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Property investment in the US is cheaper than ever with mortgage rates lowest since 1950s
2013-06-19 16:09:09 [North America]
Mortgage rates in the United States are now near their lowest levels since long term mortgages were first offered in the 1950s, according to new research. Read full article: [Property investment in the US is cheaper than ever with mortgage rates lowest since 1950s]
 
Wealthy real estate investors attracted to luxury property in Morocco
2013-06-19 15:17:44 [Africa]
The second home industry in Morocco is expanding and attracting domestic buyers as well as wealthy property investors from around the globe, according to a new report.Read full article: [Wealthy real estate investors attracted to luxury property in Morocco]
 
UK house prices see stable growth year on year, says ONS data
2013-06-18 11:39:17 [Europe]
UK house prices increased 2.6% in the 12 months to the end of April, down from a 2.7% increase in the 12 months to March 2013, the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics show.Read full article: [UK house prices see stable growth year on year, says ONS data]
 
BSA sees an uplift in consumer confidence, but warns of the risk of a house price bubble
2013-06-18 10:34:07 [Europe]
Expectations for house prices in the UK have reached a three year high but there is a risk of a house price bubble, according to a new report from the Building Societies Association.Read full article: [BSA sees an uplift in consumer confidence, but warns of the risk of a house price bubble]
 
Property sales and prices in Canada on the up
2013-06-17 13:47:59 [North America]
Residential property sales in Canada increased by 3.6% last month and the national average sales price have gone up by 3.7% year on year.Read full article: [Property sales and prices in Canada on the up]
 
Research shows good knowledge of UK’s Help to Buy scheme among potential buyers
2013-06-17 08:08:12 [Europe]
The UK government’s new Help to Buy Scheme is well understood with almost three quarter of those intending to buy in the next 12 months aware of it, new research shows.Read full article: [Research shows good knowledge of UK’s Help to Buy scheme among potential buyers]
 
Households across the UK expect property prices to rise in next 12 months, research shows
2013-06-14 12:54:20 [Europe]
Households in every region in the UK expect the value of their home to rise over the next 12 months as optimism over future price rises reaches its highest level in three years, according to a new report.Read full article: [Households across the UK expect property prices to rise in next 12 months, research shows]
 
New railway in Scotland results in rising demand for properties even before 2015 opening
2013-06-14 11:30:50 [Europe]
The new Borders Railway being built in southern Scotland is creating a demand for rental properties among those working on the construction which is likely to continue once it opens in 2015.Read full article: [New railway in Scotland results in rising demand for properties even before 2015 opening]
 
Property prices in Northern Ireland expected to remain flat but sales to rise
2013-06-14 08:09:41 [Europe]
Surveyors in Northern Ireland expect residential property prices to be flat over the summer months but they are confident that sales will increase.Read full article: [Property prices in Northern Ireland expected to remain flat but sales to rise]
 
Property in Liguria and Venice buck the trends in Italy with strong sales and prices
2013-06-13 12:00:24 [Europe]
Liguria and Venice have been the strongest prime property markets in Italy terms of price performance in the first quarter of 2013 but not all areas are doing well with Tuscany, Florence, Rome and Sardinia all seeing prices falling.
Read full article: [Property in Liguria and Venice buck the trends in Italy with strong sales and prices]
 
Asking prices in the UK up by 0.6% in May
2013-06-13 08:20:18 [Europe]
Average residential property asking prices across the UK have increased another 0.6% in the last month, pushing the year on year increase to 3.6%, the highest annualised rise since March 2008Read full article: [Asking prices in the UK up by 0.6% in May]
 
Property prices in Scotland expected to rise over next three months and beyond
2013-06-12 15:53:12 [Europe]
In Scotland property sales are expected to continue their rise over the next three months, according to the latest residential market survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).Read full article: [Property prices in Scotland expected to rise over next three months and beyond]
 
