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Organisations depend on their senior executives, and when one of them leaves suddenly, it can be very destabilising for staff, management and other “stakeholders” such as customers, suppliers, and shareholders. The resignation this week of Rody Molloy, Director General of Fás, is a case in point, but only one example of how this can happen. In fact, it is more common than people think. Executives resign, fall ill, get headhunted, and get sacked, with surprising frequency.

The more senior the level, the bigger the issue. Sudden loss of a CEO is clearly a problem for any organisation, but other departures on the senior team can also be difficult. For example, no-one wants to lose a Human Resources Director in the middle of a staff dispute. Similarly, a departing Finance Director would be the last thing a CEO needs when in the middle of a merger or acquisition.

How do organisations find the people they need, at short notice? The answer depends to some degree on size. Smaller companies might for example replace their CEO with the owner / Chairperson until a replacement can be found. Another solution is to “step up” someone else on the team. This can be difficult however. There may be no-one who is ready for the more senior role, and even if there is, it can build the wrong expectations.

This gets worse with large organisations. There is the additional problem that steeping someone up temporarily can have a domino effect down through the organisation – the Finance Director who steps up temporarily to CEO also has to be replaced, and so on. It is not unusual to have one senior departure resulting in 4 or 5 consequential moves, creating huge upheaval.

Increasingly, organisations are turning to professional “Interim” Managers to fill temporary gaps. In the Fás example, an external Interim Manager, experienced in this type of work, would be employed by the Board to lead the company until the permanent replacement is found and takes up position. These Interim Managers bring great experience gained over a number of years, do their job, and leave again. Typically they have no interest in long term careers with the recipient company, do not get involved in company politics, but know how to recognise it and work round it. The best of them are people who can “hit the ground running”, quickly gaining the confidence of the Board, management, staff and the other stakeholders.

Who are they, and why do they work this way? An Interim Manager typically has 15-20 years senior management experience. They have decided to have a more flexible career structure, which allows them to choose from a variety of interesting roles, in different types or organisation, as they arise. Lifestyle can also be a motivator – some “Interims” might choose not to work during the summer for example, if they have a home abroad. Some will be senior women returning to the workforce after raising families; some will have fallen into an interim career after redundancy. The late departed Celtic Tiger also created Interims – for example the person who made money selling a business and then departed for the golf course, but then begins to realise that they want to be involved in occasional interesting projects, but not a long term career.

Inevitably, developments in corporate Ireland over the next few years will lead to increasing organisational turmoil, senior staff turnover, and the need for gaps to be filled. Interim Management in Ireland is much less prevalent than in the UK or the US, but it is certainly set to take a more central role as a way of coping with changing times.

David Quaid
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Where is the active senior heading for vacation? The choices have never been more numerous. While there are many vacation destinations that only a few years ago were unheard of, other vacation spots have updated in order to become more attractive to seniors.

Overall, seniors today are healthier and more active than ever before. Visiting new places and experiencing new activities is possible for many of today’s seniors. Of course, relaxation is still of prime importance, which is why all-inclusive vacations are still popular.

All-inclusive vacations are great for active seniors for a variety of reasons. Because everything is included in the price, including airfare and meals, it is easy for the senior to plan and budget for the trip. Many all-inclusive vacations allow the vacationer to choose from a variety of activities as well. This means that the active senior can choose to play tennis or golf, ride bicycles or scuba dive, while other participants partake in spa activities or shopping. In the past, choices in all-inclusive vacations could be restrictive, but today, it is unlikely that the senior will be forced to participate in an activity that does not interest them.

All-inclusive vacations are available on resorts or cruises, in all areas of the world. If you are interested in a particular area, it is very likely that there is an all-inclusive vacation to that spot. What to know before scheduling an all-inclusive vacation? Be sure that you understand what all is included in the vacation. While it may be necessary for you to pay airfare from a smaller city where you live to a travel hub in a large city, if there are a variety of “extras” or optional expenses, it should raise a red flag that perhaps this particular all-inclusive vacation is perhaps not the best vacation for you.

