http://www.financealley.com en-us editorial@financealley.com France is one of the last remaining affordable yet highly desirable European locations for vacation homes and if you’re considering investing in real estate overseas or you’re indeed looking for a vacation property that you, your family and friends ca... http://www.financealley.com/article_183893_33.html 05th July 2007 With the British and American economies in quite a strong position many more Americans are considering putting some of their hard earned cash into buying a vacation home overseas and apparently one in three Britons has their sights set on buying a holiday... http://www.financealley.com/article_43721_33.html 13th April 2006 As more and more of us look for better ways to secure our financial future than investing into stocks and shares or relying on our government to provide for us in our old age, so interest in purchasing property as an investment asset is increasing. A... http://www.financealley.com/article_43684_33.html 13th April 2006 Many people believe that there is a fine line between those who bank offshore and criminals who launder money and evade taxation - but the truth about offshore banking and those who legitimately place assets offshore is that the action of placing money of... http://www.financealley.com/article_36266_73.html 15th March 2006 Montenegro, poised on the brink of EU accession acceptance, is undoubtedly the most exciting country in Europe for property investors today. The wealth of potential in the market stems from the fact that real estate in Montenegro is massively undervalu... http://www.financealley.com/article_31758_33.html 24th February 2006 With annual real estate price gains in the region of 40% achievable from certain areas of the Latvian property market, surely the key to successfully investing in real estate in Latvia is just getting into the market right now and enjoying the record pric... http://www.financealley.com/article_30507_33.html 19th February 2006 The CIA world factbook clearly states that in its opinion Costa Rica is a 'Central American success story', and the government of Costa Rica is keen to expand on the country's success and have announced the implementation of a seven year plan for the econ... http://www.financealley.com/article_29784_33.html 16th February 2006 The Chinese real estate sector has rapidly grown in popularity with international property investors who seek maximum diversification within their portfolios because the real estate market in China is in demand locally and internationally and demand spans... http://www.financealley.com/article_29589_33.html 16th February 2006 Since 2003 the Brazilian Government have committed to making major fiscal, political and fundamental changes to the country to improve the entire environment for foreign direct investment, as a result GDP growth rate is up, inflation is down and real esta... http://www.financealley.com/article_27324_33.html 02nd February 2006 Real Estate prices in the most popular parts of Mexico have been on the increase of late, and the demand for property to retire, holiday and invest in has also been on the up – this has created something of a real estate boom in Mexico but for those still... http://www.financealley.com/article_26299_33.html 01st February 2006 The Canadian real estate market is a market for all seasons because while the country's property market is definitely cyclical, it's always possible to profit from real estate in Canada if a property investor times and targets his investments correctly. ... http://www.financealley.com/article_25807_33.html 30th January 2006 Now Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of China its star is rising as fast as China's and the entire real estate sector in Hong Kong is benefiting. The physical geographic restrictions of Hong Kong mean that there is a finite supply of reside... http://www.financealley.com/article_24668_33.html 19th January 2006 When Hungary and the Czech Republic joined the European Union back in 2004 they set the standards for economic achievement that the rest of the new entrants could only dream of achieving. Both Hungary and the Czech Republic not only embraced their ne... http://www.financealley.com/article_24576_33.html 19th January 2006 Last year Belize appointed a new Tourism Minister who is committed to the development and promotion of Belize as a luxury market for private tourism; this fact is the number one force driving massive real estate investment in Belize right now. While Be... http://www.financealley.com/article_24305_33.html 16th January 2006 The Greek real estate market is currently one of the most exciting in the Mediterranean region because it offers real estate investors the chance to build an entire and well diversified property portfolio within one country. The wealth of opportunities... http://www.financealley.com/article_24178_33.html 16th January 2006 Of all of the countries to join the European Union back in 2004 the Czech Republic has benefited most from its membership; and the country's economy has gone from strength to strength as a direct result. The increasing wealth of the nation is being d... http://www.financealley.com/article_23861_33.html 14th January 2006 Since the Crown Prince of Dubai made changes to his country's constitution back in 2002 to allow for the foreign freehold ownership of real estate in Dubai, the real estate market in the emirate has gone crazy! Because there are no such things as taxes... http://www.financealley.com/article_23689_33.html 14th January 2006 Property investors are targeting the tiny Eastern European country of Estonia with a vengeance because it offers massive and sustainable long term potential for profit and property price gains with real estate prices having already increased by as much as... http://www.financealley.com/article_23541_33.html 14th January 2006 At this time of the year when the days are short and the skies are grey, focus tends to shift towards the glorious summer months when we can escape the daily commuter grind and the realities of the 9 – 5 and take a couple of weeks out to lie on a sun dren... http://www.financealley.com/article_23368_33.html 13th January 2006 According to a recent report released in the UK about which European property markets have the greatest potential for growth and profit over the coming decade, Romania topped the lot. Romania, located in southeastern Europe, is a nation poised on the b... http://www.financealley.com/article_23180_33.html 09th January 2006 The popularity and success of the real estate market in Dubai is well documented; but in sharp contrast Bahrain - which is one of the Middle Eastern property markets with the greatest potential - is little known and often overlooked. Bahrain has a sm... http://www.financealley.com/article_23025_33.html 08th January 2006 The stunning island of Cyprus lies in the beautiful warm, calm and clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea and enjoys up to 320 days of unadulterated sunshine every year. This makes Cyprus inimitably popular with holiday makers and second home hunters ... http://www.financealley.com/article_22964_33.html 07th January 2006 Australia has led the worldwide real estate boom and enjoyed record price increases over the past three years, but as 