Farm land in the UK outperforms other investments and is set to rise 5% per annum
2013-06-12 14:43:11 [Europe]
 Farm land in the UK has outperformed both equities and commodities in terms of value growth and levels of volatility over the past 17 years, with momentum continuing into the first quarter of 2013, according to a new report.Read full article: [Farm land in the UK outperforms other investments and is set to rise 5% per annum]
 
Dubai sees second highest global price increases
2013-06-12 12:07:35 [Middle East]
Property price growth in Dubai is the second highest in the world in recent months, only surpassed by price increases in China.Read full article: [Dubai sees second highest global price increases]
 
Global property prices rising in all housing markets except Europe
2013-06-12 09:44:53 [Global News]
Average residential property prices around the world increased by 6.6% on an annual basis, the highest rate of growth since the second quarter of 2010.Read full article: [Global property prices rising in all housing markets except Europe]
 
Act now to complete a sale by Xmas, says UK property firm
2013-06-12 09:12:41 [Europe]
Home owners in the UK who want to sell their house and move by Christmas need to have their property on the market by 11 June 2013 as the average days it takes to sell and legally complete in the current market is 197 days.Read full article: [Act now to complete a sale by Xmas, says UK property firm]
 
Irish property prices up 1% but surveyors say in reality prices probably higher
2013-06-11 17:22:44 [Europe]
Residential property prices in Ireland increase by 0.8% at a national level in April and the annual price decline is easing, according to the latest figures to be published by the Central Statistics Office.Read full article: [Irish property prices up 1% but surveyors say in reality prices probably higher]
 
UK prime property prices set to grow by almost 30% by 2017, it is claimed
2013-06-11 13:15:21 [Europe]
Prime property prices in the UK are set to accelerate nearly 30% over the next five years with growth of 5.5% expected in 2013.
The latest mid year forecast from agents Chesterton Humber is upbeat although it points out that there will be regional differences.
Read full article: [UK prime property prices set to grow by almost 30% by 2017, it is claimed]
 
UK home sales rise to highest level since Jan 2010 says RICS
2013-06-11 11:21:36 [Europe]
Home sales in the UK in the last three months have reached their highest level since January 2010, according to the latest monthly residential market report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.Read full article: [UK home sales rise to highest level since Jan 2010 says RICS]
 
Gap between cost of buying and renting in the UK narrows, according to latest research
2013-06-11 09:35:05 [Europe]
The gap between the cost of buying and renting a home in the UK is narrowing as property prices are rising, according to new research.Read full article: [Gap between cost of buying and renting in the UK narrows, according to latest research]
 
Series of new developments and sales announced in Dubai
2013-06-10 16:02:56 [Middle East]
Dubai’s property markets are showing further signs of recovery with a series of new projects and development being announced.Read full article: [Series of new developments and sales announced in Dubai]
 
Second steppers in Scotland struggling to move up the property ladder
2013-06-10 11:44:51 [Europe]
On in six second steppers in Scotland are contemplating turning to the bank of mum and dad to plug the gap between the value of their first home and the cost of the house they would ideally move to, according to the latest research from the Bank of Scotland.Read full article: [Second steppers in Scotland struggling to move up the property ladder]
 
Residential sales in Hong Kong set to fall due to new marketing rules
2013-06-10 09:35:19 [Asia]
Sales of new homes in Hong Kong are expected to hit a record low in May following the implementation of new rules governing the residential sector, according to the latest report from Knight Frank.Read full article: [Residential sales in Hong Kong set to fall due to new marketing rules]
 
Overseas buyers need to act fast to get a slice of the booming housing market in Brazil
2013-06-07 14:07:26 [South America]
Economic growth and wealth creation has resulted in a booming housing market in Brazil but overseas investor needs to act fast as Brazilians and other South Americans are recognising value and buying up schemes before they get to market in Europe and other global markets.
Read full article: [Overseas buyers need to act fast to get a slice of the booming housing market in Brazil]
 
Auckland’s property price growth stalls, latest figures suggest
2013-06-07 11:56:17 [Australasia]
For the second consecutive month residential property prices in Auckland, New Zealand’s biggest property market, have remained steady.Read full article: [Auckland’s property price growth stalls, latest figures suggest]
 