Another popular choice for active seniors is a volunteer vacation. A volunteer vacation allows you to visit a different part of the world, learn about the culture, and help others, while still reserving time for relaxation and recreation. Activities for volunteer vacations run the gamut from counting bird eggs to helping children learn to read. There are options in the United States as well as many foreign countries. Don’t think that you don’t have skills that are needed. While some volunteers find opportunities to work in the field they were in prior to retirement, there are many opportunities for volunteers with no specialized training.

How to choose the right volunteer vacation for you? It is important to do volunteer work that you are interested in. If you aren’t an animal lover, counting turtle eggs probably will not interest you that much, even if it is on a beautiful beach. Of course, this does not mean that you should only volunteer for a charity that you are already familiar with. If the work piques your curiosity, and sounds intriguing to you, it will probably be a good vacation. The volunteer work is only one part of the vacation.

How will you spend your off hours? Although some volunteer vacations are in extremely poor areas with no amenities, it is possible to find a volunteer vacation that allows you to work part of the day, and spend the rest of the day relaxing on the beach, hiking in the woods or enjoying excellent meals. If you have a strong opinion about what you need for a successful vacation, such as a certain level of accommodations or food preferences, it is important to speak with the vacation company early in your trip planning, to make sure that it is possible. The most important thing that you can do to ensure you have a good time on your volunteer vacation is to speak with others who have completed these vacations and ask if they feel that the company accurately represented the vacation to them.

Learning vacations are another popular choice with seniors. These vacations are a terrific idea for seniors who have not been intellectually stimulated since retiring from the workforce. A learning vacation typically devotes several hours a day to honing a particular skill, and the remainder of the time exploring the countryside, taking part in spa treatments, or relaxing on your own. The things that you can learn on these vacations are limitless; you can take cooking classes in France, horseback riding lessons in Ireland, or language lessons in Spain. Lessons are available for all experience levels, from the rank beginner to the expert looking to hone their skills.

What should senior citizens look for in a learning vacation? Again, speak with past customers of the company you plan to use. If others were satisfied with their experience, and would go on another vacation with the same company, that is a pretty strong testimonial. Also, consider what the recreational options are for the trip. It is easy to think that you will be so involved in the learning process that you will not have time to go sight-seeing, but these vacations are specifically designed to provide amble down time, and if you don’t have a plan for how to spend it, you may find yourself painfully bored. An experienced learning vacation company will know exactly what recreational activities are perfect for seniors and are available in each area. Formulate a plan about how to spend your day, taking into account your interests and activity level, take plenty of pictures and have a great time!

Lisa Parker
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/most-popular-vacations-for-active-seniors-723105.html

Video segment from the Hidden Links Golf Guide to Ireland featuring Royal Portrush Golf Club near the Giant’s Causeway on Northern Ireland’s Antrim coast, the only Irish club to ever host the British Open Championship. Narrated by Renton Laidlaw. Copyright Hidden Links, Inc.

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Video segment from the Hidden Links Golf Guide to Ireland featuring Adare Golf Club (”Big Adare” as referred to by the locals), and Adare Manor Golf Club (”Little Adare”), in County Limerick, along with the Adare Manor resort.. Narrated by Renton Laidlaw. Copyright Hidden Links, Inc.

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Video segment from the Hidden Links Golf Guide to Ireland featuring ancient Lahinch Golf Club in County Clare and its historic “Dell” and “Klondyke” holes. Narrated by Renton Laidlaw. Copyright Hidden Links, Inc.

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There seems to be no question that televised poker tournaments now rival golf and tennis as a most watched spectator sport. The popularity of televised poker has grown to unforeseen proportions, primarily due to the popularity of such high profile poker tournaments as The World Series of Poker and the World Poker Tour. The participation in these events by well known movie and sports stars, and the celebrity status and fan adulation accorded the poker champions has created a new world-wide poker craze.

Such publicized success by the WSOP and the WPT naturally has attracted competitors, and the proliferation of big money poker tournaments is sure to continue. Among these newcomers is The Intercontinental Poker Championship, a tournament that puts a new twist on old concepts by promoting exclusivity as a primary feature.

