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  • Holiday Home Owners Could Face Ruin
    People who bought a holiday home in recent years are facing a double whammy.

    Their property price is dropping - and airlines are cutting back on some routes, making access more expensive and difficult.
  • Good Time for Foreigners to Invest in Lanzarote
    The formerly red-hot property market on the island of Lanzarote appears to be cooling somewhat. This may indicate a slight downturn in the island's economy. It may also mean that now is a good time for foreigners to invest in Lanzarote property.
  • French Ski Areas For The 2008/9 Season
    Les Arcs, Courchevel and Chamonix are some of the most well-known ski areas in France. The French ski area of Les Arcs has been attracting mountain sport enthusiasts since 1968. The Courchevel French ski area is located in the Savoie region of the French Alps. The Chamonix French ski area is home to world-famous Mont Blanc.
  • Lanzarote Real Estate Defies 2008 Market Conditions
    Lanzarote holiday bookings are up in 2008, and it's helping the island's property market to keep going during the downturn as some are buying a second home.
  • Island Lights In Real Estate Darkness
    Property prices are dropping everywhere it would seem.

    But some places are still doing quite well, often they are islands where land is at a premium.
  • Real Estate Bubbles That Keep Floating High
    High oil prices and weaker share markets have led to a lack of confidence in the property markets, leading to prices dropping.

    But there are some areas where the bubble has yet to burst.
  • Andorra Properties Beat The Recession
    Far East, Canadian, Australian, US and European land and property values are in freefall - but there are still areas that resist the economic slump.

    Andorra, Europe's second most popular tax haven, could see property prices rise while those around drop.
  • Falling Property Prices Worldwide Epidemic
    Recent research from varying organizations around the world shows an alarming drop in property prices, not just in certain countries, but around the world. Current price falls are causing lenders to rethink their strategies. The decrease in the price of property worldwide could mean good news for investors.
  • Tenerife Property Holding Up In Recession
    Tenerife's property market is doing surprisingly well - with many potential buyers worried about a recession there are still good sales being made.
  • Monaco - Defying The Recession
    Property prices are dropping in many parts of Europe, but Monaco defies normal fluctuations as prices continue to go up...
  • Country Holidays In Majorca
    Majorca is renowned for beach holidays, and is a favourite among Europeans for a summer holiday.

    But more tourists are beginning to appreciate the heart and sould of Majorca, in the island's rural communities.
  • Holiday Home Owners In Spain Could Do Best In the Recession
    Owning a home abroad can be great - an investment that produces rental returns and an appreciating asset plus great holidays.

    But in times of economic woe you need to be careful where exactly you buy.
  • Alarm Bells Ring For Spanish Property
    An economic slow down in Europe could see property prices in Spain take a dip this year and next, and it could affect the spending power of local town halls as they rely so much on transfer taxes for income.
  • Monaco: 93% Luxury - 100% Class
    Monaco has an image of sophistication, million and billionaires, and some of the best hotels in the world.

    The image has just been confirmed, with over 90 per cent of Monaco hotel bedrooms falling into the luxury bracket.
  • Amnesty or Demolition for Lanzarote Hotels
    In a bid to keep up with the number of holidaymakers visiting Lanzarote, new hotels have been built recently and more are on their way.

    Or are they? Those being built could be stopped and others pulled down...
  • Tenerife's Upmarket Real Estate
    Once known as a cheap holiday destination, property on the island of Tenerife is now becoming very much in vogue, with prices gaining pace.
  • More To Mallorca Than Beaches
    If you're thinking of taking a holiday on the Spanish island of Mallorca this year, or even considering moving there full-time, leaving the beach and exploring the countryside will show you the real Mallorca.
  • Malta Properties Snub 2008 European Downturn
    As Europe's homeowners wait nervously to see how much their properties have devalued, Malta's real estate market could see a rise in value this year.
  • Ultimate New York And Monaco Real Estate In Demand
    While real estate prices in Europe and North America teeter on the brink of falls, absolute top property in prime areas of Manhattan and Monaco have shown further rises in recent months.
  • Dream Locations for Your Vacation Home
    Property prices in Spain have increased faster than inflation in recent years, but the Canary Islands of Lanzarote and Tenerife still offer good value and the prospect of rising values in the future.
  • Old and New Contribute to Monaco's Charms
    Monaco has been a popular tourist destination for decades, and new developments will help to ensure Monaco remains an exciting venue on the tourist trail for years to come.
  • Spain for Sale, but Who's Buying?
    With a possible slow down in the European property market, who will be buying property in Spain in 2008?
  • Investors are Finding Lucrative Property in Tenerife
    Tenerife property prices rose by over six per cent in 2007, with many owners buying then relying on renting to holidaymakers to pay the mortgage.

