News Archive: property investment

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01, 2011 August:

Now is time to invest in German student market, says Savills

The “undervalued” German student market is ripe for investment according to global agency Savills.

28, 2011 July:

Greater interest in overseas property investments

More Brits would rather invest in properties abroad rather than in the UK, according to research conducted by the Worldwide Property Group.

27, 2011 July:

Real estate safe bet say Qatar investors

Amost all of Qatari high net worth individuals (HNWIs) who participated in a survey indicated that they are currently invested in the real estate sector.

26, 2011 July:

EU debt crisis encourages property investment in Turkey

Historically, property investors watched prospective EU members with anticipation. Often targeting markets that were expected to gain full EU membership, savvy investors would benefit from the subsequent up lift in prices.

There are scores of islands for sale at bargain prices but is living in splendid isolation haven or hell?

Don't let the romance get in the way of the reality, says Graham Norwood

25, 2011 July:

The true cost of real estate

Property costs in Ecuador are a fraction of those of a similar quality in the US because of the practically non-existent home taxes, says Pathfinder International's Ronan McMahon.

Ten reasons why you should consider Costa Rica

Pathfinder International's Margaret Summerfield tells us why Costa Rica is a great new market in which to buy a home.

22, 2011 July:

Grosvenor teams up with Canadians on London development

Grosvenor Fund Management (GFM) is teaming up in a joint venture with Canadian pension fund giant CPPIB to invest up to £200 mln (EUR 227 mln) in London's West End office market over the next two years.

San Francisco bay area home sales jump in June

Real estate sales in San Francisco reached a one-year high in June, driven by a combination of factors that pushed turnover to 14.5% over May sales.

Exploring new climes

Traditionally the preserve of wealthy British retirees, the Mediterranean island of Malta is appearing on the radar of SA investors

21, 2011 July:

European property investment slows for Q2 – CBRE

European property investment activity slowed to €25bn in Q2. The slowdown in growth reflects uncertainty in Europe as a result of the continuing sovereign debt crisis, according to latest figures from CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) Group.

20, 2011 July:

Sporting estates are the greatest prize

Every self-respecting billionaire should own their own country estate – it’s the ultimate prestige purchase, discovers Caroline McGhie.

Luxury end of the Spanish property market is in demand

UK buyers are returning to the Spain market to buy high quality properties, suggest experts at the Manchester Evening News.

18, 2011 July:

Albania tipped as property hotspot as tourist numbers rise

Albania is poised to become a major tourist destination in the next five years prompting interest from property investors who want to buy now and benefit when prices increase, it is claimed.

French property purchase process 'is relatively simple'

Those looking to move from the UK and invest in French property will find that the process for doing so is not complicated.

Holiday bookings rise could bode well for Spanish property

Investors interested in property in Spain could benefit from more rental opportunities as more Brits choose to holiday in Europe.

15, 2011 July:

Prices down nearly 30% on Spanish Costas

Average property prices in Spain have crashed to their lowest point since the boom peak year of 2007. The latest official report shows the Costas registered a massive 28.8% discount as Spanish banks clear toxic property assets with 50% price cuts and generous mortgages of up to 107% in emerging areas like the Costa Calida.

13, 2011 July:

Istanbul Property Investment To Be Boosted By New Universities

Property investors considering an investment in the Istanbul student property sector will be looking even more closely at the city in the next 12 months, as 9 new universities are opened. This will take the total to 166 universities.

Singles dive into the real estate market

Unmarried gals made up 20 percent of all buyers; single guys accounted for 12 percent

Spain proving popular with property investors

Britons seeking their own slice of heaven abroad are increasingly considering luxury Spanish properties.

12, 2011 July:

Homeownership still America’s dream

A recent survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors reveals that the majority of Americans still value the prospect of home ownership. The survey also revealed that this majority is opposed to a new rule requiring a 20% down payment on home mortgages.

07, 2011 July:

Irish bargains coming: get ready to grab that holiday home

More than 36 million Americans have Irish roots. If you’re one of them – or even if you just wear the green once a year –it’s now easier and more affordable than ever to strengthen your ties to the Auld Sod.

06, 2011 July:

Developer acquittal spurs renewed investor interest in Egypt

With the downfall of the Mubarak government, many Egyptian property investors were running scared, as troubled developers looked on the verge of collapse after prosecution for corruption. With the acquittal of major firms like Palm Hills, as well as former housing minister Ahmed Maghrabi, the buzz is back in the market, reports Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram.

Teardrop island is back in demand

Sri Lanka has become a hot destination for international property investors - two years after the end of a decades-long civil war.

01, 2011 July:

Egypt 'ideal place for property investment'

Egypt has been described as an ideal country for those interested in making an international bank transfer and investing in property abroad.

