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IMF Warning about Swedish Housing Market
- 22 Jul 2011
The IMF is very upbeat about the Swedish economy, but is not quite as happy about the property market in the country, and has advised that prices may decline
The IMF is very upbeat about the Swedish economy, but is not quite as happy about the property market in the country, and has advised that prices may decline
San Francisco Bay Sales Reach One-Year High
- 22 Jul 2011
Property sales in San Francisco's Bay area reached a one-year high in June, increasing by 14.5% compared to sales in May
Property sales in San Francisco's Bay area reached a one-year high in June, increasing by 14.5% compared to sales in May
Residential Land Sales Continued to Decline in Perth
- 21 Jul 2011
Although Perth is still the most expensive land market in Australia, there has been a massive fall in the number of land sales during the first quarter of this year
Although Perth is still the most expensive land market in Australia, there has been a massive fall in the number of land sales during the first quarter of this year
Hong Kong Property Investors Turn Towards Thailand
- 21 Jul 2011
Property prices in Hong Kong have risen dramatically over the last couple of years, and this is forcing many speculators to look elsewhere for opportunities, and Thailand is proving to be a particularly popular alternative
Property prices in Hong Kong have risen dramatically over the last couple of years, and this is forcing many speculators to look elsewhere for opportunities, and Thailand is proving to be a particularly popular alternative
US Becoming a Nation of Renters
- 21 Jul 2011
According to a new report from Morgan Stanley, home ownership rates within the US have dropped below 60% when delinquent borrowers are taken out of the equation, and it feels this is a clear sign that the country is moving towards becoming a nation of renters
According to a new report from Morgan Stanley, home ownership rates within the US have dropped below 60% when delinquent borrowers are taken out of the equation, and it feels this is a clear sign that the country is moving towards becoming a nation of renters
Vietnamese Property Market Slows
- 21 Jul 2011
The property market in Vietnam has slowed down as interest rate rises take effect. The interest rate increases were part of anti-inflationary steps initiated by the government, and they have certainly been effective as residential property prices have fallen by an average of 17% compared to a year ago
The property market in Vietnam has slowed down as interest rate rises take effect. The interest rate increases were part of anti-inflationary steps initiated by the government, and they have certainly been effective as residential property prices have fallen by an average of 17% compared to a year ago
Foreign Direct Investment in China up by Almost 20%
- 21 Jul 2011
Foreign direct investment into China has increased by 18.4% during the first six months of this year compared to the same period last year, and is worth over $60 billion
Foreign direct investment into China has increased by 18.4% during the first six months of this year compared to the same period last year, and is worth over $60 billion
Mortgage Defaults in California Decline 19%
- 20 Jul 2011
The number of mortgage defaults in California has fallen by 19% during the second quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2010
The number of mortgage defaults in California has fallen by 19% during the second quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2010
Dubai Property Market Finally Shows Signs of Stabilising
- 19 Jul 2011
Both the residential and commercial property market in Dubai is finally showing signs of stabilising, with higher end property performing the best
Both the residential and commercial property market in Dubai is finally showing signs of stabilising, with higher end property performing the best
Home Prices Rise in 67 Chinese Cities
- 19 Jul 2011
Home prices in 67 Chinese cities increased last month, with Beijing and Shanghai showing accelerating growth for the first time since government efforts to curb price rises.
Home prices in 67 Chinese cities increased last month, with Beijing and Shanghai showing accelerating growth for the first time since government efforts to curb price rises.
