American dream still going strong

American dream still going strongOverseas investors are still in love with the USA, reveals TheMoveChannel.com's latest Top of the Props report. US property stole back the number one spot from Spain in July 2016, becoming the most sought-after country on the property portal, for the sixth time this year.

The recent vote by the UK to leave the European Union has seen both the pound and euro weaken against the US dollar, but international investors around the world refused to be deterred from their American dream in the month following the referendum's result.

US property accounted for 1 in 12 of all enquiries (8.1 per cent) across the month, climbing two places in TheMoveChannel.com's chart to overtake both Spain and the UAE.

Going for gold: Take 'home' the medals with these pads with top-class sporting facilities

Going for gold: Take 'home' the medals with these pads with top-class sporting facilitiesWith the Summer Olympic Games in Rio now in full swing, it is inevitable that many of us have caught the fitness bug. The sporting stars of Team GB have already motivated us to get involved but to follow in their footsteps and become the next gold medalist it is important to have top class facilities close-by both at home and away.

• Train like Adam Peaty in Tenerife Top Training's Olympic sized swimming pool
• Serve like Olympic flag-bearer Andy Murray in stunning Portuguese villa with tennis court
• Golf's return as an Olympic sport initiates golfing villas as the fitting investment
• Train like the Brazilians with your own sand beach volleyball court

Exclusive Algarve Villa's August Newsletter

Exclusive Algarve Villa´s August NewsletterSee below for some of the fabulous properties for sale throughout the Algarve this August.

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Property and Finance Q&A - ask your question

Property and Finance Q&A - ask your questionSimon Conn has over 35 years’ experience in the overseas property market and has worked successfully during that period for a number of major financial services companies. He is especially well known within the overseas mortgage industry and is a regular media commentator on matters relating to the purchase or refinancing of overseas property. Simon has developed many connections within the overseas property and finance industry, resulting in a worldwide network of leading specialists to assist with local issues such as legal, insurance and currency exchange.

Simon has recently added a Q&A page to his website http://www.simonconn.com/q-and-a/ and is inviting people to submit questions for the page, so if there's anything you'd like to see answered, please contact Simon at:

Wwww.simonconn.com
T: +44 (0)7739 033266
E:  simon@simonconn.com

Summer Property Sizzlers from CC Homes

Summer Property Sizzlers from CC HomesOur small Property selection for this week. Visit our website to find more wonderful properties.

Beat the exchange rate and buy that dream holiday home - by paying in pounds!

Beat the exchange rate and buy that dream holiday home - by paying in pounds!The political whirlwind stirred up by the UK's historic vote to leave the EU on 23 June 2016 will have far-reaching consequences. The pound has proven particularly sensitive to the news, falling below $1.31 in early July, a low it hasn't seen for more than 30 years.

Those holidaying overseas this summer have found that their break is noticeably more expensive than it would have been pre-referendum, but the same doesn't have to be true for those buying property abroad.

Airbnb issues first Lisbon 'local lodgings' Report

lisbon2Airbnb’s first report examines the economic impact of home sharing in Lisbon, following similar reports in London, Paris, Amsterdam and Barcelona, writes the National Association of Local Lodging Establishments, NALLE.

According to the report, the Local Lodging is a new economic engine that is helping to grow and diversify tourism in Lisbon and Portugal.

Overseas property sector – should there be doom and gloom?

Overseas property sector – should there be doom and gloom?Overseas property and finance expert, Simon Conn, has over 35 years’ experience in the overseas property market and in this article, gives his opinion on overseas property investment in the wake of our decision to leave the European Union.

Since Brexit, there have many different comments in the press about how people feel the market and economy will develop during the next few months and most, unfortunately, have been rather dour.