    Would investing in Tenerife property make sense in 2008?
  • Monaco Real Estate Bucks 2008 Falls
    In a world of uncertain property prices, where is the one place likely to see price rises in 2008?

    It could be Monaco...
  • Monaco Property Prices Beating 2008 Economic Gloom
    Claims have been made that European tax haven Monaco's real estate prices are too expensive.

    But an on-line Monaco guide says it's not true, and that Monaco property could rise more in 2008.
  • Spain - Gaining Winter Tourists
    Spain and her islands are as popular as ever with tourists for summer holidays - but increasingly so for the winter months too.
  • Monte Carlo Tops Eurozone Real Estate League
    Property sales are showing Monte Carlo as the highest priced real estate within the Euro zone.

    With demand high prices in Monte Carlo could go higher still this year.
  • Monaco Real Estate Prices To Overtake London Again?
    A report early in 2007 suggested Monaco as the highest priced property in Europe, with a later one suggesting London had taken top position.

    But could Monaco prices escalate again to become Europe's most expensive real estate?
  • Malta Property Rising Fast For Euro Introduction
    The Malta property market has been consistently good for investors over the last decade.

    With tourist numbers up, and Malta joining the Euro, prices are rising rising again.
  • Monaco Real Estate 2007 Gets New Land
    Prices of properties in Monaco have reached new heights, but a long term answer could be a new development proposed off the shores of Monte Carlo.
  • Malta Property On The Rise Again For 2007
    The popular island of Malta has seen her property prices rise again in 2007.

    Joining the Euro could see further rises in 2008.
  • Spanish Property 2008 Could Cost Less
    Not since the 1980's have property prices in Spain been so close to the edge of recession.

    High interest rates and new markets are contributory factors, with bargain hunters waiting in the wings.
  • Mallorca Property Developers Face Local Opposition
    The people of Mallorca have seen their island's economy transformed by tourism.

    But new development plans have seen locals campaign against proposals that they say would devestate their island's ecology and way of life.
  • Malta Nears Top Of Safe Country List For 2007
    Nowhere it seems is completely safe to take a holiday, but for peace of mind a Mediterranean holiday on the island of Malta could be the answer.
  • Majorca Has Been a Holiday Hotspot for Years
    Majorca is top of the favourite holiday destinations for 2007 - the island has a history of tourism stretching back over a century.
  • Malta Real Estate On The Rise 2007
    The Malta property market has been consistently good for investors over the last decade.

    With tourist numbers up, and Malta joining the Euro, prices could rise again.
  • Tax Haven Property 2007 Gets An Icy Chill
    Property prices in the European tax haven of Andorra have risen by an average of ten per cent a year in the last ten years.

    But late snow in the Pyrennes has meant a recent freeze in the rise.
  • Monte Carlo Prices Top European League
    Monte Carlo's real estate costs per m2 are among the highest in the world, and prices are set to rise further.
  • Menorca - Holiday Island Wrapped In History
    Holidaymakers on the Mediterranean island of Menorca might be surprised at a dark side of her history.
  • Mallorca Yacht Race Tourism And Property Boost
    Mallorca is set to host her tenth annual SuperYacht Cup this summer.

