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. |
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). |
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. |
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.
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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. |
Top 10 Tailored Home Investment Hotspots 2010
We all want to know where is best to invest when buying residential property. So the Tailored Home editorial team has highlighted the top destinations worth considering for property investment in 2010. |
Spain property prices rise in some regions
Spanish home prices are increasing in some regions where there is no longer an oversupply of properties on the market, according to Caixa Catalunya |
India property mortgages get cheaper
A mortgage lending rate war is helping to lower borrowing levels and fuel India property prices in some parts of the country.
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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 |
It’s a happy new year for property in Australia
Despite recent interest rate rises, the phasing out of the first-home buyer grant, and mounting concerns that a recession is looming, the Australia housing market ended 2009 on a high, and is expected to carry on its success in 2010. |
World’s tallest building has opened in Dubai
The world's tallest tower, Burj Dubai, will be inaugurated today (Monday). The exact height of the tower, which will reach over 800 metres, is still unknown |
New Build Homes in Wales
Looking to buy a new home? well what about buying a new build property in Wales, What opportunities are there for house hunters looking for a new-build home in the picturesque Principality? |
Final phase of Dubai property scheme launched
The final phase of Shorooq community project in Mirdif, Dubai has been launched by the Dubai property developer behind the scheme, Dubai Properties Group. |
USA property prices set to improve in 2010
USA property prices are close to bottoming out following a tough few years for the residential sector, according to the latest report compiled by First American CoreLogic. |
Bulgaria property market lacks foreign investors
Fresh research shows that the once booming Bulgaria real estate market is struggling, amid a dearth of overseas property investors. |
Dubai housing market to stabilise in 2010
Many Dubai property agents generally expect the Dubai housing market to stabilise next year, as a growing number of potential buyers recognise the long-term property investment opportunities emerging in the emirate. |
Japanese housing starts expected to fall
The volume of housing starts in Japan is expected to fall to a 48-year low in the current year ending March 2010, according to the head of Japan’s largest housebuilder |
UK Property Investors prosper without foreign currency mortgages
Britons who bought property overseas without the aid of a foreign currency mortgage four years ago will have generally made significant financial gains, in spite of the recent instability in property prices around the world, according to fresh research |
World Cup to kick-start New Zealand property market
New Zealand property values could boom next year in the run-up to the 2011 Rugby World Cup, according to a report in the New Zealand Herald. |
Brazil property market to prosper from strong economy
The Brazilian real estate market has been widely tipped to prosper from the country’s strengthening economy. |
Spain property price decline slows
The Spain property price trend appears to be improving, after the Tinsa price index for November revealed that the average price of a property in Spain fell by 6.6% over the last 12 months, down from 7.4% in October. |
Dubai properties would still yield a profit
Investors who purchased property in Dubai as recently as 2007 could still make a profit if they opted to sell their homes in Dubai, despite the ongoing economic crisis and Dubai property downturn, says the head of one Dubai housebuilder. |
Property in Asia-Pacific on road to recovery
Property markets across the Asia-Pacific are well on the way to recovery, well ahead of other parts of the world, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s latest quarterly investment report. |
Irish property fund targets distressed properties in Dubai
Distressed properties in Dubai are a target for Irish property firm Deluxe Properties who have launched a €10 million fund to take advantage of the downturn in the property market in the emirate |
New Housing development launched in Milton Keynes
New homes development, Inspirations has been launched in Milton Keynes by new home developer David Wilson South Midlands |
Strong demand for property in Natal
Around 70,000 potential Brazil property buyers have already registered an interest in buying a home in Natal, according to fresh report. |
Mayor to miss London’s affordable housing target
The mayor of London Boris Johnson will fail to hit his target of building 50,000 new affordable homes in London by 2011, according to the deputy mayor for policy and planning. |
MPC Member calls for Property Prices to be curbed by a Property Tax
A new property tax in order to curb property price booms occurring, and help prevent the recent economic slump occurring again has been called for by a member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) |
Potential shortage of villas in Dubai
Fewer villas in Dubai will start coming onto the Dubai property market in 2011, which could lead to a supply shortage after 2012, according to the newly appointed CEO of Landmark Properties. |
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Europeans believe time is right to buy property
Property buyers in Europe including investors in property believe that now is a good time to buy property, as real estate markets start to improve a study of 6,000 Europeans revealed that more than half believe that the property sector is now ripe for investment.
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Two New homes in Bedford released by Barratt Homes Northampton
Barratt New Homes Northamton have released two new homes in Bedford to the public, the new house and new flat are at Greenkeepers Mews new home development on Greenkeepers Road in Biddenham Vale, Bedford |
Dubai properties under unfair media attack
The Dubai property market, and the emirate at large, has come under unfair media criticism in recent months, according to the editor of Media Week Middle East. |
Demand for property in Philippines boosted by Chinese visitors
An influx of visitors from China helped to boost Philippines foreign visitor arrivals by 6% in the first half of 2009, in turn increasing demand for property in Philippines to rent, and in some cases buy. |
Affordable New Starter Homes in Bedford lure First Time Buyers
New home housebuilder David Wilson South Midlands has released six brand new flats in Biddenham Vales at its new home build development, The Fairways, to meet growing demand for affordable new starter homes in Bedford |
HCA Kickstart provides a further 3,700 new build homes
More new homes schemes will receive funding through the Homes and Communities Agency’s (HCA) Kickstart programme bringing the total to £360 million of investment in the new home scheme and over 10,000 units |
Invest in a tasty slice of Madeira property
Madeira property developer, Morgan Forbes, has announced plans to launch the third phase of its latest Madeira property scheme, Ponto do Pargo Resort, featuring 68 apart-hotel units, available on a shared ownership basis. |
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Dubai property price falls to create bargains
Any further falls in Dubai property values is likely to alert shrewd investors interested in buying property in Dubai at rock bottom prices.