UK property prices up 0.4% in May, according to latest Halifax index
2013-06-07 09:45:23 [Europe]
Residential property prices in the UK increased by 0.4% in May, the fourth consecutive monthly rise and indicates that prices are gradually picking up.Read full article: [UK property prices up 0.4% in May, according to latest Halifax index]
 
New Help to Buy announced two months ago by UK govt off to a flying start
2013-06-07 09:06:50 [Europe]
Around 4,000 home buyers have registered for the equity loan part of the UK government’s new Help to Buy scheme in just two months, the first figures evaluating its progress have revealed.Read full article: [New Help to Buy announced two months ago by UK govt off to a flying start]
 
Housing market recovery in the US starting to mature, say analysts
2013-06-06 16:01:57 [Europe]
The recovery in the US residential real estate market is continuing to mature with Spring buying activity started to take marginal effect on short term price trends, according to the latest analysis from Clear Capital.Read full article: [Housing market recovery in the US starting to mature, say analysts]
 
High rents pushing tenants beyond traditional prime central London, research suggests
2013-06-06 13:49:38 [Europe]
Residential rents in prime central London rose by 1.7% in the first quarter of 2013 and tenants are being drawn further out in search of lower rents, new research shows.
Read full article: [High rents pushing tenants beyond traditional prime central London, research suggests]
 
Luxury home price growth in Asian slowing as cooling measures take effect
2013-06-06 05:38:17 [Asia]
Luxury home prices in Asia posted further gains in the first quartet of 2012 but the rate of growth has eased as government property cooling measures have taken effect, according to a new report from global research and real estate consulting firm CBRE.Read full article: [Luxury home price growth in Asian slowing as cooling measures take effect]
 
Prime central London property rental market is buoyant according to agents
2013-06-05 14:44:02 [Europe]
The prime lettings market in central London is active due to a shortage of family homes and increasing demand, the latest monthly report from sales and lettings agents W.A. Ellis shows.Read full article: [Prime central London property rental market is buoyant according to agents]
 
Property prices in Munich set to rise as it becomes popular with overseas buyers
2013-06-05 09:31:42 [Europe]
The residential property market in Munich, a long standing location of choice for wealthy Germans, is starting to attract more international buyers, according to a new analysis report from Knight Frank.Read full article: [Property prices in Munich set to rise as it becomes popular with overseas buyers]
 
US housing market continues upward with activity as its highest since April 2010
2013-06-04 17:06:16 [North America]
Pending home sales in the United State improved slightly in April and continue to be well above a year ago, according to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors.Read full article: [US housing market continues upward with activity as its highest since April 2010]
 
More properties in London set to see average prices above £2,000 per square foot
2013-06-04 10:01:33 [Europe]
Over the next decade new build homes in Lambeth, Finsbury Park, Shepherds Bush and Shoreditch in London could be worth an average of £2,000 per square foot, according to new research from CBRE.
Read full article: [More properties in London set to see average prices above £2,000 per square foot]
 
City property prices in Australia down 1.2% in May, latest index shows
2013-06-04 08:18:21 [Australasia]
Property prices in key cities in Australia fell by 1.2% in May but are still 1.1% higher over the first five months of 2013, according to the latest index from RP Data-Rismark.Read full article: [City property prices in Australia down 1.2% in May, latest index shows]
 
Fewer prime properties in the UK on market with reduced asking prices
2013-06-03 11:21:39 [Europe]
A fall in the number of prime properties in the UK being put on the market at a reduced asking price is being seen as a sign of strength as the real estate market moves into recovery.Read full article: [Fewer prime properties in the UK on market with reduced asking prices]
 
Sales and price figures in Spain add to the confusing property market outlook
2013-05-31 10:41:40 [Europe]
Understanding what is happening with property prices and sales in Spain is not easy most of the time but the latest set of statistics from various bodies does not help make it any clearer.Read full article: [Sales and price figures in Spain add to the confusing property market outlook]
 
