News Archive: property investment

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13, 2011 April:

Property investors eye riskier markets

There is no sign yet of the UK property market pulling out of the doldrums, says the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics).

08, 2011 April:

Qatar hikes stake in Canary Wharf owner

Songbird Estates, majority owner of Canary Wharf Group, said on Wednesday its two biggest shareholders, Qatar Holding and Simon Glick had increased their stakes in the company.

2011 to be growth year, Turkish property developer says

Turkey’s Torunlar Real Estate Investment Trust, or REIT, raised its sales 93 percent in 2010, making a total profit of 214 million Turkish Liras, according to its chairman.

06, 2011 April:

Foreign investment in Turkish property increases 40%

Foreign investment in Turkish property increases 40% Article by Max Bielby Share your view. A recent report conducted by the Association of Real Estate Investment Companies or GYODER found that Turkey’s real estate sector has exceeded all expectations, rapidly expanding last year.

31, 2011 March:

New figures show French property streaming ahead

Whilst markets in many of Europe's leading property destinations floundered last year, house and apartment values in France rose steadily. With further growth predicted this year, the country remains an enduringly attractive purchase destination, and for those on a budget leaseback presents a particularly cost-effective way to enter the market.

25, 2011 March:

UK First Buy scheme met with skepticism

Though property industry experts admitted the British government's new scheme for first home buyers was a small shot in the arm for the market, most were convinced that it didn't go far enough.

24, 2011 March:

Greek government plans mass sale of state property

In a bid to get its swelling national debt under control, the Greek government will offload a large proportion of its commercial real estate holdings and other state property assets.

23, 2011 March:

Dubai apartment rents plummet by 30%

Rental prices in some of the emirate's most popular residential complexes have decreased by up to a third, reports the Real Estate Regulatory Agency.

Buyers converge on London's Property Investor Show

Attendance at the first Property Investor Show for 2011 was slightly down on last year's final event, but still demonstrated a significant interest in overseas property investment from UK buyers.

22, 2011 March:

New build homes - a buyer's guide

With the US and Spain particularly presenting a glut of new-build developments at cheap prices, now is the right time to pick up a top-of-the-range investment property while the market's down - if you know what to look for.

Brazil moves to restrict foreign land ownership

If proposed federal government laws go ahead, international investors could say goodbye to the loophole which currently allows them to purchase land investments in Brazil through local corporations.

21, 2011 March:

UK, Spain emerge triumphant at Property Investor Show

The two nations emerged as the best value property markets of the moment during the weekend's Investor Show in Lond.n

'Fire sales' promise prime Irish real estate for peanuts

Upcoming sales of distressed property in Ireland will see real estate in some of the country's most desirable postcode on the market for next to nothing, says International Living's Ronan McMahon.

17, 2011 March:

China to tighten foreign property ownership laws

In a further effort to stem its overheating property market, China will implement a new series of regulations on foreign home ownership in the country.

Investors cash in on cut-price Irish property

More canny property buyers from the UK and US are showing interest in Ireland, where the economic collapse has led to a severe Florida and Spain-style drop in prices.

15, 2011 March:

Experts predict revolution to improve Egyptian property

Many owners may have sold their property investments in Egypt as a kneejerk reaction to the country's political unrest, but the national revolution should in fact improve the country's property industry long-term, say market experts.

14, 2011 March:

Fringe benefits and tropical wonders for Mauritius buyers

The untouched African island offers breathtaking natural scenery and residency benefits for buyers in its new villa developments, says the Adelaide Advertiser's Mike O'Connor.

European distressed property to rise in 2011

The RICS' latest Global Distressed Property Monitor suggests Germany, Hungary, Ireland and the UK will see large spikes of distressed property coming onto the market this year.

10, 2011 March:

Market expert says Turkey, Poland ripe for investment

Leading investment researcher Real Capital Analytics has identified Turkey and Poland as the leading European markets for property investment this year, at the annual MIPIM commercial property conference in Cannes.

09, 2011 March:

Corruption claims lock down Egyptian property market

It seems the worst is not over for the Egyptian real estate industry - with political unrest dying down, a wave of corruption claims following President Mubarak's resignation present a serious risk to foreign property investors.

04, 2011 March:

Santander recommences property fund trading

In a positive signal for Spain's property market, the major Spanish lender has reopened its property fund, which has previously been closed for two years following the collapse of the market.

UAE property investors switch to US market

Many of the Emirates' most prominent property investment firms are switching the majority of their portfolios to US real estate.

