Archive for the 'Property' Category

Investors to benefit from Cypriot tourism boom

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

Authorities in Cyprus have recorded an increase in the number of tourists this year, potentially boosting investment prospects on the island.

During the year to September 2007, there was a 6.4 per cent increase in tourism in Cyprus, according to official figures cited by the Financial Mirror….

Spain ‘to face competition from emerging markets’

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

Spain is set to come under increasing levels of competition from emerging tourist markets, according to experts.

KMPG stated that the country’s position as one of the world’s leading destinations for golfers was under threat because of the growing popularity of countries such as Turkey….

Morocco’s tourist market ’set to increase’

Friday, October 19th, 2007

The number of tourists visiting Morocco could increase by more than a third during the next three years, according to new estimates.

Travel and Tourism News reported that the government was aiming to boost the country’s tourist industry, since it was highly lucrative for the national economy….

Bulgaria popular ‘for the whole year’

Friday, October 19th, 2007

Bulgaria is a popular holiday destination for consumers all year round, according to an expert.

Investment specialist Amar Sodhi stated that the eastern European country offers attractions to both winter and summer holidaymakers, meaning that rental accommodation is in continuous demand….

New flights set to boost demand for Turkish property

Friday, October 19th, 2007

Demand for property in a popular Turkish holiday destination is set to increase following the introduction of new flights to the area.

British Airways will begin offering passage to Antalya next year in order to satisfy demand from holidaymakers….

Eastern Europe ‘boosted by EU membership’

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

The economies of many eastern European countries have been boosted by EU membership, experts have stated.

Indian travel website MakeMy Trip said that entering the EU had triggered a new period of economic growth in the region….

Easy buying process ‘draws investors to Turkey’

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

The uncomplicated system of buying property in Turkey is one of the main reasons for its appeal to foreign buyers, a media outlet has stated.

Today’s Zaman attributed the popularity of the country to overseas property investors to the ease with which people were able to buy a house….

Improved accessibility ‘draws investors to Calabria’

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

Overseas property investors are increasingly looking at the south of Italy because of the improved accessibility of the region, it has been reported.

The growth of budget aviation was said to be one of the main factors behind its recent emergence as a hotspot for foreign property buyers….

New winter flights to Spain announced

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

Overseas property investors with homes in Spain could benefit from new winter flights announced by Clickair.

The budget airline is to operate routes from Edinburgh to Barcelona throughout the winter period after the success of a summer trial, the Scotsman reports….

Long-haul flights opening up new destinations

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

More flights to new long-haul destinations such as New Zealand and China are boosting the number of British offshore retirees, it is claimed.

The over-50s could represent a profitable market for investors through holiday homes as Saga revealed that long-haul destinations remain popular among the age group….