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  • Island Lights In Real Estate Darkness
    Property prices are dropping everywhere it would seem.

    But some places are still doing quite well, often they are islands where land is at a premium.
  • Real Estate Bubbles That Keep Floating High
    High oil prices and weaker share markets have led to a lack of confidence in the property markets, leading to prices dropping.

    But there are some areas where the bubble has yet to burst.
  • Andorra Properties Beat The Recession
    Far East, Canadian, Australian, US and European land and property values are in freefall - but there are still areas that resist the economic slump.

    Andorra, Europe's second most popular tax haven, could see property prices rise while those around drop.
  • Falling Property Prices Worldwide Epidemic
    Recent research from varying organizations around the world shows an alarming drop in property prices, not just in certain countries, but around the world. Current price falls are causing lenders to rethink their strategies. The decrease in the price of property worldwide could mean good news for investors.
  • Tenerife Property Holding Up In Recession
    Tenerife's property market is doing surprisingly well - with many potential buyers worried about a recession there are still good sales being made.
  • Monaco - Defying The Recession
    Property prices are dropping in many parts of Europe, but Monaco defies normal fluctuations as prices continue to go up...
  • Holiday Home Owners In Spain Could Do Best In the Recession
    Owning a home abroad can be great - an investment that produces rental returns and an appreciating asset plus great holidays.

    But in times of economic woe you need to be careful where exactly you buy.
  • Alarm Bells Ring For Spanish Property
    An economic slow down in Europe could see property prices in Spain take a dip this year and next, and it could affect the spending power of local town halls as they rely so much on transfer taxes for income.
  • Tenerife's Upmarket Real Estate
    Once known as a cheap holiday destination, property on the island of Tenerife is now becoming very much in vogue, with prices gaining pace.
  • Strong Real Estate Market in Lanzarote
    Property prices in the UK are beginning to dip, but surprisingly some areas of Europe favoured by the British and Irish second home buyers and investors are still seeing rises in 2008.
  • Malta Properties Snub 2008 European Downturn
    As Europe's homeowners wait nervously to see how much their properties have devalued, Malta's real estate market could see a rise in value this year.
  • More Frequent Flights Boost Majorca Property Market
    While the European property markets face a downturn, the island of Majorca could provide a safer bet than other areas.
  • Ultimate New York And Monaco Real Estate In Demand
    While real estate prices in Europe and North America teeter on the brink of falls, absolute top property in prime areas of Manhattan and Monaco have shown further rises in recent months.
  • Dream Locations for Your Vacation Home
    Property prices in Spain have increased faster than inflation in recent years, but the Canary Islands of Lanzarote and Tenerife still offer good value and the prospect of rising values in the future.
  • Building Up Trouble In Spain
    No less an organisation than the United Nations has joined other critics of Spain's policy on new property developments.

    Are new properties more to keep Spanish politicians happy than the buyer?
  • Monte Carlo Property Glitters For 2008
    No income tax and the best street security in the world continues to draw the British to Monte Carlo in 2008.
  • Further Rises For 2008 Andorra Property
    Andorra property had a very mixed 2007, but 2008 looks promising.

    An unusually slow start last year, big spenders saving the first half of the year, and the big spenders out again to give the market a late boost for 2007.
  • Spain for Sale, but Who's Buying?
    With a possible slow down in the European property market, who will be buying property in Spain in 2008?
  • US Banks Hit Euro Tax Havens
    Despite banks in the US cutting interest rates to stave off a recession, confidence levels are low and are being felt as far away as the tax havens in Europe.
  • Investors are Finding Lucrative Property in Tenerife
    Tenerife property prices rose by over six per cent in 2007, with many owners buying then relying on renting to holidaymakers to pay the mortgage.

    Would investing in Tenerife property make sense in 2008?
  • Monaco Real Estate Bucks 2008 Falls
    In a world of uncertain property prices, where is the one place likely to see price rises in 2008?

    It could be Monaco...
  • Monaco Property Prices Beating 2008 Economic Gloom
    Claims have been made that European tax haven Monaco's real estate prices are too expensive.

    But an on-line Monaco guide says it's not true, and that Monaco property could rise more in 2008.
  • Calling Entrepreneurs - Monaco Needs You!
    Monaco is home to the rich and famous, but the second smallest country in the world is putting out a call for entrepreneurs to move there.
  • 2008 Economic Slow Down Could Hit Euro Tax Havens
    Europe's tax havens have seen rising property prices and buoyant economies in recent years, but oil prices and a global economic slowdown could hit both Monaco and Andorra in 2008.
  • Euro Set To Spur 2008 Malta Property Prices
    While much of Europe is nervous about property prices falling in 2008, Malta is joining the Euro and it could have a positive imppact on the island's property prices.
  • Brits Face 2008 Tax Haven Government Pressure
    Britons thinking of moving to Andorra or Monaco for tax feee living will find their government putting new hurdles in their way.
  • Late Surge For 2007 Andorra Real Estate
    Andorra property has had a very mixed 2007.

