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Portugal’s Bom Sucesso Design Resort is turning homes into works of art. This luxurious and modern resort is being created on a 270 acre site near the medieval town of Obidos on Portugal’s Silver Coast. The resort is less than an hour north of Lisbon and offers a totally unique vision for homeowners. Some of Europe’s most well-known architects have collaborated in the largest modern architecture project ever undertaken on the continent. And these modern homes of the future are for sale - right now.

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The United States Department of Commerce released 2007 tourism figures and it is clear that the weak US dollar is bringing more people from overseas to the country. In 2007 there were an estimated 23.2 million visits from outside North America to the US, up almost 7% from 2006. The largest place of origin for visitors was Western Europe, where the strong Euro and UK Pound are having a big impact.

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Knight Frank and Erna Low Property have been appointed the joint agents for the UK and Ireland for the $1 billion four-season Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada. This is the first time since the launch of the resort in March 2007 that any of the real estate offerings have been marketed outside North America.

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A shortage of quality accommodation to cater for increased tourist demands in Barbados over the past few years has led to property price hikes and has made the rental market extremely attractive with high earnings achieved annually. Barbados has an endearingly British atmosphere where cricket is the national sport and an intrinsic part of the island’s culture, but despite the British influence, it is a cosmopolitan country with a strong character of its own.

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A range of particularly affordable properties with several advantages for fly to let investors are being marketed in the Italian area of Puglia.
For £50,000 you get a 35sqm one bedroom bungalow with a 6sqm veranda, £66,000 buys you a 55sqm one bedroom bungalow with a 15sqm veranda and £70,000 buys you a 65sqm two bedroom…

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The Canary Wharf area of London, which has grown tremendously over the past few years, is still seeing significant growth. This area, once home to a bustling port and docks, is now one of the most desired addresses in the city for both businesses and homeowners. It is home to major international corporations, thousands of residents and hundreds of retail shops and restaurants. Additionally, there are cultural events taking place within the district year round.

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The property market in Mauritius received a huge boost today as a heads of agreement was been signed between the SPDL (Sugar Investment Trust Property Development Limited), a subsidiary of the Sugar Investment Trust (SIT) of Mauritius and O&C Mauritius. The agreement will see the development of a fully integrated resort covering 165 acres at Le Bouchon site on the southern part of the Island.

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Brazil is set to join the oil rich nations that have seen their property markets sky-rocket on the back of rising oil prices. Two oil and gas discoveries in the last three months off the coast of Rio de Janeiro will catapult Brazil into the top ten list of oil producing nations. With oil starting to flow in 2010, the economy of Brazil and thus property prices are expected to receive a major boost. Brazil Property Advisors has analysed the most attractive investments in the Brazilian property market and is delighted to discuss the opportunities.

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The Sunday Times reports that that despite a GBP100 million price tag the super rich have been snapping up luxury designer property at London’s One Hyde Park. The luxury apartments which were designed by architect Richard Rogers are due for completion in 2010. Knight Frank one of the estate agents promoting the development said sales had totalled more than GBP 500million with the average price of an apartment at GBP 20 million. The apartments represent real estate priced at GBP 6000 per square foot which is up from the peak prices in 2006 which were GBP 4000 per squire foot.

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The historic town of Obidos in Portugal has been turned into a chocolate lovers dream with its annual chocolate festival. The event is due to come to an on 24th February 2008 but will take place all over again next year. Obidos is a picturesque village near the popular Silver Coast. This small town, about 75 kilometers north of Lisbon is circled by a wall and was once a stronghold with its own castle. In the 13th century it was given to Queen Isabel as a gift by her husband, King Dinis, after she remarked on its beauty. From the center of town you can see for kilometers in all directions. There are vineyards, terracotta roofs and homes, and windmills all about.

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