Foreign nationals, especially, the Australians and Chinese happen to be the biggest real estate investors for the nation. With an intention to control the rising prices of houses, the New Zealand government has now made changes in its law to ban foreigners from buying existing properties. On August 15, the New Zealand Parliament passed its Overseas Investment Amendment Bill and brought the...
Compared to the last year, the Canadian real estate market has considerably slowed down. Experts suggest that the number of empty homes in the Greater Toronto Area is increasing rapidly. Most of the homeowners are on a wait and watch mode as they believe prices will come back to 2017 level after a few months. Before the last year’s slowdown, properties were selling above their asking price and that...
For US investors, foreign real estate is a viable way to earn a passive income with less capital than you might otherwise need at home. The benefits are clear; you can purchase assets with less money, tap into large tourist markets in specific areas, and take advantage of well-established property management companies designed to help you earn money with little or no effort on your part. However, not all...
President Trump might not like foreigners coming to the U.S. but when it comes to the property market it would appear that foreign buyers can’t get enough of the land of the free. However, some markets are more favored that another when it comes to attracting international money and with that in mind, here is the list of 5 U.S. property markets international buyers love. Boston From the...
There are times when real estate contract disputes may arise after a closing contract is signed. If a dispute does come up, it may be a good idea to talk with a litigation lawyer Brisbane who can tell you more about your rights and how the dispute process may play out. What is the dispute process like, and what can you do to increase your odds of a successful outcome? What Is the Nature of the...
Year after year, European ski enthusiasts get to the same conclusion: the French Alps are home to some of the most varied resorts in the world, which makes them the best choice for this winter! With its plethora of high-altitude stellar resorts, France features an amazing variety of choices whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced skier. If you are lucky enough to own your own ski...
India's real estate sector is going through rough times with sales being down radically as the number of unsold flats grows day by day. According to The Economic Times, the Indian property market is extremely slow with slow house price increases. So what is behind the huge slow down? Real estate investors are starting to worry as property prices have risen at a very slow pace for the past year, and their...
Overseas property investors are currently benefiting from a higher degree of transparency in the global market, research claims. According to real estate specialist Jones Lang LaSalle, Australia, the US and New Zealand are top of the list for the most transparent overseas property markets, followed by Canada and the UK. These areas are "role models", according to the company, owing to their legal and...
Private developer Damac Properties has added a new dimension to the overseas property market in Jordan by opening The Heights, an ultra-modern, 35-storey tower which is one of the first residential high-rises in the country. The construction stands in the Abdali area of Amman, Jordan's capital city, and features a range of options for investors interested in property abroad. Studios as well as one, two and...
The tourism industry in Spain is as healthy as ever and consequently the Spanish property market is benefiting, it has emerged. Figures from the UN World Tourism Organisation have shown that Spain was in the top five countries in southern and Mediterranean Europe to experience an increase in tourism in the first quarter of 2006, with a six per cent rise in activity. Based on the country's popularity as a...
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