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During the boom economy it was hard enough to climb onto the real estate ladder to buy a first home, let alone a vacation property with an ocean view or ski-slope access. But the economic crisis has brought a bit of sunshine for investors who in the recent past have been priced out of top markets like Verbier, the Riviera, Tuscany and the Caribbean. “There are more properties coming onto the market than we have seen for a very long time,” says Alexander Kraft, CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty in France. “And there are great deals to be had.”

That’s fantastic news for people like me. Last spring, standing on a cliff overlooking some of the more extraordinary villas near Es Cubells beach in Ibiza, I promised myself that one day I was going to own a vacation home. Maybe it would be on one of the enchanting Balearic Islands, or possibly in south Florida—Miami or Naples—where hot weather is guaranteed most of the year (though the charming hills of the Scottish Highlands and the desolate islands off Croatia have also stirred my heart). At the time, I did not think I could begin to look at options until several years down the line. But now, with the market for second homes softening fast, even freelance journalists like me can start realistically toying with the idea. I’ve got my eye on the stunning Zen Vida property in Majorca, which boasts five bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, three al fresco dining areas and a designer kitchen, as well as spectacular views of the Bay of Palma. Then again, it’s tough to pass up Théole-sur-Mer, the estate built in 1925 on a private peninsula near Cannes by the architect Barry Dierks, which offers an infinity pool and direct diving into the Mediterranean. (Both are offered through www.savills.co.uk/abroad; prices are available upon application.)

Marc Cohen, director of Ledbury Research, the London-based luxury consultancy, says that those who would normally not be able to afford a second home may gain the most from the global economic downturn. “The second-home market has suffered considerably,” he says. “If there is an active buyer, the type will have changed from the typical 65-year-old retiree who has sold his business or retired from a high-salaried job to one who is much younger who has seen this become more of an opportunity.”
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The new year seems to be the perfect moment to start looking, says Lucy Russell, managing director of Quintessentially Estates (quintessentiallyestates .com). “Some of the very top-end properties have dropped significantly in most of the major European destinations,” she says. “[And] we have seen houses in the Caribbean drop by half a million dollars, giving the buyer a good rate of return.” In places like Spain, Malta and Portugal, there have been price drops of up to 30 percent for vacation homes. Three-bedroom, eco-friendly beachfront villas in the Joia das Dunas development northwest of Lisbon are selling for between €625,000 and €895,000. And in speculative markets—residences that are still under development, or areas like Dubai that are relatively new to second-home splurges—prices have dropped by up to 60 percent. Not that everything is a bargain; currently on the market in the Emirates Hills neighborhood of Dubai is an 8,170-square-meter, seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom villa complete with gym, cinema, sauna, steam room and two maids’ bedrooms for €5.8 million by Quintessentially Estates.

Sotheby’s Kraft says that for the last decade a villa with an ocean view in Cap Ferrat rarely stayed on the market for more than a week. Now such properties take much longer to sell. “Lots of sellers are getting flexible with prices, and owners, especially those from emerging economies, are willing to make a deal like maybe they would not have in the past,” he says. Take, for example, a lovely Tuscan home, on the market through Savills. The property, which overlooks Lake Montedoglio near Arezzo, has four fully restored buildings, a large swimming pool and oodles of privacy. But the owners are so keen to sell, they have already dropped the price by €1 million, to €2.2 million. “Over the past three years we have seen very substantial price rises in key destinations—and a corresponding drop in sales volume—so I think the readjustment was needed,” says Savills’ Charles Weston-Baker. “Each of us has an innate sense of value perception, and a lot of properties have just gone beyond what people are comfortable paying.” Weston-Baker speculates that those who can afford it will hold on to their second homes until the market rebounds. “But those who do need to sell will do so for substantially less than they would have six months ago,” he says. Es Cubells residents, watch out—my moving van may be speeding down the road sooner than you think.

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The past 10 years have seen an increase in the interest, purchase and benefit of buying a property abroad. The late 90’s and early part of the 21st century has seen house prices surge in the Western countries to record heights, this together with the ever increasing number of the low cost airline destinations has given the average family the excess equity in their existing homes and easier access to be able to think about buying and perhaps living overseas.

We have all been on a holiday to some exciting destination, be it Europe, The Americas or even exotic Asian and Pacific countries, and whenever we see a local estate agent we always make a beeline for their shop window if not to compare the prices to back home then certainly to see how and what we could afford -  without really considering the possibilities.

