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Sales of new homes in Australia have reached the highest level in two years; as sales grew by 6.5 per cent in September.  According to skynews.com.au, the Housing Industry Association (HIA) reports that September was the best month for house sales growth since April last year.  Detached houses have performed particularly well in the September quarter, with sales […]

The Burj Khalifa district in Dubai has been listed amongst the popular locations for ultra-rich Indians to buy property. A report, published by Kotak Wealth Management and CRISIL Research, has suggested that high net-worth individuals are particularly attracted to cheap property taxes in Dubai and the exclusivity which comes with living near the world’s tallest

Helsinki could soon become one of Europe’s top spots for foreign property investment, ft.com reports. The Helsinki Business Hub, which is a public body set up to attract overseas investment into the Finnish capital, is ramping up its efforts to entice foreign nationals to set up home in the city. As it stands, Helsinki is

Property prices in Australia’s large cities Melbourne and Sydney are continuing to experience a boom, and are causing experts to speculate about a potential property bubble, bbc.co.uk reports. It is thought that the rising house prices are a consequence of a record low in interest rates, and a strong surge interest from foreign investors but

Germany’s central bank is warning potential property investors of a housing boom in the country, with house prices becoming unjustifiably expensive.  The Bundesbank has said that properties in the country are being overvalued by as much as 20 per cent because of foreign investors. The warning adds to concern that the European Central Bank’s monetary

It can be scary to leave your house when you go on vacation, especially if you’re going several states away or leaving the country. With new home security technology and helpful neighbors, leaving home doesn’t have to be as scary. Here are some things you can do to help deter burglars while you’re away. Don’t

House prices in the US continue to experience a rise despite the fact that the number of sales saw a decline. According to worldpropertychannel.com, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed that in September the average US house price was $199,200; a rise of 11.7 per cent compared to the same time last year. This rise

Luxury property in Paris is going on offer at knockdown rates as workers in the French capital look to flee from new tax rules. Bloomberg.com says foreign buyers are jumping at the chance to save up to ten per cent on assets in this market compared to values in 2012. The luxury market saw a glut in high-value property after French president

A report has shown that fewer real estate investors in the US are buying houses and then selling them on six months later at a profit (‘flipping’), as the specialists were finding it harder to spot a good investment. The number of investors buying property to then flip it fell 35 per cent from the