03, 2011 March:

US homebuyers disillusioned by property investment

Federal mortgage provider Fannie Mae's latest survey indicates a general loss of faith in property as a long-term investment among Americans.

02, 2011 March:

Egypt development deal blocked by court

A sale of public land to one of Egypt's largest developers has been revoked by a judicial panel, prompting fears similar property investments in the country could be in jeopardy.

24, 2011 February:

Turkey promises tax haven for UK buyers

With a recent OECD report uncovering Turkey as the second most tax friendly nation in the world, and huge savings available on any property purchased through SIPP, British buyers would do well to consider Turkish real estate as a low-cost nest egg.

21, 2011 February:

Foreign property investment falls in South Africa

Foreign investment flowing into the South African property industry fell significantly in 2010, in the wake of a disheartening 1.3 per cent decrease in local house prices.

15, 2011 February:

London luxury hotels to increase as Games draw closer

A large number of hotels are set to spruce up their rooms in the lead-up to the 2012 Olympics, with 2,400 new luxury rooms already reported under construction across London.

14, 2011 February:

Spanish property scam cost investors millions

A British businessman is at the centre of a multimillion pound class action over a Spanish property investment scam.

Australian housing market remains strong

Investment has continued to pour into the Australian housing market, with the flow of finance increasing up until the end of 2010.

10, 2011 February:

Cheap luxury deals make Anguilla a great prospect

Leveling off in demand since the recession, combined with a cheap currency, means Anguilla real estate investors are getting a better deal than many other Caribbean property owners.

Malaysian real estate tipped to take off

Increased financial stability and job creation will direct more foreign property investment than ever to Malaysia this year.

07, 2011 February:

France sees property investment skyrocket in 2010

Despite the floundering real estate markets of its neighbours, France enjoyed a 40% increase in housing investment last year.

04, 2011 February:

Russia to inject $20 billion into housing

Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged to invest $20.5 billion to boost housing starts in Russia by 2015.

Bankers remain insecure over Euro market

A recent survey of leading financiers has unveiled they may be losing hope in the European property industry as a source of investment.

'Residences seniors' - French property's next 'it' investment

With an ageing population maintaining their independence and affluence, modern, chic retirement complexes for seniors promise to be a huge growth area in coming years.

03, 2011 February:

Saudi Arabia to allow foreign property purchases

The Arab nation will allow expats living locally to purchase property for the first time.

Germany is top pick in unlisted property funds

The Eurozone's flagship economy is now also the top pick for investors in unlisted property funds in Europe, knocking the UK off its previous number one spot.

France leads Euro property rebound

With many of the major European property markets still slow to rebound in the post-GFC slump, values in France are set to boom this year.

02, 2011 February:

Cash rich buyers flood the West End

Central London estate agency LDG has reported a sizeable increase in cash buyers as investors flock back to the property market.

US retirees flock to cheap Costa Rica

Over 20,000 US expats currently reside in Costa Rica, attracted to its great quality of life and inexpensive cost of living.

01, 2011 February:

New investment fund to boost UK home buyers

The UK's first specialist property investment fund will support first home buyers on the local market.

Spanish property ruling spells security for buyers

In the wake of increasing concerns over off the plan property scams, a legal ruling in favour of deposit holders last week has reassured investors in Spain's property market.

28, 2011 January:

Middle East property investment on the rise

As investors increasingly turn their backs on traditional markets, Egyptian property particularly enjoys a rapid rise.

British commercial star linked to housing scam

The woman who starred in advertisements for British stock brand Oxo for the last two decades has been linked to a fraudulent investment scheme in Turkey.

PIGS versus BRICs - which property hotspots are best?

Property investors, faced with the recent downturn in the economy and housing markets, will do well to weigh up developed versus emerging markets, the so-called "PIGS" (Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Spain) or "BRICs" (Brazil, Russia, India, China).

26, 2011 January:

Northern Irish investors lose thousands in Spanish property scam

The collapse of a UK-based investment firm after it was revealed their 'off the plan' properties never existed has cost investors thousands of pounds.

25, 2011 January:

Bahrain property development delay could end in court

Investors in a major new residential complex in Bahrain could take developers to court after ongoing delays point to foul play.

24, 2011 January:

New Egyptian developments a bargain for British investors

The increasing year-round demand for holidays in the Red Sea reason has propelled Egypt to the top of many property investors' to do lists.

Vietnam to be next property hotspot

The developing south-east Asian nation has climbed the list of a foreign investment body's top picks for property in 2011.