Top 10 most popular overseas property destinations in July

America has taken top spot for the second month running in the Property Abroad.com top 10 most popular destinations with those searching for overseas property on the site.

Spain has now been relegated into second position for 2 months running; holding 2nd place again in July.

In fact the chart is the same as last month's until you get to position 5, with Greece and France holding the same 3rd and 4th place respectively in July as they did in June.

The first change is that Portugal and Turkey have switched places, with Portugal climbing 3 places to steal 5th place from Turkey in July, while Turkey has fallen back 3 places to take the 8th position held last month by Portugal. Portal director Les Calvert said of the change:

"This is undoubtedly because the British Pound has continued to strengthen against the Euro, whilst the Turkish Lira has been regaining some ground against Sterling. This confirms our suspicions last month that the weak Lira was behind Turkey's popularity."

Italy and Greece were 6th and 7th most popular in July, the same positions they held in June, and finally India and Bulgaria have swapped places; with India being 9th most popular in July, and Bulgaria 10th most popular.

The full results of the top 10 are as follows:

America
Spain
Greece
France
Portugal
Italy
Cyprus
Turkey
India
Bulgaria

And last month:

America
Spain
France
Greece
Turkey
Italy
Cyprus
Portugal
Bulgaria
India

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Fractional Ownership a Winner

The current financial turmoil of the overseas property market has been fairly evident in the downturn of overseas property sales of late.

This resulting downturn has forced property developers to look at other ways and methods of selling their properties including fractional ownership.

Commenting on the subject Les Calvert of the Property-Abroad.com group said,

"the growing market of fractional ownership should not be confused or even compared to timeshare, fractional ownership is fast becoming popular with overseas buyers who are looking to share the risk and cost of owning an overseas property".

Fractional Ownership is different to Timeshare in that you actually own part of the deeds of the property and not just an allotted time period. In addition the resale value of fractional properties will grow with the value of of the property whereas timeshares tend to decrease.

Fractional properties can be split anyway to suit buyers who very often are a group of family, friends or indeed investors.

Prices for fractional ownership can vary depending on the development and the number of fractional buyers.

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Top 10 overseas property destinations in June

The results are in for the Property Abroad.com monthly look at the most popular choices of those searching for property on the site in June. There are only a few changes from last month, but there is also a shocker or two in there.

The first change is America climbing one place to take number 1 spot from Spain, which is now in second. This continues the trend of America's rising popularity, on the back of the price drops American property has seen, the Pound strengthening against the dollar and reports that the American property market may be close to bottoming.

France and Greece have also swapped places, with France climbing one place to take 3rd, knocking Greece into 4th.

Cyprus fell back 2 places into 7th place, moving Turkey and Italy both up one place to take 5th and 6th respectively from 6th and 7th behind Cyprus last month.

Portugal remained 8th most popular in June as it had been in May, but 9th and 10th changed majorly. Egypt and Canada, which had only entered the top 10 last month in 9th and 10th place, have gone again to be replaced by Bulgaria and India.

Bulgaria isn't such a shock it comes and goes from the top 10, having lost some of the popularity it regained at the beginning of the year, it seems to be clawing it back a little once again. India however is a new one on the top 10, which is a resounding signal that all is not lost in terms of faith in emerging marker property investment.

The full results of the top 10 most popular in June were as follows:

America
Spain
France
Greece
Turkey
Italy
Cyprus
Portugal
Bulgaria
India

Compared to last month:

Spain
America
Greece
France
Cyprus
Turkey
Italy
Portugal
Egypt
Canada

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Property Abroad.com top 10 overseas property destinations for may 2009

Overseas property portal Property Abroad has revealed the top ten most popular countries for May, and though many of the results may surprise many people, one explanation accounts for them all according to Julie Liddle the portal's emerging trends analyst.

The fact that Spain and America remained in first and second position will come as a surprise to very few people.

Greece and France taking third and fourth positions is a big shock however, especially given that they were in eighth and ninth positions respectively last month. This is a sign that the lifestyle buyers, who have been waiting to see how far prices will fall, are coming back into the market, according to Julie Liddle.

"France taking fourth place from Portugal, and Greece taking third position from Turkey, is a sign that the pent-up demand that myself and many analysts believed existed for the higher end overseas properties in established markets was real, and is starting to be released now as the Pound strengthens against the Euro," she said.

Another semi surprise: Cyprus climbed two places to steal fifth position, which was held by Italy last month. This is also because the lifestyle buyers, who have been waiting for a stronger Pound, are coming back into the market, according to Liddle.

"Cyprus property again, was mainly being bought by lifestyle buyers, and its rising popularity now further enhances my belief that the Lifestyle buyers who were hanging back waiting for the Pound to strengthen, and see how far Eurozone properties were going to fall in value, are now coming back out with a vengeance," Julie said.
Turkey fell back to sixth from fourth last month, Italy seventh from fifth last month, Portugal dropped back an incredible five places to be eighth most popular in May, and Egypt gained one place to take ninth position in May.

The final shock came in Canada re-entering the Chart in 10th spot. Canada hasn't been in the top 10 since the first quarter of 2008. Julie put forward a possible reason for Canada re-entering the chart.

"This is another sign that the pent-up demand is being released. Canada property prices were falling, and there have currently been reports that the market is close to bottom. Those waiting to see how far prices would fall, are now getting in and seeing what kind of bargains they can get," she said.

The full results of the top 10 for May are as follows:

Spain
America
Greece
France
Cyprus
Turkey
Italy
Portugal
Egypt
Canada

Compared to Last Month's:

Spain
America
Greece
France
Cyprus
Turkey
Italy
Portugal
Egypt
Canada

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Celebs buying property abroad

The Algarve is proving popular among celebrities, with Angelina Jolie reportedly looking to buy property in the area.

