Green Issues always important in today’s World

With one of the cleanest environments in the world today and with low air pollution Green Isssue’s and further improvements in our environment are still at the forefront of everyone’s minds including the local town halls and government bodies.
Recycling has received worldwide publicity it has gone to extremes in parts of UK such as having micro chips in the bottom of your rubbish bins to check on what type of rubbish is being disposed of and of course has created a huge new business sector.
Here in Fuerteventura recycling has been a culturally slow development although we now have bottle, paper and plastic banks in many areas. To further promote this and set an example the Town Hall in Puerto del Rosario has started a number of internal initiatives for paper collection and special water systems which are expected to save around 4000 litres of water per person which on an Island that has very little rain is a significant amount of savings on our resources.
Further initiatives in terms of protecting the environment will see further investment in windfarms in the north of the Island.

Stress a factor of today’s life

Today’s pace of life seems to be running out of control causing stress in many things in our daily lives, our Island life is conducive to a much more laid back approach to our daily living and we would like to pass on our light guide to help reduce your stress levels in 2008

Simple modifications in posture, habits, thought, and behavior often go a long way toward reducing feelings of stress and tension. Here are 8 quick and simple things you can do immediately to help keep your stress level under control. 1. Control Your Anger:Watch for the next instance in which you find yourself becoming annoyed or angry at something trivial or unimportant, then practice letting go - make a conscious choice not to become angry or upset. Do not allow yourself to waste thought and energy where it isn't deserved. Effective anger management is a tried-and-true stress reducer. 2. Breathe:Breathe slowly and deeply. Before reacting to the next stressful occurrence, take three deep breaths and release them slowly. If you have a few minutes, try out breathing exercises such as meditation or guided imagery. 3. Slow Down:Whenever you feel overwhelmed by stress, practice speaking more slowly than usual. You'll find that you think more clearly and react more reasonably to stressful situations. Stressed people tend to speak fast and breathlessly; by slowing down your speech you'll also appear less anxious and more in control of any situation. 4. Complete One Simple To Do:Jump start an effective time management strategy. Choose one simple thing you have been putting off (e.g. returning a phone call, making a doctor's appointment) and do it immediately. Just taking care of one nagging responsibility can be energizing and can improve your attitude. 5. Get Some Fresh Air:Get outdoors for a brief break. Our grandparents were right about the healing power of fresh air. Don't be deterred by foul weather or a full schedule. Even five minutes on a balcony or terrace can be rejuvenating. 6. Avoid Hunger and Dehydration:Drink plenty of water and eat small, nutritious snacks. Hunger and dehydration, even before you're aware of them, can provoke aggressiveness and exacerbate feelings of anxiety and stress. 7. Do a Quick Posture Check: Hold your head and shoulders upright and avoid stooping or slumping. Bad posture can lead to muscle tension, pain, and increased stress.8. Recharge at the Day’s End:Plan something rewarding for the end of your stressful day, even if only a relaxing bath or half an hour with a good book. Put aside work, housekeeping or family concerns for a brief period before bedtime and allow yourself to fully relax. Don't spend this time planning tomorrow's schedule or doing chores you didn't get around to during the day. Remember that you need time to recharge and energize yourself - you'll be much better prepared to face another stressful day.
Plus One ( perfect way )Remember to book your next trip to the Canary Islands in 2008 to visit your favorite Estate Agent, who other than GoldAcre Estates!!We offer the most stress free way to buy your Dream Home in Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote or Tenerife.

Interest rates effect on the world Real Estate market, Canary Islands, Spain. European real estate sector, Golf property, and beach front investments

UK interest Rate Drop effects overseas Property Purchase
Will the interest rate drop make any difference at all?
Interest rates have been shaved – but that might not be enough to dig into the debt mountain

At first glance, a rate cut of just 0.25 per cent does not seem much – but for some people, the Bank of England’s decision could make the difference between drowning in a sea of debt and keeping their heads above water.

Assuming that mortgage lenders pass on the full reduction – as some of the major lenders are doing – a person with a £100,000, interest-only, 25-year house loan will have to find around £20 less a month – double that if their mortgage is £200,000. This could be enough to prevent thousands of people defaulting and even having their homes repossessed.

But for the rest of us, the first Base Rate cut in two years is going to mean little in terms of our borrowings.

Good news, bad news

The good news of a modest cut will be outweighed by further bad news. The inter-bank lending rate – the amount of interest banks charge each other for loans – is substantially higher than the Bank of England rate and has been for almost all of 2007.

