News Archive: property markets

26, 2011 October:

City centres face shortage of flats as demand far outstrips supply

Demand for city centre apartments is now far outstripping supply and forcing rents dramatically upwards.

Miami real estate market forges ahead with sales and prices, latest data shows

Sales of residential property in Miami, Florida, are continuing to rise as the area records sales activity and leads the real estate recovery.

25, 2011 October:

Number of Bulgarian homes up by 5.4 per cent in last decade

The number of Bulgarian Properties has risen over the past decade, according to 2011’s population and housing census.

Investors bag cheaper Brooklyn properties as Manhattan alternative

Bargain properties in New York’s Brooklyn area are luring international investors according to a joint report

Buying a new home now a reality for first time buyers

A dream home is becoming a reality for more and more first time buyers – thanks to a Government initiative to help curb the cost of stepping onto the housing ladder.

24, 2011 October:

The number of million pound plus properties sold in UK reaches highest since 2007

The number of property sales in the UK worth at least a million pounds has risen to its highest level since the peak of the housing market in 2007, according to new research by Lloyds TSB.

New blow to UAE property market as analysts predict more price falls

Property prices and rents in the United Arab Emirates may drop a further 20% this year and next because of excess supply, according to analysts.

Poor economic outlook affecting property market in Portugal

A weak economy and lack of lending is continuing to depress the residential property market in Portugal, according to the September RICS/Ci housing market survey.

Video: Property Investor Show 2011 – Exhibitor interview – Smart New Homes

An interview with Smart New Homes, the portal where you can search for new homes direct from developers, at the Property Investor Show 2011.

21, 2011 October:

Video: Property values 'holding steady' in Europe

Low interest rates across Europe have helped boost property values, a positive trend for real estate securities in the region, according to Ernst-Jan de Leeuw, La Salle Investment Management's head of real estate securities for Europe.

Melbourne housing market 'could see price correction'

The housing market in Melbourne is one of the most likely in the country to experience "a significant price correction", according to new research.

Top French ski resort, La Plagne, celebrates 50th anniversary

As France continues to dominate the ski holiday market, La Plagne in the French Alps, one of the largest and most popular ski resorts in the world will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this winter.

Property demand strong

The top end of the rural property market remains strong, despite several high-profile Riverina properties failing to sell last week.

20, 2011 October:

The house that ministers made

With welfare reform, Ministers appear to be rather more concerned about the lifestyle ‘choices’ of the poor rather than focused on fixing Britain’s broken housing market.

Baby boomers are hoarding big homes at the expense of the young

The refusal of many older people to downsize is damaging the prospects of those looking to get on the housing ladder

Spain's housing secretary 'in denial' about expat property problems

Marta Andreasen MEP has claimed Spain's secretary for housing 'is in denial' regarding the severity of the problems affecting British expats who have invested in Spanish property, following a heated exchange at an international property exhibition in London.

How To Afford Your Dream Home

The UK housing market is going through a tough time at the moment. Prices are fluctuating wildly with few experts actually able to read the market accurately.

New property deed system for Turks

Turkey is to offer it citizens living abroad an easier way to apply for title deeds online.

19, 2011 October:

Dominican Republic’s White Sands Attract Expats

The Dominican Republic offers the white-sand beaches of Caribbean living for a steal and is only a two-hour flight from Miami. The “DR” is no secret and there are posh areas with sky-high prices, but other towns like Las Terranas have properties available for a song.

Mouseprice: Overseas buyers support property in capital

Property market information website Mouseprice has suggested that London is immune from issues affecting house prices, as foreign investment supports the market in the capital.

India's 21.3% surge makes it world's second-fastest growing housing market

India now has the second-fastest growing residential property prices in the world.

We need to build at least 200,000 homes a year, says Shapps

Housing minister Grant Shapps has said that the Government needs to build more than 200,000 homes a year.

17, 2011 October:

Oz housing costs pushing families to fringe

Australian inner city housing is more affordable for singles and couples without children on incomes over $60,000 than it is for families on incomes of $100,000, a study shows.

China property fears overblown

Fears of a collapse in China`s property market have sent shares of mainland developers and the MSCI China Property Index tumbling in recent weeks. However, Daiwa Capital Markets says the stocks have been oversold and is optimistic the mainland property market is headed for a soft landing.

Russians investing overseas

According to a recent Morgan Stanley Economic Report, growth in Russia is poised to accelerate by 5 per cent by the end of this current year, and up to 5.5 per cent again in 2012.

14, 2011 October:

Chinese City in U-Turn on Easing Property Grip

A southern Chinese city that rolled back property-purchase restrictions on Tuesday reversed course just hours later, signaling that the country's top leadership remains determined to keep a tight grip on the overheated sector.