    An unusually slow start, big spenders saving the first half of the year, and the big spenders out again to give the market a late boost.
  • British Wealthy Flocked To Monaco In 2007
    English aristocracy first became acquainted with the French Riveria and Monaco more than a hundred years ago.

    But it's the London city whizzkids who were are finding Monaco an attractive place to live and invest during 2007.
  • Andorra Beating Monaco For Tax Haven Value 2007
    Property prices in Andorra have risen consistently over the last few years.

    But with the same tax benefits as better known Monaco, and property in Monaco at record highs, Andorra now represents the best value full status tax haven in Europe.
  • Credit Squeeze Reaches Tax Havens
    Financial markets worldwide are rocking and mortgage companies in the US and Europe are tightening up who they lend to.

    The credit squeeze is even impacting on steady tax havens like Andorra.
  • Monaco Overpriced Claim Disputed
    An American magazine claims Monaco is one of the most overpriced real state markets in the world... A Monaco internet site says they're wrong.
  • Monaco Puts Out A Call For More British Entrepreneurs
    The number of British people living in Monaco has soared in recent years.

    Now Prince Albert has put a call out for more British entrepreneurs after seeing their valuable contribution to the Monaco economy and business community.
  • Andorra Property Beats 2007 Slow Down
    Higher interest rates across Europe and a slowing property market threatened to send tax haven Andorra's house prices into reverse for the first time in a generation this year.

    But a good summer has edged prices up.
  • Banking Boost For Menorca Real Estate
    UK demand for Spanish properties has seen British banks opening branches near the most popular areas, with Menorca being one of the beneficiaries.

    One bank is opening a branch on the quietest of the Balearic Islands, Menorca, anticipating further demand.
  • Bank Crises Hits Spanish Home Owners For 2008
    Owners of second homes in Spain are facing a squeeze on several fronts.

    Higher mortgage payments on their first and second homes, and some might not be able to get rental income at all.
  • Spanish Property 2008 Could Cost Less
    Not since the 1980's have property prices in Spain been so close to the edge of recession.

    High interest rates and new markets are contributory factors, with bargain hunters waiting in the wings.
  • Monaco Real Estate Set For High 2007 Price Increases
    Monaco and London have been swapping places for the most expensive property in the world, and a studio apartment has just gone on sale in Monte Carlo for over a million Euros...
  • Monte Carlo Tops Eurozone Real Estate League
    Property sales are showing Monte Carlo as the highest priced real estate within the Euro zone.

    With demand high prices in Monte Carlo could go higher still this year.
  • The Pain In Spain Falls Mainly On The Brits
    British owners of second homes in Spain are facing a squeeze in several fronts.

    Higher mortgage payments on their first and second homes, and some might not be able to get rental income at all.
  • British Banks Open For Spanish Property
    Demand for Spanish Property from the UK has seen British banks opening branches near the most popular areas.

    One bank is opening a branch on the quietest of the Balearic Islands, Menorca, anticipating further demand.
  • New Tax For Monaco
    For a tax haven, it's a surprise move - Monaco has compiled and released her first ever GDP figures.

    It's part of a move to play a bigger role at the UN.
  • Andorra Property Recovers To Positive Territory For 2007
    A poor start to 2007 has turned to a good first half year for Andorra's estate agents, with property inflation expected to hit over ten per cent.
  • Spanish Property To Drop Value 2007
    For the first time since the late 1980's property in Spain could be set to fall.

    High interest rates and new markets are contributory factors.
  • Monaco Studio Breaks The Million Euro Level
    With Monaco and London vying for the most expensive property in the world, a studio apartment has just gone on sale in Monaco for over a million Euros...
  • Andorra Opens The Door For More Tax Exiles
    Tax free Andorra has seen a sharp rise in residency applications over the last two years as rival tax haven Monaco's property prices have become among the most expensive in Europe.

    The Andorra authorities have responded by more than doubling the residency application quotas allowed in any one year.
  • Andorra Opens Door For More Tax Exiles
    European tax haven Andorra has seen a sharp rise in residency applications over the last two years as rival tax haven Monaco's property prices have become among the most expensive in Europe.

    The Andorra authorities have responded by more than doubling the residency application quotas allowed in any one year.
  • Andorra Best Value Tax Haven In Europe
    Andorra property prices have risen consistently over the last few years.

    But with the same tax benefits as better known Monaco, and property in Monaco at record highs, Andorra now represents the best value full status tax haven in Europe.
  • Monaco Real Estate Prices To Overtake London Again?
    A report early in 2007 suggested Monaco as the highest priced property in Europe, with a later one suggesting London had taken top position.

    But could Monaco prices escalate again to become Europe's most expensive real estate?
  • New Tax For Andorra
    Despite being one of the top European tax havens, Andorra is introducing Capital Gains Tax for the first time to fund infrastructure improvements.
  • Majorca Real Estate Prices Could Drop 2007
    Spanish island Majorca has been a popular tourist destination since package holidays started half a century ago. with some tourists choosing to live full time on the island.

    Property prices have enjoyed strong growth, but a dip in the market is on the cards.

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