The Intercontinental Poker Championship made its debut on Saturday, June 17, 2006, and continued through Saturday, July 22nd. Comprised of eight weekend shows, and televised by CBS Sports, the tournament was populated by 21 of the world’s top poker players, from 21 different countries recruited on an invitation-only basis. The players in this exclusive competition were:

• Antanas Guoga – (Tony G) …………….. Australia

• Daniel Negreanu …………………………. Canada

• Johnny Chan …………………………….. China

• Humberto Brenes ……………………….. Costa Rica

• David Ulliott ……………………………… England

• David Benyamine ………………………… France

• Dan O’Dea ………………………………… Ireland

• Eli Elezra ………………………………….. Israel

• Marco Traniello ……………………………Italy

• Yosh Nakano ……………………………… Japan

• Sammy Farha …………………………… Lebanon

• Refugio Quintero …………………………. Mexico

• Thor Hansen ……………………………….Norway

• Hasan Habib ……………………………….Pakistan

• Ralph Perry ………………………………. Russia

• Carlos Mortensen …………………………Spain

• Stephen Wolff ……………………………..South Africa

• Jimmy Cha ………………………………. South Korea

• Chris Bjorin ………………………………Sweden

• Doyle Brunson ……………………………United States

• Chau Giang ………………………………Vietnam

Played at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, the telecasts were rife with pomp and circumstance as each countries flag was displayed in turn accompanied by their national anthem. Veteran sportscaster Jeff Medders described the play-by-play assisted by poker player, tv analyst and former tv star, Gabe Kaplan ( “Welcome Back, Kotter” ).

The game was Texas hold ‘em. The prizes; $350,000 for the winner – which eventually was Japan’s Yoshio Nakano, and $150,000 for second place winner Tony G of Australia. There were no other prizes awarded.

The intercontinental Poker Championship has introduced an entirely new concept to tournament poker, snob appeal. You cannot buy into this tournament, you are “selected” by the tournament officials based upon your prominence as a player. Still another entirely new dimension has been brought into tournament poker by this tournament, since the players are selected from different countries, bringing “national pride” into the picture as well, a concept hugely appealing to viewers.

And finally, spectators can participate in the games vicariously through the viewing of the players hole cards through the ingenious “hole card cam”, a lipstick-sized device designed to enable viewers to see the players bluffs and strategies first-hand.

The Intercontinental Poker Championship was originated by an amazing man, one Henry Orenstein, (born circa 1925). A survivor of Nazi concentration camps in his youth, Orenstein is a successful inventor, holding more than 100 patents, and is the inventor of the aforementioned “hole cam” to which he still holds exclusive rights.

Orenstein’s accomplishments don’t stop there. He is also a top professional poker player in his own right. One of the oldest tournament players, the octogenarian won $130,000 in the 1996 WSOP tourney, defeating some of the tournament’s best players at seven-card stud. He has finished in the money numerous times at the WSOP and other tournaments, such as the United States Poker Championship, and his continuing contributions to the popularity of televised tournament poker have proven invaluable.

Kenneth Bateman
http://www.articlesbase.com/online-gambling-articles/the-intercontinental-poker-championship-53401.html

PaddyPower is one of biggest sports betting companies of Ireland. PaddyPower has a place on both the Irish and London Stock Exchanges. PaddyPower opeates through more than 200 retail outlets throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.

PaddyPower offers a vast variety for a regular gambler –

Live betting, Football, Golf, Cricket, Rugby, major US sports, Tennis, Snooker, Hurling, Gaelic Football, Formula One Racing, all international Horse Racing events.PaddyPower also has a separate section apart from the regular spots betting, it offers a wide range of Novelty Betting that includes Music, Politics, T.V. specials like X-Factor, Blind Date & others. It also offers major international Lotteries in its bouquet.

Paddy Power offers a great feature that no one else does – Paddypower pays back to is members. At Paddypower, when someone’s horse falls, they get the stake back. Also if a player is sent back, he get the money back or a free bet. Also a good thing about Paddy Power is that it often adds extra payouts to Golf and Horse Racing events.

PaddyPower is knows for some great novelty bets like Big Brother, Eurovision, Rooney’s baby and Societe Generale Crisis.

Paddy Power offers its members to make the payment in only two currencies – Euro and GBP. Paddypower support in three languages – English, German & Spanish.

Apart from the above categories, Paddypower provides its members an opportunity to place bets on the financial markets (stock exchanges etc.).

At PaddyPower, the kinds of bets include fixed odds (1×2), totals, Asian handicap, first half, combos, half/full time, correct score, props, winning margin, and future bets.