2006 gets underway many fear that the recent success of the Australian real estate market is not sustainable. While the Australian hou... http://www.financealley.com/article_22827_33.html 07th January 2006 Croatia is an Eastern European success story and a country quickly developing an incredibly exciting real estate market into which foreign investment is free flowing. Since Croatia achieved independence from the former federal independent communist s... http://www.financealley.com/article_22258_33.html 05th January 2006 It's no wonder that the majority of homeowners dream of one day being able to pay off their home loan and live a life free from the shackles of interest rates, home finance and worries about meeting the monthly mortgage payments because the largest expens... http://www.financealley.com/article_15371_33.html 13th November 2005 If you're looking to diversify, broaden or even begin your property portfolio consider Europe for your next investment destination. Europe is host to such a broad range of countries all offering diverse property opportunities – you have everything from... http://www.financealley.com/article_15023_33.html 11th November 2005 Having made the bold and glorious decision to sack the boss and go it alone you are one of the few who have what it takes to succeed. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong will and these are rare and valuable attributes that will guide you thro... http://www.financealley.com/article_14831_15.html 09th November 2005 Successful real estate investors are well aware that one of the fundamental keys to building a successful property portfolio is the careful timing of market entry; therefore investors always seek to buy ahead of an emerging trend and often take a national... http://www.financealley.com/article_14739_33.html 09th November 2005 Just because real estate prices seem to have hit a temporary ceiling in many countries around the world, that doesn't mean that profits from property investments are hard to come by. Even during a real estate market slowdown, stagnation or depression ... http://www.financealley.com/article_14282_33.html 04th November 2005 It's a fact that employers look favourably on a resume that presents an independent, dynamic individual who has an open mind and has seen more of the world than their own back yard. With this fact in mind a greater number of people are taking time aw... http://www.financealley.com/article_14076_19.html 02nd November 2005 At certain times and in certain circumstances it actually makes more sense for someone to re-mortgage than to stay with their current lender and ride the waves of ever changing interest rates. This article looks at five specific reasons to re-mortgag... http://www.financealley.com/article_13160_19.html 24th October 2005 The thought of owning a second home in the sun or a ski lodge or mountain retreat where we can escape whenever the mood takes us is of course a commonly held dream. And with the simplification of re-mortgaging facilities, the affordability of home lo... http://www.financealley.com/article_12758_33.html 19th October 2005 When it comes to the term 'offshore' used in conjunction with company incorporation, the term 'offshore' generally refers to any jurisdiction other than one in which the company incorporated will conduct the majority of its activities. Usually such a... http://www.financealley.com/article_12445_15.html 17th October 2005 I think you'll agree with me that real estate investment deserves a closer look when I tell you that according to many sources 90% of the world's richest people made their fortunes from property! So here are just five quick reasons why I think you sh... http://www.financealley.com/article_12270_33.html 14th October 2005 While the rest of the western world wonders whether domestic real estate investment remains a sensible consideration now that yields and equity growth rates are tumbling and the fast moving property sector slows and even stagnates in certain countries aro... http://www.financealley.com/article_11780_33.html 10th October 2005 The general lack of stability or guarantee of returns available from the stock market coupled with a global housing boom have resulted in many more investors putting their hard earned sums of cash into real estate around the world over the past year or so... http://www.financealley.com/article_8626_33.html 12th September 2005 We all know that we should be putting aside an amount of money each month and saving towards our futures - right? Well, if you're anything like I used to be you get to the end of the month and the cupboard – or the bank account in this case - is bare…i... http://www.financealley.com/article_8570_19.html 11th September 2005 So much advice is bandied about on the internet and even on the street about what makes a sensible investment, what makes a good investment and what makes a secure investment. Well – when you consider that for most of us our own home is actually our nu... http://www.financealley.com/article_8374_33.html 09th September 2005 Real estate investment and development has never been a more popular pastime or career changing challenge; if you would like to learn seven secrets for consistently successful real estate investing through development or you would like to know how you can... http://www.financealley.com/article_7160_33.html 31st August 2005 Future financial success is not a guarantee that any one of us can rely upon, no matter how wealthy we are now or intend to become. There are however five future proofing financial steps that we can take to protect our current financial status, impro... http://www.financealley.com/article_6513_19.html 26th August 2005 Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is one of the world's fastest growing employment hotspots in the world. Up to 20 new companies establish themselves in the emirate's free trade zones every week and since 2002 some 650 companies have registered in the Du... http://www.financealley.com/article_6032_15.html 22nd August 2005 Is it your dream to one day own a holiday home in the sun; a beautiful house where you can escape, relax and be free of the worries that seem to go hand in hand with every day life? Well, you're not alone! A recent survey by a well known mortgage ... http://www.financealley.com/article_5606_33.html 18th August 2005 The financial and psychological burden of being in debt causes us and our families continuous emotional stress. That stress eats away at the quality of our lives and leaves us feeling powerless, angry, depressed and helpless. But there is a way out – ... http://www.financealley.com/article_3981_19.html 06th August 2005 Many of us slave away for years for one uninspiring company after another and dream of the day when we can sack the boss and go it alone. If you're contemplating starting your own business then I'm here cheering you on from the sidelines because the ... http://www.financealley.com/article_2647_15.html 10th July 2005 The last downturn of the global stock market saw millions of 'every day' investors having their fingers badly burned. Overnight life savings were eaten away, retirement funds went into decline and the economic forecast for all of us who had any money inv... http://www.financealley.com/article_2389_33.html 24th June 2005