay, with 25 percent of the... 13 May 2008 13:02:43 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news49.html 0F7C8E63-8234-4855-AE4D-A65B7625A4A8 Increasing numbers of UK workers are working abroad, tempted by further career opportunities and potential higher earnings, according to the NatWest International Personal Banking (NatWest IPB) Quality of Life Report. This increase represents another opportunity for overseas property investors who can rent out accommodation to workers who are only staying a short period of time and so do not want to buy a place themselves. 13 May 2008 13:02:24 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news50.html B6C65C7A-1097-4C74-957E-099188F1B937 UK estate agents are more pessimistic about the UK economy than at any time over the past 30 years. But there is a silver lining for those with an interest in overseas mortgages in the Euro-zone. Since the Northern Rock debacle became public in late 2007, the Sterling exchange rate has gradually weakened against the Euro... 13 May 2008 13:02:06 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news51.html 92C62586-A3B9-4C65-B61C-22072CA8A213 Fly to let investors along the Tetounaise coastline in Morroco could benefit from one of the country’s action plans for the area. Tamuda Bay being between the city of Fnideq just outside the Spanish enclave of Ceuta down to the fishing town and beach resort of M’diq is earmarked for 3.3bn Dirhams-worth of investment (over £200 million) to... 7 May 2008 17:09:17 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news46.html D6CE3349-4484-4C18-93F2-FC4A817E9EF5 Laws that favour landlord and a massive shortage of property are two of the reasons why prices have continued to rise in the Czech Republic despite a global credit crunch claims PragueProperty4Less MD Damian Qualter. Other reasons include high capital growth and no capital gains tax. 7 May 2008 17:08:59 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news47.html A835CF17-D4F7-4AB6-B8B2-AF646F190910 Malaysia is a fascinating nation that has emerged in recent years as one of the most sustainable economic success stories of the Asian region. It is therefore of no surprise that predictions for the continued expansion of the country’s economy are positive, and that the greater promotion of Malaysia’s appeal as a tourism destination and a second... 7 May 2008 17:08:33 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news48.html D8314F91-1B98-4304-8260-89072C0A76BB The new Spanish government has approved a series of economic measures designed to stimulate the economy and encourage more foreign investment. ASEC Group, an international associate of the UK200Group of accounting and legal firms, says this will affect British property owners, and other expatriates. 28 Apr 2008 17:58:52 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news43.html 8C9D89DE-5D17-43FD-AD6D-1595A3F5EA19 Bulgaria's Directorate for National Construction Supervision (DNCS) announced 193 demolition orders for illegally constructed property across its coastline last month. Many are food outlets which violate the Bulgarian Black Sea Coastline Act although some fear that residential properties could face the demolition ball particularly if they’re found to be in designated green areas formed to protect native wildlife. 28 Apr 2008 17:58:33 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news44.html 0E47BE99-33DA-46BB-875F-A1E274CE6410 Known as the Switzerland of South America, Uruguay is being seen as a safe emerging market destination for investors looking to balance risk with reward. The country is in the south-eastern part of South America, on the coastline between its more illustrious neighbours, Brazil and Argentina. With a population of more than 3.5 million... 28 Apr 2008 17:57:22 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news45.html 7ECB8ABF-DDA7-46F4-AF3F-B1565ACF69D4 The issuing of title deeds to foreign buyers has been temporarily suspended in Turkey while two controversial clauses in the country’s property law, which relate to property sales to foreigners, are amended. The Turkish Constitutional Court ordered the halt from 16 April to allow the re-drafting of legislation to address... 23 Apr 2008 11:07:51 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news40.html C051B1D4-FFA7-4152-BF8D-3D481E8B8ADA Fly to let investors keen to support moves towards ecobuilds and sustainability will be attracted to places like The Village, Coconut Island located close to Phuket. The venue has been awarded the ‘Commended’ kitemark from whatgreenhome.com, a website which profiles eco-developments around the world and annually makes awards to places that they feel are worthy of recognition because of their sustainability. 