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Americas expected to lead global property investment market recovery
Analysts expect a 20% increase in global property investment markets in the second half of 2012 led by the Americas and driven by increased confidence and a release of pent up investor and tenant demand.
Tue, Mar 20, 2012
Video: tourism and travel in british columbia - 2012 outlook
It will be a challenging year for tourism operators in British Columbia. High prices, Europe in recession, high Canadian dollar add up to a perfect storm for tourism decline.
Mon, Mar 19, 2012
German bunkers become homes
A German architect has pioneered the art of converting Nazi bunkers into bright living or working spaces, and his work is set to increase as Germany ramps up sales of the above-ground forts, originally designed as air-raid shelters.
Mon, Mar 19, 2012
La commercial property market 'stabilizing'
With the economy apparently stabilizing, commercial real estate investors have jumped into several markets in the West, brokers said.
Mon, Mar 19, 2012
Billionaires weathering the global economic storm
Global billionaires have weathered the latest economic uncertainty better than many with ultra high net worth individuals increasingly storing their wealth in bricks and mortar. As a consequence, the value of billionaire property recorded growth of 3.6% in the second half of 2011 says Savills in its latest World Cities Review.
Mon, Mar 19, 2012
And the award for spain's best beach goes to...
According to a new survey by leading holiday rentals company, HomeAway.co.uk, 65% of second homeowners are considering or would like to sell their property.
Mon, Mar 19, 2012
Property bubble burst 'unlikely' in brazil
With prices continuing to rise in Brazil and the country’s economy booming there is concern that something might crash at some point but real estate experts do not believe that the property market will burst.
Mon, Mar 19, 2012
Turkish property market set for huge overseas boost
The Turkish property market currently stands on the edge of the biggest change since the Turkish government allowed foreign buyers, with some restrictions, to enter the market in 2002.
Mon, Mar 19, 2012
Thailand property market 'recovering'?
Thailand's property market is showing signs of recovery after suffering during the global economic crisis that affected much of the rest of the world.
Mon, Mar 19, 2012
Star trek actress's luxury home burgled
Zoe Saldana's home has been broken into. The 'Avatar' star returned to her Los Angeles house on Sunday (03-11-12) and noticed her abode had been tampered with.
Mon, Mar 19, 2012