30, 2011 June:

When it all gets too much, take $7000 to escape the rat race

STEVE McCARTHY knew it was time to escape Sydney when he realised he loathed the city more than he liked it.

29, 2011 June:

Student housing provides opportunity, but requires homework

When most people think of student housing, images from the movie “Animal House” usually come to mind. The reality of student housing, however, is far removed from wild parties and drunken revelry.

Holidaymakers advised to be realistic buying a property abroad

At a time when property prices in many dream holiday destinations are looking good value, Smart Currency Exchange is warning Britons tempted by the dream of overseas home ownership not to let their hearts totally over rule their heads.

Institutional investment in property trebles in France

French institutional exposure to real estate trebled over the past 12 months, according to the European Institutional Asset Management Survey (EIAMS) conducted by IP Real Estate's sister publication Investment & Pensions Europe.

28, 2011 June:

Buy your own slice of paradise in the Maldives

Thanks to a change of rules, foreigners can now invest in property in the Maldives, says Max Davidson

27, 2011 June:

Brazilians breathing life into South Florida property market

The strength of the Brazilian Real against the Dollar is giving Brazilians more buying power in the US property market than they have had for a generation. Because of this the growing Brazilian middle class is buying up Florida properties, mainly in Miami, according to a Folha de São Paulo study released Monday.

Europe homes for aspiring Indians

uropean countries like Spain, Greece and Italy are among the latest property buying destinations for Indians in the holiday home segment after prices have crashed there, according to industry analysts and consultants.

24, 2011 June:

Istanbul construction boom fails to quench demand

Last month investors from around the world, as surveyed by PricewaterhouseCoopers in its Emerging Trends in European Real Estate report, said that Istanbul is currently the best city in Europe for investment opportunities in the fields of new developments and acquisitions, and second best for opportunities to increase returns on existing investments.

Millionaires invested more in art in 2010

Demand for art, watches, rare wines, vintage cars and other offbeat investments that set pulses racing expanded in 2010 as wealth levels of the world's super-rich rebounded from the financial crisis, a report said.

23, 2011 June:

Buy these Detroit homes for only $100

Last year we found homes in Detroit that you could buy for less than $500.

UK property investors warned on rate rise

Economists have warned of the potential impact of increasing interest rates after figures revealed more than two thirds of current mortgage balances are on variable rates.

22, 2011 June:

UK scheme helps young with FirstBuy

Homebuyers looking to make their first property investment are being offered financial help by the Government.

Leaseback sales in France attract foreign buyers

Foreign investors are being attracted to leaseback properties in France being put up for sale by Irish owners.

Spain to host Arab Investment Forum

Demand for property in Spain could be set to increase following news that the city of Murcia has been chosen to host the Arab Investment Forum.

17, 2011 June:

Canadians driving sales boom in Florida

The strength of the Canadian dollar, and the desire of the USA's northern neighbours to secure a cut-price home in the sunshine state, is thought to be behind a large increase in property sales across the board in Florida last quarter.

Foreigners continue to binge on Canadian securities

Foreign investors continued to buy up Canadian securities in April, leading to a three-month high, Statistics Canada said Thursday.

16, 2011 June:

Osborne plans to sell Northern Rock to a single buyer

Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed that he is going to try to sell Northern Rock to a single buyer.

EU scheme guarantees certainty when buying property cross-border

EU parliament vice president Diana Wallis MEP has commended a pilot scheme that promises to end the probems experienced by expats when buying property in Spain and other EU countries.

15, 2011 June:

'Adopt long-term outlook', US property investors told

Investors looking to buy property in the US have been told to adopt a long-term outlook in order to see the greatest returns.

14, 2011 June:

Rich Indians Investing in London Real Estate Market

Many rich Indians are among foreigners investing over 3 billion pounds every year in London’s prime real estate market as the metropolis continues to attract the world’s super-rich, latest industry figures show.

13, 2011 June:

£3 billion of foreign capital fuels the UK property market each year

The international wealth currently flowing into the prime London residential market each year is enough to buy 18,561 average UK homes.

09, 2011 June:

Luxury property price falls dragging down Oz real estate market

The price of luxury properties in Australia could fall for up to three years with some having seen drops of 20% since January as expensive suburbs become the poorest real estate market performers.

08, 2011 June:

Holiday homes bosses accused of £13m swindle

The founder and top executives behind former holiday home giant MRI face legal action in Spain after hundreds of Britons allegedly lost money estimated to amount to £13m.

07, 2011 June:

Countless Turkey property investment opportunities

The Turkish property sector continues to offer ever-greater opportunities for investors, according to property investment firm Colordarcy.