Monthly Archives: October 2008

Dubai property investors take a bite of the Big Apple

Posted on October 29, 2008 by OPPE News

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Barratt new homes for sale hit for young professionals

Posted on October 29, 2008 by OPPE News

Property investment buyers could go for a UK developer’s award-winning scheme after it proved a hit with young professionals. Barratt Homes said ‘The Zone’ apartments scheme, Bristol, was attracting buyers thanks to a five per cent deposit paid offer and its location.
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Pedestrian friendly real estate development puts Hyderabad on podium

Posted on October 28, 2008 by OPPE News

An Indian real estate developer has unveiled a project which is designed to separate cars and people and featuring limited edition investment opportunities.

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Chicago showing record levels of foreclosed homes

Posted on October 28, 2008 by OPPE News

Chicago is now showing record levels of foreclosed homes, according to a listings firm, with 15,752 homes joining the ranks of bank-owned properties in the third quarter of 2008. Hard-hit regions in the area of the US city include Cook, Dupage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Will and Winnebago Counties, said ilFLS.com.

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Extravaganza Moscow showcase UAE investment opportunities to Russians

Posted on October 28, 2008 by OPPE News

A United Arab Emirates real estate company has headed to Russia in a bid to promote its portfolio of commercial and residential developments. Deyaar Development said it headed to the weekend’s Extravaganza Moscow show after enjoying success at the recent Cityscape Dubai property event. Continue reading →

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Property investor tax perks hit Gov new homes target?

Posted on October 28, 2008 by OPPE News

Property and planning experts have backed a report which recommends government help to expand the UK private rented sector. The ‘Rugg Report’, released last week, suggests tax perks for property investment landlords and a mandatory regulation system for lettings agencies. Continue reading →

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Mixed moods at Indian property investment show

Posted on October 27, 2008 by OPPE News

Indian property investment and development businesses have been given an overview of things to come at a real estate exhibition. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) ran Build Up 2008 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre last week. Continue reading →

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Las Vegas new homes for sale auction

Posted on October 27, 2008 by OPPE News

A selection of new homes for sale in Las Vegas is to go under the hammer online next month as a developer tries to shift unsold stock.
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Another UAE Real estate developer announces massive profits

Posted on October 27, 2008 by OPPE News

Another United Arab Emirates real estate firm is reporting massive profits for the year, with an Abu Dhabi company’s figures up 125 per cent. Sorouh Real Estate’s impressive statistics come after Dubai developer Emaar Properties also announced AED 5.573 billion in profits so far in 2008. Continue reading →

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Tax breaks for property investment landlords to boost housing?

Posted on October 27, 2008 by OPPE News

UK property investment landlords could enjoy new tax perks as the government looks to support the housing market. Officials are expected to approve the changes, recommended by the ‘Rugg Report’ review of the private rented sector.
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