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Demand drives rental prices in sharjah back to peak levels
Rental rates in Sharjah’s property market have returned to levels last seen at the peak of 2007, according to Cluttons.
Thu, May 30, 2013
No beef with italy: property buyers attracted by country's cuisine
The UK has been reeling this year from more news of horsemeat posing as beef and 'unidentifiable' meat being served by an Indian restaurant. It’s a different story in Italy, a country known around the world for its fabulous cuisine, which places an emphasis on high quality, natural ingredients.
Thu, May 30, 2013
Watch - india's investment schemes siphon billions
The government of India is scrambling to draw up new legislation on investment schemes that target the poor. Millions of depositors, most from the lowest income brackets, are now destitute and in debt, following the collapse of several funds, which are unregulated.
Thu, May 30, 2013
Property inspector: business as euro-sual in cyprus?
Go back two months and everyone was talking about Cyprus. Taking drastic measures to secure an EU bailout, the crisis dented confidence in the country’s property and the euro at large. Now, though, figures suggest overseas buyers are starting to return. Is it business as usual in Cyprus?
Thu, May 30, 2013
Watch - cliff diving world series in france sees plunges of 27m
About 70,000 people watched the world's bravest divers plunge off a 27-metre platform on Saturday as the first round of the Red Bull World Cliff Diving Series kicked off in La Rochelle, France.
Wed, May 29, 2013
Residential construction in australia slips at start of 2013
Residential construction in Australia slipped at the start of 2013, according to the Housing Industry Association. The HIA’s report, based on preliminary ABS figures, indicates the recovery in the building sector is faltering.
Wed, May 29, 2013
70pc of americans prefer diy
In a new nationwide survey conducted by MainStreet.com, 70% of Americans said they prefer the do-it-yourself route when embarking on home improvements with three out of four Americans paying for these home improvements in cash.
Wed, May 29, 2013
Us house prices see "strong gains" at start of 2013
US house prices see "strong gains" at start of 2013. Charlotte, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle and Tampa were the five MSAs to record their largest month-over-month gains in over seven years.
Wed, May 29, 2013
$5.5bn offshore island with floating hotels to be built in qatar
Anyone who has purchased Brazilian property in the last year will be familiar with the potential a sporting event can unlock for a country’s real estate market.
Tue, May 28, 2013