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13, 2007 April:

Council tax set to rocket

The average amount of council tax England will rise by 4.3 per cent in 2007-08, the government has revealed…

Interest in New Zealand reaches boiling point

Interest in New Zealand from visitors to TheMoveChannel.com has really hotted up over the last month, bringing the country up from a simmering 19th position to the boil in 8th place in the Top of the Props chart. But what’s all this heat about?

11, 2007 April:

Tax treat for overseas investors

The Government has delivered a major tax bonus for British people owning property overseas for private use, reports Assetz…

05, 2007 April:

Cities down under ‘best in the world’

Cities in New Zealand and Australia rank among the best in the world for quality of life, a new global survey has found…

04, 2007 April:

Panama’s latest bid to become ‘Singapore of the Americas’

Panama is set for a new multi-million pound property development project, reports Reuters…

Record cash for affordable housing

90 new homes for rent or low-cost ownership are to be built in the Borders, reports the Border Telegraph…

23, 2007 March:

Council tax is the hottest over dinner topic

The subject of rising house prices subsides, as two-thirds of people “chew the fat” over the cost of council tax with family & friends, says a report…

London sewage tunnel gets breath of fresh air

London crosses a significant hurdle towards the River Thames being free from weekly sewage discharges by way of an agreement for a 30km long Thames tunnel…

22, 2007 March:

‘Missed opportunity’ to help first time buyers

Important issues such as a stamp duty and inheritance tax were skirted around by the Chancellor, said industry specialists venting their frustration that once again little appears to have been done to help first time buyers…

Rural families exposed to Budget’s ‘time bomb’

The Budget failed to address an inheritance tax rural time bomb, particularly for rural families…

21, 2007 March:

Poland tops the table!

Poland has come top of Assetz Property Investment Tracker as a premier investment hotspot for this quarter...

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:

£20,000 – the environmental cost of every home

The hidden costs of environmental infrastructure could add £20 billion to plans for housing growth in England and Wales…

5 sizzling hotspots for summer 2007!

Rightmove Overseas explain their top five overseas property hotspot choices to look out for this summer...

One-third of detached home owners in IHT band

Nearly one third of detached properties are now valued above inheritance tax threshold, almost double the number five years ago…

19, 2007 March:

‘You cut my house bills and I’ll go greener’

Homebuyers are prepared to pay for greener homes, but want something in return…

14, 2007 March:

Interest in Brazil is going nuts!

Interest in Brazil from visitors to TheMoveChannel.com has been really hotting up since last November, bringing the Latin American giant to 8th position in this month’s Top of the Props chart...

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…

Visionary waterfront for Liverpool unveiled

A massive regeneration scheme for Liverpool’s waterfront will rival cities such as Dubai, Vancouver, New York and Shanghai…

12, 2007 March:

Brit property buyers go Brazil nuts

Growing numbers of British overseas property buyers are looking to Brazil for investment opportunities, reports Currencies Direct...

Eco-towns to get government funding

The government is to fund planning costs for a number of eco-towns on brownfield land…

Seaside towns ‘neglected’ by government

Government policy is failing communities in coastal towns, an influential body of MPs has warned…

09, 2007 March:

Water levy on second homes call

Holiday home-owners could see higher water charges if MPs and water chiefs agree…

World tourism to hit US$7 trillion

World Travel & Tourism is expected to generate in excess of US$7 trillion in 2007...

08, 2007 March:

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...

Property speculators tempted by higher risk hotspots

HIFX monthly Global Property Hot Spots Report shows that British speculators and the more adventurous investors continue to be attracted by the emerging markets within the former Eastern Bloc countries...

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:

One in five now afflicted by higher stamp duty

Nearly a fifth of all homebuyers are forced to pay stamp duty at the higher rates, a new report shows…

02, 2007 March:

Britons give away highest-ever ‘tax mountain’

Some 82% of the adult population will pay £7.9 billion unnecessarily during 2007, according to an annual tax report…

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…

28, 2007 February:

Small raindrops make big puddles

Much urban land is wasted, says new research, with many councils failing to deal with neglected sites, including underused car parks and former industrial land…

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...

26, 2007 February:

2.3 million properties now inside IHT band

Average house prices in 236 postcode districts are now above the threshold for inheritance tax, a report has claimed…

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...

Record returns expected in Egypt

With over one million UK holidaymakers visiting in 2006 and property price rises already outstripping most emerging markets, experts are predicting that Egypt could offer one of the greatest overseas property investment returns currently available worldwide...

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...

European property investment reaches record levels

Direct investment into real estate in Europe reached record levels in 2006 with total transaction volumes of €242 billion for the full year, according to Jones Lang LaSalle...

20, 2007 February:

Big Berlin investment signals beginning of boom

After fifteen years of stagnation the Berlin property market is finally starting to stir as foreign investors snap up property in the city, reports Assetz...

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...

So, how much will you be taxed on your view?

A homesearch company estimates how much extra your house is worth because of the view from your window…

16, 2007 February:

Paris named top European investment market

Paris once again leads this year’s list of top real estate investment markets in Europe, according to a highly regarded real estate investment report...

15, 2007 February:

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:

Has the Spanish coast had its day in the sun?

Brits and other overseas investors are moving away from the traditional Spanish coastal resorts and are looking to buy further inland, reports www.1casa.com...

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…

Rental returns are falling across Europe

Rental yields have been falling across Europe with prices growing fasting than rents, reports www.globalpropertyguide.com...

12, 2007 February:

Eurozone interest rates remain at 3.5%

The European Central Bank has opted to keep interest rates on hold at 3.5% this month...

08, 2007 February:

Direct flights to boost Cape Verde market

There will be direct flights from Europe to Praia's new international airport in March boosting Cape Verde's property market, reports Property Investor News...