Real Estate & Property Investment News in Cape Verde from Propertyshowrooms.com

Cape Verde 'increasing in popularity'

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cape Verde has become increasing popular with Britons over the last decade and is now seen as the "hidden Caribbean", a Lonely Planet author has suggested.

Travel guide writer David Else noted that the islands are becoming popular with tourists due to the mix of cultures that exists in the area....

Tourism growth 'boosting Cape Verde property'

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cape Verde's property sector is still booming despite the credit crunch, it has been stated.

Although other locations are struggling, the archipelago off the west coast of Africa is seeing continued growth because tourist numbers keep rising, Cape Verde Property has stated....

Cape Verde port expansion begins

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In news that may interest those looking to invest in Cape Verde property, work is set to begin this weekend on the expansion of a major port in the country.

The development of Praia port will commence on Saturday October 11th, the port management company's chairman told newspaper A Semana, reports Macauhub....

Cape Verde 'geared up to UK air travel'

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The arrival of direct air access from the UK has been a key factor in helping to develop the property sector in Cape Verde, it has been stated.

Paul Collins, overseas editor of property investor magazine Buy Association, said this development has been "quite a big factor" in the emergence of the country's market....

Cape Verde 'is a property goldmine'

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cape Verde has been flagged up as a potentially lucrative emerging property market.

According to Property Wire, the west African archipelago is currently benefiting from ongoing infrastructure improvements....

Cape Verde government reassures that land will still be sold to foreign investors

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Cape Verde government has clarified its position on land sales. It was rumoured that the government was going to ban the sale of land in Cape Verde to foreign investors, but this has been...

Cape Verde 'is an ideal investment market'

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Cape Verde islands have been praised by a property expert for offering strong investment potential.

Jo Sinnott, who hosts Real Estate TV's Next Big Thing, said the west African archipelago offers attractions such as year-round sunshine and easy access from Europe....

Emerging markets 'promoted by property exhibitions'

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Live property exhibitions have helped to fuel interest in emerging markets among UK-based property buyers, according to an expert.

Darren Styles, chief executive of A Place in the Sun Live, stated that less-established locations across the world have been heavily promoted at live events....

Cape Verde tipped for more growth

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cape Verde is set to see more property market growth as a result of its World Trade Association (WTO) membership and the increasing number of direct flights, it has been suggested...

Cape Verde property market and infrastructure to benefit from joining the WTO

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cape Verde's property market is set to benefit when the country becomes a member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Cape Verde will join the WTO later this month, which is expected to lead...

Trade boost for Cape Verde

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The economic development of Cape Verde, one of the fastest growing emerging property markets, takes a step forward later this month when the country become a member of the World Trade Organisation...

Cape Verde to join WTO

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cape Verde will become a full member of the World Trade Organisation later this month, it has been confirmed.

The west African archipelago will become the 153rd member of the body now that it has met its various entry requirements....

Cape Verde 'worth considering now'

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The archipelago of Cape Verde is becoming an increasingly attractive investment option, a market expert has claimed.

Cape Verde's government has worked hard to make the country more accessible for the international community, with enough success for it to be held up as a model for other emerging nations, according to ShelterOffshore....

Cape Verde 'is a property hotspot'

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cape Verde is becoming more and more popular with second home buyers from overseas, analysts have stated.

According to property experts NuBricks.com, the west African nation has become an "overseas property hotspot" in recent years....

Europeans head to Cape Verde

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Former Portuguese prime minister Mario Soares has highlighted the growing appeal of Cape Verde among holidaymakers.

According to the ex-premier, the west African archipelago is becoming more and more popular with people from Europe....

The Cape Verde Government Throw a Lifeline to Investors Buying Furniture Packages

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In a unique and unprecedented move, the Government of Cape Verde has commissioned an initiative, Cabo Verde Iniviativ SA (CVI) to protect the interests of its many overseas property investors who have purchased in their country and to ensure that mistakes made in previous property investment hot spots elsewhere in the world, are not repeated.

Cape Verde tipped to become international hub for trade

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Cape Verde islands could become a major hub for international trade and commerce, a leading diplomat has said.

Marianne Myles, the new US ambassador to the west African nation, stated that the country is situated along an important global shipping route....

Cape Verde offers diversity to investors

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Foreign property buyers have been told of the diverse range of attractions that can be found in the Cape Verde islands.

