The Primelocation.com International Search Index is a unique report measuring the number of searches for international properties on the site. The report acts as a barometer for the demand for international property and highlights the relative popularity of property across over 60 countries worldwide. The report is released on a bi-monthly basis.
Primelocation.com has one of the largest collections of international property among UK-based property portals, with over 1,000 individual agent offices, listing over 100,000 homes in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, USA and over 60 other countries. Over 840 international estate agent firms list their property on Primelocation.com.
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international property searchers look increasingly to the United States of America, as prices across the pond continue to fall
According to a recent report from the Standard & Poor's Case Schiller Index, US house prices fell by 11.4% in January, the biggest year-on-year decline in 21 years. While the outlook is bleak for US property prices in 2008, investors are seemingly keen to maximise the opportunity of falling prices to bag themselves a bargain, as it enters the top three most searched for destinations. view PDF
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Primelocation.com achieves over 1 million international property searches in January 2008 alone, with search volumes up 32% annually
On Primelocation.com, 2008 has begun with a surge in international property search activity. Over 1 million searches were conducted in January alone as Britons search from a selection of over 100,000 properties in over 60 countries to find their dream overseas home. France and Spain remain the firm favourites with searchers, accounting for nearly 60% of all searches. However, in 2008, it looks as if Italy and the USA are growing in popularity as they climb the rankings at the expense of Portugal and Bulgaria. view PDF
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the USA enters the top 3 most popular international search destinations for the first time
With the USA undergoing a serious property market downturn, overseas buyers have turned their attention to US property as investors look to snap up a bargain. This trend has been bolstered by the fact that the dollar is currently at its lowest level against the pound since the eighties. This interest is being realised on Primelocation.com, with the USA breaking into the top three most popular search destinations for the first time in November, accounting for 11.4% of all searches. view PDF
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60% of all international searches on Primelocation.com are for properties in France and Spain
Spain and France are the most popular countries for international property, accounting for 60% of searches conducted on Primelocation.com. The volume of searches on Primelocation.com continues to rise, up 13% in September 2007, compared to September 2006. Turkey and Ireland increase in popularity over the last year, up 5 and 6 places in the rankings respectively. view PDF
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international property searches on Primelocation.com hit 1.2 million in July 2007
The British love affair with overseas property continues, with the number of international property searches conducted on Primelocation.com a massive eight times higher than 12 months ago. A total of 1.2 million searches were conducted in July 2007 alone as more and more property hunters turn to Primelocation.com to source their dream property. view PDF
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the number of international property searches leaps nearly seven-fold in the last year
According to latest data, the number of international property searches conducted on Primelocation.com by UK-based property hunters has leapt by almost seven times in just 12 months. In fact, the number of international property searches reached 1.2 million in May 2007 alone, a 678% annual increase. view PDF