According to reports, Jolie and partner Brad Pitt are hoping to raise their children in the region.

The Hollywood couple are looking for a home in a small village called Lagos, one source has revealed.

Lagos is a historic town, exemplified by its 16th-century walls, museum, fort and marina, among its many attractions.

Commenting on the star's Portuguese house hunting, the source said: "She loves Portugal and wants to raise her kids there"
"She's looking in a quaint village called Lagos. She wants to move there as soon as possible."

The area is home to some five kilometres of beach, making it an ideal destination for holiday homes and family properties.

Last month, Kylie Minogue was reported to be considering purchasing a home on the Costa Brava.

Written by Les Calvert

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Top 10 overseas property locations so far in 2009

Overseas property portal Property-abroad.com have revealed the top 10 most popular countries in the first quarter of this year, in terms of searches for property on their site. It is surprisingly different from their results for the same period in 2008, and their results for April released last week.

The biggest surprise is that the 1st and 2nd most popular countries for Q1 and on into April, Spain and America, have switched positions since Q1 2008, that is to say that America was most popular and Spain second most popular in Q1 2008.

"This is not what people would have expected; American property continues to get cheaper and cheaper, making it more and more popular. Other surveys have recently showed America becoming more popular as this process continues.

Our results show that America's rising popularity peaked last year, when prices fell sharply but the UK was still in relatively good economic shape. Since then the UK has fallen into recession and the Pound has weakened against the dollar," said Les Calvert director of the portal.

Not so much a surprise but definitely worth mentioning is Turkey's climb from 10th most popular in Q1 last year, to 5th most popular in Q1 this year and 4th most popular in April this year.

Canada has been knocked out of the top 10, replaced by Australia in 10th place between Q1 last year and Q1 this year, Bulgaria climbed from 9th to 8th, and France fell massively from 4th in Q1 last year to 9th in Q1 this year. Other than that the results are pretty constant.

The full results of Property Abroad.com's annual quarterly results are as follows:

2009

• Spain
• America
• Portugal
• Italy
• Turkey
• Cyprus
• Greece
• Bulgaria
• France
• Australia

2008

• America
• Spain
• Portugal
• France
• Italy
• Greece
• Cyprus
• Turkey
• Bulgaria
• Canada

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Property abroad buyers are doing their own research

More and more investors looking to buy property abroad are deciding to do their own research into potential destinations, an expert has claimed.

According to Liam Bailey, director at Write About Property, many purchased homes based on the words of other people, which led to a number experiencing problems.

However, he explained that investors are increasingly opting to research investments by themselves.

Indeed, property firm Primelocation.com recently reported that in March 2009, there was a rise of 14 per cent in the number of people searching for overseas properties compared with the same period the year before.

Property for sale in America was found to be a particularly popular search, accounting some 15 per cent of the property enquiries.

"[Investors] are looking at individual properties and individual regions on their own merits and trying to do as much research as possible," Mr Bailey commented.

He warned prospective buyers not to rely on currencies to influence their decisions because they are "all over the place" at the moment.

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property abroad in france drops in price

Investors who are looking to purchase a property abroad could be able to benefit from house price reductions in France.

Statistics from real estate group FNAIM showed that between January and March this year, property values were nearly ten per cent down on the same period of 2008.

However, the figures also revealed that the rate of decline in house prices appears to be slowing down.

Values were one per cent down on those recorded between October and December 2008, during which time prices were 6.5 per cent lower than in the previous quarter.

FNAIM added that house prices for the year as a whole are likely to decline by at least five per cent, and possibly as much as ten per cent.

Meanwhile, overseas property buyers who are looking to purchase a home in France have been encouraged to look at the Pyrenees.

According to the Telegraph, the region is an oft-overlooked area that is a good alternative to the French Alps.

Written by Les Calvert

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US visitors encouraged to buy property in Turkey

Second home buyers could find buying a property abroad in Turkey yields positive returns.

According to Property Wire, the European country is currently making a concerted effort to promote its tourist attractions to leisure travellers from the US.

Turkey's affordability is being lauded as one of its main selling points, as it offers much lower prices than other Mediterranean nations such as France and Spain.

As a result, overseas property buyers could be well-placed to benefit from a surge in the number of visitors from overseas. Graham Holding, a second home owner with a property in Antalya, said rental investors in particular could benefit from the decline in tourism in other nations, such as Bulgaria.

"Knowing that Turkey is part of a major advertising campaign in the US means that we can target these markets," he commented.This comes after Abta - The Travel Association highlighted Turkey as one of the main hotspots for British holidaymakers this year.

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Sell My Property.com - a Revolutionary New Property Portal

The Property-Aboad.com Ltd group has announced the launch of a revolutionary new online property portal. Les Calvert, Property Abroad director commented on what makes Sell My Property.com different.

"Sell My Property.com is different because it focuses on attracting private sellers who want to sell, auction or part exchange their property in a difficult market.

"While the sites primary focus is to attract sellers of property by being high in the search engines for many key searches. We have also created the site to take advantage of the economic slowdown and help those looking to move abroad or indeed back to the UK to secure a property sale. We assist sellers by using traditional sales methods alongside our new online auction and part exchange programmes."

Selling your property online has advantages to begin with; properties for sale throughout Property Abroad's portfolio of portals are viewed by more people in one second than a whole day in any estate agents window. On top of that buyers can see properties for sale by owners as well as properties being sold by agents and developers, so they get the best of both worlds.

