Reports by Deloitte and PwC highlight the fact that governments and investors will require Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) as a value driver for real estate. Investors and lifestyle buyers have an increasing focus on sustainability and this is set to be the future trend “ESG”, the generally used acronym for “Environmental, Social and Governance”, […]
Celebrity properties are irresistible attractions in real estate because of their value, unique designs, and celebrity status sensation. The A-list celebrities have also not been left behind in the boom of property sales post-Covid pandemic. From the Bahamas, Colorado, LA, to London, here are the top five celebrity properties that have recently made headlines in
Celebrity Real Estate Post-Covid Listings Read Post »
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an interesting shift in property buying trends across Europe and the United States, as buyers are increasingly attracted to less populous towns. The French are abandoning the busy capital Paris, and other major cities in favor of the previously looked down upon smaller towns. Like Britons, the French
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2022 is expected to be a record year for global cross-border real estate investment, according to Active Capital research by global property company Knight Frank. With Brexit in place, British citizens are now allowed to stay for 90 days within a 180-day period in the EU member states. For Britons who used to live in
Overseas real estate investment in Europe set to rise in 2022 Read Post »
According to a Consumer Sentiment Study carried out by the Singapore real estate website PropertyGuru Australia, Malaysia and Thailand are the hottest places to buy overseas property. Singapore real estate buyers much like domestic buyers are in search of larger homes after experiencing lock-down in apartments The survey will help developers, real estate agents and
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Spain has become a popular destination point, as evident from the high number of Britons rushing to buy second homes since the beginning of 2021. Even with post-Brexit restrictions that allow Britons 90-days visa-free stay in EU countries every six months. The sudden surge in attractions to the houses in the sun is driven by
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UK-based property marketplace, TheHouseShop, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, offering investors a chance to own a stake in the company and join their mission to create a fairer, safer and cheaper way to transact property. Launched in 2016 by ex-MD of CitiGroup, Sebastien Goldenberg, and serial property entrepreneur, Nick Marr, TheHouseShop was
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Friday 13th April saw the US dollar reach close to 6 weeks high against the Yen. This obviously occurred as a result of improved confidence by investors in the US economy as cooler heads prevailed in the call for caution over military action in Syria on Thursday 12 April. Additionally, improvement in investor risk appetite
USD rises to 6 weeks high against the Yen as US yields climb amidst Syria’s Tension Read Post »
The financial markets do not like uncertainties, but there are a few times when they welcome it. On Wednesday 11 April, US President Donald Trump blasted Russia via twitter in response to their threat to shoot down any missiles fired at Syria. This tweet immediately saw investors scrambling to sell of their stock of USD
On April 11, United States President Donald Trump fired a tweet targeted at Russia in response to their threat to shoot down any missile fired at Syria. This exchange of words between two nuclear powers has continued to weigh on the dollar when measured against other top world currencies. At 11.57am Wednesday morning, President Trump
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