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15 September 2010

France rockets ahead with 43 per cent of mortgage enquiries Interest in emerging markets has totally disintegrated France is still top of the list and soaring to new heights, according to the latest overseas property ‘hot spots’ report compiled by Conti, the UK’s leading overseas mortgage specialist. The country is steaming ahead with a massive 43 per cent share of mortgage enquiries received by the company this year, an increase of 12 per cent compared with the same period in 2009, and a massive jump of 29 per cent compared with 2008. Not so close behind, but still in second place, is Spain. Despite the doom and gloom, it has defied the odds, claiming an impressive 24 per cent of enquiries, up by two per cent on last year, and by nine per cent since 2008. Turkey, holding on to third position, continues to enjoy a booming market, increasing its share to 18 per cent, an increase of five per cent since last year, and seven per cent over the last two years. These three countries are dominating the hot spots table and together now account for a staggering 85 per cent of all enquiries received. Investors are focusing on tried and tested locations more than ever before, whilst the flurry of interest we saw in the far-flung emerging markets in 2008 seems to have totally disintegrated.... Please download the below word document to view full press release

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