The range of horse betting at Paddypower goes from UK tote betting and Japan Cup to the US greyhounds and virtual racing and greyhounds. It also offers a live audio and text commentary for the Irish and UK horse racing events. Paddypower provides its members a betting guide and useful tips to win.

At Paddypower, minimum stake for online is $0.50 and $5 via phone. It is quite low compared to the other industry player where it starts from $25. The online max stake is $10,000 and via phone it is $500,000.

Paddypower, apart from the sports gambling, also caters to the needs of other people through its online poker and casino. Apart from the sports betting, it offers casino games, bingo, auctions and skill games too. The members can place bids to purchase great prizes for very low prices.

The members of Paddypower have deposit options like Debit/Credit Cards – (Visa/Master, Switch, Laser, Solo and Delta). But the debit cards deposits must be in issued currency. Also Bank Transfer, Checks, Western Union, QuickPay, Netteler, Money Orders, Moneybookers are the options.

The withdrawal options for members include some of the same methods used for deposits. The minimum withdrawal level £10 or €10 and the maximum withdrawal is €2500 or £2000. Paddypower do not accept players from the U.S.

sueman frank
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The United Kingdom And Property

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the UK) is a made up of four countries of immense diversity, tradition and culture. Beautiful countryside, islands, moors, craggy mountains and cliffs, rolling hills, shorelines and beaches, it has scenery as varied as its people. The UK investment property may include any one of the four individual countries that make up the United Kingdom: England; Scotland; Wales and Northern Ireland. There are also a number of islands, in particular the Scottish island groups of the Shetlands and the Orkneys, the English Scilly Isles and Isle of Wight and the Welsh island of Anglesey. The British Isles are to be found off the western extremity of continental Europe, separated from it by the English Channel and the North Sea. The climate is temperate in nature, and in the words of William Blake, you see “England’s green and pleasant land”. All of these complicated factors make UK investment property very lucrative.

Of the four countries England has the largest population at 50 million of the total 60 million people and consequently is the busiest.

The UK is steeped in history and tradition, with a respected Monarchy and is the home of democracy. It’s is as much known for its culture as for its music and festivals, inventions, sport, art and literature, fashion and films and television. It is sometimes called “Cool Britannia” and many a trend has started in the UK.

Throughout the four countries there are many cultural sights with stately homes, castles, palaces and accompanying grounds in abundance. Many of these are run by different organizations such as the National Trust, Scottish Trust and the National Park Trust. Wherever you are in the UK you are never far from something of significance or of historical value.

Major cities, such as London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Birmingham, Liverpool, Belfast, Newcastle and Manchester offer impressive galleries, museums and theatres giving the traveller a multitude of activities to pursue.

Outside of these metropolitan areas there are still many towns and cities with historical value such as Bath, Salisbury and Harrogate. Peaceful village life is also an option with rural communities abounding across the majority of all of the countries.

UK Property Investment Market

Prior to the election of the present Labour Government, the UK property market had tended to move in very cyclical patterns with significant (short term) boom and busts episodes. Over the last 10 years this particular trait has faded and the UK property investment market has been on a general upturn for some time. The release of significant numbers of social housing over the last decade has helped to flatten the natural boom and bust curve.

As the UK continues to attract significant overseas property investment the UK property investment market around the major cities have tended to lead the way with regards to price rises (particularly London property and the South East). Where the major cities lead, the smaller cities and towns have followed – although there is often a time lag as the factors affecting the general market slowly spread far and wide.

While the UK market has been prone to short term, often volatile, swings, there is no doubt that the return on UK Property over any significant period has been significantly higher than those of mainland Europe. The UK has always been a very much purchase driven market, however as the international profile of the country continues to grow, a prosperous rental market has been created – with particular emphasis on London which has led the way in Europe with regards to financial markets in particular (The Stock Exchange, Petroleum Exchange, Metals Exchange, etc).

There are a number on anomalies with regards to property transactions in each of the four individual countries, and these should be assessed at the time of any transaction. In the main the differences relate to how bids are entered and how they are chosen.

As the financial institutions continue to increase their lending to the mortgage industry, it is now possible to obtain mortgages based upon up to five times your income. This recent increase in the basis has further helped to fuel what was, and continues to be a buoyant area of investment.

