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Worries about Oversupply in Penang Property Market
- 24 Aug 2011
Penang in Malaysia has a number of projects planned over the next 10 to 15 years which are worth around US$9 billion, but there are concerns over the ability of the market to sustain this amount of new development
Penang in Malaysia has a number of projects planned over the next 10 to 15 years which are worth around US$9 billion, but there are concerns over the ability of the market to sustain this amount of new development
Australia Considers Introducing Energy Star Rating for Homes
- 24 Aug 2011
The Australian federal government is thinking about introducing new measures which would make energy Star ratings for homes being sold or rented mandatory
The Australian federal government is thinking about introducing new measures which would make energy Star ratings for homes being sold or rented mandatory
Canadian Property Market Not Slowing Yet Says CREA
- 24 Aug 2011
According to the Canadian Real Estate Association, the property market here isn't slowing down just yet. It says that, even though the average price of a home fell $10,000 in July compared to January, prices are still 9.3% higher than a year ago
According to the Canadian Real Estate Association, the property market here isn't slowing down just yet. It says that, even though the average price of a home fell $10,000 in July compared to January, prices are still 9.3% higher than a year ago
Dutch Property Market Proving Sluggish
- 23 Aug 2011
Despite recovering well from recession, now with a stable economy and low inflation the Dutch property market is still sluggish
Despite recovering well from recession, now with a stable economy and low inflation the Dutch property market is still sluggish
Spain Slashes Tax to Boost Property Market
- 23 Aug 2011
The Spanish government has recently announced it will halve the property tax, and hopefully this will boost the housing market
The Spanish government has recently announced it will halve the property tax, and hopefully this will boost the housing market
Property Prices in Beijing and Shanghai Finally Stop Rising
- 19 Aug 2011
It looks as if the cooling measures implemented by the Chinese government are having the desired effect, as property prices in Shanghai and Beijing have stopped rising for the first time this year.
It looks as if the cooling measures implemented by the Chinese government are having the desired effect, as property prices in Shanghai and Beijing have stopped rising for the first time this year.
Britons Seeking a Better Lifestyle in France
- 19 Aug 2011
France has always been a popular destination for second home buyers, and people looking to purchase investment property, but now it looks as if increasing numbers of Britons are choosing to move there permanently
France has always been a popular destination for second home buyers, and people looking to purchase investment property, but now it looks as if increasing numbers of Britons are choosing to move there permanently
Worries about Oversupply in Penang Property Market
- 18 Aug 2011
Penang in Malaysia has a number of projects planned over the next 10 to 15 years which are worth around US$9 billion, but there are concerns over the ability of the market to sustain this amount of new development
Penang in Malaysia has a number of projects planned over the next 10 to 15 years which are worth around US$9 billion, but there are concerns over the ability of the market to sustain this amount of new development
Sales of Residential Property in Singapore Increase
- 18 Aug 2011
Sales of private homes in Singapore increased by 17%, following a drop of 25% on the previous month
Sales of private homes in Singapore increased by 17%, following a drop of 25% on the previous month
US Shift from Home-Owning to Renting Reviving Market
- 17 Aug 2011
Last week we had a report from the investment management organisation the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) that the switch away from the American dream of home-buying to acceptance of renting would be a revitalising force in the US housing market, and this week we have apparently the first signs of confirmation of this.
Last week we had a report from the investment management organisation the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) that the switch away from the American dream of home-buying to acceptance of renting would be a revitalising force in the US housing market, and this week we have apparently the first signs of confirmation of this.
