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Communicate with industry experts and other readers via our forums.en-gbCopyright: (C) Merricks Media Ltd.webmaster@homesworldwide.co.ukeditor@homesworldwide.co.uk3600http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/__data/assets/image/36336/hww_small.gifThere are lots of events planned in this region of Portugal in 2009, which is great news for property investors.http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/portugal/news/articles/packed_calendar_of_events_in_the_algarveFri, 6 Feb 2009 10:42:49 +0000http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/portugal/news/articles/packed_calendar_of_events_in_the_algarve?news_id=0076242As less people seek homes on Spain's large developments many are turning to well-priced renovation projects.http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/spain/news/articles/tips_for_buying_a_renovation_project_in_spainThu, 5 Feb 2009 15:17:04 +0000http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/spain/news/articles/tips_for_buying_a_renovation_project_in_spain?news_id=0076235The Yeatman is currently under construction in Vila Nova de Gaia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/portugal/news/articles/new_five-star_hotel_unveiled_for_northern_portugalThu, 5 Feb 2009 09:38:39 +0000http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/portugal/news/articles/new_five-star_hotel_unveiled_for_northern_portugal?news_id=0076224Discounts of up to 40 per cent as 'distressed properties' come onto the market in this area of Spain.http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/spain/news/articles/property_discounts_on_spains_costa_de_la_luzWed, 4 Feb 2009 10:05:07 +0000http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/spain/news/articles/property_discounts_on_spains_costa_de_la_luz?news_id=0076217As the UK battles extreme cold weather and blustery snow storms, in Australia, they're battling a record heatwave, where even the native animals are seeking respite....http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/global/australia/news/articles/oz_heatwave_too_much_for_koalasTue, 3 Feb 2009 09:46:22 +0000http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/global/australia/news/articles/oz_heatwave_too_much_for_koalas?news_id=0076209The South Australian Government is re-introducing its capital investment bond, allowing intending skilled migrants who have been in limbo to progress their applications to visa granthttp://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/global/australia/news/articles/south_australian_new_pathway_for_skilled_applicantsFri, 30 Jan 2009 11:55:50 +0000http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/global/australia/news/articles/south_australian_new_pathway_for_skilled_applicants?news_id=0076202Pop star Leo Sayer says Australia has given him a new lease of life...http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/global/australia/news/articles/sayer_becomes_australian_citizenTue, 27 Jan 2009 09:32:13 +0000http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/global/australia/news/articles/sayer_becomes_australian_citizen?news_id=0076195Official figures show average Spanish property prices fell by 3.2 per cent last year although they were still rising in some regions.http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/spain/news/articles/house_prices_in_spain_down_3.2_in_2008Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:50:21 +0000http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/spain/news/articles/house_prices_in_spain_down_3.2_in_2008?news_id=0076181A trio of Oscar-winning Australian actors have added a touch of glamour to an Australia Day luncheon in Sydneyhttp://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/global/australia/news/articles/oscar_winners_celebrate_australia_dayFri, 23 Jan 2009 11:19:55 +0000http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/global/australia/news/articles/oscar_winners_celebrate_australia_day?news_id=0076174British property owners currently looking to sell in Spain can still make a profit, even if they purchased during the boom.http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/spain/news/articles/those_selling_in_spain_can_still_make_a_profitFri, 23 Jan 2009 10:09:10 +0000http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/spain/news/articles/those_selling_in_spain_can_still_make_a_profit?news_id=0076167The new Australian online visa system makes it possible lodge, check the status and check visa entitlements online at any timehttp://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/global/australia/news/articles/new_australian_online_visa_systemThu, 22 Jan 2009 11:56:36 +0000http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/global/australia/news/articles/new_australian_online_visa_system?news_id=0076160With planned improvements in infrastructure, transport, hotels and flights, Portugal's second city is definitely worth a look.http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/portugal/news/articles/head_to_porto_for_affordable_propertiesThu, 22 Jan 2009 09:58:47 +0000http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/portugal/news/articles/head_to_porto_for_affordable_properties?news_id=0076153The continued draw of Spain as a holiday destination is good news for property investors looking to rent out their homes.http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/spain/news/articles/spain_still_popular_for_holidays_in_2009Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:54:27 +0000http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/spain/news/articles/spain_still_popular_for_holidays_in_2009?news_id=0076146The South Australian economy is likely to continue to grow according to a new reporthttp://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/global/australia/news/articles/south_australia_growth_to_continueWed, 21 Jan 2009 09:01:44 +0000http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/global/australia/news/articles/south_australia_growth_to_continue?news_id=0076139Glenorchy’s Blanket Bay lodge been named among the best luxury hotels on Earthhttp://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/global/new_zealand/news/articles/luxury_nz_lodge_is_worlds_bestTue, 20 Jan 2009 09:38:38 +0000http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/global/new_zealand/news/articles/luxury_nz_lodge_is_worlds_best?news_id=0076132British tourists are flocking to Melbourne for the Australia Open tennis tournament hoping to see Andy Murray win his first grand slam....http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/global/australia/news/articles/game,_set_and_match_in_melbourneMon, 19 Jan 2009 11:26:36 +0000http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/global/australia/news/articles/game,_set_and_match_in_melbourne?news_id=0076125Despite the current downturn property prices are holding up in Portugal due to careful planning and building regulations.http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/portugal/news/articles/portugals_a_safe_haven_for_long-term_investmentMon, 19 Jan 2009 10:01:32 +0000http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/portugal/news/articles/portugals_a_safe_haven_for_long-term_investment?news_id=0076118The Twelve Apostles is leading the nominations for Australia’s top wonderhttp://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/global/australia/news/articles/twelve_apostles_australias_top_wonderFri, 16 Jan 2009 10:21:25 +0000http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/global/australia/news/articles/twelve_apostles_australias_top_wonder?news_id=0076111Break the bank with one of France's most exclusive and stunning propertieshttp://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/france/news/articles/want_to_live_in_richard_the_lionhearts_castleThu, 15 Jan 2009 11:14:00 +0000http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/france/news/articles/want_to_live_in_richard_the_lionhearts_castle?news_id=0076104Hotels slash rates in desperate bid to boost business as Brits start to look outside the Eurozone for their holidays.http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/spain/news/articles/holiday_bargains_on_spains_costasThu, 15 Jan 2009 10:04:54 +0000http://www.homesworldwide.co.uk/europe/spain/news/articles/holiday_bargains_on_spains_costas?news_id=0076097