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Video - italy debt plan sparks controversy as vatican exempt from property taxes
Italy's newly adopted austerity package aimed at saving the country from an acute debt crisis has sparked fresh controversy after exempting the Vatican from paying property taxes.
Fri, Dec 09, 2011
Spanish bank stuck with 30bn in unsellable property
According to a recent report from a risk adviser to Banco Santander SA (SAN) and five other lenders, Spanish banks are currently holding 30 billion Euros worth of property that they can’t sell.
Fri, Dec 09, 2011
California realtors launch spanish-language real estate search site
The California Association of Realtors has launched a consumer-facing website for Spanish speakers looking for California real estate, the association has announced.
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
Spain is top holiday home rental destination
Overseas property buyers can get an idea of where they are likely to find a good rental market for their holiday home from a new survey that reveals Spain has been the top destination of 2011.
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
Versailles gets a lick of paint: restorers bring new life to 17th-century art at french palace
The paintings, which were last restored 35 years ago have seriously deteriorated
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
Philippine property prices rising again!
House prices in the country are rising again, as buyers become optimistic about the Philippine economy.
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
Jennifer hudson buying in burr ridge
Jennifer Hudson, the Oscar- and Grammy-winning singer and actress who got her start on American Idol, has a contract pending on a 12,000-square-foot home in Burr Ridge that was for sale at $2.795 million.
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
France named top country for expats raising children
France, the Netherlands and Australia are the top countries in the world for expats raising children but expats often have to choose between financial gain and child friendly locations, research shows.
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
Indian developers facing mountain of debt
Developers in India are facing mounting debt as borrowing costs fly past 20%, eating into profits.
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
Oz residential prices plummet at increasing rate
Australian house prices are falling at an accelerating rate according to figures out this week from RP Data-Rismark.
Thu, Dec 08, 2011