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Hot topics in the news Sovereign Wealth Funds are expected to become one of the most significant investors in the world's commercial property markets, according to the latest analysis.
Read full article: [Sovereign wealth fund property buying spree expected]Buy-to-let investors can maximise their income by checking out the facilities in the area before they buy, according to the industry organisation.
Read full article: [Buy-to-let property investors advised to do their homework]Three new degrees relating to the real estate sector have been announced in Dubai in a move that is seen as positive for the industry.
Read full article: [New property degrees for students and professionals in Dubai]A new class of 'reluctant' landlords is emerging in the UK as property owners who can't sell decide to rent out their homes instead.
Read full article: [Rise in number of 'reluctant' landlords in the UK prompts calls for more regulation]English Heritage, a UK organisation for protecting and promoting England's past, has published a list for the first time of all of the country's notable sites in a move which could have far reaching consequences for the development industry.
Read full article: [New register of at risk buildings in UK has consequences for property owners and developers]Property investors in Asia are prepared to pay a premium for their investment if a luxury branded name is attached to the development.
Read full article: [Branded hotel condos boost luxury market in Asia]Authorities in the US are getting tough on foreclosed properties that are falling into decay and generally degrading areas to such an extent that prices are falling even further.
Read full article: [Decaying foreclosed properties bringing down prices even further in US]A leading tourism expert has hit out at criticism of the condo-hotel market, saying a few unprofessionals are tainting what is essentially a sound property investment.
Read full article: [Condo-hotel market needs serious management, leading player claims]Property investors, developers and landlords need to work with local and central government in the UK to make sure the growing demand for rental properties is met.
Read full article: [Location and quality important for rented property sector in UK]Developers who fail to invest in professional property maintenance suffer in the same way as motorists who take their cars to cheap back street garages, it is claimed.
Read full article: [Dubai Expo puts facilities management at top of property development agenda in the Middle East]
It is said that a true property hotspot hasn't even been talked about yet. That a few brave investors whisper about the prospects and are careful not to brag and let the news out that they have found the next exciting investment opportunity.
The Caribbean is well known for its tourism based on sun, sea and sand but in recent years the region has also developed a niche market of ecotourism.
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