Some British owners in Spain have been spooked by Brexit and, keen to sell up quickly, are reducing their asking prices or may well be open to cheeky offers… especially as they will now they will receive more sterling for their euro when they transfer it back to the UK.
Find out why Spain is considered one of the Top 10 Property Markets in the world, and what this means for you. It’s all positive news for the property market in Spain, as we find ourselves halfway through the third quarter of 2016. All indicators show that the Spanish property market is on the rise, with global property executives ranking Spain within the top 10 countries in the world for property investment in 2016. Forecasts into 2017 are also positive, as sales prices are expected to increase, new construction starts rise and investors from around the world take advantage of the unde
Looking at the French property market post-referendum, is it still a buyer’s market, or are things slowly changing? The French property market remains very favourable for the buyer, with prices in most parts of the country still stable. Although some areas, such as Provence, Cote d’Azur, Paris and the Languedoc Roussillon are seeing gradual increases, elsewhere, there has been very little change in prices overall.
Once again, figures from Portugal’s property market paint a positive picture for home owners and investors alike. It seems like an awfully long time since there was any bad news about Portugal’s property market. This feeling is confirmed by figures from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) that show that house prices in the country have now been rising for 19 consecutive months.
France Property Guide brings you top tips to stay motivated and buy your dream property in France successfully. We may live in uncertain times, but France never seems to lose its allure for British people – with many more determined than ever to find their own bolthole in France. Let’s not forget that France is a very big country, with plenty to offer in terms of lifestyle, comfort, beauty, and space. We offer our Top Five Tips for staying on the right track and realising your dream of buying in France.
It is possible to enjoy a healthy Mediterranean diet that is gluten free in Italy. Italians love their food, and are also aware of the connection between health and what they eat. Much of Italian cuisine is based on using fresh local produce as part of the famous Mediterranean diet. An Italian Supermarket chain, Co-op, did a survey of its customers and discovered that 70% of Italians are willing to pay more for all natural foods, 65% are willing to pay more for non-GMO foods and 62% for organic foods.
