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Golf, Beaches and Bacalhau
With sun kissed beaches, sleepy picturesque villages and warm welcoming people, the Algarve is the quintessential holiday destination. And with some of Europe's best and most magnificent golf courses, the setting is complete. But the Algarve is also steeped in tradition and history, and has a rich cultural heritage.
Date for re-registration of Bulgarian companies extended.
The final date for companies to re-register on the new system has been extended to 31st December 2011. It is reported that only a small fraction of Bulgarian companies actually would have made the deadline.
And now, Mongolia!!
Ok, I know what you are thinking, Mongolia, don't they live in Yurts and ride horses? Well, yes, but also they happen to be riding high on a boom caused by the wealth of mineral reserves found to be in the country.
Is Istanbul ripe for investment?
With an official population of 12 million and an unofficial count of nearer 15 million, this city teems with life. Yet it does not take long to see that this is a city in dire need of renovation and rejuvenation, and this is exactly what is happening. You only have to look at what has happened in London and countless other major cities over the past 30 years to realise what is possible.
Bulgaria, Market Update
Not long ago flights to Bulgaria were full of British and Irish property investors with money falling out of their pockets. The return flights were awash with people who had purchased what they considered a safe investment or a new home. Now the flights are full of Bulgarians returning from shopping trips to London. So what has happened to the investors and relocators?
Aphrodite Beachfront
In 2006 I came to North Cyprus for the first time. The reason for the trip was to view and possibly purchase an apartment at a development that had caught our attention. Being aware of all the land issues that affect both sides of this island, it was very important to us that the project was to be built on secure Pre 74 Turkish Title land.
The chosen location was in an area that had been completely ignored by other developers.
Anyone who has spent time travelling around the UK would be able to conjure up the image of a traditional narrow boat. These vessels, with their distinctive design are quintessentially part of the English landscape and today they can be enjoyed by everyone. So if the idea of slowly gliding through beautiful countryside and stopping for lunch at a cosy pub sounds appealing, then why not hire a boat and experience a different sort of holiday.
In the county of Kent, to south of London, are a series of stunning castles and stately homes dating back to medieval times. Some of them even date back to the end of the Viking era and the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066. We have visited some of them, all within an hour's journey from London, and all open to the public most of the year. A journey in time and space. Our first visit goes to Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Later we shall look at some of the others.
The County of Kent, south of London is rich in history. Not least, here you'll find some of the most magnificent historical castles and stately homes across England. We have previously written about Anne Boleyn's childhood home, Hever Castle, so this time we will look more closely at some of the other historic castles and fortresses that are worth a visit.
Many people this year are only now looking for a holiday destination due to uncertainty in the economy. Not only that, but they are looking to keep a lid on the budget. The travels companies are slashing their prices in an effort to bring in customers, things are hotting up and there are bargains to be had.
January 2011 could have a shock in store for foreigners who fail to re-register the companies that they set up as vehicles to buy property in Bulgaria.
Are you searching for that perfect location to buy your holiday home? Somewhere that has it all, beautiful summers with plenty of places to go swimming, peaceful forests for walking and in the winter pure white snow to rival any Christmas card? No, I am not talking about Canada, but somewhere a bit closer to home - yes that's right, Sweden. This northern European country with its silver birches and little red cottages has so much more to offer than IKEA and flat-pack furniture....
The North Cyprus Government are refusing to allow purchasers of undisputed pre 74 Turkish Title land and properties to have their title deeds. Is this a shot in the foot for the Turkish Cypriot government or a stab in the back for the purchasers?
Breathtaking mountains, deep fjords with cascading waterfalls that plummet into the sea below, vibrant cities, midnight sun, northern lights...... Does this sound like something to stimulate the imagination and feed the soul? Well, then why not abandon the beaches of southern Europe this summer and head north to Norway.
Issue 5