Monthly Archives: December 2008

New generation property investment in India

photo credit: Swami Stream A developer has unveiled a luxury lifestyle apartment project in Gurgaon, India, which even includes purpose-built jogging and walking tracks for new residents.

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Work for Obama to fix real estate market

photo credit: FalkPhotoDesign The new American government will have to work hard to free up access to loans after home sales fell, a real estate market expert has said.

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Government outlook boosts UAE investment property mood

photo credit: rpoll Investment property firms in the UAE have been given a boost after government officials said the economic outlook for the region remains positive.

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More for your money in UK real estate market

A UK property expert has said buyers could get a “bigger house for their money” thanks to lower interest rates, adding brighter times were ahead for the homes for sale market. Diane England, of house builder Persimmon, said 2009 would be difficult for developers but added there was still high demand for homes.
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Indian investment property loan market comes under scrutiny

Indian officials have put forward plans which could help ease the country’s credit shortage and help prop up the real estate market. In a new report, the Planning Commission has looked closely at the way large loans are dished out to the country’s consumers. Continue reading

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US real estate market records high sales, low prices

Figures show the rate of homes sales in the US real estate market is still high, with 32,163 changing hands in the last month alone. Although this was less than were sold in October, the figure is far higher than the 25,500 sold during November 2007.
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Commentators back future of Dubai investment property

Dubai’s investment property market still has good longer-term prospects despite the current slowdown, commentators have said. Writing for the Sunday Times, Ben Dahlstrom and Alex Evans said the state will continue to attract buyers despite the hits it took in 2008. Continue reading

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Developer’s detached new homes for sale prove popular in UK

Detached new homes for sale are still proving popular with UK buyers despite the downturn, a top developer has said. David Wilson Homes said it had to sell a show home at one of its developments early after it attracted interest following an article in the local press. Continue reading

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Indian real estate market a safe bet, say consultants

Cash invested in the Indian real estate market “is safe”, a property consultancy firm has insisted.
Affinity Solutions said putting money into property was one of the most secure ways of protecting against the global recession. Continue reading

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US real estate market needs caution, expert warns

The US real estate market is set to improve in the long run, but investors should avoid making “hasty decisions” a financial expert has said. Michael Lombardi released a Christmas eve report saying he was cautiously optimistic for the future of the US economy and gave a thumbs up to interventions by the Federal Reserve. Continue reading

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