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Holiday rentals growing in Goa

Goa is increasingly becoming a popular destination for holiday rentals, according to lettings website HomeAway.co.uk, who saw a 59% increase in enquiries for the Indian state during 2011.

14 May 2012

House prices rise in 50% of US cities

Research from the National Association of Realtors has found that property prices rose in 50% of US cities in the first quarter of 2012.

11 May 2012

Spain announces bank clean up to clear repossessed property

The Spanish government is today expected to announce tough measures to clean up the country's banking system, after negotiations with some of Spain's biggest lenders.

11 May 2012

Two thirds of expats live overseas without insurance

Two thirds of expats who relocate overseas do not have life or income protection insurance, a customer survey by insurance provider William Russell has revealed.

10 May 2012

Top ‘turn around towns’ in America named

Realtor.com has released its research into the top 'turn around towns' in America – areas which are beginning to show signs of recovery and are slowly leading the nation towards a more general housing recovery.

10 May 2012

1 in 3 holiday home owners would relocate abroad permanently

1 in 3 people who own an overseas holiday home would consider moving abroad full time according to the results from a recent survey conducted by HomeAway.co.uk.

10 May 2012

Turkish property market opens up to foreign investors

The passing of a long awaited bill by the Turkish parliament will ease restrictions on foreigners purchasing property in Turkey, diversifying the opportunities for tourism within the country according to local property experts.

10 May 2012

Facebook employees ‘like’ Palo Alto housing market

The property market in Palo Alto, California is growing faster than anywhere in the USA thanks to a phenomenon dubbed 'the facebook effect'

9 May 2012

Dordogne most popular French spot for overseas buyers

The Dordogne and the Alpes-Maritimes proved to be the most popular French departments for overseas property investors in 2011, according to a recent study by the country's notaires.

9 May 2012