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Your Place Abroad Propery News

Welcome to the news section of our site. Here you will find the latest information that we have on developments, marketing, press articles and anything we think you may find useful.

 

18th December 2006

Agent Training Days for 2007

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After the success of this years training days, next years dates have been announced.

We have just finalised the dates for this years training days at Your Place Abroad head office in Bramhall. Each training session will take place on a Tuesday on the following dates:

 

17/07/2007

21/08/2007

18/09/2007

16/10/2007

20/11/2007

 

Each training day starts at 10:30 and finishes at approximately 2:30. Lunch will be provided.

These sessions are FREE to all of our existing or prospective agents. To book please either call us on 0161 439 6955 or click here to reserve a place online.

For directions please visit our contact page.

 

29th November 2006

Harbor Pointe

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Much recent press activity has befallen our Florida development 'Harbor Pointe' in Port Charlotte. The purchase of a property by England international Wayne Rooney has sparked unprecidented interest in the development.

Harbour Point is a new development of just 96 luxury condominiums situated on the Peace River in Charlotte County, Southwest Florida.

Prices for the Condominiums are $499,000 for the 1,800 sq ft home and $549,000 for the 1,960 sq ft home. The slightly larger Condos are situated at either end of the block and have views to both the front and side.

This truly is a 5 star luxury resort with management charges of $845.00 per month, this incorporates full use of all facilities, permanent staff, e.g. cleaners, bar and gymnasium staff, maintenance engineers and 24 hour security. If you prefer more personal use of your investment, you are free to opt out of the 2 year guaranteed rental scheme, take the $60,000 cash back and rent the property yourself; rentals are currently achieving £495 per week.

Read the Articles

The Mail on Sunday - Florida's a new attraction in Wayne's world

Manchester Evening News - Wayne's world expands as star buys Florida pad

Daily Mail - Is Florida Ready for the Rooney's?

Contact us direct on 0161 439 6955, visit the Harbor Pointe page on our consumer site or log in for more information for this much sort after development.

 

24th November 2006

LAUNCH: Portugal Developments

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We are proud to offer our agents details of our two new and unique Eastern Algarve developments.

The Atlantico Apartments complex offers 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and duplex apartments in the picturesque seaside village of Cabanas near Tavira on the Algarve.

The luxurious Condominio de Tavira condominium style apartment complex is located 100m from the river in the picturesque eastern Algarve town of Tavira.

Condominio de Tavira 2 and 3 Bed Condos

Eastern Algarve , Tavira From: €201,300

Atlantico Apartments 2 and 3 Bed Apartments

Eastern Algarve , Cabanas From: €190,000

Registered agents can log into the site for further details on these products. Alternatively visit our consumer site's Algarve Property page to view development pictures and summaries.

 

10th November 2006

Feature: Oasis Morocco

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Only a short trip away from Spain and in the same time zone as the UK, Morocco is the perfect place to escape. In this fascinating country, ancient and modern happily co-exist, and tradition mingles with cosmopolitan attitudes. Its natural physical beauty ranges from lovely unspoilt coastlines through scenic mountain landscapes to the dramatic wilderness of the Sahara, and its Mediterranean climate and cultural richness make it a paradise waiting to be discovered.

If the whole country represents a great investment opportunity, Morocco’s north-eastern Mediterranean coast is the best choice for those who value unspoilt natural beauty and for investors wishing to purchase in a new, up-and-coming area, an investment opportunity recently highlighted by the Daily Mail read here.

Our Oasis Beach and Golf Resort is a stunning new project featuring apartments, villas and town homes on Morocco’s beautiful and largely undiscovered Mediterranean coast. This exclusive enclave within the extensive and luxurious Mediterrania Saïdia resort will undoubtedly become one of Morocco’s most prestigious destinations, and is an ideal opportunity for investors to purchase in this up-and-coming area whose popularity and accessibility are growing fast. Prices start from £80,193 for apartments, £150,263 for town homes and £208,242 for villas.

Registered agents can log into the site to download a full workbook for this development. Alternatively navigate through to our consumer site Oasis Morocco page for a full summary.

 

06th November 2006

Spain's top three offer great deals for bargain hunters

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The Telegraph's Sonia Purnell puts together a portfolio of rising areas for the discerning property buyer.

1. Cadiz Province
2. Majorca
3. Tenerife (Amarilla Golf)

Read the full article, click here.

 

31st October 2006

New Your Place Abroad Sponsored Hull FC Kit Released

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Hull FC today launched their new shirts for 2007 sporting the Your Place Abroad logo for the first time.

Eager supporters have inundated the club with enquiries regarding the new shirts and the wait is now over.

Australian centre Sid Domic was today joined by Sally Cimadoro, a Hull FC fan who won a national competition to be the face of the club for 2007.

