2012

Decline in Spanish property prices slowing

Spanish property prices are starting to register smaller falls, according to new figures from Tinsa's IMIE General Index.

16 July 2012

1 million US foreclosures in the first half of 2012

Over 1 million US properties were in some stage of foreclosure process in the first six months of 2012, according to a report released by RealtyTrac.

16 July 2012

Top US buyer and seller markets named

The top US markets for buyers and sellers have been named by real estate blog Zillow, and their analysis reveals that buyers have the most control in Chicago, Milwaukee and Cleveland.

13 July 2012

Tuscan house-hunters look to Piombino

Tuscan property hunters should consider the area of Piombino, according to one local Italian property agent.

13 July 2012

Tenants being made millionaires in Mumbai boom

Tenants in rent-controlled housing in the city of Mumbai, many of whom have been paying less than $20 a month for their homes, are being made extremely wealthy indeed as developers snap up their properties in order to build luxury apartments for the world's super rich.

12 July 2012

New York unveils plans for ‘micro apartments’

House-hunters who have previously been priced out of taking a bite from the Big Apple are being targeted by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who has announced a new competition for the design of a series of affordable 'micro apartments' – one or two bed flats which will measure just 275 to 300 square feet.

12 July 2012

Record numbers of expats flocking to Hong Kong

Record numbers of expats applied for work visas in Hong Kong last year, with a 45 % annual rise in UK citizens applying to be able to work in the city.

11 July 2012

A Place in the Sun launches French buying guide

A Place in the Sun has today launched a new detailed buying guide to France, which will give you all the information you need about investing in a French property.

11 July 2012

French holiday home owners may not have to fear French tax changes

Recent tax changes announced by President Francois Hollande may not be as serious for French holiday home owners as first thought, according to UK regulated specialist mortgage broker Offshoreonline.org.

11 July 2012