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U.s. Existing home sales leap 7.7 per cent
Existing home sales rose more than expected in August to the fastest annual pace since March as falling prices and low interest rates drew more buyers into the market, the National Association of Realtors said.
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
France plans high-rent tax to protect poor tenants
French property owners are under fire to reduce lettings prices after the government announced plans to introduce a levy on rents on small apartments considered unfair from 2012.
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Shortfall of affordable housing in egypt
A new survey of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has revealed that Egypt has a chronic shortage of affordable housing.
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Dubai project fund to bring back investor confidence
Dubai developers have welcomed a new initiative to bolster and supplement the emirate’s housing market, saying that it will bring investors back in.
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Government rulings force chinese to buy overseas property
Chinese property investors are looking abroad in increasing numbers as new statistics show that official sanctions to cool the country’s real estate market are taking hold.
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Charlie sheen to sell his beverly hills mansion
Charlie Sheen has put his Mediterranean-style mansion, ironically named Sober Valley Lodge, on the market for a cool $7.2million.
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Sales of farm property in new zealand at highest for two years
Farm property sales in New Zealand are at their highest for nearly two years and the trend is likely to continue, according to the latest report from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand.
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Video: imf: world economy enters "dangerous new phase"
The International Monetary Fund has said the global economy is in a "dangerous new phase" this week. The IMF comments arrive as Standard & Poor lowers Italy's debt rating, in a week where financial forecasts are looking gloomy.
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Video: egypt tourist income will reach $10 billion in 2011
Egypt’s tourism income will reach $10 billion in 2011, experts predict.
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Video: personal finance terms 101: credit report
Credit reports are important for home buyers and sellers, as your credit history highly impacts the mortgage that you can receive on a property. Learn exactly what the report entails with this personal finance term 101.
Thu, Sep 22, 2011