On what is one of the most desirable locations in St. Lucia, The Marquis Estate is being developed into one of the most spectacular developments on the island. Once one of the largest private estates on St. Lucia, this property is now being transformed into some of the most desirable residences anywhere. There will be a full range of properties and amenities here, with an 18 hole golf course, luxury hotel,...

The South Africa Institute of Estate Agents (IEASA) is working to increase the professionalism and responsibility of estate agents in the country, calling for all who sell property to belong to the institute. By working with a Member of the Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA), buyers and sellers are assured of a degree of training and qualifications on the part of the agent. Additionally, these members are...

The high point of the tourist season is about to hit Phuket, Thailand and with it will come the opening of a new resort, Village Coconut Island. This five star resort is located on the beach of Koh Maphrao, which is Thai for Coconut Island and not far from Phuket. The resort opened to residential buyers at the end of last year and now is opening to guests as the holiday season really gets under way....

A property being developed by Sunrise Berhard has earned the country’s first Green Mark certification for a residential development. MK11 or 11@Mont Kiara earned the coveted certification of sustainable development, and the company has another property, Solaris on the Park, that has also earned the award. The Green Mark is issued by Singapore and currently Malaysia has no green development...

Reports from the City of London indicate that there has been a rush from investment funds into Irish Banks. This is after the government of Ireland moved to quell a run on banks in the country when it guaranteed retail deposits for the next two years. Finance Minister Brian Lenihan indicated that all savings at Ireland’s six banks would be protected until September, 2010. Additionally, the government...

Investors in Indonesia are driving up the prices and values of property in the country and region as they shift more money into real estate from bank deposits, according to Housing Minister Yusuf Asy´hari in an interview with Reuters. Many wealthier investors are looking for higher returns than their low yield bank deposits, and real estate is benefiting. According to the Indonesia Property Study Center,...

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The St. Regis Bali Resort has just opened its doors and, on an island of spectacular resorts, aims to be among the most exclusive and luxurious. It sits on a gorgeous beachfront location on the southern tip of Bali in Nusa Dua, an elite enclave, and has wonderful views of both the Indian Ocean and the nearby Bali Golf and Country Club.   This brand new luxury resort property has a total of 121 suites and...

Property development company Maexpa International seem to be bucking the global trend for construction companies by developing several projects in both Portugal  & Poland. The developer goes further still against the tide of gloom by concentrating on high end real estate developments and investment properties.    David Black sales Executive Maexpa International “ Maexpa International is part of...

Just south of João Pessoa on the easternmost tip of Brazil is the small fishing village of Carapibus. Here, the governments of both the state and country are investing heavily in infrastructure and tourism so that this is going to be one of the most popular areas in Brazil in the years to come. One of the newest off-plan developments in Carapibus is Vista Morena, a beautiful new apartment hotel...