News Archive: 2006

04, 2006 September:

Overseas retirees see more of their family

Couples who invest their savings in overseas property may be miles away, but they actually get to spend more quality time with their families, according to new research by over 50s holiday operator Saga...

31, 2006 August:

Rome voted favourite city break destination

A survey carried out by leading holiday home rental website, Holiday-Rentals.co.uk, has revealed that Rome is still firm favourite for city breaks this year...

30, 2006 August:

Interest soaring in Portugal and Cape Verde

HiFX, the currency specialist, report that the number of people buying in Cape Verde has doubled since March while traditionalists are seeking out property in Portugal...

London transport voted best but overpriced

A poll of TripAdvisor's travellers has voted London as having both the best and the most overpriced system of public transport in the world...

22, 2006 August:

Investors overlooking residential markets overseas

According to research from Assetz, most British investors are missing a trick by focusing solely on holiday lets when buying overseas, as letting to the local residential market can generate much more reliable returns for a lot less work...

17, 2006 August:

Buying a property abroad could save you money

It could work out as more cost effective to purchase your own holiday home abroad than to repeatedly book your annual holiday accommodation in your favourite location through a travel agent...

16, 2006 August:

Risk of global house price crash falls away

Property specialists Knight Frank believe that slowing house prices around the globe are not a reason to panic...

14, 2006 August:

Oslo is world's most expensive city

A new survey has found that Oslo is the world's most expensive city in which to live...

11, 2006 August:

Brits fail to realise foreign retirement dreams

New research by engage Mutual Assurance shows that despite dreaming of foreign adventures, in reality, few pensioners ever fulfil their retirement aspirations...

31, 2006 July:

Portugal has fastest coastal development

Portugal has the fastest rates of development in coastal areas according to a report released this month by the European Environment Agency (EEA)...