Together the pair donned the new ISC manufactured jerseys, which go on sale November 4th from the Hull FC club shop and the Paragon Street store.

The home shirt for engage Super League XII again shows off Hull’s proud Black and White irregular hoops and the away jersey combines dark and light blues.

Hull FC Merchandise Manager, Lee Jenkinson, said: “We are confident the new ISC strips for our Super League and Challenge Cup campaigns will be hugely popular with our supporters. Our away shirt particularly will bring the fans a varied design and colour scheme, which we perceive will be a big hit in the stands.”

“The home shirt will no doubt be a traditional favourite with spectators eager to show their Black and White allegiances as the city prepares for the derby encounters.”

 

23rd October 2006

YPA Saidia Morocco Development in the Press

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Sophisticated Marrakesh is luring a new breed of buyer

At Africa’s northern tip, Morocco is just nine miles from Spain and was once seen as an exotic destination by an elite group including Sir Winston Churchill, the millionaire Getty family and designer Yves St Laurent.
However, the country is turning into a free-for-all as developers move in and cranes line the cost as developers spring up.

Paul Staines of Newbury-based Saffron Villas says the country is becoming more appealing to British buyers. “We sold 200 properties in 2005 and more than 400 this year,” he says.

Morocco traditionally attracted wealthy, bohemian buyers seeking riads hidden in the medina walls but in the past 18 months, popularity has shifted to modern apartments in developments such as those by Spanish developer Fadesa, in the north coast town of Saida. Off-plan apartments there typically cost £120,000 to £140,000.

Read the full article by clicking here.

 

27th September 2006

AOL's Biggest Ever Competition

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Your Place Abroad have teamed up with Internet Service Provider AOL to provide their biggest ever competition prize.

Worth almost £65,000 we are offering a property on the Margarita Island Playa Cardon development. The competition is open to existing AOL subscribers or anyone opening a free AOL webmail account.

Registered agents can log into our site to download a full workbook for this development. Alternatively click here to view the development on our consumer website.

Read the full press release here.

 

18th September 2006

Your Place Abroad Charity Golf Day

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The Your Place Abroad Charity Golf Day 2006 was a huge success raising a large amount of money for our selected charities.

Tickets for the event sold out fast with guests enjoying a full days Stableford golf tournament followed by cocktails, entertainment, a full Caribbean style dinner at the club and finally a charity auction and raffle.

Famous faces turned out in force to support the event with YPA ambassadors Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff and "Big" Ron Atkinson playing a full part in the days activities.

Everyone at Your Place Abroad would like to thank Bramall Park Golf Club, the event sponsors and everyone who came along to support such worthy courses.

 

 

Left: Ex Leeds United and Rangers footballer
Rod Wallace tees off on the 16th.

 

 

 

06th September 2006

Major Sponsorship Deal Announced

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We are pleased to announce a shirt sponsorship deal with Hull FC rugby league.

Hull will proudly display the YPA logo on both home and away shirts for the next two-years.

Read the full Super League press statement below and be sure to check out www.superleague.co.uk and www.hullfc.com for further information.

Super League Press Release

Hull FC have agreed a two-year shirt sponsorship deal with overseas property developers Your Place Abroad.

Hull FC’s commercial director James Rule said: "I am delighted that we have been able to develop our relationships with Your Place Aboard from ground advertising through to becoming one of our principal partners.

"Once again a big thank you must go to our fans.

"Your Place Aboard had no prior experience of rugby league, and our matchday atmosphere and tremendous travelling support have been key factors in encouraging the management of Your Place Aboard into signing this agreement."

Your Place Abroad chief executive Chris Davies added: "I’m delighted that Your Place Abroad is an official shirt sponsor of Hull FC.

"With a reputation for being a team that is progressive, rapidly evolving and of course passionate about their sport, this partnership promises to be an exciting and fruitful venture for both parties.

"Your Place Abroad is an ambitious entrepreneurial company that is building a strong brand and reputation in the overseas residential property market.

"To help us with our growth we need effective partnerships that share our ambitions and passions."

 

17th August 2006

Your Place Abroad Annual Charity Golf Day

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On Monday 18th September 2006, Your Place Abroad are holding our second annual charity golf day and would like to extend an invitation to all of our agents.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you and your clients to meet our celebrity ambassadors and to play golf with some of the most well know faces in the country. Reward potential or existing clients with a day out with us and show them what Your Place Abroad hospitality and professionalism is all about.

Confirmed to play are England Cricket heroes Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff and Michael Vaughan as well as Ryder Cup golfer Lee Westwood. A host of other sports stars including Manchester City captain Richard Dunne are also confirmed to attend.

