New Multifunctional Building For Evropa Boulevard In Sofia 08/10/2008
Mapa International is investing in a facility that will feature office and warehouse spaces on Evropa Boulevard across from supermarket Metro-2. The mixed-purpose building will occupy about 3000 sq m out of a 0.8 ha land plot. In addition, the investor plans to construct a multi-functional centre resembling a traditional mall with a total built-up area of 10 000 sq m, Stroitelstvo gradut reported.The designer is the Plovdiv-based studio ARZH-ART with project manager architect Emil Zhechev.The office building will feature five levels, one of them subterranean. Two parking lots with a total of 31 car spaces are also envisioned in the plan.Spokespersons from the architectural studio have revealed that the office building will have a dynamic structure with broken symmetry.A café,... more

Established European Markets Attract British Buyers 31/03/2008
Overseas property buyers from the UK are continuing to favour established European markets, according to experts. Assetz Finance stated that during the last few months, there has been a surge in the overall number of enquiries it received from prospective investors in foreign property. However, it singled out property in France and property in Spain as the two locations that were attracting the most interest. Commenting on this trend, Katy Hepworth of Assetz Finance said this could be partly due to the good deals now on offer to consumers. Specifically, she stated that French and Spanish mortgage lenders are now allowing access to a much wider range of products. Ms Hepworth commented: "Buying a home overseas has become an increasingly accessible option for those looking for a change... more

Buyers Hanker After Life In The Country 08/05/2008
Buying habits are changing and more people are now looking for a house where they can settle long-term, it has been revealed. Increasingly, the house of people's dreams is in the country, with 59 per cent of respondents to a poll conducted by Yorkshire Bank saying living in or near the countryside would be beneficial for both their health and wellbeing. A further 32 per cent would consider moving to the countryside in order to improve the education prospects for their children, and just 27 per cent actually prefer the city lifestyle to the more sedate life in the country. "In contrast to the recent trend of buying, improving and moving on, many buyers are concentrating on finding a home where they can settle long-term, and build a future for themselves and their family."... more