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Rich russians move cash to europe
Concerned by a slow economic recovery and political change in Moscow, Russia's wealthy business leaders are increasingly eyeing assets in Europe, focusing on prime real estate that is viewed as safer even than cash, a recent survey said.
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
Zurich's airport most pleasant in europe, survey shows
A report released last week by the French airports group Aeroports de Paris has suggested that Zurich's airport boasts the highest customer satisfaction in Europe.
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
No debt crisis on turkish riviera
Glossy white yachts line its glittery marina club and celebrities such as Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas traipse the cobblestone sidewalks around downtown.
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
Many fla. Owners owe no property taxes as home prices fall
One of the inevitable side-effects of the sharp decline in property values over the past few years is that property tax bases have been significantly eroded. We’ve discussed this phenomenon several times in the past, but it appears that the chickens are coming home to roost.
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
Foreign buyers boost us vacation-spot sales, housing market
As U.S. home prices continue to fall, foreign buyers are snapping up vacation homes and other investment properties[1]. In Florida, nearly a third of all home sales over the past year (ending in March) have been to foreign buyers, and Miami realtors are estimating about 40 percent of their buyers are from abroad. In fact, in Miami, 2011 might surpass 2005, the former “peak year” for house and condominium sales in the area.
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
Uae's $3bn aid package to egypt for housing and small firms
The UAE's US$3 billion aid package to Egypt will be funnelled towards small businesses and housing projects as the country looks to the region for assistance ahead of international donors.
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
More demand for holiday properties in south west france
UK based French property portal My French House has responded to demand from British buyers looking to relocate to France’s South West by launching a new range of properties in the region.
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
Dubai real estate market to see 18,000 new homes by end of year
Property consultancy Jones Lang LaSalle has said Dubai's real estate market will see another 18,000 homes by the end of the year, adding to the emirate's oversupply woes and pushing prices further down, Reuters has reported.
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
Exploring the world's tallest structure - the burj khalifa
The tallest building in the world does not appear made for this earth. By day it looks photoshopped into its downtown Dubai surroundings, and by night, the hulking spire looks like a rocket bound for the furthest reaches of our galaxy.
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
Do interactive floor plans help sales?
Since we first reported on interactive floor plans back in 2009, these tools have continued to evolve. To find out just how far the technology has progressed, we chatted to Nic Ingram, the creator of Australian interactive floor plan provider HomeImage.
Thu, Jul 07, 2011