The mayor of Tianjin in China has said he would welcome overseas investment in the Tianjin New Coastal District development. Speaking at the opening ceremony of 2006 Tianjin Week in Hong Kong, mayor Dai Xianglong said that the new district would expand regional development, but could not meet its potential without overseas investment. Plans for […]
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Owners of property abroad are being reminded that offshore assets, including property, are liable to UK tax. Charlie Hall, tax investigations partner at accountancy firm Grant Thornton is advising second home owners that failing to correctly disclose liabilities on overseas property can result in severe penalties and charges. However, Britons who know they are in
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People looking to buy and sell property overseas are set to see the transaction process improved thanks to a new code of practice covering more than 40,000 estate agents across Europe. The International Code of Practice was introduced in the UK in May last year, gradually building up support across the EU throughout the year.
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Professional landlords are increasingly looking to overseas property investments as opportunities in other countries prove more profitable. The Sunday Times has reported that countries such as Dubai, Bulgaria and Canada are proving particularly popular with people hoping to find property abroad. They are looking especially attractive given the fall in buy-to-let rental yields in the
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Qatar-based Barwa Real Estate Company has agreed to purchase a plot of land for its landmark Al Khor Resort project. The resort will offer people looking to buy property overseas with a range of options, including residential apartments, bungalows and beach chalets. The completed resort will also boast hotels, a marina and leisure and sports
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The sale of South African land to foreigners will be among the key issues on the agenda at the country’s annual Top Property Conference. The two-day event on June 7th and 8th in Johannesburg will attract leading executives and foreign property investors and will compare property to other investment vehicles in South Africa. Other topics
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The price of prime central London property is growing at its fastest rate for five years, according to one leading estate agent. Knight Frank reports that prime property prices in central London rose almost 15 per cent year-on-year in April, the 16th consecutive monthly rise and the highest jump for five years. Liam Bailey, head
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Around ten per cent of Britons’ inquiries into overseas property centres on Bulgaria, confirming the growing popularity of the country and Eastern Europe in general as a location for second homes. The Glasgow Evening Times also cites official figures showing that the number of such homes bought in Bulgaria has rocketed by 38 per cent
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Asteco, the largest property services company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has appointed a new head of its investment agency for the Middle East region. Simon Gray is from the UK originally, but also brings management experience from positions in the Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong property markets. His role as head of investment
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Property in the north of Malaysia will take the stage at the Penang International Property and Lifestyle Expo 2006 (PIP 2006), to be held later this month. Housing and commercial property from around 43 developers will be showcased and sold, estimated to be worth approximately RM4 billion in Malaysian currency. While Penang’s cyber-city status is
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