UK property prices up 0.4% in May, Nationwide data shows
2013-05-31 09:07:40 [Europe]
The price of residential properties in the UK increased by 0.4% in May taking the typical price of a home to £167,912, according to the latest figures published by the Nationwide Building Society, one of the biggest lenders.
Read full article: [UK property prices up 0.4% in May, Nationwide data shows]
 
US real estate prices forecast to keep climbing as interest rates remain low
2013-05-30 13:51:18 [North America]
Residential property prices in the United States rose in the 12 months to the end of March by the most in seven years as the recovery in residential real estate gained momentum, according to new figures.Read full article: [US real estate prices forecast to keep climbing as interest rates remain low]
 
Property prices in England and Wales up by 0.4% last month, new data shows
2013-05-30 12:47:29 [Europe]
House prices in England and Wales increased by 0.4% in April, according to data from the flagship Land Registry Index published today (Thursday 30 May).Read full article: [Property prices in England and Wales up by 0.4% last month, new data shows]
 
Demand expected to be high for second Burj Vista tower launch in Dubai
2013-05-29 12:02:34 [Middle East]
In a sign that the real estate market in Dubai is continuing to bloom, property developer Emaar Properties, has today (Wednesday 29 May) launched the sale of the second tower of the 500 acre flagship Burj Vista development.Read full article: [Demand expected to be high for second Burj Vista tower launch in Dubai]
 
UK house prices up by 0.4% in May, latest Hometrack data shows
2013-05-29 09:42:44 [Europe]
House prices in the UK grew by 0.4% in May, the highest increase in a single month since May 2007 but price growth is uneven, being driven by London and the South East of the country, the latest index shows.Read full article: [UK house prices up by 0.4% in May, latest Hometrack data shows]
 
New home sales in Australia up by 3.9% last month, latest data shows
2013-05-29 08:29:41 [Australasia]
The improvement in sales of new homes in Australia that started at the end of 2012 is continuing in 2013 with the latest figures showing a monthly increase of 3.9% in April.Read full article: [New home sales in Australia up by 3.9% last month, latest data shows]
 
More people in UK expect to sell property to fund their care in the future
2013-05-27 15:41:58 [Europe]
Property in the UK has overtaken the State, pensions and savings to become the most likely means of funding long term residential care, according to a new index.Read full article: [More people in UK expect to sell property to fund their care in the future]
 
Climbing asking prices seen as sign of improving property market in the UK
2013-05-24 09:23:59 [Europe]
Climbing asking prices could signify that the residential property market in the UK is on the road to recovery, it is claimed.Read full article: [Climbing asking prices seen as sign of improving property market in the UK]
 
US property sales up but slowing due to lack of homes and tight lending
2013-05-23 16:23:04 [North America]
Existing home sales in the United States rose in April but remain below underlying demand because of limited inventory and tight credit, according to the latest analysis from the National Association of Realtors.Read full article: [US property sales up but slowing due to lack of homes and tight lending]
 
Property prices up slightly in Jersey in the first quarter of 2013
2013-05-23 15:55:57 [Europe]
Residential property prices in Jersey in the Channel Islands rose slightly in the first three months of 2013 but overall values are similar to averages recorded in 2011 and 2012, the latest data shows.Read full article: [Property prices up slightly in Jersey in the first quarter of 2013]
 
Welsh property prices down as lack of lending slows market
2013-05-23 10:06:38 [Europe]

Residential property prices in Wales have fallen back to levels last seen in December 2010 as lack of lending squashed demand, it is claimed.
Read full article: [Welsh property prices down as lack of lending slows market]
 
Selling times for UK properties falling in most areas
2013-05-23 08:08:00 [Europe]
The amount of time it takes to sell a house in regional areas of the UK is falling as properties have begun to sell faster, research suggests.
Read full article: [Selling times for UK properties falling in most areas]
 
Gardens and roof terraces add premium to most sought after properties
2013-05-22 13:50:55 [Europe]

Gardens and roof terraces can boost the value of a property by as much as 30% or more in some cases, especially in sought after areas of London, research suggests.
Read full article: [Gardens and roof terraces add premium to most sought after properties]
 



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