2011

Property prices 'cooling' throughout China

Property across major Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen showed limited growth for the first time in three years, according to reports from the National Bureau of Statistics.

24 August 2011

Brangelina lower the asking price of their Malibu mansion

After unsuccessfully managing to sell their Malibu mansion in 2009, Brangelina are now trying again, having lowered the asking price from £11 million to £8 million.

24 August 2011

Spain is still the most popular retirement destination for Brits

Retired Brits looking for a slower pace of life are still flocking to Spain, despite the increasing costs of doing so, according to pension provider Standard Life.

24 August 2011

Meribel proving popular with investors

Ahead of the ski season, investors are rushing to invest in new build properties in the French alps destination of Meribel.

24 August 2011

Building costs in France among the world's highest

Building costs in France are among the highest in the world according to a new survey released by E.C Harris.

23 August 2011

Miami leads Florida real estate surge

Property sales in Miami are between 33 and 47% higher than this time last year, according to the Miami Association of Realtors.

23 August 2011

Unique properties on sale in France

Legal and cultural changes in France have meant that a variety of unique properties are available throughout the country- including former courthouses and convents.

23 August 2011

Road risks for Brits abroad

Brits driving overseas are being warned to be vigilant, after a new survey by insurance company Swiftcover revealed that around 1.7 million British drivers have admitted to driving on the wrong side of the road.

23 August 2011

Spanish properties benefit from VAT reductions

New measures from the Spanish government have slashed the IVA (equivalent to VAT) on all new build properties from 8% to 4%.

22 August 2011