Mariah Carey purchases new Caribbean property . . . Uncategorized News - 31/07/2008 @ 23:59 International singing sensation Mariah Carey has purchased a new Caribbean property, after honeymooning in the region with new husband Nick Cannon. The diva bought a £2.5 million five-bedroom luxury property, compl . . .
New Turks and Caicos governor represents 'upg . . . Uncategorized News - 31/07/2008 @ 23:59 Caribbeannetnews.com reports that the new governor for the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean represents an "upgrade" in the position, according to Foreign and Commonwealth officials. The appointment of . . .
St Lucia resort promotes outdoors
Uncategorized News - 31/07/2008 @ 23:59 The Coconut Resort in St Lucia is appealing to group travellers through its 'soft adventures' holiday packages that take advantage of the Caribbean climate, reports William Ng at meetingnews.com. Group activities such a . . .
Caribbean property boost expected with Santo . . . Uncategorized News - 30/07/2008 @ 23:59 The Dominican Republic's new Santo Domingo cruise terminal is expected to boost tourism and boost the value of Caribbean property in the region. The first stage of the ambitious $43 million Sans Souci construction is ov . . .
Overseas investment to attract buyers as hous . . . Uncategorized News - 30/07/2008 @ 23:59 Overseas investment properties are likely to attract more buyers as Nationwide has revealed the sharpest fall in house prices since 1991. The market has exhibited an annual decline of over eight per cent, cutting £ . . .
US-Cuba tourism could boost Caribbean economy . . . Uncategorized News - 30/07/2008 @ 23:59 According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a new tourism industry between the US and Cuba could boost the Caribbean economy by 11 per cent, reports dominicantoday.com. Communist-controlled Cuba has been the foc . . .
Value of UK-owned overseas investment propert . . . Uncategorized News - 29/07/2008 @ 23:59 According to a new study from Savills Research, the value of overseas property under British ownership has surged to £58 billion. Britons purchased an additional 35,000 properties in places such as the Caribbean la . . .
Online searches for Caribbean property increa . . . Uncategorized News - 29/07/2008 @ 23:59 The number of buyers searching for Caribbean property on the internet has surged by 17 per cent, according to a new study from Rightmove Overseas. The UK housing market is still suffering from the effects of last year's . . .
Britons bucking recession fears to take up Ca . . . Uncategorized News - 29/07/2008 @ 23:59 According to a new study, Britons are largely undeterred by rumours of recession and, in good news for Caribbean rental properties, are taking their holidays as planned. According to travelsupermarket.com Britons may be . . .
'Platinum Coast' offers excellent Caribbean p . . . Uncategorized News - 28/07/2008 @ 23:59 The Barbadian west coast has become known as the Platinum Coast in recent years owing to celebrity presence and the soaring value of Caribbean property. The region showcased year-on-year price rises of 20 per cent last . . .
Caribbean property appeals as UK mortgage app . . . Uncategorized News - 28/07/2008 @ 23:59 According to new figures from the Bank of England the number of approved mortgage deals has hit a 15-year low, prompting many buyers to look to overseas property investment. Mortgage approvals between May and June of th . . .
Couples Resorts receive top ten Caribbean ran . . . Uncategorized News - 28/07/2008 @ 23:59 Two Couples Resorts have been ranked in the top ten Caribbean hotels by Time + Leisure magazine, spotlighting the burgeoning Caribbean tourism industry. Couples Negril and Couples Swept Away were ranked number eight and . . .
Chinese investment in Barbados to stimulate C . . . Uncategorized News - 27/07/2008 @ 23:59 The Chinese will be funding the renovation of two Barbadian government buildings in a move that will stimulate local business and property in the area. The Empire Theatre Building and Culloden Farm will be renovated usi . . .
CHA expands mission statement and aims to app . . . Uncategorized News - 27/07/2008 @ 23:59 The Caribbean Hotels Association (CHA) has changed its name to reflect a broader mandate designed to lift the regional economy and appeal more to overseas investors. The Caribbean Hotels and Tourism Association (CHTA) w . . .