The main question we at One-2-Property are asked by potential investors and holiday home seekers is “where should we buy”? A difficult question to answer as everybody’s idea of owning overseas investment property or off plan developments is completely different. We have a series of questions that we ask our clients to consider when thinking of buying abroad which include:

* Budget - how much do you want to or can you spend. Do you need a mortgage or finance?
* Location - is location important for you? Beach, countryside or town?
* Use - personal for holidays or purely investment or a bit of both?
* Access - is getting to your property easily and cheaply important to you?
* Employment - will you need to work what is the employment situation?
* Schooling - do you need to consider such things as schooling for your children?
* Size - will a one bed apartment be big enough or do you need to consider a 4 bed town house or villa?
* Rentability - is it going to be a necessity to rent your property out to help with mortgage payments?

Although we have many different websites and feature over thousands of properties for sale in different countries abroad no two inquiries are ever the same and as such we treat each inquiry on a personal basis. We feature properties for sale directly from local owners and developers in each country.
What about the legalities

Buying a property abroad can be relatively straightforward and we can help - there is nothing really complicated as long as you follow instructions and use a reliable legal representative - whether they are from the country concerned or from your home country - it will certainly make you feel more at ease and will help things to run smoothly. We feature various articles and information on buying property abroad on our website and apart from various little peculiarities in certain countries most overseas property purchases can run smoothly.

Mortgages
Financing your overseas property is a lot easier now than it was a couple of years ago. Mortgages for buying property abroad can be arranged through One-2-Property or local banks. A typical loan to value %’s can range from 50 - 60% depending on the country.

Insurance
As with all major purchases insurance must play a part in your overall budget plan. We would strongly recommend that adequate property and contents insurance is taken out to cover your investment as it grows. Although you don’t anticipate any problems arising with your new home you certainly want to ensure that your investment is covered against loss and damage.

As we become more and more daring in our ventures of overseas holidays then the general public will continue to conquer new and exciting areas of the globe in which to lay their foundations of a holiday home or indeed a permanent residence abroad. Whatever your reasons are for considering a move abroad then remember there’s only one company out there that can offer direct access to thousands of properties for sale in the hottest destinations Tel: +66807007900

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More than 1.2 million passengers jetted out to the country from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports in 2008, their operator BAA Scotland said.

This was twice as many as the Netherlands, which was second, while Ireland was third.

France and Germany overtook the USA, rising to fourth and fifth.

Norway also entered the top 10 for the first time.

Four of Spain’s airports - Alicante, Malaga, Tenerife and Palma - were among the top 10 destinations flown to by Scottish travellers.

It seems that Spain is as popular now with Scots as it has ever been Donald Morrison BAA Scotland

The most popular single destination was Amsterdam, with 530,000 Scots travelling there.

The Dutch capital is a popular tourist city in its own right - but is also a major international hub for onward connections.

Dublin was the second most visited city, with Paris jumping from sixth place last year to third place this year, with its numbers being boosted by new services from Glasgow.

BAA Scotland spokesman Donald Morrison said: “It seems that Spain is as popular now with Scots as it has ever been, and with the top three most popular countries unchanged from last year, you could argue that we are becoming creatures of habit.

“However, with France and Germany knocking the US - traditionally one of our most popular tourist markets - into sixth place, and Norway entering the top ten for the first time, perhaps tastes are beginning to change.”

Newark airport in New York was the most popular long haul destination, followed by Dubai, Orlando Sanford and Toronto.

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The Egyptian resort of Sharm El Sheikh entered the top five for the first time, while New York’s JFK airport and the Caribbean resort of Puerto Plata made their first appearance in the top 10.

Airport operator BAA Scotland said it aimed to defy the credit crunch by increasing capacity in 2009, despite the economic slowdown which has seen worldwide airline cuts.

Almost half a million extra seats will be on sale from its three Scottish airports, with new services to Norway, Canada, the Caribbean and other destinations.

Mr Morrison said: “There is no doubt that 2008 was a challenging year for the airline industry in Scotland, and 2009 will be no less difficult.

“With demand falling, and airlines around the world reducing capacity, Scotland is not immune to the current economic decline.

