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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]
 
Energy saving improvements add 14% to the price of an average property, study says
2013-06-17 15:48:22 [Europe]
Making energy saving improvements to your property in England could increase its value by 14% on average and up to 38% in some parts of the country, according to new research.Read full article: [Energy saving improvements add 14% to the price of an average property, study says]
 
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]
 
National real estate inventory shortages ease in the US
2013-06-13 14:55:19 [North America]
The number of homes on sale nationwide in the United States has fallen this month compared with June 2012 but has improved since the beginning of the year, the latest data shows.
Read full article: [National real estate inventory shortages ease in the US]
 
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]
 
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]
 
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]
 
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]
 
Increased transparency boosting real estate markets in south east Asia, says report
2013-06-05 11:00:44 [Asia]
Strong growth in Southeast Asian real estate markets is linked to increasing transparency in the region’s property markets and consequently rising investment interest, it is claimed.
Read full article: [Increased transparency boosting real estate markets in south east Asia, says report]
 
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]
 
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]
 
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]
 
World Cup creates property development opportunities in Qatar
2013-05-27 16:51:12 [Middle East]
A new US$5.5 billion offshore island with floating hotels is to be built in Qatar in time for the 2022 FIFA World Cup football tournament, it has been announced.Read full article: [World Cup creates property development opportunities in Qatar]
 
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]
 
Residential real estate negative equity rates drop in the United States
2013-05-27 15:10:25 [North America]
Rising home values in the United States have resulted in the national negative equity rate falling in the first quarter of 2013 to 25.4% of all home owners with a mortgage, new figures shows.
Read full article: [Residential real estate negative equity rates drop in the United States]
 
Cuba’s first luxury golf property project plans approved
2013-05-24 14:58:15 [North America]
Cuba is to get its first luxury golf project with officials approving plans for a $350 million development with an 18 hole course designed by golfing legend Tony Jacklin.Read full article: [Cuba’s first luxury golf property project plans approved]
 
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]
 
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]
 
New home market in US boosted in first three months of 2013
2013-05-22 14:09:18 [North America]

Nationwide single family building permits in the United States in the first three months of 2013 have increased by 27% from a year ago to the highest first quarter total since 2008.
Read full article: [New home market in US boosted in first three months of 2013]
 
Report calls for less red tape and more lending for self build in the UK
2013-05-22 08:45:16 [Europe]

Less red tape and longer term government initiatives are needed to push self build in the UK into the mainstream, according to a new report.
Read full article: [Report calls for less red tape and more lending for self build in the UK]
 
UK property prices up 2.7% in last 12 months to similar levels as mid 2008
2013-05-21 16:02:13 [Europe]

Overall average house prices in the UK are rising and were up 2.7% in the 12 months to the end of March 2013, according to the latest data published today (Tuesday 21 May) by the Office of National Statistics.

Read full article: [UK property prices up 2.7% in last 12 months to similar levels as mid 2008]
 
UK real estate agent franchise launches in India
2013-05-21 12:22:40 [Asia]

Winkworth, franchisor of London’s largest chain of residential estate agents, has announced a new venture into the international residential property market with the signing of a master franchising agreement in India and the opening of a new office in Bangalore.
Read full article: [UK real estate agent franchise launches in India]
 
Latest figures suggest property price recovery is underway in the Spanish islands
2013-05-21 08:25:34 [Europe]

While the property market in most of Spain remains in the doldrums there are signs that it is picking up in the Canary Islands and the Balearics.
Read full article: [Latest figures suggest property price recovery is underway in the Spanish islands]
 
Middle East developer begins work on luxury Baghdad tower
2013-05-20 14:55:52 [Middle East]

Middle East developer Damac Properties is to build a luxury tower in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, signalling a leap forward for the country’s real estate market.
Read full article: [Middle East developer begins work on luxury Baghdad tower]
 
New cooling measures result in rush of sales of luxury property in China
2013-05-17 10:01:09 [Asia]