23 Apr 2008 11:07:35 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news41.html 9637D90C-0A2B-4ABC-8091-5BDAA4D8DDE9 A weaker pound and rising prices has made European property more expensive but buyers can use the exchange rates as a negotiation tool to get prices down says a currency broker. HiFX says it understands why with the markets in turmoil, property prices in flux and Sterling falling against the Euro, but still riding high against the Dollar... 23 Apr 2008 11:07:13 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news42.html CB8ECBC5-5843-4F6D-A828-BCF6B3D07660 The Turkish Golf Federation has plans to add 100 new golf courses to Turkey’s current tally of less than 20. Golf tourism is already experiencing strong growth in the country and revenues should hit 500m euros by 2010. Turkey wants to replicate the tourism opportunities generated in popular golf destinations such as... 15 Apr 2008 16:39:44 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news37.html 61BED847-8C8A-4D4F-9AA8-3FA2FE4F1E33 Rental growth forecasts by financedaily.co.uk strongly suggest that European property will outperform the UK across all sectors. An investigation by Maire Bonheim featured on the website explains that property markets across the world have experienced some tough times in 2007 as international economic events have shaken consumer confidence, but the property market across Europe has fared relatively well despite market fluctuations. 15 Apr 2008 16:39:28 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news38.html CF9696A6-2B70-4C2E-B363-146BDCA56747 The Caribbean, often described as the playground of the rich and famous, has been getting more affordable. The depreciation of the US dollar against major currencies such as the British pound and the Euro, has made Caribbean properties more attractive. More affordable… but still not cheap! Property prices in more popular and developed... 15 Apr 2008 16:38:26 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news39.html 37B1DDC0-4A8B-4022-9AE9-805ADB0902AF Duchy Estates claims the unannounced visit from a Decreto 218/2005 Inspector last month which resulted in a fine of several thousand euros for ‘non-compliance’ has actually improved the business, and the company is keen to explain why. Andalucian law, Decreto 218/2005, was recently passed in order to safeguard Spanish buyers and... 8 Apr 2008 14:16:03 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news34.html 4790555B-3276-4EDF-A343-E7A6B9C6EEE2 Many fly to let investors in Argentina have been waiting to see what affect, if any, there will be on the property market now that Ms Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has taken over from her husband as President of the country in December 2007. Not surprisingly she has continued many of her husband's policies, and has kept on almost three quarters of his cabinet. 8 Apr 2008 14:15:46 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news35.html 4843FAEB-21CC-467B-8813-8B0888990B61 The developers of new residences in Paris claim they are set to revolutionise the buy to let French Leaseback tourism industry. Parisian architect Roland Castro and French designer Philippe Starck have teamed up with the owner of the project Serge Trigano, the former president of Club Med, to produce Mama Shelter in Paris’s 20th district. 8 Apr 2008 14:13:01 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news36.html 1D61AD81-6B1A-4414-9322-BC0909D00023 The latest Spanish Ministry of Housing (MVIV) figures published reveal that the number of property resale transactions to foreign buyers actually fell by almost 18% from Q2 2006 to Q2 2007, from 21,628 to 17,815. More specifically a significant drop in figures was recorded in the Spanish capital, Madrid, where resales to foreigners declined... 1 Apr 2008 14:32:56 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news31.html D28C3AF1-E45A-4EE0-9103-15B97C035F63 There is yet more evidence emerging that as American nationals struggle to come to terms with a very depressed housing market, British property investors are starting to make hay while the sun shines. Primelocation’s latest international search data reveals that the USA recently broke into the top three most popular search destinations for the first time... 1 Apr 2008 14:32:30 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news32.html 9BBF4E89-44B9-40F8-BC45-652BE67C3E5F A massive $35 million worth of property was snapped up by eager purchasers on 1st March 2008 at the launch of the last phase of apartments at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, bringing the total sales to date to more than $100 million. Revelstoke Mountain Resort in Canada is expected to be completed over 15 years and will... 1 Apr 2008 14:32:08 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news33.html 6A0F66E9-5E19-453F-91A5-03D3E49102CA The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled its latest research results which indicate the importance of some of the world’s emerging markets as strong sources of income for fly to let investors. Tourism Satellite Accounting (TSA) research is based on the UN standard for Satellite Accounting. 