2012

“Spooky” Paris apartments with prime graveside location

You would think views of a 200-year-old graveyard would be an obstacle when selling a property, yet in the spirit of Halloween we suggest one place where it is not: a new development overlooking the famous Montmartre Cemetery in Paris' exclusive 18th Arrondissement is proving to be extremely popular with investors.

31 October 2012

French mortgage market ‘picking up’

The French mortgage market is 'picking up; according to industry experts, with many banks adjusting their rates downwards and changing product lines to incentivize potential investors.

30 October 2012

World’s thinnest house unveiled

The world's thinnest house, which measures four feet at its widest point and 28.3 inches at its narrowest, opened its doors this weekend, although it's unlikely that there will be enough space for a housewarming party.

29 October 2012

Spain property sales rising

The number of investors buying Spanish property is on the rise according to one of the country's largest agents.

29 October 2012

New build houses in USA selling at two-year high

New build properties in the USA are selling at a two-year high according to a government report, as favourable market conditions mean domestic and international buyers are snapping up American homes.

29 October 2012

North East Brazil property market booming

The property market in North East Brazil is booming according to local agents and developers, who claim they are struggling to keep up with the demand from potential buyers.

26 October 2012

Does size matter? Property experts call for more ‘shoebox’ homes

Property experts are urging designers and architects to consider building more small homes in the world's most expensive and over subscribed cities, in an attempt to deal with the huge demand for affordable housing.

25 October 2012

A Place in the Sun magazine November 2012 issue on sale now!

The November 2012 issue of A Place in the Sun magazine is now on sale.

24 October 2012

Why you need a building survey in Spain

Campbell D Ferguson, chartered surveyor and manager of Survey Spain imparts some important advice

24 October 2012