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Wednesday, May, 2013 12:10:19 AM (GMT) » Residency ruling will attract foreign investment New regulations allowing foreign Spanish property investors to gain residency are expected to give the housing market a much needed boost. A new law expected to come into force in July allows non-EU residents to get automatic residency in Spain if they invest €500,000 or more in a property. Given the falls in property prices in Spain since the financial crash - an average of 45 per cent across the country and around 40 per cent in the capital and major cities - housing could be a ripe in...

Wednesday, May, 2013 18:10:18 PM (GMT) » Buyers get bargains in Sicily Foreign buyers are taking advantage of low prices in the Italian island of Sicily, causing an influx of property investment. Houses in small villages on the island can go for as little as €10,000, ensuring international investors get a bargain. However, this investment is helping to prop up the housing market as Italy remains in one of its longest-ever recessions. At 20 months, the crisis is the most drawn out since 1993. Speaking to AFP, Salvatore Sansemi, mayor of Cianciana, near the ...

» Defuse the Situation Before Landlord-Tenant Disputes Get Ugly Filed under: News, Renting Landlord-tenant disputes happen with some regularity, but they can usually be tamed quickly and amicably. A little communication goes a long way, just like in any kind of relationship. The last thing you want to do is let a disagreement spin out of control. If you don't try to diffuse the situation early on, things can get ugly. That's what happened between one landlord and his tenant on Thursday in Hialeah, Fla. The landlord fatally shot his tenant in the chest duri...

» Ellen Degeneres and Portia De Rossi`s New Mansion (House of the Day) Filed under: News, Celebrity Homes, House of the Day By Erika Riggs Ellen DeGeneres is well-known for her sticky trigger finger when it comes to real estate. The comedian and daytime television host goes through properties the way others go through designer shoes -- listing or buying a new property nearly every year. So it's no surprise to hear a report from TMZ that DeGeneres, along with wife Portia de Rossi, picked up a new property in Montecito, Calif., for $26.5 million -- a gorgeous, bluf...

Tuesday, April, 2013 14:16:19 PM (GMT) » Positive signs in UAE property market There are positive signs in the UAE property market and investors have every reason to remain upbeat, according to a new report. Al Masah Capital explained in its Mena – Alternative Investment Strategy 2013 that demand for both residential and commercial real estate remains strong, with new projects continuing to come onto the market. This is thanks to economic improvements, a rising population and burgeoning tourism industry. Dubai is proving to be particularly attractive for investors a...

Friday, March, 2013 12:16:4 AM (GMT) » Dubai Marina proving popular with investors Dubai Marina is proving to be the most popular area for UAE property investment, according to one industry expert. The Move Channel's latest At a Glance report shows that the area accounted for over a quarter of all real estate searches over the last 12 months. Displayed in an infographic, the figures revealed that 27.89 per cent of searches for UAE real estate now target Dubai's canal city. The desert resort of Arabian Ranches is the second most popular spot, accounting for one in ten searches...

Monday, May, 2013 8:36:11 AM (GMT) » New home approvals fell again in Australia in March after revival in previous month The number of residential building approvals in Australia fell by 5.5% during March, the largest monthly decline since July of last year.The latest figures represent a disappointing reversal of the growth which occurred in February, according to the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential building industry. ‘The decline in approvals for units was particularly pronounced in March with a fall of 7.7% occurring. This is in comparison to the 4.1% decline in de...

Friday, April, 2013 11:34:2 AM (GMT) » Australia property prices `to double in some suburbs` Now could be the time to consider investing in Australian residential property, if a new report from RP Data is anything to go by. The firm has identified a number of areas where house prices are projected to double over the next decade, based upon latest industry trends. Should house values increase at the predicted rate, property investors will have an opportunity to experience significant returns in Australia. RP Data Investors Report shows that Melbourne has the greatest number of suburbs ...

Tuesday, May, 2013 18:8:22 PM (GMT) » Brazil visa change to attract foreign workers Brazil is implementing new measures to attract foreign professionals. The regulations could provide a boost for the Brazilian property market as international talent pours into the country. There are two new rules coming into effect, according to the National Immigration Council, to make it easier for foreign experts or graduates to accept positions in Brazil, as well as to reduce the quantity of visa documents. Original proposals would have allowed highly skilled professionals to gain a visa...

Thursday, April, 2013 8:7:47 AM (GMT) » Tourism boost and World Cup effect set to attract buyers to north east Brazil A massive boost to tourism in the north east of Brazil is set to increase international interest in property in the region, according to real estate experts on the ground.The Secretary of State for Tourism in Rio Grande do Norte, Renato Fernandes, has revealed a major upgrade to Natal’s tourist infrastructure. The area is already a popular sun and sea destination with Brazilians and with it being seven hours by air from major European airports the aim is to attract more overseas visitors...

Wednesday, March, 2013 17:24:1 PM (GMT) » Is South African property on the road to recovery All signs appear to be pointing to a South African property market recovery, following a sluggish four years. The Global Property Guide reported that the sector is now gaining momentum and during 2012, the house price index for medium-sized homes increased by a pleasing 9.53 per cent (3.57 per cent) in real terms, based on figures from ABSA. This is the best year-on-year rise since February 2008. What's more, house prices increased by 2.93 per cent (1.63 per cent in real terms) during the lates...

Thursday, June, 2011 0:00:00 AM (GMT) » South Africa - The Jewel of Africa - Holprop.com News No other country has been more central to the changing tides of modern history than South Africa since apartheid ended back in the early 90s. It now feels incredible that such a thing existed not so long ago, although it is true to say that it has not just been plain sailing since the formation of South Africa's new republic, it is also fair to say that the country has shown a maturity and willingness to move forward, that has surpassed expectation. Much praise for this must of course go to Nels...

Tuesday, March, 2013 14:28:6 PM (GMT) » Capitalise on golfing tourism in the Dominican Republic Investors looking to capitalise on the burgeoning market for golf holidays should consider property in the Dominican Republic. Golf is one of the world's most beloved sports and each year countless tourists go in search of the perfect putting green. The Dominican Republic is renowned for its award-winning and brilliantly-designed golf courses, which offer visitors a unique experience. Not only can holidaymakers enjoy their sport of choice, but they can do so surrounded by unspoiled nature, drama...

Thursday, February, 2013 17:25:20 PM (GMT) » Canadians are seeking sun in the Dominican Republic Property in the Dominican Republic is currently much sought after among Canadians looking for respite from the snow. According to Edmonton-based Dominican Republic real estate agents DR Properties, villas and condos in the country are seeing an increase in demand from this part of the world, be they for two week stays or permanent moves. With most buyers looking for real estate in the Dominican Republic choosing to never live there permanently, there is also considerable scope for letting and...

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