Buying Investment Property in the UK

While the UK continues to retain a strong sense of tradition and history, there is no doubt that London in particular is one of the most multi-cultural cities in the world. It is the employment hub of the UK, and has particular strengths in the financial arena, e.g. The London Stock Exchange, etc. This has, and continues to attract significant overseas investment, which is in turn feeding a growing economy. As the economy grows, so does the demand for housing and buying investment property in the UK.

While the weather in the UK can be unpredictable there is a massive influx of tourists from all around the world, although a vast number of them arrive from Japan and the US. Impressed with the tradition and variety of the society, many have chosen to invest in holiday homes, second homes. It also helps that London Heathrow is one of the busiest airports in the world, and offers access to all major cities of the world.

The current climate of low interest rates, low inflation and increased infrastructure spend bodes well for the future of the UK. The UK has also been chosen to host the 2012 Olympic Games which will put the worldwide spot light on this beautiful, diverse group of countries.

The Future of UK Property Investment

While the release of further housing stock over the last decade has helped to control the ongoing property boom, demand still far out weighs supply – especially in the more affluent south of England, where the majority of overseas investment is applied.

However, over the last few years we have seen areas such as Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland; continue to increase their profile which has resulted in some fairly large property price rises in these areas. This pattern has been repeated in a number of the more business central areas of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

One of the main attractions to tourists to the UK seems to be the great and varied history of the land, which has links as far afield as Pakistan and India who are members of the ever expanding Commonwealth of the United Kingdom.

The UK also has a very thorough infrastructure, where it is possible to travel between the likes of London and Glasgow (in Scotland) within a couple of hours – carrying you from the hustle and bustle of the big city, to the verges of the beautiful Scottish countryside complete with Lochs, Golf Courses and miles of National park.

Travel within the UK is very easy as there are no passport restrictions when moving between the four countries United Kingdom.

Parag Sheth
http://www.articlesbase.com/real-estate-articles/uk-investment-property-123806.html

Tom Lohmus, a visiting golfer from Worcestershire, England was well aware of the “local rules” at Westport Golf Club,Ireland recently. The rule states that the residant swans, Padraig & Rory, always have the honour when they play the 15th at Westport Golf Club. This hole is currently ranked in the Irish Times Fantancy Parkland course as Irelands premier 15th hole.

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ABOUT PORTUGAL

Positioned on the Atlantic side of the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal is a great historic country of immense diversity. From the culture and prosperity of Lisbon, through the beautiful wine regions and the Sun, sea and sand of the Algarve, Portugal offers something for everyone. Modern marinas and spectacular golf courses mean that here are plenty of activities.

As with all South European countries, the Portuguese are very fond of food, with fish being high on the menu. A particular speciality is grilled sardines, which is a delicious dish. Wine is likewise important with excellent red and white table wines as well as the ubiquitous Port.

It is the most westerly country in Europe and has the same time zone as the United Kingdom and Ireland. The currency is the Euro but prior to 2002 it used the Escudo. The population was estimated to be 10.6 million people as of July 2006 and the predominant religion is Roman Catholic, with 97% of the population describing themselves of this faith.

The language is Portuguese, which is a romance language, similar in structure and spelling to Spanish, but pronunciation and accent are completely different, often bewildering non-speakers.

The current president is Aníbal Cavaco Silva and the Prime Minister is José Sócrates.

Portugal has been a country since the Twelfth Century, A.D. when Count Alfonso pronounced himself King Alfonso of Portugal. Since then Portugal has been through revolutions, civil war, a right-wing dictatorship in the Twentieth Century before settling on a democracy in 1976 and joining the European Union ten years later.

Portuguese explorers roamed the World and claimed many lands for the Portuguese. The most famous and prolific being Vasco de Gama, establishing trade links to India; Pedro Álvares Cabral, claiming Brazil; and Alfonso de Albuquerque who conquered Goa and Malaysia.

After years of economic decline, resulting in the embracing of democracy, Portugal’s economy has recovered and it has become a modern European nation. Tourism is a major industry but it is still mostly rural with farming communities and great wine-growing regions.

