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    Harlequin Property

    Looks like they've finally hit the wall. Just surprised it's taken this long. Sales staff were on huge commissions & the MD liked to rub shoulders with pro footballers; had a box at Old Trafford, sponsored Port Vale and even has Andy Townsend fronting the promotional video. Add in the...
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    Cape Verde

    Whatever happened ?. Four or five years ago this was being heavily promoted for holidays and property 'investment', with agents falling over themselves to promise not just 5 star resorts, but 6 star resorts & hotels, luxury restaurants, world class golf courses etc. One Irish developer was...
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    Military Bases

    The UK government has announced that Lord Ashcroft is to head a review of the military bases in Cyprus. If there are cuts (which I think there will be, but I would expect Akrotiri to remain operational in some way) what will be the effects on the local economy ?. Obviously, local job losses...
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    What we are up against.....

    Just had this from a friend who has been developing , building, renovating etc. in Cyprus for the last 10 years: "Met a guy working for the 'government' who did nothing but complain about the current economic situation & how it affected his standard of living. I asked him to explain as he...
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    Property running costs in Florida

    Specifically, the Gulf Coast. I know it's a "how long is a piece of string ?" type question, but does anyone have real up to date experience of the total annual running costs of owning say, a three bed detached house on a gated community ?. Maintenance, service charges, local & national taxes...
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    Algarve Market Assessment

    Just back from the Algarve. The market is totally flat & static. In the area I am familiar with (Tavira/Villa Real) there are new build villas that have been on sale for over 3 years without a sniff, & the asking prices gradually falling. On the resale side I have seen asking prices drop up to...
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    How many villas/apartments ......

    are there in Hurgada, including already built, under construction and planned ?.
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