Buyers shift gaze to overseas property as hou . . . Uncategorized News - 27/07/2008 @ 23:59 According to the Land Registry UK house prices fell by a further one per cent last month, meaning many buyers will be looking for more hospitable overseas markets. The fall marks the tenth month in a row that prices hav . . .
Potential for Caribbean property boost with n . . . Uncategorized News - 24/07/2008 @ 23:59 A new general manager atJamaica's Palmyra Resort & Spa is set to boost local tourism and increase the value of Caribbean property in the region. As reported by hotelinteractive.com, Lester Scott has a background in . . .
Whispers of recession to prompt interest in o . . . Uncategorized News - 24/07/2008 @ 23:59 The most dramatic economic downturn in three years will prompt many UK buyers to look overseas for property investments. According to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) the UK economy grew by only . . .
Caribbean beaches improved to encourage overs . . . Uncategorized News - 24/07/2008 @ 23:59 An investment of $25 million by the government of the Dominican Republic will improve beaches in the country in a bid to boost tourism and encourage foreign investment. Around 1.4 million cubic metres of sand will be us . . .
Cash injection to St Kitts and Nevis set to l . . . Uncategorized News - 23/07/2008 @ 23:59 The government of St Kitts and Nevis has committed to boosting the local economy and lifting the value of Caribbean property in the region. Around EC$1.5 million in concessions will be made available to local businesses . . .
Margarita described as good location for over . . . Uncategorized News - 23/07/2008 @ 23:59 The Caribbean island of Margarita has been singled out by property website homesgofast.com as one of the top burgeoning property markets in the region. The area is proving immensely popular with investors looking for a . . .
Caribbean property appeals as UK house sale c . . . Uncategorized News - 23/07/2008 @ 23:59 Some regions of the UK are seeing a staggering 40 per cent of house sales fall through, leading to renewed buyer focus on overseas property investment. With buyers pulling out having submitted too low an offer, or simpl . . .
House price falls makes Caribbean property mo . . . Uncategorized News - 22/07/2008 @ 23:59 House prices in England and Wales are, on average, £4,000 less than they were this time last year, it has been revealed. Research conducted by Rightmove shows that the average price of a property in England and Wal . . .
Hilton brand comes to Montego Bay in boost fo . . . Uncategorized News - 21/07/2008 @ 23:59 The Hilton brand has arrived in Montego Bay in what will be a big boost to the tourism industry and the value of Caribbean property in the region. Montego Bay's Rose Hall Resort and Country Club has recently undergone a . . .
Caribbean property values to be lifted by Dom . . . Uncategorized News - 21/07/2008 @ 23:59 Cruises to the Dominican Republic are growing in number, according to Dominican Today, bringing a positive outlook for buyers looking for overseas property investments. This autumn over 80,000 holidaymakers are expected . . .
Scottish housing fair put back as buyers look . . . Uncategorized News - 21/07/2008 @ 23:59 A major Scottish housing fair has been delayed until 2010 in response to the UK housing crisis and buyers looking to overseas property investment. The Highland Housing Fair, intended to showcase examples of sustainable . . .
Bahamas ambassador highlights wide appeal of . . . Uncategorized News - 20/07/2008 @ 23:59 C.A. Smith, the Bahamas ambassador to the United States, has drawn attention to the wide appeal of The Bahamas for overseas property investment. Speaking at the 12th Annual National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Op . . .
Burgeoning St Lucia tourist economy smiles on . . . Uncategorized News - 20/07/2008 @ 23:59 According to the St Lucia Tourist Board, the number of people visiting the island increased in June, helping to contribute towards the value of Caribbean property in the region. As Anselma Aimable reports at caribbeanne . . .
Buyers may look to Caribbean property as redu . . . Uncategorized News - 20/07/2008 @ 23:59 Overseas investment opportunities in regions such as the Caribbean may become more popular as UK economic growth predictions for next year have shrunk. Ernst & Young Item Club has predicted economic growth of just o . . .
