Episode Information Snowdonia & Cape Verde

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1. I was very interested in this programme until I saw elsewhere that it was actually produced in 2007 and prices had fallen since then by 20% rather than incrased by 75% as was predicted on the programme. If this is right then isn't it misleading to put out a programme that is so effusive about buying in this Country when the truth ahs turned out to be otherwise?

   Posted by md on 08/01/2010 11:38:11

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2. I also bought a property on the devopment area of cape verdeand after 4 years, still waiting for completion.

   Posted by philip on 07/01/2010 13:25:33

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3. I have a question that is absolutely nothing to do with property in CV but is relevant - to me anyway! Can the producers of the programme please tell me where Jasmine got that lovely dress from that she was wearing for the CV programme? The one that was multi-coloured and had a green sash. Yes, yes, I know it's not a property question but that dress was absolutely gorgeous and if someone can tell me, I would be eternally grateful. PS, If Mick did eventually buy in France, then good luck to him - I love France and would love to live there myself one day.

   Posted by Sarah T on 07/01/2010 12:56:01

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4. Ok. you've got me interested in CV alright! I reckon that there is better potential for setting up small businesses there than a lot of other places in Europe right now. How do I get in touch with their Gov. Dept. of Trade re the import tax situation that I hear is high. That wouldn't do any new business much good. They can't make everything in-house?! I can think of a dozen new businesses right now that would do well in a developing republic. How trustworthy are their bankers? It is said that the Portuguese founded/laid claim to the islands, and so they speak mainly Portuguese, but their 2nd language must be African. Do they teach English in the schools? What currency do they primarily use?

   Posted by Paul S on 04/05/2009 20:43:52

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5. Mick does not know what he is talking about. Yes he did buy from the developer and yes it is still off-plan waiting to be built. Beryl, Nuneaton.

   Posted by Beryl on 17/04/2009 17:13:16

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6. I doubt this previous comment, is the man from the programmme, as the developer in question seems to be suggesting that the couple DID buy from them, as I am in communication with this developer

   Posted by Steve on 17/04/2009 14:03:48

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7. We didn't buy anything in Cape Verde. I came home and crunched some numbers, worked out how it was the property developer of the other houses could make money and if there really was an investment opportunity. Watched the value of the pound begin to drop like a stone and decided the risk was too high and there was no real investment opportunity. And events have proved my decision well founded and correct. So we are actually going to move to France and came close to buying once or twice but now are waiting for savings interest rates to go back up and hopefully the pound to get stronger before we buy anything. The programme was filmed May 2007 Wales and June 2007 Cape Verde. I doubt any of the properties are still available. BTW I retired from the RAF in 1983!

   Posted by Mick on 15/04/2009 22:46:43

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8. I was very interested in the "Film Stars" house shown on the the program Good Friday night. My wife is an avid interior designer and she missed the program. Can you tell me if there is a repeat planned or where I could find a 360 movie clip or plans of the house. I have tried the link to the vendor website but it does not show the house. Regards Ruairi

   Posted by Ruairi O'Sullivan on 12/04/2009 10:56:50

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9. Yes a bit of a post script to tell us what happened subsequently would be a great addition to the program. Sort of leaves us wondering especially with the Cedit Crunch intervening in the meantime!

   Posted by Exkiwi on 12/04/2009 10:48:31

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10. I wonder if the couple did go ahead with their major investment in Cape Verde (they were going to buy three properties) and if it worked out for them? I note filming took place in 2007 before the economic problems.

    Posted by JoJoA on 11/04/2009 20:54:33

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11. On Friday's (10 April) programme, the presenter in Cape Verde pointed out a "mango tree" in the garden of one of the houses, but the tree show was NOT a mango tree, but a papaya tree.

    Posted by John on 11/04/2009 17:54:50

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