Global Market Trends

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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...

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Are Golf Estates Changing the Way We Look at Real Estate?

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...

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Mark Siffin New York Developer: the Visionary of Maefield Development

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...

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How will Brexit affect the housing market in the UK?

The arguments from the ‘Leave’ and ‘Remain’ camps have been flying backwards and forwards for weeks, with only a few days left until the all-important vote. But, crucially, how would Brexit affect the housing market? The Chancellor, George Osborne, has said that a UK vote to leave the European Union would cause an "immediate economic shock" that could stunt any growth in house...