But Sell my Property.com's specialising in selling properties, means it is able to offer a wide range of additional services and resources to make selling your property easier, including help with the creation of Home Information Packs for those selling properties in the UK, and detailed guides to selling property overseas. The latter categorised by country and property type, can be viewed on line for free.

Buyers to the site will also benefit from the massive property database, detailed buying guides on buying homes in the UK and abroad, the ability to contact the seller free of charge and Sell My Property's affiliation with HALO Financial which will ensure they get the best deals on currency exchange when buying property abroad.

Both buyers and sellers alike will benefit from Sell My Property's enhanced and comprehensive search facility. Buyers will benefit from being able to find the exact property they are looking for from the thousands on their books -- their dream home abroad or in the UK. And sellers will benefit from the knowledge that their property will be seen by their target audience, thousands of people who are looking for a property abroad.

About Sell My Property

Sell my property is a revolutionary new online property portal focussed on selling, auctioning and part exchanging property in the UK and Abroad.

To find out more contact Les Calvert at info@sell-my-property.com

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Belize Property: Great Holiday Home or Investment

An industry expert has stated that properties in Belize -- like several other Latin American countries -- continued to grow in value rapidly through the beginning of the credit-crunch, and are holding their value now as the credit-crunch continues to become more severe.

Les Calvert, director of overseas property portal Property Abroad said:

"While Belize never really became massive news as an emerging market, its emergence, if largely silent was one of the quickest and most profitable of all overseas property markets. A luxury 2 bedroom apartment in Belize is now almost £200,000 to buy. We are advertising several 1 bedroom houses, none of them under £200,000 -- in fact one of them is over half a million pounds. But I certainly wouldn't advise anyone to wait and see if prices drop; they won't! And before you know it prices will begin rising rapidly again."

The luxury apartments Les referred to are in the Bella Maya Resort apartments. Bella Maya is 6 acres of beautifully landscaped beach and lagoon-front land; a luxury hideaway with over 400 feet of private Caribbean beachfront on the Placentia Peninsula. Belize is home to the world’s second largest barrier reef and a lush tropical rainforest. It also has a rich diversity of wildlife and a large concentration of Mayan ruins, all of which are making Belize increasingly popular with international tourists .

The apartments won the Home Overseas award of best Caribbean apartments in 2007. On top of that there is significant national & local investment in tourism; the international airport has been upgraded to receive flights from Europe & the main Placentia road is being re-built.

All in all Belize is a fantastic place to buy a property, whether you are buying a holiday home or an investment property. Holiday home buyers will love diving from a cliff astride a waterfall into a tropical ocean before snorkelling the reefs. While investors will enjoy the moderate rental yields made possible by Belize's rising tourism, while they wait for prices to begin their rapid growth anew.

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100Billion Euros gives German Property Investors Hope

The German Government is about to unveil a multi-billion Euro fund to assist businesses that can't obtain finance from the banking system, Chancellor Angela Merkel has revealed.

The package -- worth some 100 billion Euros (135 billion dollars) -- is aimed at helping to tide healthy firms over until normal levels of bank lending can be resumed, she said in an interview with Bild am Sonntag to appear Sunday, adding: "We do not need 100 billion Euros of new money because this is about guarantees."

Liam Bailey, chief market analyst for overseas property portal Property Abroad gave his views on the plan:

"Germany has been one of the most robust economies in Europe, but it is beginning to fall victim to the financial crisis; recently recording its first unemployment hike since 2006. Less people own their own home in Germany than any other EU country, so people investing in German property do so because of the solid residential rental market. The down-side to this is that the government is forced to impose and maintain strict controls over the raising of rent in Germany.

"When the German economy was extremely strong, was hoped these controls may be eased. If unemployment was to continue rising these controls could become more severe. Therefore overseas property investors looking at Germany will be hoping the new fund, staves off unemployment before it has a chance to become a problem, and helps Germany make it through the credit-crunch without taking any drastic measures to further restrict rent rises."

Property Abroad have some solid investment properties in Germany, including a tenanted apartment in Spandau, Berlin offering a 6% rental yield. The apartment has been rented out to the same person for ten years, thus the person has a reliable income. A 6% yield is very good for Berlin, though it is likely because the price of the apartment has been dropped for a quick sale. The good thing is: rents in Berlin are so common and so regimented that even if the tenant was to become unable to pay the rent, or was to move out for any other reason, the new tenant would be found quickly without dropping the rental rates.

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Repossessed Spanish Property: Holiday Home Buyer and Investors Dream

Spanish property is currently offering many bargains, as the market crash causes prices to drop 16% with another 15% forecast for the coming year. But the biggest bargains are the Spanish repossession properties. Liam Bailey chief market analyst for overseas property portal Property Abroad commented on repossession property in Spain:

"If you have ever seriously considered investing or buying a holiday home in Spain, repossession properties are like the reduced section of a supermarket 10 minutes before closing time. We are listing properties at 1million Euros below their valuation price. Now, for holiday home buyers these are perfect, imagine having a €500,000 budget, and getting a 1 million Euro villa in Marbella to spend your holidays in for the rest of your life -- it's just incredible.

"But the one I would recommend for investment is a repossessed property in Marbella priced at just €203,037, which is some €580,000 below what it has been valued at. Properties priced that low but yet that far below their value have got to be recommended for investment to be re-sold to Spaniards looking for a home in the area when the area recovers. €580,000 is a big window of opportunity, and when the global economy/Spanish property market starts to recover even if you make half that you have more than doubled your money."

