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RBBT Caribbean invests in St Kitts and Nevis
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19/08/2008
A new branch of the RBBT Caribbean Bank has opened in St Kitts and Nevis, signalling a major economic boost and a probable rise in the value of Caribbean property. The bank was opened by the prime minister, Dr Denzil L. . . .
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Chelsea Building Society warns of average inf . . .
19/08/2008
Chelsea Building has warned that the soaring cost of living could push each individual's inflationary rate past seven per cent, prompting more people to seek overseas investment property in a bid to cut costs. The cost . . .
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Caribbean number one for 'destination wedding . . .
19/08/2008
According to a new study from Halifax Travel Insurance the Caribbean is considered the number one spot in the world for destination weddings. With a global reputation for stunning weather, incredible beaches and superb . . .
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Five star Panamanian condo hotel offers idyll . . .
18/08/2008
The Palacio Del Mar is a luxury condo hotel in Panama that is adding to the prestige and glamour of the Caribbean through its stunning environment and world-class location. The resort offers all the elements that have m . . .
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Grenada offers yachting and water-sports para . . .
18/08/2008
The island of Grenada presents a yachting and water-sports paradise to both holidaymakers seeking a laidback break and investors seeking Caribbean property in the region, reports mirror.co.uk. The island is only 21 mile . . .
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BCC: UK recession not far off
18/08/2008
The British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) has warned that a recession in the UK is not far off, an announcement that will drive many to look to overseas property investments, reports the BBC. The BBC has predicted that econ . . .
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Major telecoms company announces Caribbean in . . .
15/08/2008
Major telecoms company Cable & Wireless is set to increase the value of Caribbean property by announcing a substantial investment in the Caribbean. The company is set to invest $400 million over the course of the ne . . .
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Credit crunch continues to put focus on overs . . .
15/08/2008
Housing website BuyAssociation.co.uk has highlighted Caribbean property as being amongst the best value in the world. With the effects of last year's credit crunch still having a tumultuous impact on the UK housing mark . . .
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Celebrity aura comes to Barbados
15/08/2008
Chart-topping R&B singers Rihanna and Chris Brown have added their own brand of glamour to the Caribbean with a holiday in the Bahamas. The area is hugely popular amongst the rich and famous, offering pristine beach . . .
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Low taxes for Caribbean property investment o . . .
14/08/2008
The new Swaying Palms property development in Dominican Republic offers a superb overseas investment opportunity for British buyers in a low-tax region of the Caribbean, reports easier.com. Situated on the east of the i . . .
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Hbos to shed 325 jobs by next spring
14/08/2008
The BBC reports that Hbos will cut 325 jobs by spring next year in response to the economic downturn that is driving many buyers to overseas investment properties. The downsizing will begin with the closure of specialis . . .
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Beachfront Caribbean properties designed to t . . .
14/08/2008
Sailing enthusiasts looking for an overseas investment property have plenty of eye-catching options amongst the Caribbean islands. Scrub Island in the British Virgin Islands is highlighted by development specialist Cari . . .
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British Virgin Islands set for $280 million d . . .
13/08/2008
Florida-based construction agency Bella Collina Development is set to construct a large Caribbean property development on St Croix in the British Virgin Islands, according to a report from virginislandsdailynews.com. Pe . . .
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UK property manager reports £25 million . . .
13/08/2008
Property manager Mapeley Ltd has reported a loss of over £25 million during the second quarter of this year, as many buyers seek overseas investment property. The value of the company's properties has fallen by an . . .
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Cheap Caribbean property makes Nicaragua enti . . .
13/08/2008
Buyers seeking overseas investment property should spare a thought for bargains on the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua, reports Gem Estates on propertywire.com. With Caribbean property currently selling for up to half the . . .
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Barbados investment council established to dr . . .
12/08/2008
A new body, the Council for Investment, Exports and Foreign Exchange (CIEX) has been set up in Barbados to draw overseas investment and lift the value of Caribbean property. The announcement was made by Barbadian prime . . .
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Stars bring glamour to Anguilla
12/08/2008
Caribbean property on the island of Anguilla has had its glamorous image polished thanks to a top ten placement for star popularity on thecelebritycafe.com. Holidaymakers or buyers seeking an overseas property investmen . . .
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UK inflation surpasses four per cent
12/08/2008
The rate of inflation in the UK rocketed to 4.4 per cent in July, according to the latest figures from the Retail Prices Index. The increase has been fuelled by a rise in petrol prices and a surge of nearly 15 per cent . . .
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Letting UK home advised for buyers seeking Ca . . .
11/08/2008
Currency specialist HiFX has advised UK buyers looking to move to a Caribbean property to let their homes in Britain so that they are able to take up their overseas residence, as reported by mortgageintroducer.com. UK h . . .