That means people whose fixed-rate mortgage terms are coming to an end are going to face paying much higher interest. They are going to have to look hard to find a new bargain.

And those with debts outstanding on their credit cards, which usually charge much more interest than mortgages, are going to find it tough going, too. Credit card lenders are becoming stricter about who they will allow a card and whether they will permit balance transfers at beneficial rates. Many more credit applicants are being turned down than in recent years.

Finding the key

The key to getting a good loan deal – whether you need a mortgage, credit card or other loan – is to have a good credit report. Your credit report, which lists your financial history, shows where you’ve been granted and applied for credit and how well you have managed your repayments. Your credit history is a major factor in the decision whether to offer you a loan and on what terms – including the interest rate charged.

You should check your credit report to ensure that everything in it is completely up to date and accurately reflects your circumstances. To see what lenders see, you can take a free 30-day trial of CreditExpert, the online credit monitoring and identity fraud protection service from Experian.

CreditExpert will also provide you with a wealth of hints and tips about improving your credit rating, give you the chance to order your credit score – an indicator of your chances of being granted credit – and send alerts that tell you if there is a major change in your credit report, which could be an early sign of identity fraud.

See your free Experian credit report now. It could be the first step towards a more secure financial future.

The Best News.

Of course all of the above , Interest Rate reductions , Good Credit History is meaningless unless you have a stable market place to invest in.

The Canary Islands and in particular Fuerteventura is just the place with sunshine 12 months of the year, 3.5 hours flying time from the United Kingdom and being serviced more and more by the low cost airlines such as Ryanair and Easyjet.

The islands offer duty free opportunities with a very stable and proven economy that has been unaffected by the problems that has beset many Spanish mainland properties.

The property market in Fuerteventura offers excellent value for money with Apartments starting from only 70,000 euros and Villas starting from only 130,000 euros, three bedroom three bathroom golf course properties with Guaranteed Rentals from only 330,000 euros and beach front 100m2 Apartments from only 195,000 euros Fuerteventura offers the opportunities to take advantage of all, the aspects of great investing with good credit and low interest rates.

Visit http://www.goldacre-estates.com/ to request your free information pack on wise overseas investments in the Canary Islands Fuerteventura

CHRISTMAS COMES TO CORRALEJO

The Christmas lights are now on at the El Campanario Shopping Centre and they are beautiful. You can see the lights from far away as they reach right to the top of the bell tower which is the highest point in Corralejo. (El Campanario is Spanish for bell tower). The top of the tower now has an angel at each corner.

Spanish Christmas carols will be sung by children from all over the island on each Saturday leading up to Christmas.

El Campanario is a replica of a typical Canarian village where visitors can browse through open-air Canarian streets whilst shopping in the up-market shops which include mens and ladies clothes shops, sports shops, opticians, cosmetics and leather shops. There is also a large supermarket and, for drivers, an underground car park.

On the first and third Sunday of each month a Canarian market is set up in the square, where you can buy objects of art, flowers, local fruit and vegetables and many other items.

If you don’t like shopping it is still a good place to go as you can sit at a table in the plaza enjoying a drink while watching the world go by.
If you want to take in the views of Corralejo, Lobos and Lanzarote you can ascend to the top of the bell tower where the view is amazing. This new shopping centre is definitely a place not to be missed, especially at this time of year.

Sales Executives Job Opportunity

As part of our success and General expansion program GoldAcre Estates are looking to recruit the following personnel
Sales Executives..

If you have the ability to sell or are looking for a whole new career, GoldAcre Estates would like to talk to you!

Do you like people and have a lively personality??

We will provide you with full training to unlock your full potential.

Provide us with your C.V and contact telephone number marked for the attention of Nicolas Tan and we will arrange a time to discuss our available opportunities.

Mailto: info@goldacre-estates.com

Easy Jet to Offers Low Cost Flights to Fuerteventura and Lanzarote

Low cost airline Easy Jet offers to new routes connecting both Fuerteventura and Lanzarote in the Canary Islands to Madrid Barajas.
The new service will begin in November of this year and will be a welcome edition connecting the two Islands to the Capital of Spain and onward to Easy Jets other European destinations..
It is believed that flights will be available from as little as 38 euros which will bring stiff competition to the existing carriers such as Iberia, SpanAir and Air Europa..

Further information can be found by logging onto http://www.easyjet.com/