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  1. The beautifully crafted restoration of a villa in Tuscany

    Realitalia's Ville Degli Olivi in Lajatico

    Eight, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments with a solarium and heated swimming pool are being created in the meticulous renovation of a historical villa in Tuscany. Ville Degli Olivi, in Lajatico, Tuscany, Italy is a rustic 18th century stone house which overlooks the [read more]

    October 27, 2009

    Posted in Italy, Overseas Property/Real Estate, Tuscany.

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  2. Philippines apart-hotel success

    Boracay beach

    Investors have flocked to Continent Fairways, an apart-hotel luxury golf resort on Boracay, with only half the units remaining since its launch in the summer, according to the agent, Asset Property Brokers. Attracting them is a combination of a buoyant tourism, despite the [read more]

    October 21, 2009

    Posted in Apartment-hotel, Investment, Philippines, Property & Real Estate.

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  3. Overseas Property Round-Up

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    Hamptons International Hosts Exclusive India Property Show This is a unique chance to be the first to view leading Indian developments Hamptons International, one of the UK’s premier international residential agents, will be hosting an exclusive property event: ‘The India Property Show’ from [read more]

    October 20, 2009

    Posted in Beach, Cape Verde Islands, Overseas Property/Real Estate, Portugal.

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  4. French property and mortgage watch — October 2009

    St Cezaire

    French property prices rise by 0.1% during September Prices now 2.8% higher than six months ago Number of French mortgage enquiries through Athena Mortgages up 21% Q3 on Q2 French mortgage completions at Athena Mortgages up 14% Q3 on Q2 The French residential [read more]

    October 20, 2009

    Posted in Finance, France, Investment, Overseas Property/Real Estate.

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  5. Property News

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    FANCY CHRISTMAS IN LONDON? FAMILY HOME TO LET If you’re thinking of spending Christmas in London why not think of a comfortable family home rather than staying in a hotel. There’s a spacious family home in tranquil, residential Wandsworth available. Consisting of three [read more]

    October 20, 2009

    Posted in House, London, Property & Real Estate.

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  6. Research pays off for UK firm’s villa development in Crete

    “Detailed market research formed the basis of our design criteria and, because we took the trouble to build what potential buyers actually want, we are selling our properties despite the recession,” says Said Marie (pictured), principal of Berkshire-based Caversham-Barnes which has developed the Litsarda Villas scheme in western Crete.

    The decision to undertake detailed market research to establish the nature and needs of the prime target market for property in Crete has paid off for a UK developer which reports that a third of the villas it has built on a rural [read more]

    October 19, 2009

    Posted in Crete, Greece, Property & Real Estate, Travel.

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  7. Britons still looking for homes in France

    St Paul de Vence, French Riviera, France. Five-bedroom villa for resale. 300 square metres. Beautiful terrace and private garden plus large private pool.  Rare, architect designed villa beautifully appointed and furnished in perfect condition located in a privileged environment close to the medieval village of Saint Paul de Vence.

    Despite the recession in the UK, the British are still the largest buyers of property along the French Riviera, accounting for around 50 per cent of all foreign buyers. GDP in France rose unexpectedly by 0.3 per cent in Q2 2009 making France [read more]

    October 19, 2009

    Posted in France, Investment, Property & Real Estate, Travel.

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  8. Go west for a ski property

    Village at Fox Run, New Hampshire

    The near-parity of the British Pound and the Euro is inspiring British buyers to look west rather than east for a ski property. Buying a second home in an American ski resort is looking far more practical than a chalet in the Alps [read more]

    October 12, 2009

    Posted in Golf, Overseas Property/Real Estate, Property & Real Estate, Snow, USA.

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  9. Fractional Ownership: A Beginner’s Guide

    Solicitor Stefano Lucatello

    Stewart Andersen’s Property and Travel Blog is delighted to welcome Solicitor Stefano Lucatello as a regular contributor. He will be providing readers with expert information on matters relating to the purchase of overseas properties. ‘Fractional Ownership’ describes shared ownership, which allocates usage rights [read more]

    October 5, 2009

    Posted in Fractional Ownership, Investment, Property & Real Estate.

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  10. Exceptional properties in Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt

    Azzurra

    Samanah Country Club, Marrakech, Morocco In a quiet environment with unique views, the Samanah Country Club is just 8km from Marrakech International Airport and 14kms from Jema El Fna square and covers an area of 692 acres. The project includes the creation of [read more]

    October 1, 2009

    Posted in Golf, Overseas Property/Real Estate.

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