UK property prices down 0.2% in April
Residential property prices in the UK fell 0.2% in April and are unlikely to change much during the rest of 2012 due to weak economic conditions, according to the latest ...
US Mortgage Rates Hit New Low Of 3.84%: Freddie Mac
U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to a new record low of 3.84 percent in the week ended May 3, following subdued economic data, mortgage financier Freddie Mac stated Thursday. The ...
Research reveals Sydney property rental hot spots
The private property rental market in Sydney is heating up, with one and two bedroom rents up in many locations, new research shows. PRDnationwide research reveals rents for two bedroom ...
Here’s Why Radishes Get Hard and Woody?
Everyone states radishes are one of the easiest vegetables to grow. They certainly grow quickly, which is why they are often recommended for gardening with small, impatient kids. They grow ...
Mortgage Rates Fall On Poor Job Growth: Bankrate.com Report
Mortgage rates fell this week over disappointment over March’s job growth numbers and uncertainty about the on-going debt crisis in Europe and slower projected growth in corporate earnings, Bankrate.com reported ...
8 Out Of 10 Americans Now Urbanites: What’s Changed In The Last Decade?
More Americans are living in cities now than ever before, at least according to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Monday. The nation’s urban population increased by 12.1 ...
Rents for European Retail Premises ”Steady”
The cost of leasing retail space in the prime areas of Europe’s major cities is stable, despite deteriorating consumer sentiment as a result of the eurozone sovereign debt crisis. This ...
China Will Have a Soft Landing Says IMF Official
The Chinese housing market and wider economy will descend into a soft landing according to a senior official with the International Monetary Fund with in-depth knowledge of the Chinese economy. ...
London’s Crossrail ”Will Impact House Prices”
The new Crossrail routes in London will have a “dramatic effect” on the value of residential property in the areas close to the new transport links. This is the opinion ...
Cities where rent takes the biggest bite
In New York City, high rents are a way of life. Many factors can make a housing rental market difficult to negotiate, such as tight supply and fierce competition for ...
Istanbul Tops European Real Estate Trends Report, Followed by Munich and Warsaw
Istanbul Metropol, courtesy of RMJM Architects Real estate professionals in Ireland and Turkey were the most optimistic out of the some 600 surveyed by PwC and ULI, with Irish respondents ...
U.S. Mortage Rates Drop to Record Low of 3.87 Percent
U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rates dropped to another record low of 3.87 percent in the week ending Feb. 2, down from 3.98 percent in the previous week, according to Freddie ...
REIT Earnings Preview: SL Green, Boston Properties, Simon Property Group, General Growth Properties, Equity Residential, AvalonBay
The majority of real estate investment trusts (REITs) are expected to post positive earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011 as rent growth continues, according to analysts. REITs, ...
30 Cities Had Half of Global Real Estate Investment: Jones Lang LaSalle
London, Tokyo, New York, Hong Kong and Paris led the list and also accounted for nearly a quarter of all real estate investments, excluding residential buildings. However, a shift was ...
Threat of Recession Weighs on UK Property Market
A marginal decline of capital value growth in the UK’s commercial property sector was recorded in December, new figures show. The IPD Monthly Index revealed the rate of appreciation of ...
Property prices in Turkey continue upwards
The prices of new properties in Turkey have been increasing steadily over the last 12 months and experts anticipate them to continue doing so in 2012. According to the latest ...
IBTimes 1000: Top 5 Fastest Growing Real Estate Companies
Taiwan-based Sakura’s two major 2011 projects were residential complexes at “Green River,” and “Sakura Qingchuan shore,” a waterfront property in the Sichuan region. In marketing materials, it emphasizes the natural ...
Positive Outlook for Prime Central London Property
Predictions for the year ahead in the prime central London property market are upbeat, which may encourage an increasing number of people to make a real estate investment in the ...
Global Hotel Investment to Remain Stable in 2012
The latest Hotel Investment Outlook report from Jones Lang LaSalle has predicted that, despite the continued uncertainty in the global economy, investment volumes in hotels will “hold steady”. The firm ...
Mixed Outlook for Commercial Property in 2012
The UK commercial property market is likely to see blended fortunes in 2012, according to a new report. Jones Lang LaSalle’s latest Property Predictions publication suggests this year will be ...
Will UK Commercial Property Take a Hit in 2012?
A recent survey among economists, analysts and executives carried out by Bloomberg has suggested the UK commercial property sector could see values slide in 2012, due to continued fears of ...
Prime office, retail and industrial property outlook positive for 2012
The outlook for investments in prime offices, retail and industrial property in 2012 remains positive with strong demand across European cities, it is claimed. The latest economic forecasts from Jones ...
UK farm land set to outperform other assets in 2012, according to Savills
The capital value growth of UK farm land is forecast to outperform many commodities markets, residential property, UK gilts and West End offices, according to the latest research from Savills ...
U.S. Building Industry Outlook Stable in 2012: Fitch
After years of economic turmoil, U.S. homebuilders should see modest gains with a stable outlook in 2012, according to a report from Fitch Ratings. The bureau anticipates mild improvements in ...
Value of prime central London houses up by 13% in 2011
The price of central London’s ideal houses rose 1% in November 2011, according to the latest Knight Frank Prime central London Sales Index. It means that values have risen by ...
Economic pressures affecting global property markets
Mounting pressure on the global economy and the eurozone crisis in particular is starting to have an effect on worldwide property markets, according to the latest Knight Frank Global House ...
U.S. Commercial Real Estate Growth Expected in 2012: NAR
Improving market fundamentals will bolster the commercial real estate market in 2012, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). “Vacancy rates are flat, leasing is soft and concessions continue ...
UK residential property market will see growth in some regions in 2012
National house price growth in the UK could reach 3% in 2012 but there will be wide regional variations, it is predicted. The current regional north south divide is expected ...
Property investors want capital growth, survey reveals
Capital growth is the most important consideration for real estate investors with a third of potential buyers regarding the UK as the top location for purchasing property, according to a ...
Eight Months to Clear Housing Overhang
Unsold housing stock is nearing record levels, and would take almost eight months to clear. RP Data’s Property Pulse has reported that housing stock is piling up, with 7.4 months ...