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The biosphere has landed: amazon’s new hq unveiled
The biosphere has landed in Seattle.
Wed, May 22, 2013
House prices grow twice as fast as the average pension
Rocketing house prices over the last 15 years have resulted in many UK retirees living in increasingly valuable assets, which have grown almost twice as fast as the average pensioner's income according to research from the Equity Release Council.
Tue, May 21, 2013
Watch - paris drizzles as moscow sizzles in europe's warped spring
Spring in the Pyrenees "arrives early and quickly feels like the summer", according to one tourist website. Not this year. Tourists usually come to cycle, hike, and marvel at wildflowers in the meadows. On Monday at the Col du Tourmalet (altitude 2,115 metres) they contemplated 10 metres of snow. France and much of western Europe are experiencing the coolest May temperatures for 25 years. Bordeaux is seven degrees below normal; the Cannes Film Festival has been drenched. In the Seine-et-Marne department east of Paris farmers squelch and shiver their way to work. "For the strawberrries we are two to three weeks late, more because of the temperatures than because of the rain," said farmer Thibaut Cozen. "I love Paris in the springtime": in the words of Cole Porter's song, in the winter it "drizzles" and in the summer it "sizzles". There is no sign of a heatwave yet in the French capital. In fact forecasters say there is no sign of "any improvement" across the country between now and the end of May or even early June. Tourists at Parc Astérix north of Paris clearly decided that if they were going to get wet anyway, they might as well do it in style. "Le Grand Splatch" rollercoaster ride, which needs little description, ends with an 11-metre plunge into water. In parts of Germany and the Netherlands too it is the coldest month of May since 1962, the coolest on record. Forecasters say temperatures are set to drop still further over the next few days. The lesson is: head east. The iron curtain may have disappeared; instead there is now a golden one across Europe as the two weather systems clash. Moscow has been enjoying record springtime highs, and it is boiling hot across much of the former communist bloc.
Tue, May 21, 2013
Celebrity homes: is tom cruise’s townhouse for sale?
Is Tom Cruise’s townhouse for sale? That is the current rumour doing the rounds. The actor, who most recently appeared in UK cinemas in sci-fi blockbuster Oblivion and Lee Child adaptation Jack Reacher, was thought to have snapped up 42 West 12th Street back in 2009.
Mon, May 20, 2013
Top 10 tips for buying a second home in italy
Demand for Italian property increased on TheMoveChannel.com last month, accounting for 3.18 per cent of all enquiries on the site. Italy was the only European country in the top 10 most popular destinations to see interest increase, as affordable prices and traditional lifestyle appeal drew buyers back to an old favourite.
Mon, May 20, 2013
Luxury property sales in china heat up before cooling measures take effect
Luxury property sales in China heated up in the first three months of 2013 before the country’s cooling measures could take effect, according to Knight Frank.
Mon, May 20, 2013
Watch - how buyers search for homes
Do you know how buyers search for homes online? They use various basic criteria such as bedrooms and bathrooms to begin their search. You need to price your property within its optimal price bracket for it to be seen by the right buyer. Keller Williams give some tips...
Mon, May 20, 2013
Guide to buying luxury property in portugal: porto
With an economic ranking alongside Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon, plus a wealth of cultural history, Porto is a popular place for tourists but also house hunters looking for something a little more exclusive than the average buyer.
Fri, May 17, 2013
Eu citizens to get basic bank account in any country
EU citizens will be given the right to a basic bank account in any EU country, if new proposals are introduced.
Fri, May 17, 2013
In pictures: the great gatsby’s glamorous mansion
“I believe that on the first night I went to Gatsby's house I was one of the few guests who had actually been invited. People were not invited--they went there.”
Fri, May 17, 2013