Property Abroad have hundreds of repossessed Spanish properties, the being sold for the farthest below its market value is the one referred to above a repossessed property in Marbella with a valuation price of €1,560,000 being sold for just €477,400.

Property Abroad has repossession properties in Puerto Banus, Nueva Andalucía, Estepona, Duquesa and of course Marbella, find out more by visiting the site.

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Koh Phangan Property Perfect for Investment

Koh Phangan, a small island in the gulf of Thailand offers some of the finest property investment opportunities on the global market, according to overseas property portal Property Abroad. Liam Bailey, chief market analyst for the firm said:

"I began recommending Koh Phangan as a 'hot market' at the beginning of 2008, when I stated that the success of its big-brother, the then semi-mature Koh Samui, which had seen 50% annual growth the 2 years previous could be used as a guide as to the success of Koh Phangan, then only beginning to appear on the international property investment stage. But just as Koh Samui has been affected by the global situation, so Koh Phangan growth potential has been stunted, but this just makes it an even hotter investment destination.

"I have said before that property investors buying now are more often-than-not doing so for possible mid-long term gains. Right now, you can buy 10 Rai of tropical beach-front land, already divided into 8 plots and prepped for development for just £114,000. This will easily sell for three, four or even five times that -- depending on how patient its owner is -- during Asia's (and the world's) economic recovery, when it can easily be sold for development into an exclusive luxury resort of say 10 villas, each selling for £150,000 or more."

Property Abroad have several other excellent Koh Phangan investment properties. A larger plot of land located right on the very same beach as the one mentioned above, but a single plot with 45m of beach frontage, and again already prepped for building, i.e. underground drainage, water and electricity supplies already in place as well as a road to the plot, can be bought for just £200,000.

A smaller plot, but with 80 metres of beach frontage and the same building preparations in place is just £113,000.

All the above properties are capable of making massive capital gains when the global recovery takes place, which it inevitably will, not to mention the absolute bargain they present to people looking for a tropical beach-front holiday home.

Property Abroad has hundreds more investment properties in Thailand, and throughout Asia, find out more by visiting the site.

About Property AbroadProperty Abroad is rapidly growing into one of the best known, trusted and most successful overseas property portals in the U.K. With a slick dynamic site and very reasonable rates Property Abroad currently has among the most extensive worldwide property listings on the net. To find out more contact Liam Bailey on liam@property-abroad.com or the team at: info@property-abroad.com

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India Property Price-Drops Good News for Buyers

Developers in India have been forced to drop the price of their off-plan apartment developments, meaning now could be the time to buy property in India, according to overseas property portal Property Abroad. Liam Bailey, their chief market analyst said:

"In my view the current global financial situation has led to one of the greatest bargains in overseas property investment presenting itself in India. The Orchard View development in Rudrapur, India, where the formation of a Special Economic Zone led to the development of some 400 factories in a massive industrial estate right by the development. This was to bring hundreds of workers into the area looking for rental accommodation, of which Orchard View was to help with the under-supply. Now, many of the factories who took plots on the estate have either trimmed their production, or closed their factories altogether and prices have dropped significantly.

"However, no one investing in property now is doing so to make immediate capital gains, or even make gains during the current financial situation, but are investing with the view to making long-term gains. Buying property like this below its market value, is an incredible mid-long term investment opportunity, because they will appreciate massively throughout India's economic recovery, and the re-birth of the industrial estate, during which time the apartments are also set to make impressive rental yields."

The Orchard View development offers 1, 2 and 3 bedroom luxury apartments just outside the Special Economic Zone (industrial estate) from just over £30,000. It is a securely gated 6 acre community, with manicured professionally designed grounds maintained by a professional gardener. The apartment building and apartments are finished to a high standard with marble throughout. The complex, which is close to all amenities, comprises its own commercial centre, restaurant, swimming pool, gymnasium and recreation centre.

Property Abroad has many other properties in India, most of which are priced below their market value and as such excellent investment properties. Find out more by visiting the site.
About Property AbroadProperty Abroad is rapidly growing into one of the best known, trusted and most successful overseas property portals in the U.K. With a slick dynamic site and very reasonable rates Property Abroad currently has among the most extensive worldwide property listings on the net. To find out more contact Liam Bailey on liam@property-abroad.com or the team at: info@property-abroad.com

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Credit-Crunch Should Boost Overseas Property Investment

With the credit-crunch still showing no signs of abating, it is time to restart the boom in overseas property investment, according to one industry expert.

Liam Bailey, chief market analyst for overseas property portal Property Abroad said:

"The effect the global credit-crunch has had on overseas property markets has been nowhere near as bad as it could have been. But one negative effect that I have seen is that it has caused a lot of people who bought overseas property as an investment in the last 2 years putting their properties back onto the market, in a flurry of panic. This has been especially true in established markets. But as the credit-crunch has grown worse, overseas property has continued to become an even more favourable investment -- especially for those with substantial savings. "

"There are still many opportunities to secure guaranteed rental yields of between 6 and 10% per year for between the first two and three years of the investment, far higher than the annual interest of any bank at the moment. After the guaranteed rental yield ends the credit-crunch should and probably will be over -- though several recent surveys show it isn't affecting tourism anyway. I would definitely recommend that those who have substantial savings buy overseas property in emerging markets -- preferably with guaranteed rental yields."

Liam went on to recommend Panama property, and the off plan Bala Beach development, in particular for investment in the current climate.

"Bala Beach is in an excellent location, which is far from over developed. Though the properties have no guaranteed rental yield, their location and Panama's popularity with American tourists, mean that professional rental management will see these apartments easily fetch an 8% rental yield. Panama's economy is proving resilient against the current situation, and should see another boom when the canal expansion is completed. That coupled with Panama being the number one destination for American retirees, means these apartments will be easily sold on the resale market when investors execute their get-out strategy."