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£290 million has been released in October for New Affordable Housing says Housing Minister
Housing Minister John Healey announces funding for 5,500 new affordable homes was released in October with an aim to helping to tackle housing waiting list pressures |
Value of Dubai property sales up over 50%
The Dubai property market has taken a stern battering over the past year, with property transaction levels and prices plummeting across the emirate, plunging many Dubai homeowners into negative equity. Despite this the value of Dubai property sales appreciated by over 50% in October, compared to the preceding month |
Property Prices in India on the up
Residential property prices in India are improving, particularly at the lower end of the market, with demand for affordable properties in India up 10% over the past three months |
Essex New Homes Housebuilder to sell more family housing
Essex Housebuilder Weston Homes has seen 70% of Dartford-based new home development, Nexus sold since January due to the demand for new homes and family housing |
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Conservative Councils build fewer New Homes
Research by law firm McGrigors reveals that fewer new build home developments are less likely to be built under conservative council rule
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Tyneside - New Build Affordable Homes Overview
Tailored Home emagazine gives an overview to the New Home Affordable home schemes in Tyneside including Homebuy and Housebuilders equivalent schemes |
Britons entitled to Spain property compensation
Spanish property owners who sold their homes in spain during the years 1997 to 2006 could have paid too much capital gains tax and may be entitled to compensation |
Green shoots emerge in Central Eastern Europe
As economies in Central Eastern Europe are recovering it could help revive the property market across the region especially property in Poland, Romania, Hungary and Czech Republic |
Looking to live in Scotland??
If you are looking to relocate to scotland, a new home may be an option, tailored home emagazine looks at new home developments in scotland |
More 85% LTV Mortgages coming onto the market
Good news for potential homeowners as the level of 85% LTV mortgages coming onto the property market is on the increase |
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Newcastle proves a big hit for Homebuy Direct
Newcastle based new home developement Burgess Brook Scheme has reported that the New flats available through the Homebuy direct scheme have seen strong demand
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Prospective new home buyers increase
Each home coming onto the market is attracting an average of five prospective buyers, according to a survey conducted by the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).
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Tailored Home looks at mortgage availability
With so many mortgages on the market available to prospective homebuyers, Tailored Home looks at some of the best deals on the market |
Government to boost supply of new homes in Scotland
New Home Developers in Scotland have teamed up with the scottish government to help more first time buyers in scotland get on the property ladder by boosting the supply of new homes |
Cambridgeshire New homes with five year fixtures and fittings guarantee
New Home developer Barratt Homes is offering a five year guarantee on fixtures on it's new home developments in cambridgeshire in the hope that it will encourage the sales of more new houses and new flats. |
Buy a ‘safe’ Spain property purchase
A new company called Safe Purchase Spain has launched to offer insurance backed 20-year guarantees on residential properties in Spain, promising to provide legal support and financial compensation if something goes wrong with the home. |
Cyprus property sales plunge
The volume of properties in Cyprus sold to foreigners fell by a staggering 76% during the first ten month of this year, according to the Land Registry. |
Housing oversupply could lower rents in Bahrain
An influx on Bahraini homes coming onto the market could weigh heavy on the residential property market, potentially causing rents to fall, and drive more landlords to convert their units into commercial premises such as office space |
China property prices continue to improve
Residential property prices in major Chinese cities increased in October, according to the latest government data, as residential demand continued to soar, as more people try to buy properties amid fears that tax breaks and other attractive policies may soon be pulled. |
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New Zealand property values up year-on-year
The New Zealand property market continues to grow as the average price of property in New Zealand are now higher than they were a year earlier.
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Andalucia property subsidy introduced
The glut of Spanish Homes in the region of Andalucia has received support from the Andalucia government by introducing a subsidy of £900 million to help finance deals for homebuyers seeking a property in spain. |
Brazil property to prosper from strong economy
With Brazil predicted to have the 5th largest economy in 2026 the propety market in brazil is expected to rise and propser from the strong economy |
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Spain property building approvals plunge
The volume of approvals issued for the construction of new residential properties in Spain have plummeted so far this year, and will need to remain low, to enable the glut of homes in Spain to be digested, new figures show.
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Stronger UAE economy boosts property sector
Greater demand for property in Dubai, for example, saw the average Dubai property price increase by an impressive 7% in the third quarter of this year, the first quarterly price rise since Q3 2008, according to Colliers International.
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Model apartment in Bahrain completed
A New property development in bahrain has been completed, Bahrain's first gated beachfront high-rise residential development. The newly built three-bedroom duplex full-sized scale model, located on the third floor and fourth floor of the tower 8, has been made available for public viewing.
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First-time buyers looking for New Property
New Homes in the UK are seeing increased significantly in recent months thanks to demand from First Time Buyers |