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Economist bullish on US property market, predict price rise of 2.3% for 2012 24-09-2012
US Economists expect home prices to rise by a total 2.3% during 2012, and overall have become more bullish on home prices than they were in the second quarter, according to a survey. ... -
European housing markets much more alike than people think, research reveals 24-09-2012
Recent boom and bust in European housing markets has differed between countries but overall the euro area overall has seen much more subdued housing market behaviour in recent years, research from pro... -
UK tax office secures court victory in stamp duty avoidance case 24-09-2012
The UK tax authority, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), has won a key court case defeating a widely marketed scheme to avoid stamp duty land tax paid on property. ... -
UK govt’s New Buy scheme in action 24-09-2012
A County Durham family who had been trying to sell their home for almost three years have now sold up and purchased their perfect home thanks to the UK government's NewBuy mortgage scheme. ... -
Eurozone break up concerns affecting Europe commercial property markets 24-09-2012
Against the backdrop of uncertainty surrounding the future of the eurozone and the weak economic outlook, investment activity in the commercial property market in Europe has slowed, according to the l... -
Property investors in St Kitts eligible for citizenship and tax benefits 24-09-2012
People buying property in a new fractional ownership development on St Kitts in the Caribbean are eligible for citizenship and tax benefits that come with the status. ... -
Research shows it is 7% cheaper to buy than rent a property in Scotland 24-09-2012
The cost of buying a home in Scotland is now over 7% lower than renting, according to latest research by the Bank of Scotland. ... -
Property mortgage lending slips back in the UK despite govt stimulus schemes 24-09-2012
Gross mortgage lending in the UK in August was £12.6 billion, some 1% lower than July and 4% below a year ago, the latests figures from the Council of Mortgag Lenders published today (Thursday 20 Sep... -
Property prices and sales continue upward in Miami as state leads US real estate recovery 24-09-2012
Miami, which is considered as leading the property revival in the US, saw home prices rise again in August, the latest figures from the Miami Association of Realtors show. ... -
City Garden hands over the Avenue apartments 20-09-2012
The developer of City Garden Apartments in HCMC’s Binh Thanh District on Monday announced that the Avenue Tower of the project was ready for handover to purchasers in line with the developer’s com...