French ski property prices boosted by rail link
French property for sale in the ski district of the Alps is expected to get a boost from the new Eurostar service planned to start running direct from London to the centre of the Alps.
Published: 31-Aug-10
One million homeowners trapped in homes that won't sell
Reports by several organisations that UK property is facing another slump and may yet experience a 'double-dip' is unwelcome news to the million plus homeowners who have been unsuccessful in finding a buyer over the last twelve months.
Published: 31-Aug-10
US house prices continue to drop
Recently published data show earlier this year between May and June USA real estate prices increased at one of the most sluggish rates seen in the last ten years.
Published: 31-Aug-10
Election uncertainty stalls property market
As the uncertainty continues over the election results real estate agents throughout the Australian property market are hoping for a swift conclusion so that business can return to 'normal'.
Published: 30-Aug-10
Prime London property market still strong
The UK property market continues to recover, albeit at different rates throughout the country's regions. The one area seemingly not at risk from the slight downturn being witnessed in other parts of the UK is the prime central London Property market.
Published: 30-Aug-10
UK home affordability better than pre-recession days
Recent research from one of the UK's largest lenders show that in today's market the average mortgage throughout the UK property market is twice as affordable for homeowners than it was pre-credit crunch.
Published: 30-Aug-10
UK rents increase as buyers abandon property market
With strict lending conditions still in place across the UK mortgages market the lettings sector is seeing rental costs increase as properties remain in short supply.
Published: 28-Aug-10
Bumper real estate auction in Cape Town
Property auctions are a popular way of clearing stocks of both residential and business premises and are popular with buyers and sellers alike.
Published: 27-Aug-10
Coastal real estate values drop after oil spill
USA real estate agents based along the Gulf coast report a drop in sales activity and property prices since the oil spill earlier in the year.
US real estate fails to attract renters
Scores of property analysts believe residential USA real estate prices have reached rock bottom and suggest that now is the ideal time to join the property ladder but according to a recent survey not everyone agrees.
Published: 27-Aug-10
Fragile Scottish housing recovery on hold
The property market in Scotland is not recovering from the effects of the worldwide recession at the rate expected by many forecasters.
Published: 27-Aug-10
Aussies look overseas for holiday homes
More and more Australians are looking further than the Australian coastline in a quest to purchase their dream holiday home.
Published: 25-Aug-10
Gloomy outlook for UK construction industry
Just when it looked like business was picking up across the UK construction sector the threat of public spending cuts is beginning to spread across the industry.
Published: 25-Aug-10
UK property prices fall
House prices across most areas of the UK property market began to recover ground more than a year ago with most months recording a rise in the valuation stakes however July through to August saw a drop in asking prices for the second month in a row.
Published: 25-Aug-10
The highs and lows of UK property
Recent reports from the UK property market reveal a very mixed bag concerning the current direction of residential property prices.
Published: 24-Aug-10
Optimism falls for US homeowners
Confidence in the recovery of the USA real estate market is at an all time low among property owners across the country.
Published: 24-Aug-10
UK home loans hit 12 month high in July
July has seen a 5 per cent rise in the amount of UK mortgages issued to homebuyers in relation to the number agreed during May, even so the Council of Mortgage Lenders are hesitant to herald complete recovery.
Published: 24-Aug-10
Interest-only mortgages in short supply
The Financial Service Authority (FSA) is looking at various ways of reforming the mortgage industry in the UK and interest-only home loans are currently under the spotlight.
Published: 23-Aug-10
Real estate boom at an end
The talk among professionals dealing in Canadian property for sale is that the real estate boom enjoyed throughout the country for several years is now coming to an end.
