Home ownership in England at 20 year low
The number of people who own their own home in England has fallen to its lowest level since 1991, according to a report commissioned by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) and released by the British Property Federation (BPF).
Central London home prices up 3.2%
The average price of a home in Central London appreciated by 3.2% in February 2010, the highest monthly rise since August 2007, according to research conducted by Knight Frank.
French homes to benefit from “awesome” ski facilities
French property firm MGM has unveiled plans for Le Cristal de l’Alpe, a new four-star French property scheme to be built at Alpe d’Huez in the Central Alps region of France.
Australia property market starts to slow
Three consecutive interest rate rises and the abolishment of the first-home buyers' grant have bought a halt to the Australia housing market boom, with sales of new and established Australian homes weakening considerably during the final weeks of 2009.
USA home loan rates increase
Applications for refinancing USA properties fell on the back of higher mortgage borrowing costs over the festive season, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
USA construction starts fall 9% in November
The number of new USA construction starts in November fell by 9% month-on-month, with total construction down 28% on November 2008, according to a report by McGraw-Hill Construction