DSL Exhibitions has announced that its third Resale and Rental Property Show for Dubai property is to be held at the city's Crowne Plaza on September 8th and 9th. The exhibition comes at a time when individuals are expected to begin to take a stronger hold on the property market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Dubai Life website reports. This development is due to the fact that previous restrictions...
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Both buyers and sellers in the New Zealand property market are confident in the sector's current growth, according to a new report making it an ideal time to buy property abroad.The latest statistics released by property information company Quotable Value (QV) show that the average price of a house in New Zealand is $329,829 (£109,574) for the second quarter of 2006. This indicates a price growth...
Barclays Bank has agreed to provide mortgages for Dubai Properties' entire portfolio of development projects, including those currently under construction. Barclays will provide mortgages to homebuyers resident in Dubai, as well as those looking to buy Dubai homes or invest in overseas property. The bank will offer financing at branches in over 60 countries overall. Hashim Al Dabal, CEO of Dubai...
Brits looking for overseas property investments could see fresh opportunities in Germany as the country's economy continues to improve. Although this overseas property market is probably one to watch in the long-term, Assets News is reporting that house price increases could take it to the top of the European league by the end of the decade. The growth potential is largely due to the number of people who...
The dominance of Spain in the overseas property market has been confirmed by the property consultancy King Sturge. Drawing on residents from Britain and Germany, a survey shows Spain as coming top of the possible destinations for retiring overseas, followed by France and Italy, also appearing high up on the lists of both countries. The King Sturge Living Under the Sun survey found that over a fifth (22 per...
UK pensioners' preference for living in certain areas has led to the creation of a new raft of property hotspots, according to a new report. Research carried up by the Alliance Trust Research Centre group of investment companies shows that almost a fifth (20 per cent) of the population is now retired. However, this proportion is significantly lower in large cities, with just 11 per cent of people retired...
Property developer Intrawest has won the Best French Apartment award at the annual Homes Overseas Awards for its Arc 1950 village development. The developer's first property development in France, the ski-focused village also walked away with the title of Best Ski Development. Arc 1950 Le Village was first launched in 2003, with eight phases sold to date, including the most recent Chalet des Lys. The...
Qatar-based Barwa Real Estate Company has agreed to purchase a plot of land for its landmark Al Khor Resort project. The resort will offer people looking to buy property overseas with a range of options, including residential apartments, bungalows and beach chalets. The completed resort will also boast hotels, a marina and leisure and sports facilities including an 18-hole golf course. The site for the...
Malta's property sector is flourishing on the island under double digit inflation for house prices, tempting investors to its shores. Figures from the European Mortgage Federation give prices of 18 per cent on the Mediterranean island, beating other EU countries including the traditional strong-markets of France and Spain. Property experts on the island have reported a good first quarter for sales that...