The west African archipelago was praised by the Irish Independent for offering features such as beautiful beaches, clear blue water and year-round sunshine....

British couple extol the virtues of Cape Verde

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A couple from Bognor Regis in West Sussex have highlighted why Cape Verde is an ideal place to make a property investment.

Dave and Trisha Hunter have bought a property on the Sal island and believe their purchase will make them money in a short space of time, reports the Sun....

Extra Cape Verde flights to be introduced

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A media report has revealed that transport links between mainland Europe and Cape Verde could be stepped up.

According to A Semana, TAP Air Portugal will offer passage between Lisbon and Praia seven days a week....

New flights draw visitors to Cape Verde

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

More and more people are choosing to visit Cape Verde due to the introduction of direct flights, an expert has said.

Sarah Brown from NuBricks.com said the country is currently attracting a record number of foreign visitors as it is now more easily accessible....

African countries offer strong returns

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Prospective investors in overseas property have been told that African countries could be highly lucrative.

Writing in the Times, Paula Hawkins recommended that people who want to collect strong returns on their investment should look outside Europe....

Cape Verde sees economic growth

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A global body has recorded a positive rate of growth in Cape Verde's economy, according to a media report.

MacauHub stated that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) considers the country's recent performance as "satisfactory"....

Cape Verde offers stable economy

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cape Verde's economic stability could help make it a good place for overseas property investors to consider, an expert has suggested.

Simon Conn, sales and marketing director at Conti Financial Services, told the Independent that the status of the country's economy made it a "good bet" for foreign buyers....

Cape Verde's competitiveness 'to be increased'

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cape Verde's competitiveness could be in for a boost following the launch of a new scheme, which may interest those considering overseas property investment in the country.

Macauhub reports that the United Nations Industrial Development Program has established the Quality for West Africa programme in order to integrate Cape Verde into the world economy....

Cape Verde tourist market is growing

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cape Verde's tourist market is set to see further growth in the near future, a specialist publication has reported.

Jet-to-Let magazine stated that growing demand for holidays in the west African archipelago was prompting more and more airlines to introduce direct flights....

Cape Verde Investors to Benefit from Growing Economy

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The investment potential of Cape Verde is set to be boosted by further economic growth, according to experts.

Estimates from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggest that the country's gross domestic product will go up by 7....

Investors 'Find It Easier To Get A Cape Verde Mortgage'

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Recent changes to Cape Verde's property buying system have made it easier to get a mortgage in the country, an expert has stated.

Catherine Hearnden, director of MyMortgageDirect, stated that since it is a "young market", it has only a limited selection of products available....

Cape Verde attracts European visitors

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cape Verde is proving to be a highly popular holiday destination among Europeans, according to new figures.

Official data reported by A Semana revealed that 87.7 per cent of people who stayed in rental accommodation during the first six months of 2007 came from abroad....

Cape Verde 'offers strong returns on investment'

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Owners of holiday accommodation in Cape Verde are likely to get strong returns on their investment, according to an expert.

Paul Collins from the BuyAssociation website stated that the country's tourist trade was expanding and set to keep getting bigger....

Long-haul destinations 'popular with Britons'

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A growing number of British leisure travellers are choosing to take their holidays in long-haul destinations, according to a newspaper report.

The Daily Mail stated that destinations such as Cape Verde were being promoted more widely by travel companies because of their increasing popularity....

Britons 'drawn to Cape Verde'

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Cape Verde is becoming a highly popular location among British investors, a media report has stated.

According to the Telegraph, the introduction of direct flights to the country has contributed to a surge in the amount of interest expressed by property buyers from the UK....

Festive tourists 'go to Cape Verde'

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The growing popularity of the Cape Verde islands has been further highlighted by new research from Lastminute.com.

A study by the online travel agency identified the African country as one of the most popular choices among Britons looking to spend Christmas abroad....

Property buyers 'should invest in Cape Verde'

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Cape Verde could be a good option for overseas property buyers to consider, according to a British media outlet.

UK-based newspaper the Telegraph stated that the archipelago offered a number of attractive features for prospective buyers, such as its tropical environment....

Cape Verde's tourist market 'set to grow'

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Cape Verde is set for a surge in visitor numbers next year, according to a regional newspaper in the UK.

