Property News

Mexico commercial entering recovery?3/09/2010

The commercial real estate market in Mexico has remained remarkably stable in the face of the downturn in the US economy following the global financial crisis of late 2008, a new report shows...

Obama to launch programme for struggling homeowners3/09/2010

Even with reduced home prices, and mortgage rates at historic lows, the housing market remains a major drag on the economy - but the Obama administration is ready to step forward, though, with new initiatives aimed at boosting the struggling market...

New AST’s for landlords come in next month3/09/2010

Private property landlords in London in particular face new red tape from next month and hefty fines if they do not comply with changes to Assures Shorthold Tenancies, it is claimed...

Investment Agency created to promote Brazil property3/09/2010

ADIT Brasil, the investors’ gateway to real estate and tourism development in Brazil, has created an Investment Agency focused on presenting real estate projects correctly to overcome the obstacles of doing business between Brazil and the rest of the world...

Turkey investments boosted by Metrobus3/09/2010

Real estate in the already burgeoning suburb of Beylikdüzü on the western side of Istanbul is set to receive a further boost with the announcement of a new Metrobus connection to the city centre, it is claimed...

Sustainable schools win big3/09/2010

Schools in the South-East and South-West of England have been awarded a total of £26,000 after taking part in pioneering a new programme which sent top designers into schools to work with pupils and help them realise their own energy and water-saving plans...

Shapps hand power to councils3/09/2010

Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has outlined plans to give councils a new power to review and revoke outdated bylaws...

Wannabe migrants warned that SA healthcare is ’diverse’3/09/2010

Interest in living and working in South Africa has increased on the back of the country’s successful hosting of the football World Cup but potential expats are being warned that the health care can be diverse...

Scottish mortgages the cheapest?3/09/2010

Home movers in Scotland in the second quarter of 2010 needed to use less of their income to cover their mortgage interest than anywhere else in the UK, according to new data by the Council of Mortgage Lenders...

Retirees looking abroad for new experiences3/09/2010

Brits retiring abroad are increasingly looking to try a new way of life rather than moving straight to an expat community, which could benefit investors with property overseas...