2500 Sq.m Rural Plot - ID 872

Property Overseas: Where's Hot, Where's Not, Where's Next 19/03/2008
This time last year, we didn't even know what a credit crunch was. Now, the term laces every property conversation, along with widespread apprehension over just how far its insidious tentacles will stretch. But the year began optimistically, with the European Union's two newest members, Bulgaria and Romania, expecting to enjoy the boom that this seal of approval brings. As it has turned out, prices for off-plan properties in Bulgaria haven't soared as expected, says Robin Barrasford, of Barrasford and Bird. Currently, they remain stable. However, the resale market is seeing bigger leaps in value, with demand for resale properties up 70 per cent on last year and sellers making profits of about 45 per cent. "EU membership has brought about a measure of confidence and... more

Tourists Seek 'exotic' Locations 21/05/2008
Holidaymakers from the UK are increasingly choosing to venture to more exotic locations, analysts have stated. The Association of British Travel Agents revealed that emerging economies and mid to long-haul destinations are becoming more and more popular. Frances Tuke, spokesperson for the group, said this is partly because they are exotic, developing locations which can offer a different type of holiday experience. In addition, she stated that authorities in these countries have invested in providing services and infrastructure for foreign leisure travellers. This means these places could be good locations for overseas property investors to consider, as the increase in visitor numbers is driving growth in their rental markets. Furthermore, new infrastructure developments and... more