Bala Beach is a luxury resort style apartment complex, located right by one of Panama's finest Caribbean beaches; in Chiriquí. Property Abroad is listing 1 bedroom apartments in the complex from just £44,000. The development features many activities and amenities, including a swimming pool, tennis courts, Jacuzzis, a fully equipped fitness suite, and a sauna.

About Property Abroad

Property Abroad is rapidly growing into one of the best known, trusted and most successful overseas property portals in the U.K. With a slick dynamic site and very reasonable rates Property Abroad currently has among the most extensive worldwide property listings on the net.

To find out more contact Liam Bailey on liam@property-abroad.com or the team at: info@property-abroad.com

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American Property Becomes More Appealing

The US Federal Reserve announced last week that it would cut the federal funds rate from 1% to between 0 and 0.25%, a move that should lower the cost of mortgages and make a US property investment even more appealing.

Liam Bailey, chief market analyst for overseas property portal Property Abroad had this to say of the announcement:

"This is yet more good news for the American property market; with the Pound continuing to fall in value, and the Euro at round about the same exchange rate, US property has been becoming more and more appealing to European and British overseas property investors. The latest rate should serve to make it even more attracting by lowering the cost of mortgages. Most people considering an American property as an investment are aware that it may take several years to make any real capital gains, if they will accrue less interest on their mortgage over this period than before, this will make the investment even more profitable.

"With that in mind, continued Bailey. "New figures released by California's Department of Finance show California's population has climbed massively in the past few years, so California could be the state to focus on for overseas investors, because when the US market starts to recover, vis-a-vis when property prices start to rise again, it is likely the economy will be recovering also, and those who have moved into rent, could be ready to buy homes."

Property Abroad have some excellent American properties for sale and to rent, including director Les Calvert's star buy:

A luxury 2 bedroom apartment on the five-star Kissimmee Island resort in Orlando. This is perfect for those looking to invest in American property now while prices are low and cash in whenever the opportunity presents itself. According to the developer, the prices of these apartments are now 54% less than their 2005 launch price, which is also less than build costs. At just £100,000 a blind man in the dark could see that they are a bargain, which will reap significant rewards when the US economy experiences its next boom -- not to mention the 6-8% rental yields they will be making in the meantime.

About Property Abroad

Property Abroad is rapidly growing into one of the best known, trusted and most successful overseas property portals in the U.K. With a slick dynamic site and very reasonable rates Property Abroad currently has among the most extensive worldwide property listings on the net.

To find out more contact Liam Bailey on liam@property-abroad.com or the team at: info@property-abroad.com

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Bulgaria Sixth Most Popular with Overseas Property Buyers

It has been revealed by overseas property portal, Global Edge that Bulgaria is sixth most popular among their 1.4 million visitors. According to Liam Bailey, of Property Abroad this news comes as quite a shock:

"Bulgaria has been receiving very little but negative analysis in the past few months. But analysis and analysts don't matter; buyers do, and apparently with buyers, Bulgaria property has lost very little of its sheen. I doubt these people are making pure investments in Bulgaria however, though this would be easier to know for sure if data on Bulgarian regions had also been revealed. Properties can be picked up for ridiculously small amounts of money in some of Bulgaria's rural areas, it may be that these are being bought purely as investments.

"I believe that investments are only being made in the less well-known areas because of my past research for a private seller who wanted to know what price he should sell his apartment for; I found the market to be saturated with mid-low priced apartments, especially on resort style developments near the slopes. This was causing prices to fall as oppose to climb. I therefore believe that Bulgaria's status as sixth most popular destination with Global Edge visitors lies primarily with those buying holiday homes at now much-lower prices, possibly with an eye on long term gains and decent rental yields."

Property Abroad has some excellent properties in Bulgaria, including the fantastic Sea Breeze development. Located near Bulgaria's Black-Sea coast in the newest part of the coastal village, St Vlas, Sea Breeze offers 1 bedroom apartments from just £32,735.

The location of these apartments, i.e. in an area not facing over-supply, and within easy reach of all the tourist attractions on the Bulgarian Riviera and their high build quality means that if they are well marketed they should be able to bring their buyers strong rental yields, and depending on whether the area does become over-developed, may even bring a capital profit over a period of 5-10 years. It is however unlikely that immediate capital gains will be possible.

About Property Abroad

Property Abroad is rapidly growing into one of the best known, trusted and most successful overseas property portals in the U.K. With a slick dynamic site and very reasonable rates Property Abroad currently has among the most extensive worldwide property listings on the net.

To find out more contact Liam Bailey on liam@property-abroad.com or the team at: info@property-abroad.com

news articles on Bulgaria

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Brazil Property Market Best in Current Climate

Brazil Property Market Best in Current Climate

US billionaire Sam Snell has said that Brazil is “the best” market in the world for overseas investors.

Speaking at a business forum in New York December 2nd the chairman of Equity Group Investments explained that Brazil's vast resources and large pool of skilled professionals makes it an extremely attractive option, Reuters reports.

"If you look at all of the facts, I don't think there is a better environment in all the world than Brazil," he said.

Mr Zell added that Brazil has managed to escape the worst effects of the global credit crunch, with confidence remaining in the country's banking and housing sectors.

He revealed that malls owned by Equity Group in Brazil have experienced same-store growth of 12 per cent over the past year.