13, 2011 October:

Danes in Spain love 'scintillating' Spanish lifestyle

A decidedly happy bunch, Denmark holds a reputation of having an exceptionally good quality of life. In spite of this, more and more Danes appear to be investing their hard earned cash elsewhere with more than 70,000 purchasing holiday homes abroad, with Spain topping the charts as their perfect second home location this year.

Sydney and Perth to see property price growth of 20% by 2014, investor sentiment to improve: Report

Property prices are set to grow over the next few years, as consumer confidence rises in tune with a growing demand from Asia for Australian resources, according to a new report compiled by QBE Lenders Mortgage Insurance in conjunction with BIS Shrapnel.

Germany sees more interest from overseas property buyers

Germany is seeing more interest from overseas property buyers as its economy is regarded as more stable than many other European countries.

London's property market is a safe haven

Foreign investors are flooding into the capital’s property market as they seek a safe haven from the global financial chaos.

Government risks a ‘house building ice age' unless it stands firm on NPPF

The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has urged the government to "stand firm" and help the house building industry because it is in their interest.

12, 2011 October:

Record-low FDI in Indian property set for further decline

Foreign investment in India’s residential property sector is set to decline further after a new report revealed it was at its lowest level for four years, according to industry experts.

Australian Real Estate Prices Dip

The national average of home prices slipped 2.4% in September in Australia, although the statistic belies regional fluctuations. Queensland and Victoria saw significant drops that managed to pull down the average even though prices in New South Wales and Western Australia made modest gains.

11, 2011 October:

Foreigners stuff billions into Turkey property

Over $1.3 billion were stuffed into Turkey's property market last year. The figures, released by the Turkish government, have shown that foreign investors are still keen to own a share of the country's booming real estate industry, as Turkey becomes one of the biggest success stories of recent years.

India faces 1.3 million housing shortfall

India faces a housing shortfall of 1.3 million over the next five years according a report from a property consultancy and a group of international real estate investors.

Video: Australian Housing Market Overview – October 2011

Strong rental growth rates combined with slowing dwelling value declines have seen home owners realise positive ‘total return’ growth in August in Australia.

10, 2011 October:

Property sales in south of France expected to rise

There are likely to be more homes put up for sale in the south of France over the coming months, one local estate agency has claimed.

Record-breaking €19.5 million quarter for Spanish luxury agent

A luxury Spanish property agency has reported its most successful ever quarter in the three month period from July to September.

Non distressed property sector in US just marginally down on a year ago, data shows

Residential prices in the United States fell by 0.4% in August compared with the previous month, according to the latest index from CoreLogic.

Property market in Scotland favours buyers as volumes ease

Latest house price figures released by ESPC, the largest property marketing firm in East Central Scotland, reveal that average house prices in most areas remain below 2010 levels.

07, 2011 October:

Rugby World Cup: England vs France - whose property wins?

This Saturday, the deeply competitive relationship between England and France will be on full display at the Rugby World Cup quarter final in New Zealand. But who is currently winning in today's property market?

JLL gives Singapore a new Asia Pacific residential portal

Global agency Jones Lang LaSalle has launched a new dedicated residential portal in the Asia Pacific region, with Singapore becoming the first country to roll it out locally.

Affordable housing demand driving Dubai market

Affordable housing is driving Dubai’s market as apartment rentals slide, according to a new report by a leading UAE property portal.

Rise in French property prices in regions favoured by overseas buyers

Despite the well publicised stock market instabilities and eurozone debt crisis property prices in France are rising, especially in regions favoured by overseas buyers.

Video: Impact of inflation on European listed real estate

Investor sentiment regarding the prospects for European listed real estate securities remains mixed, according to Bart Gysens, head of property research with Morgan Stanley.

06, 2011 October:

Spain’s 1.3 billion dollar property race

Spain is starting a race to sell $1.3 billion of property by the end of 2011. In a drastic move to tackle borrowing costs, Spain is sprinting to find investors for a large portfolio of government-owned real estate, the first of its kind on this scale, which includes 37 properties in Catalonia and 76 properties in Andalusia.

Manhattan sales surge as foreign investor interest spikes

Foreign investors are targeting Manhattan Island as sales surged in the third quarter.

Hard hit Nordic property markets showing signs of recovery

Property transactions are increasing again in the Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden but lack of lending is still holding the real estate market back, according to analysts.

Video: Commercial real estate seeing sales growth

The commercial real estate is seeing sales growth in the US, says Hessam Nadji, Managing Director of Marcus and Millichap.

Bookmark This Page

Tag, share or bookmark this page:

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

Subscribe to Newsletters

Property Newsfeed

Get property news for your website. If you like our news why not add it to your website? Simply pay a low quarterly fee and you can have constantly updating property news!
More

Advertorial

Advertorials generate leads and build trust in your brand and product offerings. They are a great way to reach a different type of audience to other forms of advertising and give you an ideal opportunity to support a property launch or introduce a new service. More

Contribute a Story

We want your news! If you have a story or press release and you want us to have it on this site, visit our submission page below.
Send a Story