Natura 2000 Protests In Bulgaria Result From Lack Of Information 13/03/2008
The execution of Natura 2000 project in Bulgaria will fail if officials and people do not reach agreement, head of the ecological network for Bulgaria and representative of Green Balkans Simeon Marin said. Residents of southwestern Bulgarian towns have long been protesting against the introduction of the environmental network in Bulgaria. People feared that restrictions related to environmental protection will chase away investors. Protests resulted from the poor information campaign accompanying the introduction of Natura 2000 in Bulgaria, said Marin as quoted by Focus news agency. No matter what option is accepted, some parties will remain unsatisfied, said Marin. Property owners and construction companies will oppose the network no matter what, said Marin. Mass... more

Year-round Tourist Spots 'have Investment Potential' 19/06/2008
Rental investors are getting low vacancy rates in year-round holiday destinations, it has been revealed. According to Holiday-Rentals, most of its clients with a foreign property are able to rent them out for the whole year. This is because many of these residences are located in places which do not have a seasonal tourist trade, such as Italy, France and Spain. Therefore, investing in a country which attracts high volumes of tourists for 12 months of the year could be a lucrative endeavour. Sarah Chambers, spokesperson for Holiday-Rentals, commented: "60 per cent of our clients own one or two foreign homes. "They almost always rent them out for the whole year." Speaking to the Telegraph, she said places with cultural or sporting attractions could have particularly high... more

How To Make A Successful Investment Property Purchase 12/05/2008
There are no two ways about it - historically speaking those who have made a long-term commitment to bricks and mortar have done okay for themselves!  We all know this fact which is why we all look to property for our financial successes.  But at times like this when all the talk is about falling prices, foreclosures and lack of mortgage credit, many people are left wondering what to do next and whether they can actually make a successful investment property purchase anywhere in the world. In this article we’ll explore some fundamental facts about what makes a successful investment property purchase.  You can then take the information away and apply it to your own research into where to buy a property abroad for income and gain benefits.  Please bear in mind that this article is about... more