The implementation of further tightening measures by the central government in China is expected to slower the pace of luxury residential price growth in 2013.
Read full article: [New cooling measures result in rush of sales of luxury property in China]
 
Spanish plans to licence all holiday rentals adding to confusion over tourist lets
2013-05-16 14:04:21 [Europe]

Confusion surrounds plans by the Spanish government to licence the letting of holiday homes with conflicting advice making home owners unsure whether or not they will have to comply if new rules are introduced.
Read full article: [Spanish plans to licence all holiday rentals adding to confusion over tourist lets]
 
Property lending increasing across most of Australia, latest figures show
2013-05-16 07:13:13 [Australasia]

Lending for new homes in Australia increased across nearly all categories during March which points to a strengthening of market activity, according to the Housing Industry Association, the voice of the country’s residential building industry.
Read full article: [Property lending increasing across most of Australia, latest figures show]
 
Europe sees high levels of direct investment in commercial real estate
2013-05-15 08:06:13 [Europe]

The first quarter of 2013 saw high levels of direct real estate investment across Europe, building on the momentum at the end of 2012, as both international and domestic investors targeted commercial real estate assets, according to analysts.
Read full article: [Europe sees high levels of direct investment in commercial real estate]
 
UK housing market activity accelerated last month
2013-05-14 15:37:04 [Europe]

Activity in the UK housing market valuations sector accelerated in April with  annual growth reaching 39%, according to chartered surveyors Connells Survey & Valuation.
Read full article: [UK housing market activity accelerated last month]
 
Median home prices in US metro areas continued upwards in first quarter of 2013
2013-05-13 15:42:21 [North America]

Median home prices in Metropolitan areas in the United States continued to rise in the first quarter, with the national gain showing the best year on year performance in over seven years, according to the latest quarterly report from the National Association of Realtors.
Read full article: [Median home prices in US metro areas continued upwards in first quarter of 2013]
 
Survey reveals inadequate knowledge of the mortgage market among US buyers
2013-05-10 16:23:00 [North America]

After several years of depressed demand for homes, buyers in the United States are returning to the market in droves but many are ill prepared when it comes to applying for a mortgage, according to a new survey.
Read full article: [Survey reveals inadequate knowledge of the mortgage market among US buyers]
 
Abu Dhabi residency rules impacting on property market, new report suggests
2013-05-10 14:58:11 [Middle East]

The ruling in Abu Dhabi that government employees must live in the emirate to qualify for housing allowances is starting to have an impact on the local property market, according to a new report.
Read full article: [Abu Dhabi residency rules impacting on property market, new report suggests]
 
Knight Frank predicts slowdown in Hong Kong property market
2013-05-10 10:06:00 [Asia]

The residential property market in Hong Kong is expected to shrink and slow this year as stamp duty changes and new rules on selling affect buyer sentiment.
Read full article: [Knight Frank predicts slowdown in Hong Kong property market]
 
Panel of real estate experts predict average home values in US will grow 4.6% in 2013
2013-05-08 16:35:25 [North America]

Real estate experts, including economists, investment analysts and market strategists, expect average home values in the United States to grow by 4.6% in 2013.
Read full article: [Panel of real estate experts predict average home values in US will grow 4.6% in 2013]
 
Residential property sales edging upwards in Canada, prices more varied, latest data shows
2013-05-08 10:15:54 [North America]

National home sales in Canada edged upward on a month on month basis in March but they are still well below levels of a year ago, according to the latest data from the Canadian Real Estate Association.
Read full article: [Residential property sales edging upwards in Canada, prices more varied, latest data shows]
 
Homes sales surge ahead in Miami as strong interest from foreign buyers continues
2013-05-07 16:48:23 [North America]

Prices of single family homes in Miami have surged with the market overall seeing price growth for 16 months in a row, the latest data from the Miami Association of Realtors shows.
Read full article: [Homes sales surge ahead in Miami as strong interest from foreign buyers continues]
 
