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21, 2007 March:

The rise in gated community living in Sofia

www.bulgariarevealed.com discuss the rise of the gated community in Bulgaria's capital, Sofia...

20, 2007 March:

UK property buyers heading back to Valencia

After the amendment of the controversial "land grab law" last year, the many attractions of the Valencia province are pulling in UK property buyers once again, reports Kyero.com...

13, 2007 March:

Flood land ‘rethink’ to protect homes

‘Turquoise belts’ around waterways are set to become a planning tool to protect homes from flooding…

08, 2007 March:

EU entry pushes up Bulgarian property prices

After joining the European Union at the start of the year, Bulgarian property prices rose by 10% in the first two months of 2007, 24 Hours daily reported on Tuesday...

Green light for flat-pack housing estate

Ikea gets planning permission for its first UK housing development…

Invest in Portuguese golf for year-round returns

Premier golf resorts on Portugal’s Silver Coast offer the opportunity for year-round rentals at 8% yield, reports Assetz...

07, 2007 March:

New International Property Rights Index launched

Property Rights Alliance (PRA), in conjunction with 37 global partners, yesterday released the inaugural International Property Rights Index (IPRI) at an event at the National Press Club...

06, 2007 March:

House builders set to miss green target

The UK will not meet its green housing targets, mortgage advisors believe…

05, 2007 March:

Law set to allow legal break-in to your home

New laws will put debtors at greater risk from unscrupulous bailiffs, a consumer advice charity is warning…

02, 2007 March:

East End rivers get Olympic ‘go for gold’

A new lock will open up waterways around the Olympic Park area to construction and passenger transport for the 2012 games…

27, 2007 February:

Building firms launch green council

Some of the UK's leading building firms are joining forces to limit the environmental impact of the nation's homes and offices…

Thailand property market overview

The Thai property market continues to thrive with sophisticated destinations like Phuket leading the way...

Year's biggest property show this weekend!

With only three days to go until the launch of this year’s Homebuyer Show (2-4 March) at ExCel London, the property industry is gearing up for a weekend of superb property deals, exciting investment opportunities and invaluable knowledge gathering...

23, 2007 February:

Dubai property market stabilised by rent cap

The Dubai Government's decision to place a cap on rent increases in order to stabilise the emirate's property market has been praised by industry figures, reports Khaleej Times...

Young investors choose Spain for home in the sun

Younger families are flocking to buy second homes in Spain, reports SmartNewHomes.com...

22, 2007 February:

Cyprus applies to join the euro

The Cypriot government applied to join the euro last week; if successful this move would deliver a significant boost to the Cypriot economy and good news to property investors...

19, 2007 February:

7 hotspots for 2007!

We take a brief look at seven international property hot spots that are being tipped for great things this year...

15, 2007 February:

House building up year on year

House building starts and completions were up on 2005 figures, a government report says, but only by a small amount...

Mallorca to be hot in 2007

Mallorca looks set for great things this year after accounting for 80% of Spanish sales at UK giant Chesterton's in 2006...

14, 2007 February:

New housing fails design standards

Four out of five new homes fail to measure up to design quality specifications; some are so poor they should never have been built…

13, 2007 February:

700 eco-homes for Epsom’s disused hospitals

A development of new homes that could cut carbon emissions by up to 50% is planned for Epsom…

08, 2007 February:

Italy to introduce REITS by July

The Italian finance ministry's decision to introduce REITs by July 2007 has given Italy's property market a much needed boost, reports Property Investor News...

07, 2007 February:

Tough conditions ahead for Australia's housing market

Australia’s most comprehensive housing report card highlights a slow recovery in 2007 as the industry fights against the headwinds of very low affordability, reports the Housing Industry Association (HIA)...

05, 2007 February:

Continued progress in using brownfield land

The proportion of new housing built on previously developed land has increased for the eighth year in a row…

01, 2007 February:

700 first-time initiative homes unveiled

The first homes in a scheme that enables first-time buyers to get a foot onto the property ladder by paying 50% of the price of a new property have been unveiled…

Third of over-50s planning to buy abroad

A third of people aged over 50 are considering buying a holiday home abroad according to a report by over 50s specialists Saga...