25 Mar 2008 17:02:52 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news28.html 4DE3C783-F24F-4AE6-8EBD-EBF2187F3F74 Fly to let investors in Panama will benefit from new tax exemption law, which coupled with many other existing tax benefits, make the country an increasingly popular real estate investment location. Housing Minister, Balbina Herrera, announced recently that the country will be extending its 20 year property tax exemption for foreign investors. 25 Mar 2008 17:02:27 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news29.html 12173585-6EE7-4F05-B100-3436BF434AFD Fly to let investors who bought in Bangkok a few years ago have watched the value of their properties double or, in some cases, even triple or quadruple says property specialist David Stanley Redfern. Tourism in Thailand has been growing 20 percent year on year and as a result the biggest gains are to be made are on resort properties. 25 Mar 2008 17:02:10 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news30.html 50C2DA34-5314-4429-9E71-4944712B93E5 The latest 'Open Skies' agreement between the EU and the US may see a higher demand for holiday lets in America as competition between airlines increases. There has been a recent upsurge in investors taking up property opportunities in the United States due to the economic climate and strong UK pound. 18 Mar 2008 14:20:23 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news25.html DD107349-B100-4024-98F1-F3601F5A7BCC The Bulgarian city of Sofia is becoming a highly strategic location in for property investment - especially for the purpose of renting to a growing local commuter market. Rising demand is originating from foreigners working for the big multinationals in Sofia with companies such as Nokia, Microsoft, and Marks & Spencer all setting up operations in and around the city. 18 Mar 2008 14:19:57 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news26.html D4C90D48-C20E-4B6B-B862-97DE187C043A Le Hameau des Rennes, a collection of luxury ski-in ski-out chalets and chalet style apartments in the expanding resort of Vars in the Southern Alps is being marketed in the UK by Erna Low Property. Situated at 2000m, Vars-les-Claux is the highest of the four Vars villages including Saint Marcellin, Sainte Marie and... 18 Mar 2008 14:19:26 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news27.html 5F40DD56-9A22-47C2-9170-C67257ABE143 The majority of housing markets slowed sharply or slid backwards across Europe during the second half of 2007 in response to inflation-induced interest rate rises, according to the European Housing Review 2008. The prime cause, according to the report, has been the general rise in mortgage interest rates over the past 18 months. 11 Mar 2008 13:25:08 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news22.html 0DF4348C-2796-46DC-9050-1B58386AB045 A new state-of-the-art marina at the Spanish coastal town of Mijas will help ease the need for more berths and will attract more tourism to the area. The province of Málaga has 150km of coastline housing 11 marinas sharing 4,240 berths between them. The EPPA (Empresa Pública de Puertos de Andalucía or Public Company of Andalucian Ports) estimates that there is a deficit of 4,300 berths in Málaga alone, a shortfall of more than 100 percent, and if anything waiting lists are... 11 Mar 2008 13:24:43 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news23.html E7CDD73F-2994-41E8-9479-D8DE257F7E7C Italian tax laws have recently changed and it is private buyers looking for holiday homes, supplemented by holiday rentals that are now benefiting. Non-professional investors who are looking for a holiday home that they will enjoy for at least five years are undoubtedly the winners in the Italian property market. 11 Mar 2008 13:24:10 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news24.html 5E2E46D5-EF5E-425E-9CB1-EE5A738F257C The historically wealthy peninsula of Istria is commonly considered to belong exclusively to Croatia, and yet tiny portions of this charming area, which was christened 'the Pearl of the Adriatic' by George Bernard Shaw, belong to Slovenia and Italy with the whole of the region having once been under Italian control. 