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  • 20 May 2011

    Brazilian property prices continue to increase


    Demand for property in Brazil continues to increase at a rapid rate, with strong demand from international and domestic buyers pushing prices upwards.

    The South American nation's healthy mortgage market, expanding economy, growing middle class and general shortage of quality homes mean that many investors view the country as a viable option.

    This can be combined with the fact that Brazil has been selected to host both the 2014 football World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games.

    Brazilian properties located along the beachfront in Rio are reportedly selling for a third more than levels of late last year, while residential values have almost doubled in the past three years in Sao Paulo.

  • 13 May 2011

    Morocco offers affordable, quality real estate


    Tangier is emerging as one of the more fancied investment destinations for individuals keen to expand their international property portfolios, it has been suggested.

    The city is benefiting from a number of large-scale restorations that have taken place which have made it a hotbed for tourism.

    Indeed, the tourism industry has contributed to the city’s rapid growth in recent years, with the Moroccan government even expecting the number of tourists visiting the country to reach more than 10 million in the years to come.

    The booming holiday trade means that individuals looking to buy property in Morocco have the opportunity to take advantage of the buy-to-let market, with a plethora of reasonably-priced real estate making it a popular location for buyers.

  • 06 May 2011

    Golf helping to drive Italian tourism


    Golf helping to drive Italian tourism

    Tuscany remains a popular region of Italy for tourists looking to explore the country, it has been claimed.

    The news is likely to be welcomed by individuals with buy-to-let property in Italy who are hoping to cash in on the lucrative holiday home market.

    In particular, a number of Brits are being drawn to the region to take advantage of a growing number of golf courses that are available to play at, the Italian State Tourist Board has said.

    "What they are trying to push now is golf. They have some very beautiful golf courses. Being green and hilly, it lends itself to golf courses," Stefania Gatta, a spokeswoman for organisation said.

    "So really you can have the whole experience in Tuscany. You have food, landscape, sea, mountains, golf and spas. It is a very interesting region and very well loved."

    Meanwhile, recent research from Travelsupermarket.com has found that despite government austerity measures many Brits are still planning on taking a holiday this year.

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