Will Spain and Morocco get their own "Chunnel"?

The governments of Morocco and Spain are currently in talks about constructing an underwater tunnel to connect the two countries, reports Craig Whitlock of Washington Post Foreign Service...

31, 2007 January:

New tax policy to affect tourists to Italy

Italy is planning to allow its towns to tax tourists up to EURO 5 ($6.30; £3.40) per day, reports Jet-to-Let Magazine...

29, 2007 January:

Established markets still most popular with overseas investors

The results of a recent survey by A Place in the Sun magazine suggest that established markets are still the most popular places for Brits to buy property abroad...

26, 2007 January:

Golf in Portugal to get 50 million Euro investment

Portuguese tourism officials have recently announced a 50 million investment in promoting golf throughout Portugal...

Home info packs get crucial changes

Timescale relaxations to home info packs have been announced by the government in the light of trials taking place, but estate agents will get heavier fines if they fail to meet criteria…

25, 2007 January:

Surplus public land data should be revealed

The government should reveal how much surplus public land is available to provide more affordable homes, according to a planning campaign charity...

24, 2007 January:

Lifestyle preferences shape new home choices

Cars and dining are northerners’ choice while southerners prefer books and bedrooms…

23, 2007 January:

125,000 more units to hit Dubai market

At least 125,000 more residential units will be launched in Dubai between 2007 and 2009, reports Ahmad A. Elewa of www.gulfnews.com...

Medieval plot returns to haunt homeowners

An archaic church law spells misery and uncertainty for 1000’s of homeowners in England and Wales…

22, 2007 January:

Bangkok property outlook dented by "surprises"

The prospects for the Bangkok property market are not looking quite so rosy after several recent "surprises" including bombings in the capital on New Year's Eve and government proposals to tighten up the Foreign Business Act, Jones Lang LaSalle reports...

19, 2007 January:

Office of the future?

A glass building with no air conditioning doesn’t sound too attractive, but when heat-of-summer visitors praise the effective cooling, it’s time to take another look…

18, 2007 January:

Code of practice for home info packs launched

Consumer confidence in home info packs is to be supported by a code of practice and regulatory body…

17, 2007 January:

Does the rise of the left threaten Latin American property buyers?

Could the left’s victories in recent Latin American elections pose a serious threat to foreign property buyers? The Global Property Guide investigates...

15, 2007 January:

Australia’s West Coast in property boom

The city of Perth on Australia’s west coast is enjoying a massive property boom, reports Principal International...

TheMoveChannel.com launches guides to property around the world!

TheMoveChannel.com today launches its guide to buying, owning and selling property in France. This is the first in a series of guides to key property markets around the world which will be hosted on TheMoveChannel.com website...

12, 2007 January:

"Another below par year" for Australian building industry

Despite a welcome jump in the number of new homes approved in the month of November, the rise will do little to alleviate Australia’s housing squeeze, reports HIA's Economics Group...

Investing in Morocco

Paul Staines, Director of Saffron Villas speaks with Adam Samuel of Nubricks.com to give his insider information on purchasing property in Morocco...

10, 2007 January:

Plymouth’s ‘Berlin Wall’ tumbles

The first section of a three-metre high security wall that has divided Plymouth’s Devonport community for over 50 years has been breeched opening a temporary vista through to Cornwall…

04, 2007 January:

Property Frontiers' 2007 hotspots

Property Frontiers give their tips on new property markets to look out for...

22, 2006 December:

Housebuilder looks to build up land bank

Housebuilder Persimmon foresees further increases in house prices a wants a bigger land bank…

21, 2006 December:

4 hotspots to look out for in 2007!

International property company escapes2.com are tipping Panama City, Jersey, Istanbul and Slovakia as hot prospects for 2007...

South Africa acts to limit coastal construction

South Africa’s government has recently passed a draft bill limiting property development and ownership in coastal areas which many are interpreting as a step to restrict foreign investment in these areas, reports www.fly-2let.co.uk...

20, 2006 December:

Canadian rental vacancy rate inches down

The average rental apartment vacancy rate in Canada's 28 major centres decreased slightly by 0.1 of a percentage point to 2.6 per cent in October 2006 compared to last year, according to the Rental Market Survey released this month by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)...