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Many countries and cultures around the globe have their own celebrations to welcome the season of Lent, such as Mardi Gras in the US and Carnival in Brazil. The Czech Republic has its own celebration, the Masopust Festival. Masopust is celebrated throughout Moravia and in some parts of Bohemia as well. Though relatively new, one […]

The international real estate website Homesgofast.com are shouting about an unusual destination in South America. The website that promotes overseas properties is asking international buyers to look at Punt Del Este Uruguay.  A small spit of land in southern Uruguay separates the Atlantic Ocean from the Rio de la Plata and it was once known as Cabo

19/2/09-  As the US Commerce Department announced a record low number of homes were begun in January, President Obama unveiled a $75 billion plan to tackle the foreclosure crisis. The President’s efforts, entitle the Homeowner Stability Initiative, are hoped to stem the tide of foreclosures for some nine million Americans who could potentially lose their

Overseas property investors will be glad to hear that the iconic Park Towers are now rising at a rate of one floor a week. The luxury real estate is located in the Dubai International Finance Center and is moving upwards at a rate of knots according to the developer DAMAC Properties. The two towers will be

Several existing buildings as well as a new office tower will form The Intermark mixed-use complex in downtown Kuala Lumpur. Empire Tower, City Square, the Crown Princess Hotel and Plaza Ampang are being renovated by investor and developer MGPA. Additionally, the group plans to construct a new a new office tower that will have at

Brazil’s president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, recently announced that his government plans to construct one million new homes by 2010 to help get the country’s economy back on track and to help homeowners.   “The construction industry is extremely important for generating jobs, and providing dynamism to the economy and steel industry, above all

17/02/09- This week presents some challenges to those seeking to benefit from the currency markets or if you are making large purchases abroad. The uncertainty in the financial markets set to continue, a summary of this week’s major data announcements which could affect exchange rates and currency movements. All times are GMT. Pound Sterling Tuesday 0930

The commercial property market in Mumbai and Delhi is expected to remain tight over the next few years, according to a recent report, though there may be some price correction as demand eases. Property consultants DTZ indicated in its most recent commercial property research report that new supply for Grade-A office space will be lower

The well-known architectural firm of Herzog & de Meuron have been commissioned to design three new mixed use towers in the heart of London. The new project is planned for the area around the London Bridge underground station, with specifics set to be announced soon.   The Swiss-based firm has designed a number of renowned

New serviced apartments in Hangzhou, China are opening in the heart of the city, providing fully furnished residences for short and long term visitors to the city. The new apartments from Oakwood Worldwide is made up of 24 floors of 166 elegantly designed and furnished residences located in the Europe America Center next to the