Property Investment News

Golden Boy Receives Knighthood

Four-times Olympic gold medallist, Chris Hoy, began 2009 as Sir Chris Hoy when the UK’s Golden Boy of the 2008 Beijing Olympics was knighted in the New Year honour list.

Romania Actively Combats the Crisis

In their attempt to maintain buoyancy in the real estate market and ensure continued liquidity, the Romanian government recently introduced a number of measures to counter the current global economic downturn.

Thailand May Become a Retirees’ Paradise

Some innovative companies in Thailand have found success by dealing with a relatively new market, one that caters to the specific needs of European retirees.

Russians Seeking Overseas Homes

As Russians continue to search for the best ways to invest their new-found wealth, holiday homes abroad have become a favourite way to diversify their portfolios.

Obelisk Congratulates Chris Hoy, 2008 BBC Sports Personality of the Year

The accolades continue to flow for Chris Hoy as 2008 comes to a close. He has been named the latest BBC Sports Personality of the Year, beating both Formula One World Champion, Lewis Hamilton, and UK swimming sensation, Rebecca Adlington.

Zell Says Brazil is Best

Property guru and billionaire, Sam Zell, continues to vouch for Brazil as one of the world’s hottest investment spots.

Eastern Promise

Previously a little-known destination and isolated from the world because of its socialist dictatorship, Albania is currently proving to be one of Europe’s hottest property spots.

Slovakia Moves into Fifth Gear

Along with the banking sector, the car industry has been one of the biggest victims of the global credit crunch. In Slovakia, however, things could hardly be more different.

Time to Go Down Under

New Zealand has long been a popular relocation spot with UK nationals looking for a new life abroad and not traditionally on the property investor’s radar, but with its property market showing promising monthly growth, it may be time to take a look at h

Chris Hoy Triumphs Again

Chris Hoy, the UK’s most successful Olympic cyclist of all time, has received yet another accolade by winning the British ‘Sportsman of the Year 2008’ award.