    It's stepping up a gear and promises to be a more serious event for racing...
  • Tax Haven Andorra Has Record Real Estate Price Rise 2006
    The European tax haven of Andorra has recorded an annual rise in property values of close to 20 per cent, with higher prices likely.
  • Monaco Real Estate Tops European Price League
    Property prices in Monaco have risen to become the highest in Europe, and there's no sign of a let up in the rises.

    Monaco's tax haven status is helping to push prices for one bedroom apartments to over a million Euros.
  • Monaco Island Moves Closer
    Europe's most exciting residential property project has moved a stage closer, with 16 companies down to 5 vying for the Monte Carlo island project.

    They have until the autumn to complete their final submissions...
  • Malta Outpriced By Competitor Holiday Islands
    The holiday island of Malta has been expecting a sharp turnaround in her fortunes this year as low cost flights bring in extra visitors.

    But a recent report suggests Malta is an expensive destination.
  • Malta's Mediterranean Grand Prix
    The Powerboat P1 season kicks off its 2007 season in Malta in May.

    It's a welcome tourist attraction for the island in a year that could make or break her tourist industry.
  • Property Shortage Sends Monaco Property Prices Higher
    Monaco property prices are among the highest in the world, and prices are set to rise further as demand increases and availability diminishes.
  • High Rise Malta Properties
    ltors on the island of Malta are anticipating that with the arrival of new no frills airlines that property inflation might exceed ten per cent in the next twelve months.
  • Malta Real Estate Set For High Rises In 2007
    Malta property inflation was high in 2004 when the island joined the EU in 2004, and a repeat performance could be possible in 2007 as low cost flights start to bring in extra tourists.
  • Monaco Real Estate Breaks The Million Euro Barrier
    Turning a millionaire and his money down doesn't come easy to many realtors, but with even the cheapest of studios edging towards the million Euro level it's happening more often in the tax haven of Monaco.

    And prices are set to rise further still in the year ahead.
  • Monte Carlo Real Estate Reaches London And New York Levels
    Winning at the Monte Carlo casino might be a spectacular short term gain, but for a longer term investment Europe's favourite tax haven could be offering a safer investment in property...
  • Malta Reaches Top 5 Safe World Locations
    In a recent report by a travel expert, Malta is viewed as one of the safest locations in the world.
  • Malta Heads For 2007 Real Estate Hot Spot
    Low cost airlines are set to fly to the Mediterranean island of Malta and the arrival of a low cost airline often means an increase in property prices within driving distance of a regional airport.

    Investors are looking at the Malta property market to see if they should invest on island.
  • Monte Carlo Glitz Pulls New Buyers
    Ultimate European travel destination for the wealthy, Monte Carlo property prices have always been among the highest in the world.

    An influx of new real estate buyers is helping to push Monaco property prices higher still...
  • Malta Holidays And Property Hit By Poor Infrastructure
    The poor state of Malta's road and infrastructure is beginning to cost the island both tourists and property investors...
  • Rumours Of New Property Development In Monaco Confirmed
    Rumours that a new island is to be built off Monte Carlo which will have new property, offices and commercial businesses have been confirmed.
  • Brits Lead Monaco Real Estate Rush
    Europe's leading tax haven and the ultimate European travel destination for the wealthy, Monaco property prices have always been among the highest in the world.

    British buyers are pushing Monaco real estate prices higher still...
  • Malta Property Prices Rocket - Again
    Property price rises in Malta were the highest among EU members in 2004, and the latest figures show that there is no slow down in the Malta housing market this year, with double digit property inflation over the last year.
  • Malta Real Estate Prices Soar
    Malta has seen her real estate rise by more than any other EU country, and there’s no sign of a slow down for the years ahead.
  • Monaco and Andorra Tax Havens Raise Entry Price
    Monaco and Andorra are two European tax havens offering property and residency to people who want to live in a tax free environment, with Andorra the lower cost option.

    But Andorra has just raised the cost of becoming a resident…
  • Monaco Royal Takes Pole Position
    Less than a year after succeeding to the throne, Prince Albert of Monaco is swapping the luxury of his palace for the wilds of the North Pole to highlight global warming.


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