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Shortage or resale flats driving up prices in singapore
A shortage of apartments and strong demand from buyers is accelerating price growth in Singapore with some analysts calling for property cooling measures to be reviewed.
Mon, Oct 10, 2011
Japan offers 10,000 free trips to foreigners: report
Japan will offer 10,000 foreigners free airfares to visit the country next year, in an attempt to boost the tourism industry which has been hit by the ongoing nuclear disaster, a report said Monday.
Mon, Oct 10, 2011
China's richest village opens skyscraper hotel
One of China's tallest buildings has opened for business in the nation's 'wealthiest village' of Huaxi, a symbol of the country's breakneck economic growth, officials and state press said Monday.
Mon, Oct 10, 2011
Video: why australia: clean energy
As environmental issues become an increasing concern for the real estate industry, Australia offers many business and investment opportunities within clean energy and the environment.
Mon, Oct 10, 2011
Jll gives singapore a new asia pacific residential portal
Global agency Jones Lang LaSalle has launched a new dedicated residential portal in the Asia Pacific region, with Singapore becoming the first country to roll it out locally.
Fri, Oct 07, 2011
How japan’s oldest wooden building survives giant earthquakes
Japan has been struck by magnitude 7.0 or greater earthquakes a staggering 46 times since the pagoda at the Horyu-Ji Temple was built in 607AD.
Fri, Oct 07, 2011
Tax haven activity 'rife', despite g20 crackdown promise
A league table of the world's most secretive tax havens lists Switzerland as the worst offender, six weeks after the UK signed a tax transparency deal with the country.
Fri, Oct 07, 2011
Affordable housing demand driving dubai market
Affordable housing is driving Dubai’s market as apartment rentals slide, according to a new report by a leading UAE property portal.
Fri, Oct 07, 2011
Rise in french property prices in regions favoured by overseas buyers
Despite the well publicised stock market instabilities and eurozone debt crisis property prices in France are rising, especially in regions favoured by overseas buyers.
Fri, Oct 07, 2011
Video: impact of inflation on european listed real estate
Investor sentiment regarding the prospects for European listed real estate securities remains mixed, according to Bart Gysens, head of property research with Morgan Stanley.
Fri, Oct 07, 2011