Daily Property News

UK to sign four new taxation treaties

21/08/2008 | Tax | Catherine Deshayes

The UK is to sign four new double taxation treaties next year, and the Government is also negotiating with several other countries to establish new in...

Ally Pally plans shelved

21/08/2008 | Land Development | Catherine Deshayes

Firoka Group has pulled out of plans to create a £55 million leisure and residential development at Alexandra Palace in north London....

Land down under

21/08/2008 | Property Advice | Catherine Deshayes

The first ever show in the UK dedicated to life Down Under is expected to attract thousands of visitors eager to get a taste of what Australia and New...

Owners become renters once more

21/08/2008 | Social Trends | Catherine Deshayes

Those moving home are increasingly looking to rent their new home and let out their old dwelling, rather than selling and buying again....

Dubai Introduces new mortgage law

21/08/2008 | Legal Issues | Catherine Deshayes

The Dubai government introduces new mortgage laws to try and regulate the market....

China's eco-city breaks ground

21/08/2008 | Environment | Catherine Deshayes

The China Singapore Tianjin Eco city is scheduled to break ground this July and will be completed within 10 to 15 years....

American property values fall by 10%

21/08/2008 | Economics | Catherine Deshayes

In the last few months, values of homes in the USA have seen their largest decline, leaving almost one third of homeowners who bought in the past five...

Forget haggis, Scotland picks Turkey

21/08/2008 | Property Investment | Catherine Deshayes

Tourism in the Turkish resort of Dalaman is likely to be boosted by forthcoming accessibility improvements....

Let the games begin

21/08/2008 | Commercial Property | Catherine Deshayes

China's manufacturing hub of Guangzhou is to host the Asian Games in 2010, and is planning a revamp of the city's skyline in preparation....

No more waiting for Kuwait

21/08/2008 | Commercial Property | Catherine Deshayes

Kuwait's plans for a new passenger building for its International Airport aim to turn the country into a financial and trade centre...

New build buyers must reveal all

20/08/2008 | House Prices | Catherine Deshayes

From the 1st of September this year, anyone purchasing a new build property will have to disclose full details of any incentives received to their len...

We do like to be beside the seaside

20/08/2008 | House Prices | Catherine Deshayes

Properties on the seafront are unlikely to be harmed by the credit crunch as owners tend not to need to borrow...

Bank of England urged to cut rates asap

20/08/2008 | Economics | Catherine Deshayes

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has urged the Bank of England's monetary policy committee to lower the base rate as soon as they can, to avoid ...

Government stealth tax costs council thousands

20/08/2008 | Tax | Catherine Deshayes

Swindon Council has had to demolish buildings due to a Government stealth tax on empty shops, offices and warehouses...

Back to school

20/08/2008 | House Prices | Catherine Deshayes

A new report has shown that property prices are far higher in locations which are close to good state schools...