Liam Bailey, chief market analyst for overseas property portal Property Abroad concurred with Mr Zell’s viewpoint:

“Brazil has been a favourite of mine since late 2007, and the market has remained strong. Many major overseas property funds have invested massively in Brazil, and other sectors have also been invested in heavily -- including a major investment by UK bank Standard Life earlier this year. Brazil is currently one of the most popular countries to make an overseas property investment, both in terms of media coverage and hits/enquiries through Property Abroad, its continued popularity and media coverage will maintain Brazil’s status as a hot investment market, because people buying there will provide a strong resale market when today’s buyers sell up.”

Property Abroad have some fantastic properties in Brazil, including a fantastic beach-front off-plan development in Maracajau, Natal, offering 2 bedroom apartments from just £49,000. The apartments come fully furnished, and the resort-style development has a swimming pool, car-parking facilities, on site rental management and is just 1km from a world class golf-course.

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Montenegro Plans EU Accession Before 2009

Montenegro is to apply for full candidacy of the EU before the end of this year it has been announced. During a visit to Bosnia this week, Montenegrin prime minister Milo Djukanovic told a press conference in Sarajevo that the country will continue with its initial intention to apply for EU candidacy before 2009, Reuters reports.

"We are trying to agree on a compromise in talks with France," explained Djukanovic "And achieve what Montenegro has planned - to apply for a candidate status by the end of the year.

"We have got full satisfaction after declaring independence: we have strengthened stability and come closer to our European goals."

Mr Djukanovic said that EU status will reflect the increased social, political and economic stability achieved in Montenegro since 2006, when the country won independence.

Liam Bailey, chief market analyst for overseas property portal Property Abroad had this to say of the news:

"Well that is the moment we have all been waiting for. One of the biggest strengths put forward when I was recommending Montenegro as an investment destination in 2007, was its path toward recent accession into the EU. This has had a massive effect on other property markets in the region: Bulgaria and Estonia are prime examples; their property markets exploded after EU accession with price rises of up to 30% being regularly recorded. It was anticipated the Montenegro would achieve full membership in 2009, if it can do so before it all the better."

Property Abroad have some excellent property in Montenegro , including their star-buy: The Aquavista off plan apartment development. Set on the beautiful shores of Herceg-Novi in Kotor and starting from just £102,000 the Aquavista apartments are quite simply one of the best-buys on the international market. The semi-mature level prices of Herceg-Novi is testament to the level of growth that Montenegro has seen in the past 2 years, this growth can only be accelerated when Montenegro joins the EU.

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Albania Property to be Boosted by Multi-Million Euro Fund

A new property fund has announced it plans to spend 100million Euros in Albania and other countries in the Balkans. Liam Bailey, chief market analyst for overseas property portal Property Abroad had this to say of the announcement:

"Albania has kind of taken a back seat in terms of media coverage of late, and that is not because it has been badly affected by the credit-crunch. Just last month a new international shopping mall was announced in the country, and the economy has largely continued on its path of steady sustainable growth. This is backed-up by this announcement that a property fund will spend 100million Euros between Albania and the rest of the Balkans. But that in itself will provide a massive boost to Albania's property market, even if only in bringing it back into the international spotlight -- not to mention the economic boost and the restoration of buyer confidence."

"The good thing about buying in Albania," continued Bailey. "Is that the economy is growing from a grass-roots level if you like, and the demand for housing from average Albanian's is growing steadily -- if not rapidly -- so buyers of off-plan property now, can look forward to a strong resale market when it comes time to realise their gains."

Property Abroad have some excellent properties in Albania, including the astonishingly good value Homeplan Residences in Tirana, where 1 bedroom apartments are available from just £42,000. Comprising of 1,2, and 3 bedroom luxury apartments, Homeplan Residencies is an off-plan development, located just a few minutes' drive from Tirana city centre. The development's completion is likely to put at least £20,000 onto the apartment's value, and after that appreciation should be in the region of 6-10% per year. As for rental yields, Tirana still isn't spectacular in that respect, because it does not a massive tourism market, but buyers of Homeplan Residence apartments can expect at least a 6% yield.

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Italy Property Stays in the News

Last week a Telegraph survey found that Italy was the most popular tourism destination in Europe among its readership. And this week estate agency Knight Frank were quoted in the Times as saying that the traditional Italian property purchases such as farm-houses and cottages should take the back-burner to off-plan apartment developments in upcoming markets like Florence.

Also commenting on Italy this week Liam Bailey, of overseas property portal Property Abroad said:

"Italy will always have a strong property market, especially from Britain and especially because of the number of Briton's emigrating every year, who tend to go for Italy, France and Spain, seconded only by predominantly English speaking countries like Australia and Canada. The Telegraph survey last week was excellent news for those considering buying a property in Italy, especially those considering a property investment, or a holiday home to make rental income from when not in use. But if I'm honest, my favourite place to recommend in Italy with those two purchasing groups still has to be the emerging market of Calabria"

Property Abroad have some excellent properties in Italy; in fact Les Calvert, director of Property Abroad, gave us some particularly hot news about Italy this week:

"I asked our chief market analyst Liam Bailey to pick one property each week in a country that he particularly rates, this week it was Italy's turn and he chose the Jewel of the Sea Phase 2 in Calabria."

Jewel of the Sea Phase Two in Bracaleone, Calabria hopes to follow on from the success of its predecessor; Phase 1 which was the fastest selling off-plan development in Europe -- propelling Calabria to the hot-list of European emerging property markets. A completely gated community, Jewel of the Sea Phase 2 comprises of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in a completely gated community. The resort style development features: swimming pools and an aqua park, clubhouse, restaurants, cafes and a commercial centre.

Property Abroad have many other properties in Italy, including land-plots in Sicily, and many bargain properties in need of restoration with bags of potential.