6 Mar 2008 14:26:58 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news19.html 7F88CF9A-49D0-4265-9295-A600DCCF88A1 Property investors in Morocco could soon start to benefit from Vision 2010, the national tourism strategy which includes a whole new set of infrastructure improvements. Morocco is already seeing growth, both in its infrastructure and visitor numbers, with tourism demand increasing by 6 percent in 2006, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). 6 Mar 2008 14:26:33 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news20.html 344113E9-C55F-4EDC-9633-EFE0252FF981 There are less than 15 of the low rise apartments and penthouses now remaining on the market at Infinity Samui in Thailand says Hot Properties Worldwide. Owners can expect a rental programme that delivers 5 percent per annum guaranteed net returns for three years, and a capital gain opportunity on initial investment for... 6 Mar 2008 14:26:16 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news21.html C2B400B0-8708-4AEB-836D-FCB90C73280D Knight Frank and Erna Low Property have been appointed the joint agents for the UK and Ireland for the $1 billion four-season Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada. This is the first time since the launch of the resort in March 2007 that any of the real estate offerings have been marketed outside North America. 26 Feb 2008 18:49:43 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news16.html 08E17704-0752-4959-859D-6191B827347E A shortage of quality accommodation to cater for increased tourist demands in Barbados over the past few years has led to property price hikes and has made the rental market extremely attractive with high earnings achieved annually. Barbados has an endearingly British atmosphere where cricket is the national sport and an intrinsic part of the island's culture, but despite the British influence, it is a cosmopolitan country with a strong character of its own. 26 Feb 2008 18:49:00 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news17.html 1D70D073-21A8-4101-B653-B47F79A897F4 A range of particularly affordable properties with several advantages for fly to let investors are being marketed in the Italian area of Puglia. For £50,000 you get a 35sqm one bedroom bungalow with a 6sqm veranda, £66,000 buys you a 55sqm one bedroom bungalow with a 15sqm veranda and £70,000 buys you a 65sqm two bedroom... 26 Feb 2008 18:47:53 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news18.html 337D111F-F95D-4074-81CA-A3C7B82B609C The Spanish property market has been in the headlines consistently throughout the latter half of 2007 and all the way into 2008. Media reports currently range from highlighting negative issues such as the over-supply of apartments in some locations which has had a detrimental effect on pricing, to the positive factors that make Spain a consistently popular location with property investors. 22 Feb 2008 11:02:12 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news13.html 70F981DF-6DE1-404D-A519-97895C6A5012 Research among mortgage brokers by NatWest International Personal Banking (IPB) reveals that Bulgaria, Turkey and France are the countries they believe will see the biggest demand for properties over the next three years due to cheaper property prices. The NatWest International Personal Banking League of Buying Abroad reveals the top countries to buy properties over the next three years as... 22 Feb 2008 11:01:47 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news14.html 12295BB9-7455-46C8-B69F-C113FE2CCB5E Dubai has the fastest-growing population in the world with up to 5,000 people moving there per week. This in turn is driving the property rental market in a country that is being tipped to be the premier investment location in the world. Martin Bowen, UK Sales Director of Profile Europe UK Ltd, said: “With so many people relocating... 22 Feb 2008 11:01:31 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news15.html 279C0486-B7AC-45AF-9DB6-F59266802AAA The Turkish Government says it is learning from the mistakes of Spain and ensuring that its pristine and unspoilt coastline remains that way. It has decided that the Spanish approach to building along the Costas is not the way they want to take their country onto the world market for investors of properties. 15 Feb 2008 18:02:53 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news10.html 2B2DD727-0996-4005-8661-3C197258D27F Property price growth and rental yields have seen continuous rises in most of New Zealand’s regions creating profitable prospects for landlords and property investors alike. A report carried out by the Massey University Real Estate Analysis Unit registered rises in median residential rent levels across the country by NZ$10 a week over the last quarter of 2007 to NZ$290. 