Full Details

Date - 18th September 2006
Location - Bramhall Park Golf Club, Bramhall, Cheshire (www.bramallparkgolfclub.co.uk)
Cost - £400 per team, teams of 3 + celebrity with donations going to charity (Freddie’s charity - Francis House, Danny Mill’s charity - A.S.B.A.H and the Your Place Abroad charity Destination Florida)

Itinerary

• 10:30am registration
• Full English Brunch provided
• Introductions, including a talk through of the course
• 12:30pm shot gun start after celebrity photo opportunities
• Half Way Drinks
• 19th hole drinks – cocktails whilst being entertained by a Caribbean steel band
• Full evening gala dinner, themed around destinations we offer
• Entertainment, including salsa band, Moroccan belly dancers, table magician & further live entertainment.
• Auction & Raffle with all proceeds to charity

To book a team please email enquiry@yourplaceabroad.com or call Adi Benson on 0161 439 6955.

There are three charity beneficiaries of the golf day chosen by ourselves, Freddie Flintoff and Manchester City Footballer Danny Mills.

Francis House - Freddie Flintoff
Francis House offers the families of very sick children a respite from their role as carers and gives the children a loving home from home.
www.francishouse.org.uk

Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus - Danny Mills
ASBAH aims to improve services for people with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, to work with them to extend their choices, and maximise opportunities for independence and achievement.
asbah.com

Destination Florida - Your Place Abroad
Specialise in organising sunshine holidays to Florida for children between the ages of seven to seventeen who have missed out on the fun and laughter of childhood due to illness.
www.destinationflorida.org.uk

 

16th August 2006

HIFX Market Commentary

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We have received the latest currency market news from the experts at HIFX.

The full commentary can be downloaded from our foreign exchange page, click here.

 

 

09th August 2006

Your Place Abroad in the Mail on Sunday, Again!

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The Mail on Sundays coverage of Your Place Abroad ambassadors continued as an articled featuring Ron Atkinson appeared in the property section this weekend.

"Big Ron" has bought a number of properties with us with the Mail focussing on his two bedroom penthouse in Tavira on the Algarve. Read the full article below.

Excuse my Portuguese now, Ron?

Former Manchester United manager Ron Atkinson may be struggling to learn French for BBC2’s celebrity school series Excuse My French, but he’d be better off learning Portuguese (and, some still might say, some manners).

For despite losing more than a million pounds when sacked as an ITV sports commentator in 2004 after his now infamous on-air racist remark, the 67-year-old has just snapped up an apartment off-plan in Portugal.

 

03rd August 2006

Favourable Press Coverage Continues

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Your Place Abroads run in the press continued today with an article in the Stockport Times. The write-up in the local paper (which has a readership of over 120,000) focuses on Michael Vaughans purchase of a Piedra Negra property in Margarita Island. You can view the full article below.

Great lifestyle at limbo-low prices

England Cricket captain Michael Vaughan has made a big catch - based on a solid partnership.

He's bought a holiday home on the stunning Caribbean island of Margarita with Bramhall-based foreign property company Your Place Abroad.

View the full article here.

 

30th July 2006

Your Place Abroad in the Mail on Sunday

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Your Place Abroad featured heavily in The Mail on Sunday's property section with a story focusing on YPA ambassador Andrew Flintoff.

Meet the Flintoffs
Exclusive: Where Freddie and Rachael are buying their sunshine hideaway

Freddie Flintoff sees the world's exotic places on tour with the England team, but found Tenerife had all he wanted for a family getaway - complete with golf course.

By rights, this should have been a summer of test triumph for Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff. Twelve months after his inspirational Ashes performance, he was due to lead his country in the cricket series against Pakistan.

But, like his injured captain Michael Vaughan, Freddie, 28 has learnt he too will be sidelined for months because of another operation on his ankle. Now it's touch and go whether he will be ready for this winter's crucial return Ashes showdown in Australia.

It's not all doom and gloom, however. Freddie and his wife Rachael, 29 can at least spend more time with their children Holly, two, and Corey, six months, and look forward to one of the rewards sport superstardom has brought them - a stunning holiday home in the sun.

 

28th July 2006

Your Place Abroad in the Press

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Look out for Your Place Abroad featuring in the national press this weekend.

The Mail on Sunday are featuring our Tenerife developments in their property section this Sunday focusing on Your Place Abroad ambassador Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff's apartment.

 

28th July 2006

Coche Island Development - Isla Coche Spa Resort

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Your Place Abroad are proud to offer 28 spa Villas on Coche Island. Each villa includes one master bedroom with closets, one main bathroom, one extra bathroom, kitchenette, pantry area with a convertible bed and a terrace with your personal running seawater pool and Jacuzzi, also a personal solarium personal area.

Coche Island lies just 8 miles south of Margarita and accessible by boat. The island is marked by different landscapes, with one of its top attractions a shoreline dotted with a variety of wonderful white unspoiled beaches and clear blue waters for everyone.