House price growth slowing to a more sustainable level in the US, latest index suggests
2013-05-03 16:22:06 [North America]

The national housing market in the United States showed signs of moderation in the first quarter of 2013 after months of robust and largely unsustainable annual home value appreciation, new research shows.
Read full article: [House price growth slowing to a more sustainable level in the US, latest index suggests]
 
New home sales bounce back in Australia, latest figures show
2013-05-02 13:05:35 [Australasia]

New home sales in Australia bounced back in March to maintain the modest recovery underway from the record lows reached in 2012, according to the latest report from the Housing Industry Association.
Read full article: [New home sales bounce back in Australia, latest figures show]
 
New partner for Forsters real estate practice in London
2013-05-02 12:27:54 [Company News]

Forsters LLP, one of London's leading real estate law firms, has promoted Ronan Ledwidge to partner in its specialist Real Estate Practice.
Read full article: [New partner for Forsters real estate practice in London]
 
Homes sales in the US still up but appear to be levelling off
2013-04-30 15:11:56 [North America]

Pending home sales in the United States increased in March and remain above year ago levels, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtor
Read full article: [Homes sales in the US still up but appear to be levelling off]
 
Jakarta, Bangkok and Miami top global cities prime property growth
2013-04-29 10:29:49 [Global News]

The average price of luxury homes in the world’s key cities fell by 0.4% in the first quarter of 2013 although the annual rate remained positive at 3.6%.
Read full article: [Jakarta, Bangkok and Miami top global cities prime property growth]
 
Mexico set to change restrictions on foreign property ownership
2013-04-26 18:03:09 [South America]

Mexico is on course to change the rules that restrict foreign buyers from buying property on coastal plots and its borders.
Read full article: [Mexico set to change restrictions on foreign property ownership]
 
Russian and Scandinavian buyers flocking to the Costa del Sol
2013-04-26 09:22:01 [Europe]

Russians and Scandinavians are the biggest group of foreign buyers on the popular Costa de Sol so far this year as new figures show that Spain is still the top holiday destination in Europe.

Read full article: [Russian and Scandinavian buyers flocking to the Costa del Sol]
 
India still has a lot to do to improve real estate transparency, it is claimed
2013-04-25 10:39:26 [Asia]

A number of measures are being taken in India to improve transparency in the country’s real estate markets, according to experts, but real improvements are unlikely to kick in until 2014.
Read full article: [India still has a lot to do to improve real estate transparency, it is claimed]
 
Buyers and sellers showing confidence in Edinburgh property market
2013-04-24 10:55:13 [Europe]

There has been an increase in the number of agreed sales, new listings and property viewings in the first quarter of 2013 in Edinburgh, according to a survey by one of Scotland’s leading independent property consultants.
Read full article: [Buyers and sellers showing confidence in Edinburgh property market]
 
Home sales fall slightly in the US but prices still trending upwards
2013-04-23 20:34:48 [North America]

Existing home sales in the United States eased in March, down 0.6% but are still 10.3% higher than a year ago, the latest index from the National Association of Realtors shows.
Read full article: [Home sales fall slightly in the US but prices still trending upwards]
 
Sales of properties increasing in Spain as foreign buyers eye bargain prices
2013-04-23 12:42:45 [Europe]

Sales momentum is building in some parts of Spain with one well established agency reporting transaction activity up 25% in the first three months of 2013 compared with a year ago.
Read full article: [Sales of properties increasing in Spain as foreign buyers eye bargain prices]
 
New home builders in the US less confident due to rising costs, monthly survey shows
2013-04-17 14:49:08 [North America]

Confidence among  home builders in the United States fell unexpectedly this month due to the rising cost of materials and financing restrictions despite a rising demand for new properties.
Read full article: [New home builders in the US less confident due to rising costs, monthly survey shows]
 



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