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UK economy declining faster than expected
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11/08/2008
According to a new report from the CBI, the UK economy is declining faster than expected, grim news that will hasten some buyers' plans to seek guaranteed rental return property overseas. Declining production, rising in . . .
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Singer marries in Bahamas
11/08/2008
Singer Jewel has married long-term boyfriend Ty Murray in a ceremony in the Bahamas, reports People.com, adding to the glamorous pull of the region. Jewel has been with the rodeo rider for a decade and the couple live t . . .
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CML reports rise in home repossessions
08/08/2008
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has reported a sharp rise in home repossessions, and many buyers may look for better economic conditions in overseas investment property. Nearly 19,000 homes have been repossessed s . . .
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New phase of Caribbean trade development sche . . .
08/08/2008
The second phase has been announced in a scheme designed to boost the Caribbean economy with the assistance of the EU. The Caribbean Trade and Private Sector Development Program for Belize forms an agreement between the . . .
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Cayman Islands resort to be refurbished to bo . . .
08/08/2008
The Little Cayman Beach Resort, built on a private beach on the south side of Little Cayman, will undergo a significant renovation from the autumn. The aim is to channel the feel of the Cayman Islands more effectively i . . .
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Halifax reports 1.7 per cent fall in house pr . . .
07/08/2008
Halifax has reported a 1.7 per cent further fall in UK house prices for July, a market reality that will drive many buyers to look for overseas property investments. The high street lender calculates the fall so far thi . . .
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New Haitian prime minister looks to bolster i . . .
07/08/2008
Michele Pierre-Louis, the new prime minister of Haiti, has pledged to boost the national economy and do more to invite overseas investment in the country. Although already ratified by the senate of Haiti and the lower h . . .
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Weak dollar makes Caribbean property in Panam . . .
07/08/2008
The weak dollar is currently making the Caribbean coast of Panama an ideal investment opportunity for British buyers seeking an overseas investment property. The country is routinely ranked in the world's top five retir . . .
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Celebrity neighbours enhance appeal of BVI re . . .
06/08/2008
Celebrity property owners including Robert De Niro and John Travolta are bringing added glamour to the Peter Island Resort on the BritishVirgin Islands. Hilly Janes at timeonline.co.uk reports that the 2,000-acre privat . . .
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Cayman Island port developments set to lift e . . .
06/08/2008
Two separate port developments are set to proceed in Cayman Islands, lifting tourism in the area and the value of off-plan property investment. Charles Clifford, minister for tourism, announced that new passenger and go . . .
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Celebrity neighbours enhance appeal of BVI re . . .
06/08/2008
Celebrity property owners including Robert De Niro and John Travolta are bringing added glamour to the Peter Island Resort on the British Virgin Islands. Hilly Janes at timeonline.co.uk, reports that the 2,000-acre priv . . .
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Quintain downsizes in response to continued U . . .
06/08/2008
Buyers will be looking to overseas investment properties as Quintain Estates & Development has cut over 50 per cent of jobs at its Wembley branch. The redundancies form part of a bid to reduce running costs by over . . .
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UK commercial property dive predicted to run . . .
06/08/2008
Experts are predicting that the UK commercial property market will continue to sink far into next year, a grim forecast that will convince many buyers to look for overseas property investment. Commercial market values h . . .
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Caribbean property on offer in Jumby Bay
05/08/2008
Exclusive Caribbean properties are for sale on the private island of Jumby Bay, a 300-acre private island situated a short boat trip away from Antigua. The island has a no-car policy, with residents and tourists getting . . .
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Preston-born millionaire to develop luxury Ca . . .
05/08/2008
Preston-born millionaire developer John Morphet has announced plans to develop a £250 million golf resort in Barbados, which will boost the value of Caribbean property on the island. Mr Morphet already owns homes i . . .
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Caribbean hospitality conference to be held i . . .
04/08/2008
A major hospitality conference is due to take place in December at Montego Bay, Jamaica, to discuss a range of financial topics in the region, with the intention of boosting the economy and the value of Caribbean propert . . .
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Sunday Times ranks celebrity haven Anguilla i . . .
04/08/2008
Lucy Denyer at the Sunday Times has ranked the Caribbean island of Anguilla as one of the top ten locations in the world for buyers looking for overseas investment property. The island's 30 beaches make it a regional hi . . .
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Margarita offers good overseas investment for . . .
04/08/2008
The Caribbean island of Margarita has been singled out as a good overseas investment opportunity for tax-conscious Britons. Investment on Margarita will be particularly appropriate for buyers looking to take advantage o . . .
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New Turks and Caicos governor represents 'upg . . .
01/08/2008
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 . . .
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St Lucia resort promotes outdoors
01/08/2008
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 . . .
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Mariah Carey purchases new Caribbean property . . .
01/08/2008
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 . . .
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