News: france property investment

The most recent france property investment news from a variety of international property news sources.

Foreign Buyers Increase Their Presence In France’s Second Home Market

Strict mortgage policies have helped insulate the French property market from large declines, although, prices and construction did suffer in the recent downturn. While recovery has been uneven across regions, new and existing home sales improved in the first quarter, with foreign buyers increasing…

Property Tax Hike In Greece Is Deterring Wealthy Buyers

A tax hike on luxury property, is deterring wealthy buyers and pushing Greek real estate prices downward. Economic uncertainties are driving Greek investors to France and London, while once-favored Mykonos and other island locations are being deeply discounted. See the following article from Property…

Occupier Demand Rising For Global Commercial Real Estate

Emerging markets edged out developed economies for 2nd quarter commercial real estate demand. Except for France, commercial markets in the UK and throughout the euro region suffered from fiscal tightening, while government market-cooling efforts in China had less of a negative impact on demand. See…

Italian Government May Sell Palaces, Beaches, And Islands

The Italian government appears ready to join France and Greece in a massive property sell-off to ease its sovereign debt. Area councils will probably have priority for purchase, but investors will also get a rare chance at owning treasured historic structures, pristine islands and valuable beachfront…

Retiring In A Foreign Country: 5 Case Studies

Many Americans are choosing to move overseas to destinations that offer a high quality of living – without the expensive price tag. South America, Panama, the Carribean, Ecuador and France are just some of the places where retirees and others can explore affordable and rich overseas lifestyle…

Retiring In A Foreign Country: 5 Case Studies

Many Americans are choosing to move overseas to destinations that offer a high quality of living – without the expensive price tag. South America, Panama, the Carribean, Ecuador and France are just some of the places where retirees and others can explore affordable and rich overseas lifestyle…

European Commercial Property Activity Increases 15 Percent In Q2

European commercial property investors concerned about government debt are finding new appeal in the Polish and Nordic markets. Overall, commercial real estate activity in Europe increased 15 percent in the second quarter, but predominantly in France, Germany and the UK. See the following article from…

French Real Estate Attracting UK Investors Thanks To Stronger Pound

Increasingly cautious French lenders are creating a tighter mortgage market for the self-employed, but currency trends and lending rates are contributing to overall favorable real estate conditions for buyers. Leaseback properties are becoming even more popular in France, with generous financing available…

Prominent European Investor Predicts A Second Downturn In Europe

London-based Infernos Real Investors, founded by top executives from Invesco and Pramerica, predicts a double dip recession in parts of Europe. However, the company also advises investors to look at senior housing, rental properties for students, and self-storage investments in Germany, France and Scandinavia…

Ahmedabad among 11 cities on RBI’s realty indices list

The city happens to be among 11 in the country for which Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would prepare two realty indices — one each for commercial and residential properties. This is to curtail speculations and another realty bubble burst in the years to come. Two months back an RBI report on asset price monitoring [...]