Caribbean Isla Coche Spa Villas Prices From: £89,500

Registered agents can login to the site to find a new style workbook in our Caribbean section. Please note that this development is not yet released and details on the site are for your information only. Full details of the release date are to follow.

 

07th July 2006

Your Place Abroad in the Daily Mail

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A Your Place Abroad Margarita Island feature appears in the Daily Mail today.

Howzat for a holiday home

Who's buying where and why?
This week: Cricketer Michael Vaughan on Margarita Island

WHO'S BUYING THERE?
THE Ashes-winning England cricket captain Michael Vaughan – he of the troublesome knee which is awaiting a fourth operation.

So, he may welcome a bolthole to hobble to with his wife Nichola and their two children after next year’s World cup in the West Indies.

WHERE IS IT?
PART of Venezuela, Margarita is the most southerly Caribbean island, 12 miles off Venezuela’s north-eastern coast and a short plane hop from Barbados.

Scheduled or charter flights from Britain take around ten hours and cost from £365 return.

Read the full article by clicking here or read page 74 of Friday July 7th's Daily Mail.

04th July 2006

New Margarita Island Developments

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We are pleased to announce details of our two new Margarita Island developments; Playa Cardon and Paraiso Suites.

Playa Cardon is a Luxurious 4 star resort situated less than 200 metres from the beautiful beach of El Cardon. A truly magnificent location close to all facilities including shops, beach bars and restaurants.

The Paraiso Suites Aparthotel is an exciting development of fully furnished, freehold studio, one and two bedroom suites located just 300 meters from the wonderful beaches and port at Pampatar.

Margarita Island 2 Bed Townhouses From: £64,950

Margarita Island 1&2 Bed Apartments From: £39,950

Registered agents can login to find workbooks for each of these new developments in our Caribbean section.

 

29th June 2006

Murcia Inspection Trip

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We are organising a trip over to Murcia on the 1st August returning on the 3rd August. The objective would be to see our developments in the Mosa Trajectum resort and Las Collados, near Aguilas which has fantastic views.

Jet2 fly from Manchester on 1st August at 17.30 arriving at 21.40. Cost £99.

We would return on the 3rd August arriving in Manchester at 23.59. Cost £69. This would allow 2 full days in the area.

The developer would show us round and explain the sites in detail.

We will cover the costs of the hotel. If you are interested in this visit, please call us on 0161 439 6955 for more details.

 

27th June 2006

Barclays Bank Research

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Brits with property abroad set to double, reveals new research from Barclays
Source Barclays.com Jan 2006

The number of Brits who own property abroad is set to double to 4.4 million, according to new research by Barclays. Five percent of those surveyed already own a home abroad (the equivalent of 2.2 million people in the UK) and a further five percent said that they are definitely going to buy a property overseas in the future. In addition, a staggering 37 percent of respondents said that they were considering a purchase abroad.

However, before the dream can become a reality, there are concerns that need to be overcome:

• 58 percent of those who are definitely or considering buying are concerned about getting caught out by legal or tax issues.
• 17 percent were worried about keeping the property secure while it is empty.
• A further 14 percent were concerned about being able to understand the local language well enough.
• Only eight percent were worried about being taken for a ride and paying too much for property.

And if red-tape, trouble-free purchase could be guaranteed, the following countries would be the destinations of choice – with a couple of surprise destinations outside the European property hotspots making the top five.

Top countries for Brits planning to buy abroad, 1 Spain (inc Balearics and Canary Islands) 30%, 2 USA 15%, 3 France 14%, 4 Italy 10%, 5 South Africa 6%, 6 Dubai 5% 7 Portugal 5%, 8 Bulgaria 3%, 9 Croatia 2%, 10 Morocco 1%, 11 Don’t know 9%.

Suzanne Clay, Head of European Business Development at Barclays comments: “The trend towards owning property abroad shows no sign of abating and could go through the roof if people were more confident of a hassle-free purchase. That’s why we offer a range of products to help Brits manage their finances and property efficiently when they are living abroad.”

 

06th June 2006

YPA Join NAEA

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Your Place Abroad have joined with the National Association of Estate Agents, the largest professional estate agency organisation in the UK. Representing nearly 10,000 members, the NAEA is committed to raising professional standards across all aspects of the property market for the benefit of member agents and ultimately the home moving public.

Being associated with the NAEA gives our clients and agents the knowledge that:

• NAEA members have the knowledge and experience to achieve the best deal for you
• Professional integrity – all our members operate to our professional Code of Practice and Rules of Conduct
• Provide Added Value through the NAEA network
• Moving home is too important to take risks – make sure you have the reassurance of working with a Professional Estate Agent