Overseas property investors who have bought homes in Auckland, New Zealand, will have seen a gain on their outlay last month, with the average price of a home increasing to NZ$487,229 (£159,272). Figures from real estate company Barfoot & Thompson show that this is an increase of 3.3 per cent compared to June, as well […]
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Investors in French property are set to see a positive return on their investment, following an announcement that the country’s economy is headed for strong growth this year. Finance minister Thierry Breton told journalists that the French economy is currently performing to expectations. Mr Breton said that the figures for the second quarter of 2006,
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The capital continues to be the most active and thriving area of the UK property market, according to a new report, with prices growing by 2.5 per cent in July. Property agent Knight Frank states that prices in London are now 20.6 per cent higher than they were this time last year, providing good news
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Bulgaria’s progress towards accession to the EU, a development which could make the country’s property market substantially more accessible for overseas investors, is moving forward well, according to an EU official. Justice and home affairs commissioner Franco Frattini said that he was “more optimistic” about the country’s progression following his most recent visit, according to
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The details of a new conference for overseas property investors have been announced â the MIPIM Asia show will begin at the Hong Kong convention and exhibition centre on September 26th. This date will host the pre-opening ceremonies for the event, which will fully open its doors to the overseas property market from September 27th
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The Mexican property market is gaining an advantage from the amount of inward investment coming into the country, according to a new report. Some $11.6 billion (£6.15 billion) of private investment in the country’s tourism sector has led to the property market in the country gaining a lot more exposure to overseas investors. The latest
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International investors could look to the traditional locations in Europe of Spain and France and turn their back on the Italian property market. The government is reported to be ready to push through a proposal that would see the rate of real estate deals tax rise to around six or seven per cent, much higher
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Now could be a good time to sell up for those people looking to leave the UK and invest in overseas property, the latest figures suggest. Nationwide has released data that shows that house prices in the UK rose by 0.8 per cent during July, as the summer saw house prices join temperatures on the
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Land laws could see the price of Spanish properties rise by a tenth, benefiting anyone who has invested in a home there. Although the intention was to reduce prices, the Association of Spanish Property Developers (APCE) claims that the Spanish government’s proposals will have the opposite effect. Under current proposals, developers must hand over between
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A real estate developer in the United Arab Emirates hotspot of Dubai has revealed plans for its latest development, which could attract overseas investors. High Rise Real Estate has unveiled plans for a housing block that includes four rotating penthouses and a villa that has its own car lift. In total, 72 residential units are
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