Malta's property sector is flourishing on the island under double digit inflation for house prices, tempting investors to its shores. Figures from the European Mortgage Federation give prices of 18 per cent on the Mediterranean island, beating other EU countries including the traditional strong-mark
South African financial figures remain upbeat about future prospects for those looking to buy abroad, especially in the commercial property market sector. John Loos, of the country's First National Bank (FNB), said that he expects real economic growth of up to five per cent for the next decade, offe
Barclays Bank has launched mortgages in Dubai specifically aimed at capturing the growing overseas property market for investors. As the property market booms, investors can now obtain a buy-to-let, owner-occupier or off-plan mortgage and get an approval within 24 hours. Such is the international ap
Europe's property sector is the new investment 'frontier', leading international experts have claimed. With opportunities remaining in eastern and western Europe despite an extended period of growth in the last decade, ING Real Estate's European research and strategy managing director Ian Whittock,
Property in the north of Malaysia will take the stage at the Penang International Property and Lifestyle Expo 2006 (PIP 2006), to be held later this month. Housing and commercial property from around 43 developers will be showcased and sold, estimated to be worth approximately RM4 billion in Malaysi
Sunny Spain currently accounts for more than a quarter of all the second homes owned outside the UK. The latest Official Social Trends Report states that 27 per cent of British second overseas properties are located in Spain, with demand fuelled by cheap flights and Euro mortgages, according to Banc
Asteco, the largest property services company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has appointed a new head of its investment agency for the Middle East region. Simon Gray is from the UK originally, but also brings management experience from positions in the Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong property
Carol McDonald