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Princess margaret's caribbean retreat up for sale
A royal retreat once frequented by Princess Margaret, her aristocratic playboy friend Lord Glenconner, and Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, is up for sale on the Caribbean island of St Lucia.
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
Japanese stocks rebounding after quake
After the Nikkei dropped at its largest rate in 23 years following the Japanese earthquake, a central bank injection of cash sees the stock market gradually finding its feet again.
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
Us green building initiative may boost commercial property industry
President Obama’s new Better Buildings Initiative, offering tax incentives for converting office premises into more energy-efficient buildings, may lead to a growth in commercial property investment across the country.
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
Union agreement could halt spanish airport strikes
A deal reached between the state and traffic control unions could bring a stop to planned strikes at Spanish airports over the Easter break.
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
Paris property prices rise at fastest rate since 1991
Home values in the French capital rose a phenomenal 18% in 2010, with a supply shortage and rock-bottom interest rates meaning the city is experiencing its fastest rate of price growth in 20 years.
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
Average home prices surge in canada
The price of an average home rose to CA$365,000 in 2010, an 8 per cent increase on the previous year's figures, though economists say tightening of interest rates should ease price growth this year.
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
Seoul is most popular city amongst asian travellers
A recent survey of tourists in Southeast Asia has found the South Korean city is the most popular potential travel destination for 2011.
Tue, Mar 15, 2011
Rise in chinese billionaires prompts private jet boom
With over 400 Chinese residents now billionaires, but only 200 private aircraft in the country, the private jet industry in the world’s second largest economy is set to reach new heights.
Tue, Mar 15, 2011
Mercers releases 'cheapest golf resort in europe'
The Spanish estate agent now has two-bedroom terraced apartments on the market in Murcia's Camposol Golf Resort for just 50,000 euros.
Tue, Mar 15, 2011
Luxury hotel re-launches show new face of caribbean
A number of the islands' leading luxury resorts have had impressive facelifts, which could prompt a boost in high-end tourism to the region.
Tue, Mar 15, 2011