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  1. Property markets set for growth in 2011

    Los Altos del Golf, Mallorca

    For anyone thinking of where to buy a second property, either for personal use or as an investment, one of the key factors to consider is accessibility. For most property owners, flying is the quickest, easiest and often cheapest option and so with [read more]

    December 26, 2010

    Posted in Albania, Beach, Features, France, Locations, Overseas Property/Real Estate, Philippines, Ski, Spa/Jacuzzi, Spain.

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  2. Your teenager’s bedroom: The hidden asset in your home that could help to fund their degree.

    Oxford Crashpadder bedroom

    The financial strain of tuition fees could leave many parents having to choose between their offspring’s further education and their own mortgage. However, what many don’t realise is that their child’s bedroom could be the secret asset that makes a degree a financial [read more]

    December 26, 2010

    Posted in Finance, Property & Real Estate, Tax, UK.

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  3. Douglas & Gordon 2010 Property Barometer/2011 Predictions for London property

    Ivor Dickinson, managing director of Douglas & Gordon

    SALES November comment Ivor Dickinson, managing director of Douglas & Gordon, comments: “Less than 40% of the offers received in the last two months have converted into sales. This suggests there is a definite standoff between buyers and sellers who have differing opinions [read more]

    December 19, 2010

    Posted in London, UK.

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  4. Great value ski homes in Turkey

    The views

    For many of us, Turkey means long summer days, the Mediterranean and glorious beaches. We don’t automatically associate Turkey, ski slopes and homes in the snow. Now however, Seki Ski Resort in Seki, near Fethiye, which is on the Turquoise coast of the [read more]

    December 13, 2010

    Posted in Features, Ski, Turkey.

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  5. Furnished Holiday Homes Lettings Consultation – 65,000 Britons set to benefit from changes

    Kate Stinchcombe-Gillies

    Kate Stinchcombe-Gillies, spokesperson for Holiday Lettings™, says: “This is a very well rounded and thoroughly considered response from the Coalition. While the changes to loss relief may raise some concerns for new entrants and possibly farmers, the other changes are very welcome. “The [read more]

    December 9, 2010

    Posted in Property & Real Estate, Worldwide.

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  6. Readers’ Offer – skiing in Courchevel

    Courchevel is one of the most attractive ski destinations in Europe Picture credit: Courchevel Tourisme-Jérôme Kélagopian

    Courtesy of The French Tourist Office in association with Pierre & Vacances (PV-Holidays), www.homesandtravel.co.uk is able to offer readers the chance stay in a fabulous French ski destination at an exceptional price Courchevel is part of the Le Trois Vallées area, probably the [read more]

    December 8, 2010

    Posted in Features, France, Ski.

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  7. Luxury homes at Sugar Beach, St Lucia

    The pool and lounge area have an ocean view

    Sugar Beach, one of a few developments around the world within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a 130-acre resort located on the South West coast of St Lucia between the twin peaks of the magnificent Val des Pitons. Currently known as the [read more]

    December 6, 2010

    Posted in Beach, Caribbean, Overseas Property/Real Estate.

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  8. Retirement Villages increases portfolio in £13.7m deal

    Mayford Barn Lodge

    The concept of Retirement Villages Limited, founded in 1981, is based on a model that offers active, elderly people a supported lifestyle in villages with extensive facilities. Since a change of ownership in 2005, the company has expanded rapidly through joint ventures, acquisition [read more]

    December 1, 2010

    Posted in Property & Real Estate, Retirement, UK.

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