“However, with almost half a million new seats on sale in 2009, we have shown that it is possible to attract new business, offering more choice for Scottish holidaymakers and boosting inbound tourism.”

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Spain is one of Europe’s biggest holiday destinations with millions of visitors for the summer sun and winter snow. Spain’s open policy on foreign investment and the high growth rate in tourism makes the country worthwhile as an investment destination for foreign hotel chains. contact sales@12property.com +66807007900

We have hotel development sites from 2 to 15m Euro.

The Spanish government is to help the country’s tourism industry deal with the effects of the global financial crisis by supplying a cash injection worth some 400 million euros (500 million dollars), Deputy Prime Minister Maria Teresa Fernandez reported.

The aid packet is intended to help modernize the tourism industry and make Spain a more attractive tourist destination, local media reports said, particularly through interest-free loans for small and medium enterprises in the tourism sector.

Tourism accounts for some 11 per cent of Spain’s Gross National Product (GNP), and is an important pillar of the Spanish economy. In the first ten months of 2008 51.7 million foreign tourists visited the country, according to the tourism ministry, 1.4 per cent less than the corresponding period in 2007. A two-per-cent fall for the whole of 2008 over the previous year is expected.

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While Marbella is seen by many as Europe’s get-away spot for the rich and famous, Puerto Banus is just as desirable a destination - not just for the famous but also for holidaymakers ranging from high-flying business men and women to families just looking for a relaxing time away, with plenty of sunshine.

Puerto Banus is a relatively recent travel destination however, as it has only opened it’s doors to the general holidaymaker in the last 10 years or so; previous to that it was a very exclusive spot, known only to the locals and filmstars!

Puerto Banus is only a few kilometres west of Marbella, and being under the Municipality of Marbella shares many characteristics of the Costa del Sol’s most well known resort. Famous for it’s picturesque marina filled with multi-million dollar yachts, Puerto Banus also boasts a beach that stretches for one kilometre - the golden sands are a major attraction to this town that was once a traditional Spanish fishing village decades ago.

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While Marbella is seen by many as Europe’s get-away spot for the rich and famous, Puerto Banus is just as desirable a destination - not just for the famous but also for holidaymakers ranging from high-flying business men and women to families just looking for a relaxing time away, with plenty of sunshine.

Puerto Banus is a relatively recent travel destination however, as it has only opened it’s doors to the general holidaymaker in the last 10 years or so; previous to that it was a very exclusive spot, known only to the locals and filmstars!

Puerto Banus is only a few kilometres west of Marbella, and being under the Municipality of Marbella shares many characteristics of the Costa del Sol’s most well known resort. Famous for it’s picturesque marina filled with multi-million dollar yachts, Puerto Banus also boasts a beach that stretches for one kilometre - the golden sands are a major attraction to this town that was once a traditional Spanish fishing village decades ago.

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As with any resort associated with the rich and famous, Puerto Banus has more than it’s fair share of pubs, clubs, restaurants, world-class shopping and casino facilities. Designer names can be found on all the main streets, but if you prefer to browse smaller, more traditional Spanish shops and boutiques then there are plenty of these too.  Notably the premier Spanish department store El Corte Ingles with it’s five stories, and the Marina Banus Shopping Centre are two of the most popular locations that shoppers head for.  Alternatively, a visit to the weekly market held in the bullring each Saturday morning is a great way to buy both local products and holiday souvenirs!

Puerto Banus nightlife is as good as it gets and holds a world-class reputation. It can carry on until dawn if you want it to, or if you prefer something a bit more sedate then you can settle for a quiet drink and tapa in any one of the countless local bars spread throughout the town. If you do get the urge to have a taste of Tinsel Town, there are numerous cocktail and wine bars spread around the Marina and seafront areas, known as the Muelle Rivera - incidentally these are great areas for doing a bit of ’star spotting’!

The surrounding areas of Puerto Banus are also to be explored and enjoyed. The Sierra Bermeja Mountains rise up to the north of the town, and numerous golf courses are scattered within a 10 kilometre radius of Puerto Banus. Needless to say, the golf courses are some of the best in Europe and go towards making Puerto Banus one of the world’s top golfing holiday destinations.

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As with Marbella, Puerto Banus enjoys it’s own micro-climate and boasts over 300 days of sunshine each year, with a year round average temperature of 19 degrees. While the summer months may get a little hectic, May and September are probably two of the best months to visit this resort.

