Global Market Trends

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Impact of Exchange Rates on Real Estate

One of the main lessons that you learn when engaging in foreign exchange is how the economies are tied to currencies. The effects of rates on the market are quite evident and it does not matter whether you use a forex demo account or an actual trading account for your knowledge needs. Exchange rates are at the core of international trade and local trade. Trade, on the other hand, is directly responsible...

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Why Right Now is the Perfect Time to Invest in Real Estate

Opinions are subjective, but the numbers don’t lie. Despite the warnings and admonitions you may hear from people who were burned by the 2008 Housing Crisis, taking a look at the cold, hard figures would suggest that now is the perfect time to invest in real estate. They aren’t making more land, and the rat race to acquire available property is in full swing. Stop second guessing yourself and...

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UK Property Market – What high yield investments are available?

The Bank of England recently paved the way for a future rate hike in the “coming months”, however given that the base rate is currently 0.25% and that any increase in the base rate would have to be fed through to savers rather than just charged to borrowers, this news is unlikely to send the former giddy with joy. In fact, in and of itself, it really does nothing to counter the view that...

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Cost of Housing to Soar in More Ways Than One

On the surface, house prices in the UK are in a state of flux. After unprecedented growth through the preceding two decades, there are signs that the cost of buying a property is about to either stabilise or even come down.   Partly fuelled by pre-Brexit anxiety, growth remains low, standing at 1.1% month-on-month according to the Halifax bank. These figures represent an increase in growth...

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Manufactured Homes – 2017 Guide

More than 6.8 million manufactured homes were primary residences in 2013, the year for which the latest accurate data is available. Judging from the more recent individual sales numbers posted by the manufacturers, this number has grown considerably. A manufactured home is defined as a home built after 1976, and it consists of two or more sections that form a single story dwelling as stipulated in the...

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The Secret to Alternative Living

It's becoming more and more difficult to find affordable properties in the UK. More people are struggling to get on to the property ladder and even renting is becoming a luxury. With the increased cost of living, more people are seeking an alternative living experience. London is a wonderful city, that has a rich culture and is filled with very interesting people. If you work in London and hate...

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London’s Most Fashionable Neighbourhood Expects to Welcome More Residents Over the Next Five Years

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...

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Homeowners In Manitoba Might Want To Give Variable Rate Options A Look

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...

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Seven-bed mansion or one-bed flat?

Revealed: What the average London property price can buy you around the world ·         London property prices would buy you a dream home abroad ·         London one-bed flat prices equate to a four-bedroom detached overseas ·         On average, properties are...

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What is the Property Landscape Like for First Time Buyers?

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...