Albania grows in popularity for overseas investment

Albania has seen an influx of interest from overseas investors looking for a sunny alternative to places such as Spain, Greece and France. Tropical temperatures, lower prices and an estimated four million visitors per year have seen interest in the country grow.

French farmland winning over UK alternative

French farmland is one third of the price of UK equivalents leading many people to cross the channel. There has been a steady increase in the number of UK farmers choosing to uproot to cheaper pastures in France.

Mountain side property in Mallorca

The luxury overseas property for June comes from the beautiful waters of Mallorca in Spain. This modern villa sits on the mountain-side taking full advantage of views over Palma and much of the rest of the island. Take a look inside.

France may be top spot for divorced retirees

Divorce between people aged 60 plus is on the rise in the UK leaving many older Brits alone and trying to find a home. According to the Office of the National Statistics divorce rates in the UK fell by 11 per cent between 2007 and 2009, but rose for those aged over 60.

The French Riviera beckons buyers

This property is located on Cote d’Azur, on the Gulf of St Tropez in a village called Grimaud. Perched on an escarpment the property has panoramic surrounding views of the lush green hills and ocean.

France tops the popularity list for overseas property locations.

France and Spain property hotspots

As the pound improves helping buyers to step off the ledge, France and Spain strengthen their positions as the top property hotspots abroad. About 25 per cent of Brits believe it is more affordable to buy property abroad.

House boat costs can add up but the lifestyle is worth it.

Houseboat city living

A house boat is one of the least conventional properties on the market yet the floating lifestyle still entices many homeowners, even in the city. Londoners are taking up the house boat lifestyle grabbing a central city location with the space of a rural abode.

Ireland property prices drop 17.8 per cent

Ireland has seen property prices drop by a whopping 17.8 per cent in the past 12 months. According to the residential property price index released by the Central Statistics Office the annual rate of decline is climbing every month.

Investors say Istanbul to outperform London

Just days after investors are told they now face a total 15 per cent tax for high-end property purchase in London, figures show the capital is to fall behind Istanbul in investor popularity.

United States tops list of overseas buyers

The United States has topped a list of countries interested in the UK property market. According to property portal PrimeLocation.com 14 per cent of searches on its website come from outside the UK.

UK property price drop worst than Europe

UK property prices suffered dramatically in comparison to the European markets in the past five years. According to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) the overall UK market last year imitated the European figures.

UK property buyers look to United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates has arisen as one of the top locations UK people are looking to buy property. The popularity of the UAE has doubled according to property website PrimeLocation.com with a 50 per cent increase in UAE searches in the last quarter of 2011.

Portugal’s lettings benefit from weak sales market

Sales in the Portuguese property market are still downbeat, with demand, supply and prices continuing to fall, latest figures show. But in the lettings sector, tenant demand continues to rise, along with new landlord instructions.

Long term outlook ‘healthy’ for property market in France

While 2011 has presented challenges including the eurozone crisis and tight lending criteria, the French property market has healthy mid to long term prospects, according to the chief executive of Leggett Immobilier.

France ‘still a global top 10 country brand’

Despite economic uncertainty in the Eurozone, France continues to be among the world’s top 10 strongest country brands, making it a reliable bet for property investors, according to eco friendly property developer Terresens.

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Two-tier housing market for Wales

Wales' house prices are held up by the high-end market.

The Welsh housing market has split into two groups creating a high-end market where prices are going well and a poor performing bottom end of the market. According to LSL/Acadametrics’ Wales house price index overall prices are up by 2.4 per cent on last year.

Interest Rates sit tight again

The Bank of England has again given homeowners a reason to celebrate choosing to leave interest rates at 0.5 per cent. The respite for home owners was no surprise with the bank of England holding rates for the past three years.