The Duoro is the region for Portugal’s most famous export: Port. Real Port only comes from the Duoro valley and all of the famous names can be found there: Taylor; Graham; Fonseca; Dow; Warre; Sandeman; Croft, as well as many others making this delicious fortified wine. The wine growing regions offer a different kind of holiday destination with beautiful countryside and spectacular scenery, relaxing atmosphere and friendly, knowledgeable locals.

The most well-known and popular tourist location is the Algarve in the South of the country. Famous for sandy beaches, marinas, fishing and golf courses, the Algarve offers a great deal to the sun-seeker and is extremely family-friendly. The hotels in the region are modern and the facilities are of good quality. This region also provides good nightlife and a wide range of restaurants. The area is served by an Airport at the administrative centre, Faro, and the major centres include such resorts as Albufeira and Vilamoura .

The capital of the country is Lisbon, located in its own region in the West of the country. It has a population of 564,000 and the region has approximately 2.7 million inhabitants. The region is the most densely populated in the country and also the wealthiest. As an ancient and important capital city Lisbon is also a great place to visit with many impressive sights, including the imposing Vasco de Gama Bridge, the longest in Europe at over 17 Km.

Property Market

For many inhabitants of countries such as the UK, where the summers can be brief and the winters cold, Portugal holds many attractions. While the whole country is experiencing a buoyant property sector, the south of the country is proving particularly popular. Portugal is a land with has the natural unspoilt beauty of the hills, to the more developed holiday resorts in the south. As with most warm climate countries there is a vast array of properties available, from holiday homes, to town houses and many different sized apartments.

The Portuguese construction sector is one of the most liberal within Europe, with no direct barrier to foreign invest. There are obviously various building and health and safety regulations which need to be respected, but overseas investor are not are not forced to employ a Portuguese partner.

It is highly unlikely that foreign investors will be able to obtain a mortgage in Portugal itself, and finance will need to be arranged in their home states. The purchase process is slightly different in that all buyers must obtain a tax registration from the local authorities and nominate a Portuguese address for documentation purposes. Many of the older developments in the country (often in excess of 20 years) may well be community owned (the equivalent of a Housing Association in the UK) and buyers will be required to buy a share in the development, and abide by the “community” rules.

As many UK citizens have sampled the delights of the Algarve, this is proving to have a longer term lure for many people. Holiday homes are very popular in this area which has a hot climate for over 75% of the year. The Algarve has been popular for many years, and house prices have shown above average growth over the last few years. There are however signs that new “fashionable” areas in the north are receiving significant interest.

It is advisable to check out the administration costs of buying property in Portugal, as legal fees and stamp duty are not the cheapest in Europe. Overall, it looks as thought the property sector may continue a gradual climb in the short to medium term.

Why Invest in Portugal?

There is no doubt that the holiday resorts have been the best selling point for Portugal, with long white sandy beaches, a favourable climate, and miles of coastline. This is proving particularly attractive to many UK citizens, with strong UK ties visible throughout much of southern Portugal.

Unlike many countries who look for foreign investment at any cost, the Portuguese authorities take a strict line about preserving the beautiful rugged landscapes, and property development licences are carefully considered prior to clearance. For those looking to retire to take up more relaxing leisure activities there are vast arrays of golf course, tennis court, swimming pools, and more. Average apartment prices range from £130,000 for a two bedroom apartment, to £170,000 for a three bedroom home.

There is a very strong sale to let market, but this is concentrated on furnished accommodation, general for the short term holiday makers. As more people wake up to the beauty of Portugal, demand continues to grow and the property market is performing well, although like the Algarve there are a number of property “hotspots”.

Outlook

With many parts of Portugal still untouched by the booming property market, there is plenty of potential for capital growth from a modest investment. As the level of interest in the country continues to grow, there is even more good news from the government, who are currently reforming their tax laws to make investment in Portugal even more attractive.

A number of areas have been earmarked as potentially lucrative investment sites, including Almancil, Loue, Carvoeiro and Tavira to name but a few. At a time when the UK property market is riding the crest of a wave, many people are opening up to the idea of reinvesting part of their liquidity overseas.

While the Portuguese economy has had a volatile reputation in the past, the government are beginning to see the fruits of their inward investment with great improvements in the transport network. As with many European countries these days, they are going through the change from a manufacturing economy to a services led economy. Again this is proving successful, and improving the overseas reputation of Portugal.

Parag Sheth
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