News Archive: social trends

20, 2012 January:

Europe dominates Brits' wanted list according to exhibitions' poll

British overseas buyers still retain Spain as their preferred foreign hotspot for purchasing property according to A Place In The Sun’s (APITS) recent exhibitions’ poll.

16, 2011 December:

Quality of life is most important for expats when they retire, survey shows

The key to expat retiree happiness is a good quality of life, good weather and a low cost of living, according to an international survey.

30, 2011 November:

France still one of world's top 10

France is still among the world's top 10 country brands, demonstrating resilience in the face of Eurozone challenges, according to the 2011 FutureBrand Country Brand Index (CBI). The index ranked France first for familiarity, as buyers get their skates on for French Alps property.

11, 2011 November:

Active living resorts in France for over 50's provide answer to housing shortage

As the over 50's housing market in the UK changes, seeing those entering the 'third age' form the fastest growing demographic group in the country according to the Knight Frank Retirement Housing Report 2010, considerable pressure is being placed on housing for the older generation.

10, 2011 October:

Europeans most likely to invest more in real estate, survey shows

Only 43% of European real estate investors report any increase in risk appetite since early 2011, compared to 46% globally, and 64% in Canada where investors show the biggest uplift in risk appetite, new research shows.

03, 2011 June:

French Ryder Cup win boosts prospects for golf property

When it comes to great golfing holiday destinations, Spain has traditionally held the top position in Europe, but with this month's announcement of Paris pipping Madrid at the post to secure the 2018 Ryder Cup, it appears the tide may be turning in favour of France.

31, 2011 May:

Why the Germans and French prefer to rent

Englishmen may see themselves as king of their own castles, but the fact that Europe largely did away with its monarchies many years ago does not necessarily explain why those on the Continent are happier to rent, even if the situation is starting to change.

15, 2011 April:

British, French opt for country living

An increased number of property searchers both in the UK and across the channel are trading in their high value city flats for a taste of country life, reports the Digital Property Group.

02, 2011 March:

Ski travellers hungry for 'station to slopes' properties

With European air travel an increasingly risky bet, more ski tourists are on the hunt for a property convenient to rail links and self-drive holidays.

02, 2011 February:

House swaps drive international tourism recovery

In the new age of austerity, budget-conscious holidaymakers have found a way to keep their yearly overseas trip - swapping houses with someone on the other side of the world.

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