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Property Abroad releases 2008 Advent Calendar

Following on from last years successful advent calender, overseas property portal property-abroad.com have injected a little humour in to the market and released this years popular calendar full of games, jokes and gift ideas past and present.

Liam Bailey chief marketing analyst for property-abroad.com said "last years calendar was a great success and people are still logging onto it to play the popular games and that's why this years calendar has been launched".

The calendar will release a new day everyday right up until and including the 24th December as normal. Once everyday has been opened the calendar remains live online for people to return to at anytime.

The calendar is sponsored by

Halo Financial Currency Experts as it was last year. "It's a great idea and we are more than happy with the success of last years campaign and are confident that this year will prove an even bigger hit with browsers this year" commented Gavin Herridge from Halo.

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Christmas Advent Calendar and see how addictive it is.

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Emigrating Brits - Great News for Australian Resale Market

New research by Alliance & Leicester International (ALI) has revealed that the main reason for people to emigrate from Britain is the weather, and that their top destination is Australia. This research compliments a survey carried out a few months ago, regarding a mass exodus of Britons this year, although that survey also mentioned Canada as a top destination, and was far more detailed regarding the reasons for their emigration.

Liam Bailey, chief market analyst for overseas property portal Property Abroad gave his views on the findings:

"This does not surprise me in the slightest, Australia has long been the top destination for people to emigrate from Britain, but it has been challenged in recent years by a few other places such as New Zealand and Canada. This however is great news for the resale market because people who emigrate buy existing properties from the resale market as oppose to off-plan developments"
For anyone thinking of emigrating to Australia, Property Abroad have some fantastic properties in Australia.

The lowest priced property in Australia currently being advertised by Property Abroad, is two bedroom apartments from £170,000 in the Zone off-plan development on Mermaid’s Beach, Queensland. The resort style development has a swimming pool, full-size tennis court, and is completely secure, including a two-way intercom system to prevent unauthorised access to the building.

The Gold Coast of Australia, receives over 4 million tourists per year, the majority of which visit Queensland during their stay. Luxury properties on a five star resort development such as the Zone, are therefore capable of fetching a 4-6% rental yield, and appreciating by at least 10% per year for the next few years. Immediate value growth once the resort is completed will be at least 15%.

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Credit Crunch Could Boost German Property Market

According to a survey by travel portal kayak.co.uk 60 percent of Britons have no intention of cancelling their winter holiday plans because of the economic downturn. Meanwhile, Grahame McKenzie of tourism website Travel Mole, has predicted that the global downturn will cause Britons to holiday in locations within Europe, such as Spain and Italy, naming France, Italy and Germany, he added:
"Potentially there may be an upsurge in ferry bookings, so people will be able to shove all their stuff in a car and just jump in with their kids and everything."

Liam Bailey, chief market analyst for overseas property portal Property Abroad gave us his views on the reports:

"Firstly, it is possible that the findings from the Travel Mole survey go against Grahame McKenzie's predictions -- for this winter anyway -- of course depending on whether or not some of the 60 percent have made their winter holiday plans to go further afield than Europe, which I believe is a fairly safe bet. McKenzie's statements give no indication of whether he meant this winter only or winters for however long the 'credit crunch' lasts." While it is highly likely that some people will decide to holiday in Europe, most Britons already do holiday in Europe, so I can't see there being a 'massive upsurge', but even a slight upsurge could generate a boost in European property markets."

"McKenzie being right would make the biggest difference to Germany, because German property traditionally has very low rental yields, because of government restrictions, and because of the fact that very few Germans own their own homes meaning that most rentals are residential. This would -- possibly very quickly -- give Germans the ability to raise their rental rates on short-term leases only, because the government would see the positive effect this could have on the economy combined with the increase in tourism."

Property Abroad has over 300 properties in Germany , with prices starting at just over £29k on a tenanted 1 bedroom Berlin apartment . Untenanted German apartments are always priced slightly higher; for example a 1 bedroom untenanted apartment in Berlin -- though in a different area -- is priced at £46,405.

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Flights Boost Canary Island Property Market

Budget airline Teleticket has announced its plan to run new flights to the Canary Islands; filling the gap left by the collapse of travel agent and airline company XL several months ago. The flights, which begin in 2009, will run from Bristol airport to Tenerife, Lanzarote and Las Palmas.
Liam Bailey, overseas property portal Property Abroad 's chief market analyst had this to say about the plans:

"Just at the time when the bulk of people start spending on holidays and property again, even people who know nothing about overseas property markets can easily see that more flights will never have a negative effect on a property market. "

"But to say that it will massively increase tourism to Tenerife and Lanzarote is a bit much-of-a-muchness; tourism to Tenerife, Lanzarote, and all the Canary Islands is absolutely huge as it is -- because of the year-round warm climate and well established tourism industries. The new flights to the Canary Islands will boost tourism though, especially from Wales, and Southern Ireland to the Canaries, the former because flights are limited and the latter because flights are more expensive than from UK airports."

Property Abroad has some excellent properties in the Canary Islands, those on a limited budget can buy a studio apartment in Los Christianos Tenerife for just £62,500. The complex is built on two levels around a well presented pool and recreation area -- 1 and 2 bedroom apartments are also available.

Those fired up about Lanzarote and with money to burn on luxury, will probably want to arrange a viewing of the recently refurbished two storey finca , which sits on 1802 square metres of land, completely enclosed by walls and is also being advertised by Property Abroad at just £220,000. The land allows for a big garden, including stables at the bottom which are further enclosed by fences. The property is set in a gorgeous rural area of Lanzarote, yet only 10 minutes from local amenities, twenty minutes from the airport, and with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a reception room, big dining room, winery, and 2 patios, the property is absolutely perfect for holiday rentals.