15 Feb 2008 18:02:33 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news11.html 46711DD6-F808-404B-B845-252C971F2D03 Eastern Europe is a massively overlooked part of the world and is criminally underappreciated claims an overseas property investment specialist. Interest in Albania's property market, for example, looks as if it is slowly but actually its reputation is becoming more widespread... 15 Feb 2008 18:02:21 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news12.html 4001A220-0B0A-46AB-BD89-20D40CAFCF84 The Canary Islands, located 108km from the coast of Morocco are more popular than the Balearic Islands, situated in the Mediterranean Sea, says the latest data from Spanish property portal Kyero.com. The Canary Islands of Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Palma, ranked 8th in the most popular regions... 10 Feb 2008 20:05:47 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news9.html B278B64F-A606-41E7-A288-25005146388B Huelva, capital city of the south westerly Spanish province of the same name, is to receive its own International Airport. Talks officially began in 1999, and this year the Spanish Ministry of Development has sanctioned private company, Agricola el Pintado SL, to build a 350 hectare facility valued at 150 million euros. 10 Feb 2008 20:05:25 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news8.html F9F85BAA-16BF-4CC5-8AA2-413AB2393443 Exaggerated claims of property price increases in emerging European property markets led to a slight downturn in investors purchasing in Italy, traditionally a popular destination for Fly to let buyers claims one of the country’s specialist agents. Fortunes have now been reversed and ‘irrepressible Italy’ as a tried and tested marke... 10 Feb 2008 20:05:03 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news7.html FC33A161-AB6C-42BA-8D5C-EFEF02B405D7 Nearly half (48 per cent) of the British population believe January to be the most depressing month of the year and 40 per cent would consider buying a place in the sun as a result of feeling depressed or anxious. These were the findings from new research from Moneycorp, the foreign exchange... 10 Feb 2008 20:04:40 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news6.html 2D02B3FA-AC92-4620-95BC-9D91A387BC37 Harlequin Property has recently bought Petit Nevis island in the Caribbean and will in the future be offering private properties designed by a renowned architect. Harlequin Island Retreat, has approximately 25 plots of land available for development, will, believes the company, become one of the most prestigious addresses in the world; synonymous with wealth and success. 10 Feb 2008 20:04:23 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news5.html D80C62B9-318E-4D89-8A79-C0B28B2C4189 Prices for residential real estate in Bulgaria grew by an average 18,6 percent in 2007 over the previous year due to the developing market and brisk demand, claims local estate agents. The average price paid for residential properties across Bulgaria stood at EUR 737/m2 in 2007 compared to EUR 624/m2 in 2006... 10 Feb 2008 20:03:42 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news4.html 321C6815-62B1-4CDF-ACFC-31B0F78539F3 2007 was a difficult year for the Spanish property market and for the seven Canary Islands located off the north western coast of mainland Africa it was no exception. Figures from the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism reported that the Canary Islands were the only region in Spain to report a fall in tourist... 10 Feb 2008 20:03:12 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news3.html ABC43519-9DEE-4C9F-AA8A-2B6136C377DC With Turkey gearing up for a record-breaking tourist season in 2008, with 25 million visitors expected, it also looks set to be a busy year for estate agents and developers along the country’s beautiful Mediterranean coast. The affordability of Turkish property is a major attraction for British buyers, along with the country’s climate, beautiful scenery and the government’s ambitious tourism development plans. 10 Feb 2008 20:02:49 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news2.html FD556D69-D583-4493-97F1-7294EAC195F2 A new fund offering experienced investors the opportunity to invest in beach-front resorts and leisure complexes in Cape Verde has been launched in the UK by The Resort Group PLC. The Resort Group International Property Fund PCC PLC is... 10 Feb 2008 20:01:32 GMT http://www.fly-2let.co.uk/news1.html A98995A8-11D0-45AB-BBC8-780A0A962872