British holiday home buyers still hot for Europe – despite Brexit
A recent survey from legal firm Spanish Legal Reclaims has revealed that Brexit – even in its current ‘question mark’ form – is not putting buyers off buying a holiday home in leading European countries.
Property prices worldwide up in between 2016 and 2017
Property prices around the world in key locations increased by 6.5% between March 2016 and march 2017 – the highest increase in 3 years, according to the Knight Frank global house price index.
Tour operator sees Greek bookings rise by 40%
One of the most famous holiday tour operators has reportedly seen an increase of 40% in Greek holiday bookings made by UK holiday makers.
Orlando market thriving
The lack of houses for sale in the Orlando market are said to have driven up property prices by 2.6 percent during February, according to a new report by Orlando Regional Realtor Association cited in the Orlando Sentinel. The midpoint sale price in February for an area that includes mostly Orange and Seminole counties was up about 11 percent compared to 2016. ‘We are headed into peak home-buying season with high demand but significantly fewer homes on the market compared to last year,’ commented Orlando association President Bruce Elliott. Central Florida’s job and population growth has been depleting the available listings, even as the appetite for rentals and holiday homes has grown in recent years.
British interest in France grows
The Halcyon Developments Group have experienced two record months since the start of the year, with British buyers in particular coming to market again following the Brexit vote.
Culture and lifestyle the key draws for French holiday home buyers
A new pole carried out by a leading French estate agent has revealed that British buyers are still very passionate about property in France, despite the recent Brexit vote.
International buyers to France increase by nearly 1/3rd
New data has suggested that the sales of French property to other nationalities increased last year by almost 30%, with British buyers dominating.
Unique new route opens up US east coast
With the Tour De France having just finished, cycling is certainly hitting the headlines at the moment. That’s no different across the Atlantic in the US, where the nation’s longest ‘greenway’ is soon to be opened.
Hollande: British people can work and live freely after Brexit vote
At a joint press conference in the Élysée Palace in Paris this week, French president François Hollande made it clear alongside the new British prime minister Theresa May that British people living in or working in France would be allowed to stay in the country, even after the UK’s exit negotiations conclude.
Orlando isn’t just about the theme parks!
As most people are aware, when it comes to holiday destinations it doesn’t get much bigger than Florida and more specifically Orlando. Families are drawn in by the lure of Disney World and the other exciting parks nearby.