2011

Would you live in a garage?

With property prices throughout France on the rise, first time buyers have had to come up with increasingly inventive ways to get onto the property ladder. But few have taken the same approach as Jérémie Buchholtz, who has converted a garage into a stylish studio apartment in Bordeaux.

21 October 2011

India becomes the world’s second fastest growing housing market

India's property market has become the second fastest growing in the world, according to the latest reports from Knight Frank's Global House Price Index.

20 October 2011

Britney Spears mansion for sale

A Californian mansion which was previously rented for two years by Britney Spears is up for auction on the 11th of November, with a minimum bid of just under £2.9 million.

20 October 2011

Overseas cities a great place to invest

Those looking to buy a second home with strong rental potential are being urged to consider cities overseas, which can provide year-round financial yields.

20 October 2011

Invest in Turkish student accommodation

With the Turkish property market growing apace, investors looking at new ways to be part of the emerging market are being encouraged to think outside the box, and invest in student accommodation to get significant returns.

19 October 2011

Canadian house prices rising

The average price of property in Canada is rising, according to the latest reports from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).

18 October 2011

Property in the French Alps still peaking

With ski season almost upon us, property in the French Alps is proving extremely popular, especially with property hunters at the top end of the market.

18 October 2011

Miami property market stabilising

Property prices in Miami have begun to stabilise in the last quarter of 2011, with the sales of repossessed and distressed property falling for the first time in a number of months.

18 October 2011

Property investment grows globally

Despite the global economic crisis, investment in property is still continuing to hold up well, according to the latest figures from financial and professional services firm, Jones Lang LaSalle.

17 October 2011