Do TV and Film Investments Make Money?

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Trends in television The introduction of video-on-demand (VOD) services including Amazon and Netflix has revolutionised the way we watch TV. They are each gaining millions of new subscribers each year and produce ever more of their own award-winning…

Buyers flocking to coastal markets

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COASTAL property markets have taken off with new figures revealing a surge in auctions and sales numbers. Auction activity on the Gold Coast was booming, according to the latest CoreLogic RP Data Quarterly Auction Market Review, with…

16 Overseas Properties Ideal for Tennis

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To celebrate the end of Wimbledon 2017 we're bringing you a selection of homes with tennis courts in the sun, along with a further ten prime properties. So if tennis is your thing then check out a property in Estepona, Spain - this three-bed…

16 Overseas Properties Ideal for Tennis

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To celebrate the end of Wimbledon 2017 we're bringing you a selection of homes with tennis courts in the sun, along with a further ten prime properties. So if tennis is your thing then check out a property in Estepona, Spain - this three-bed…

Pricing a Property Based on Comps is Still the Rule—Unless It’s Incomparable

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When pricing a residential single-family listing, most agents’ first step is to look at the recent sales of comparable properties in the same neighborhood; about the same size; on a similar piece of land; and with similar features, like views,…

SA property investors find value in 25 countries

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The South African listed-property sector has seen a dramatic shift offshore with about 46% of its value in overseas markets, including eastern and western Europe. South African property stocks’ offshore exposure has more or less doubled…

How to inspect an off-plan property overseas

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Q: My off-plan property in Malaga is due to be completed in the next few months, and I will be inspecting the property soon. What should I look out for, and what are my rights if I find any defects? J Harrison, by email A: Before making the…

5 Lifestyle Factors When Buying Your Overseas Property

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When choosing a place to buy abroad it’s not just about how cheap the property is. Of course, this is a pretty big driver for most buyers, but along with accessibility, lifestyle factors also come into play. So how do you choose between your…

Tips From Our Overseas Property Buyers: Part 3

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Welcome to the latest instalment of our 13-part series, Tips From Our Overseas Property Buyers, where we catch up with homeowners from all over the world who share their experiences exclusively with A Place in the Sun. Next up we have Nancy…

Selling a property overseas: tips for online marketing

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Q We’ve decided to put our Portuguese home on the market and are considering listing it online, bypassing agents and their fees. Any words of advice? M Formby, by email A Although there are costs for using a “for sale by owner” property…

Britons are spending 50% less on European property since the Brexit vote

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LONDON — The weak pound caused by the Brexit vote has caused Britons to slash the amount they spend on European property by more than half, according to research from payment card firm Fexco. The data indicates that Britons spent 52% less…