You can find a selection of highly recommended hotels at discount rates on our Marbella Hotels page.  Alternatively take a look at our Puerto Banus Villas page and our Puerto Banus Apartments page.

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Many people now decide to take Spain vacations, and it is because traveling to Spain can be a such an exciting and entertaining experience. There are so many great places to visit in Spain. Places like Costa Del Sol and Costa Blanca, and cities and towns such as Alicante, Valence, Grenade, Benidorm, Murcia, Seville, Madrid, and many, many other fabulous areas. With each offering a variety of sights, entertainment, and recreational attractions. When you choose to go to Spain for your vacation what awaits you is a marvelous experience of diverse entertainment with something for everyone in your party to enjoy.

When we’re looking to choose a vacation destination we usually want one that offers a fair amount of variety. Find a spot that has perfect weather, cultural attractions, beautiful natural surroundings, a wealth of history and culture and ivy tech online courses beaches, and you have found vacation Nirvana. Well, that’s exactly what get with a Spain vacation. Many people take their vacation in Spain for the following reasons.

There are so many resort areas to choose from. Areas such as Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol where you can visit towns such as Alicante, Valencia, and Murcia. Or you could choose a vacation in a city such as Granada, Seville or Madrid.

There is no end to the choice of Spanish destinations that will offer any vacationer a wonderful combination of entertainment and relaxation. If you travel with a family or a group, there is sure to be something for everyone.

With all these areas to choose from, with each offer it’s own unique type of experience, you’re sure to find a spot that’s perfect for your vacation.

Certainly, everyone has their own idea of a perfect vacation, and Spain seems to cover them all. For the history or culture buff, the towns and cities of Spain offer historical monuments, fascinating museums and beautiful architecture. In each town, large or small, you’ll find cultural events and celebrations all year long. Enabling you to soak up the culture ivy tech online courses learn a lot about this fascinating country. If your idea of a perfect vacation is to be on a beach and not to do anything, Spain is your kind of place. There are miles and miles of beaches with beautiful water under an almost continually sunny sky guarantees perfection for this kind of vacationer. The more active types will appreciated the many sports activities, the night life and the great entertainment. Spain truly does have something for everyone.

There are many Spain Vacation deals available to those that look for them. You can have a marvelous vacation without spending a fortune in this ideal place. Excellent deals can be found on the airfare, hotel accommodations, online phd programs rentals and other items. You’ll even find some package deals that put the whole thing together for you at a great price, and save you all the hassle of figuring everything out, while still saving you money.

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Puerto Banus is situated between Marbella and San Pedro  and is home to some of the most impressive yachts in the world. There is a wide array of bars, restaurants and designer shops along the water-front at Muelle Rivera. As far as restaurants in Puerto Banus are concerned, you will find that dinner in Puerto Banus, though expensive, becomes a pleasure for the senses, as you will find the best restaurants and the finest kitchen here.

Puerto Banus nightlife is well known among celebrities, and there are countless clubs and pubs. In the summer months, the whole place rocks ’till daybreak’ but expect to pay for it. There are hotels in Puerto Banus of all grades are plentiful but it will be cheaper for you to stay outside Puerto Banus. If you like discotheques and ending up dancing until high hours of the dawn we suggest the well-known discos La Notte, Olivia Valere, and Oh! Marbella, but if you prefer a more youthful atmosphere try Dreamer’s.

Puerto Jose Banus was inaugurated in May of 1970. It has a capacity for 915 docking posts for berths ranging from 8 to 50m, and two beaches on either side over 150m long. Puerto Banus in Marbella is one of the meeting points where there is a pleasant level of life. The port has a fuel reserve open 24 hours a day, every day, with direct supply to large yachts on the main pier. There is 24 hour surveillance with centralized alarm for boats (optional) and closed circuit TV. Average daily yacht occupancy of the port is 760-800.

Many illustrious visitors have passed through it, including the King and Queen of Spain and Belgium, General Franco, Nobel Prize winner Camilo Jose Cela, and Antonio Banderas among others. Puerto Banus’ yearly visitors are estimated at over 4,400,000. There are nine 18-hole golf courses and one 9-hole golf course within a 10km radius with lighting facilities for playing at night. Some of these are considered to be the best in Europe. There is a street market every Saturday morning by the bullring.