Housing market

As one of the most highly esteemed neighbourhoods in prime central London, Mayfair has come a long way from an empty piece of land to a blossoming community. Ideally situated in the heart of London's West End, to the east of Hyde Park, the district is a global hotspot providing residents and tourists alike with some of the best retail therapy, fine dining and luxury real estate in the world. Mayfair...

There are times when taking on a variable loan can benefit a borrower, and then there are other times when it is a much riskier proposition. The only way to know for sure which is the best option for your mortgage financing needs is to have a crystal ball that can gaze into the future, but that’s not really an option. If you are a homeowner in Manitoba and you are thinking about taking out a new...

Trouble in the Caribbean paradise Island of Barbados comes in the form of a new law that forces individuals to declare they are up to date with Tax arrangements before they transact. It has been hotly opposed locally and now responsible for a real estate transaction crisis. From  March 16, 2017, the amended Barbados Revenue Authority Act, opposed by the Barbados Bar Association, demanded that...

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It has become a well known fact that property prices have been on the rise for a number of decades now. Despite a global recession in 2008 which saw house prices crash, property continues to shoot up in value every year, with the average price now standing at £234,794. This figure strikes fear into the hearts of many first time buyers, who now need to acquire a relatively large sum of money for a...

For the longest time, beachside houses and condos have been the default ‘dream home’ option for Aussie home buyers. But that’s all changing. In recent years, the Australian real estate market has witnessed a new and growing trend: residential golf estates. Increasingly popular among first home buyers and retirees alike, these lifestyle estates offer comfortable high-end living, while...

Mark Siffin, the Chairman and CEO of the Maefield Development Platform family of companies since its inception in 1991, is a man of rare and extraordinary vision. His background in trading with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and his long-standing fascination with both real estate and global trading markets positioned him perfectly for the role he now plays, planning the strategic direction of Maefield...

Inspired by rapidly increasing interest from international buyers, Spain’s leading property markets are geared for high momentum this year. This comes just as the country’s economy appears to be settling on stable ground. According to expert reports, home sales have risen 31% in 2016 - the biggest growth in over 10 years. International buyers In the luxury housing department, the major...

Investors know that mature markets tend to offer reliable yield, but if you want the prospect of the best returns, you need to look for the new, emerging markets.  While London is the UK’s biggest city and therefore its biggest, single housing market, regional housing markets are currently showing more potential for growth and Manchester is leading the way.  There are several reasons why...

Between managing the fall-out from the Brexit vote, triggering Article 50 and attempting to negate the stagnation of real wage growth, the UK government has had very little spare time in the last year. It has still managed to implement strategies to help restore balance to the property market, however, primarily increasing the amount of new-build construction projects in a bid to reverse the chronic...