Unlike most countries in Europe, Italy did not experience sharp house price falls with the global financial crisis. After rising more than 70% from 1998 to 2008, the house price index has largely been unchanged since the crisis, falling 0.3% y-o-y to H1 2010 (the most recent data available), according to the Bank of Italy.(http://www.globalpropertyguide.com/Europe/Italy/Price-History)
A Place in the Sun will be held in Earl’s Court, London between March 11-13. The popular exhibition is organized twice annually- in March and October each year. VFI Overseas Property had emphatically made its presence felt at the two editions of the event last year. The aesthetically pleasing booth, designed to the same high standards that characterize all of the company’s marketing efforts, was certainly the cynosure of all eyes. The only company to represent Calabria/Italy at the exhibition, VFI’s booth showcased the beauty and attractiveness of Calabria as the ideal overseas property destination. Prospective buyers thronged the VFI booth, attracted no doubt by the amazing value property buys in a truly amazing part of the world. The idea of a fabulous quality of life that Calabria has to offer at a price that is a fraction of what living in some other parts of Italy or the rest of Europe would cost certainly resonated with the visitors. With the VFI stamp of quality, reliability and excellence to back the promise, Calabria proved to be irresistible. It’s certainly a matter of great pride that VFI Overseas Property's presence’s at this exhibition certainly enabled many buyers to find their own magnificent place in the sun – in Calabria. VFI Overseas Property is inviting more buyers to experience the magic of living in the Southern Italian Riviera. What better time than now to come and explore Calabria and make the choice of a lifetime. Life will never be the same again!
Europes biggest and best overseas property show takes place this weekend at Earls Court London, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There will be 170 exhibitors from 40 countries showcasing thousands of properties from around the world. There are properties for sale from £20,000 to over £1million, so there's something to suit every taste and budget.
To make sure you have every opportunity to do your research thoroughly, there are 70 free-to-attend seminar sessions running throughout the weekend, covering everything from tax, legal and retirement options as well as specific advice on buying safely in lots of different countries.
The Main Stage is the centrepeice of the show and will feature live interviews and buying tips from the TV show's presenters Amanda Lamb, Jasmine Harman and Jonnie Irwin, as well as sessions from French property owner and Apprentice star James Max and property analyst Nigel Lewis from Prime Location.
The Buying Advice Seminar Theatre will have sessions on Cyprus, Turkey, Spain, Italy and alternative destinations, as well as a session on emigration for those who are thinking of making a permanent move overseas.
Brand new this year is The Florida Pavilion, where you can talk to the agents, view the propeties on offer or attend one of the sessions in the dedicated theatre.
The French Village returns to A Place in the Sun Live, in association with the experts on France, French-Property.com and sponsored by Halo Financial. There are hundreds of properties for sale from across France and a dedicated theatre with sessions covering everything you want to know before buying in this beautiful country.
The Portuguese Pavilion in association with the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce is the place to visit if you are thinking of buying a home on the Algarve or Silver Coast, meet the agents and use the opportunity to find out what living in Portugal is like.
Advance tickets to A Place in the Sun Live are £15 for two and include a free six-month subscription to A Place in the Sun magazine.
Written by: A Place in the Sun Wednesday, March 09, 2011
A Place in the Sun Live is the UK's biggest and best-attended overseas property exhibition. In these sections you will find everything you need to know whether you are a visitor looking to find out what's going on at the show and buy tickets or you would like to exhibit or sponsor the event.At A Place in the Sun Live you will be able to see properties from a wide range of countries including Spain, France, Bulgaria, Turkey, Cyprus, Greece, Portugal, Italy, Cape Verde, USA, Croatia, Morocco, Caribbean, Egypt, Dubai, Canada, Thailand, Montenegro, South Africa, Australia, Crete...plus many more.A Place in the Sun Live tickets are now on sale.
