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Cyprus sales continue to plummet
Property sales volumes continue to plummet in Cyprus, with no let-up in the downward spiral since July 2010. The number of homes being sold is now at a lower level than when the market crashed in 2009.
Mon, Oct 17, 2011
Swiss buyers keeping prices buoyant in the french alps
An influx of investment from across the border has returned property prices in the French Alps back to the levels seen before the crash of 2008.
Mon, Oct 17, 2011
China property fears overblown
Fears of a collapse in China`s property market have sent shares of mainland developers and the MSCI China Property Index tumbling in recent weeks. However, Daiwa Capital Markets says the stocks have been oversold and is optimistic the mainland property market is headed for a soft landing.
Mon, Oct 17, 2011
Russians investing overseas
According to a recent Morgan Stanley Economic Report, growth in Russia is poised to accelerate by 5 per cent by the end of this current year, and up to 5.5 per cent again in 2012.
Mon, Oct 17, 2011
Greek unions extend general strike to 48 hours
Greek unions said they would extend a planned general strike next week to 48 hours as protests against sweeping austerity measures continued on Thursday, shutting down public transport in Athens and barring tourists from the Acropolis.
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
Fewer foreigners can buy landed property
Presently, only 3.5% of foreigners (who are PRs) own private property and the numbers are set to decline.
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
Chinese city in u-turn on easing property grip
A southern Chinese city that rolled back property-purchase restrictions on Tuesday reversed course just hours later, signaling that the country's top leadership remains determined to keep a tight grip on the overheated sector.
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
Commercial real estate investment in asia pacific increase
Direct commercial real estate Investment volumes in Asia Pacific have increased to around 10% year to date, according to the latest third quarter flash reports from consultants Jones Land LaSalle.
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
Mortgage debt 'hits home' as householders struggle
The Irish property crash has left an estimated 300,000 homeowners in the Republic with mortgages that are bigger than the value of their homes.
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
Renters beware - scams surrounding homes increase
Eight months pregnant and thinking of her lease that will expire in November, Amanda Hernandez took to Craigslist last month in search of a new home for her and her 16-month-old son, Aven.
Fri, Oct 14, 2011