Demand for BVI Caribbean property prompts new . . . Uncategorized News - 17/07/2008 @ 23:59 Demand for new Caribbean property in the British Virgin Islands has prompted housing broker Luxury Retreats to set up a new website exhibiting its properties in the region. Luxury private housing in Tortola and Virgin G . . .
Mandarin Oriental to boost Caribbean property . . . Uncategorized News - 17/07/2008 @ 23:59 The Mandarin Oriental group has announced plans for further Caribbean expansion, including a flagship resort on St Kitts and Nevis. Brands including Auberge Resorts, Firesky Ventures and Kiawah Development Partners, wil . . .
Further UK lending dip increases appeal of Ca . . . Uncategorized News - 17/07/2008 @ 23:59 A further dip in mortgage-lending in the UK housing market will increase the appeal of Caribbean property for buyers seeking more hospitable conditions. According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), the number of . . .
Bank warned against rate reduction reticence
. . . Uncategorized News - 16/07/2008 @ 23:59 The Bank of England has been warned that keeping rates high for too long would do the economy more damage than good by one of its most influential analysts. Kate Barker, an external member of the Bank's monetary policy . . .
Agriculture to play key role in Caricom's res . . . Uncategorized News - 16/07/2008 @ 23:59 The diversification of economies in the Caribbean should be employed to weather the current financial headaches experienced by the region, it has been suggested. Desiree Field-Ridley, an expert on the Caribbean Communi . . .
Jamaica to benefit financially from Digicel C . . . Uncategorized News - 16/07/2008 @ 23:59 Jamaica is set to benefit from hosting this year's Regional Football Championship, otherwise known as the Digicel Caribbean Championship. The tournament has the potential to earn Jamaica extra public money through spons . . .
Barbados wins acclaim for flourishing economy . . . Uncategorized News - 15/07/2008 @ 23:59 Barbados has won acclaim for its flourishing economy, which should further stimulate Caribbean property. Influential US magazine Foreign Affairs Journal commented on the region's economic and political stability, as wel . . .
Another home builder hit by slump as buyers l . . . Uncategorized News - 15/07/2008 @ 23:59 Wolesley has announced a massive profit slide that will convince many buyers to look to overseas property investments. The multi-national firm, which specialises in building materials, has reported a profit slump of ne . . .
Weak dollar driving many buyers to Caribbean . . . Uncategorized News - 15/07/2008 @ 23:59 Inflationary rises and the increasing cost of oil and food continue to keep the dollar subdued, which is good news for investors looking for Caribbean property. The dollar fell to a dramatic low earlier in the week, wit . . .
Further rise in inflation will drive buyers t . . . Uncategorized News - 14/07/2008 @ 23:59 Figures show that inflation in the UK rose to 3.8 per cent in June, meaning many buyers will be looking to overseas property investments. The new figure now exceeds the government target by a colossal 1.8 per cent, and . . .
Caribbean property to be stimulated by Antigu . . . Uncategorized News - 14/07/2008 @ 23:59 A new $85 million housing development is likely to boost Antigua's economy and boost the value of Caribbean property in the area. According to Afeefah Beharry at antiguasun.com, the project, launched at Orange Valley Ga . . .
Urban renewal to increase value of Bahamas pr . . . Uncategorized News - 14/07/2008 @ 23:59 The Bahamian government will expand urban renewal programmes in Grand Bahama and New Providence in a bid to improve the area and boost the value of Bahamas property. The programme, currently geared towards assisting old . . .
Stunning beachfront Caribbean property on sal . . . Uncategorized News - 14/07/2008 @ 23:59 A stunning new housing development offering new beachfront property has been unveiled on the Caribbean coastline of Belize. According to marketwatch.com, Maya Beach's Palmetto Bay Resort will comprise 36 luxury beachfro . . .
Caribbean property on Nevis and St Kitts appe . . . Uncategorized News - 13/07/2008 @ 23:59 A series of new Caribbean property developments on the islands of Nevis and St Kitts will present an idyllic retreat for overseas investors. Nevis covers less than 40 square miles and development will be kept at a low l . . .