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Turkey Tops Tourism Charts Boosting Turkey Property

Turkey is one of the best places in the world to invest in a property. Turkey is very close to hitting its tourism target of 25million visitors in this year, with the Antalya resort alone having some 8 million visitors so far this year; just above Istanbul which has received six million visitors. This means rental yields of no less than 10%, possibly as much as 12 or even 15%, are being received by owners of well placed Turkish property.

Les Calvert, director of overseas property portal Property Abroad said this about Turkey:

“Turkey, is understandably one of our most popular countries, both with holiday home buyers and investors. These figures are even expected to be improved upon next year, with several new airports being proposed for Turkey; this will improve the accessibility and increase tourism numbers. “

Property Abroad has some excellent properties in Turkey, for those on a limited budget, properties start from as little as £16,000, including off-plan apartments in Altinkum in the Anatolia Complex . These apartments are available at such a bargain price because they are being sold direct from the developer, and because off-plan developments are always cheaper than their completed equivalents to factor in what is seen as the slight risk of buying off-plan; the slight risk that makes “immediate profits of 20% possible on apartments like this”, according to Property Abroad’s chief market analyst Liam Bailey.

For those with a little more money to spend on a luxury property in Turkey will be very interested in the 5 bedroom villa in Antalya also being advertised on Property Abroad. The villa includes: Bathroom, Study, Lounge, Dining Room, Utility Room, Parking Space, Driveway, Gardens, Double Glazing, Electricity Installed, Water Installed, Telephone Points, Swimming Pool.

Property Abroad have well over 2000 properties for sale in some of the most popular regions of Turkey, to find out more visit www.property-abroad.com

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Property Abroad Reveals Top-Ten Locations

Up and coming overseas property portal has revealed that America has become the second most popular both in terms of properties being viewed and properties being enquired about. Another surprise in figures released by Property Abroad is that Spain remains the most popular country in the world with those looking to buy overseas property. According to Property Abroad's traffic and enquiry figures, the top ten most popular destinations for those looking at buying overseas property is as follows:

Spain
America
Cyprus
Portugal
Turkey
France
Brazil
Italy
Greece
Cape Verde

Liam Bailey, Property Abroad's chief market analyst gave his thoughts on the figures:

"I know some people will be surprised by America being the second most popular country with those seeking an overseas property purchase, but not me. A few months back I saw the trend beginning, when A Place in the sun magazine listed America as climbing 7 places to 4th most popular in their overseas property survey. This was then because of American property prices plummeting at the same time as the dollar crumbled against the pound making American property purchase a particularly financially sound move. It seems this trend has not been affected by the two currencies going in the opposite direction. I suspect America has remained popular despite the currency u-turn, is because many American markets have bottomed out and are predicted to have v-shaped recoveries, investors are therefore buying while prices are low and planning to reap the profits."

"Another reason for America's popularity:" continued Bailey, "is the fact that many developers facing bankruptcy are currently slapping massive discounts on their properties to obtain quick sales, setting shrewd purchasers up for great profits when the market's they purchase bargains in recover -- which is inevitable if unpredictable. One thing I am surprised about however is Spain being number one most popular; surprised more by the fact that it shows there are still masses of British people looking at buying overseas property. Other than that, my guess would have had Turkey in 3rd, Cyprus in 4th and Portugal in 5th, and the rest is pretty much par for the course."

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Brazil Property Ideal for Investment

Impartial overseas property organisation BuyAssociation, has stated that Brazil's property market is "ideal for investment". A BuyAssociation spokesperson added that the country is more likely to survive the current financial uncertainty [than most] because of the "healthy cash reserves" held by banks and the low rate of borrowing within the country.

Liam Bailey, chief market analyst for rapidly expanding overseas property portal Property Abroad concurred with BuyAssociation's findings:

"A few months ago I noted brazil as one of the few countries where the economy and property market should continue to flourish throughout the global slowdown, then because Brazil's exports to the booming Asia were growing exponentially, triggering massive growth in the economy as a whole. Now, as even Asia starts to feel the crunch, it becomes clear that banks having healthy cash-reserves and healthy lending policies are as important as economic growth in surviving the credit crunch, thus putting Brazil in an even better position."
Les Calvert, Property Abroad's director added:

"Brazil began growing in popularity a few months ago, and has continued to become more popular both in terms of properties being viewed and properties being enquired about."

Property Abroad currently have a very impressive range of property in Brazil. For those on a limited budget, Property Abroad are currently advertising 1-3 bedroom apartments on a fully equipped resort style development in Porto dos Corais, Natal, priced from £32,550.

Those with slightly more to spend may well be interested in 2 bedroom apartments in a beach-front Brazilian village of Imbassai. The development has ample parking, a communal swimming pool, gourmet barbecue area, gymnasium and offers apartments priced from as little as £52,081.

For those who can afford to spend to get total beach-front luxury, Property Abroad are offering a luxurious 5 bedroom beachfront villa for just £255,000. Aside from a massively spacious living room the villa has a salon, library, a fully equipped kitchen and massive dining room, all with sea-views. Each of the 5 superbly appointed bedrooms also have sea-views.
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Property Abroad Forum

Property Abroad have launched a forum dedicated to the overseas property buyer.

You can join their forum and exchange questions and answers regarding any issue of the overseas property market.

The forum covers many of the more popular overseas destinations including threads on particular developers - all newcomers are welcome and posts are checked on a daily basis so the information is as up to date as possible.

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