The Essex Chronicle stated that islands would be the "hot new holiday destination" for 2008 and attract more interest from Britons....

Cape Verde 'a good place for investment'

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

British property investors who want to take advantage of "the next big thing" may be wise to explore opportunities in Cape Verde, it has been suggested.

Tim Foster, international mortgage adviser for Conti Financial Services, said that the property market in the former Portuguese colony is expected to "really take off" in the near future....

Cape Verde set for infrastructure improvements

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Overseas property investors in Cape Verde are to benefit from infrastructure improvements across the country.

According to MacauHub, millions of pounds will be put towards upgrading the country's air hubs and creating new ports and roads in locations such as Santiago Island....

'A range of developments in Cape Verde'

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

There are a broad range of different types of property developments coming to the market in Cape Verde, it has been claimed.

Paul Collins, overseas property editor for BuyAssociation, said that buildings "can differ" between the islands....

Cape Verde 'popular with foreign investors'

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Overseas property investors are increasingly choosing to invest in the Cape Verde islands, according to experts.

Advice website BuyAssociation stated that the west African archipelago was becoming popular with people who were interested in new and emerging markets....

Cape Verde official predicts tourism growth

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The number of holidaymakers choosing to visit Cape Verde is set to increase significantly, an official has predicted.

Speaking at a press conference, Victor Fidalgo of Cabo Verde Investimentos stated that this year's total number of visitors could come to about 320,000....

Cape Verde market recommended to investors

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Cape Verde could be a good location in which to purchase an overseas property, according a media report.

The Telegraph said that the group of islands had become a tourist hotspot, meaning that demand for holiday homes and rental accommodation is on the rise....

Cape Verde 'benefits from tourism'

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The west African archipelago of Cape Verde is strongly benefiting from the growth of tourism, the country's prime minister has said.

Jose Maria Neves stated that during every year since 2002, the islands' economy grew at a rate of about 20 per cent, reports Travel Daily News....

Cape Verde 'offers massive rental returns'

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Overseas property owners in Cape Verde could get "massive" rental returns on their investment, according to experts.

GEM Estates said that since the island has warm weather for 12 months of the year, investors could potentially let out their properties for longer than they would be able to in other emerging markets....

Emerging markets 'could be lucrative investments'

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Overseas property buyers could find emerging markets potentially lucrative investments, according to experts.

World Investment Services (WIS) highlighted Cape Verde as an area where people could enter the market at low cost and enjoy the proceeds of capital appreciation....

Cape Verde property owners 'to benefit from investment'

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Major investment by foreign consortiums on the Cape Verde islands is likely to directly benefit overseas property owners.

Although some of the money is being ploughed into the construction of new hotels, the wider population, including tourists and investors, will be able to take advantage of the associated infrastructure improvements....

New flights 'could boost Cape Verde investment'

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

New flights from the UK to Cape Verde have been welcomed as a possible boost to tourism and investment in the region.

Speaking in response to the introduction of new flights by TACV, Adrian Lillywhite of Cape Verde Property said that demand for property in the west African archipelago was high at the moment

He stated that the islands were popular as overseas investors wanted affordable frontline properties in a popular destination, reports Homes Worldwide....

Aviation boosts Cape Verde tourism

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The introduction of direct flights to Cape Verde has made the group of islands an increasingly popular holiday spot, experts have stated.

Homes Worldwide said that since direct flights between the UK and Cape Verde were introduced in 2006, it has grown in stature as a tourist destination....

Flights to Cape Verde set to attract investors

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The availability of direct flights to the Cape Verde islands is expected to see an increase in the number of investors looking to buy property there, according to one expert.

Paul Collins, overseas editor of BuyAssociation, said that people purchasing property in the region are likely to benefit from a greater number of tourists visiting the islands over the next few years....

New airline route boosts Cape Verde popularity

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Holidaymakers are flying to Cape Verde rather than similar locations thanks to a cut in the flight time, according to new figures.

Jet2Let statistics, Sambalad Development said, showed that the direct flight from London Gatwick to Cape Verde, which took 5....

Cape Verde "to make big impact"

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Cape Verde is set to make a "big impact" on the global property market according to a new report.

Assetz claimed that new mortgages are likely to create a number of opportunities for investors, while property prices are currently affordable, yet demonstrated 11 per cent growth last year....