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There is still plenty of demand for student type accommodation despite early evidence of fewer university applications for 2012 due to higher fees and the economic downturn, according to property professionals. First Olympic legacy property development for east London revealed
The first leading residential legacy property development for London on the doorstep of The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has been unveiled. Baltics and Poland see apartment prices slipping, latest index shows
The Baltic property market has seen a slowing of growth but prices are still higher than a year ago, according to the latest Ober-Haus Baltic Apartment Price Index. Oz residential prices plummet at increasing rate
Australian house prices are falling at an accelerating rate according to figures out this week from RP Data-Rismark. Indian developers facing mountain of debt
Developers in India are facing mounting debt as borrowing costs fly past 20%, eating into profits. Developers in India are facing mounting debt as borrowing costs fly past 20%, eating into profits. France named top country for expats raising children
France, the Netherlands and Australia are the top countries in the world for expats raising children but expats often have to choose between financial gain and child friendly locations, research shows. Jennifer Hudson Buying in Burr Ridge
Jennifer Hudson, the Oscar- and Grammy-winning singer and actress who got her start on American Idol, has a contract pending on a 12,000-square-foot home in Burr Ridge that was for sale at $2. Philippine property prices rising again!
House prices in the country are rising again, as buyers become optimistic about the Philippine economy. Spain is top holiday home rental destination
Overseas property buyers can get an idea of where they are likely to find a good rental market for their holiday home from a new survey that reveals Spain has been the top destination of 2011. California Realtors launch Spanish-language real estate search site
The California Association of Realtors has launched a consumer-facing website for Spanish speakers looking for California real estate, the association has announced. Underlying demand for new homes to support growth in 2012
Conditions in 2012 will be challenging, but the streamlined new homes market is robust and well positioned to weather the wider economic storm, supported by a strong underlying demand for new homes, predicts SmartNewHomes. Student accommodation demand expected to stay strong in UK
There is still plenty of demand for student type accommodation despite early evidence of fewer university applications for 2012 due to higher fees and the economic downturn, according to property professionals. Southwark starts to rival prime Central London
The London Borough of Southwark is now commanding residential rents to rival prime Central London, reports property consultants Cluttons. U.S. Mortgage Rates Drop Again to 3.99 Percent: Freddie Mac
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate dropped to 3.99 percent in the week ending Dec. 8 from four percent in the previous week, according to Freddie Mac. Emerging Property Markets - An Alternative to Prime Property?
During the boom emerging markets were all the rage with investors, especially private investors who could only see the potential profit of a studio apartment for £7k (for example), and hear the talk of the 40% instant gain made on completion of an of... Government ready to intervene on housing, but not now: Flaherty
The Canadian government is watching the housing market closely and is ready to intervene if necessary, but is not about to do so now, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said on Tuesday, noting he saw indications of softening in the market. U.S. Mortgage Applications up 23 Percent: MBA
U.S. mortgage applications increased 23.1 percent in the week ending Jan. 13, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Apple Store Coming to Queens, NYC: Why Not Brooklyn?
Apple is reportedly in talks to bring an Apple Store to Queens, New York -- specifically, Forest Hills. This would be the seventh Apple Store in NYC and the second outside of Manhattan, but why wasn't Brooklyn chosen as the next location? 'Three Pronged Attack' Required to Boost Building
The HIA has claimed the gloom hanging over home building looks set to continue, and has called for a "three pronged attack" to address the sector's woes. Vow Financial Opens up Webinars to Industry
Aggregator Vow Financial has kicked off the year by launching a series of webinars that will be open to all brokers via their Facebook pages - not only its member brokers. Commercial to Triumph After 'Soft' 2011
Think Tank Property Finance expects 2012 to yield more positive conditions for commercial property. Think Tank Property Finance expects 2012 to yield more positive conditions for commercial property. Property prices in Turkey continue upwards
The prices of new properties in Turkey have been increasing steadily over the last 12 months and experts expect them to continue doing so in 2012. Research reveals there is a demand for London only mortgage products
There is a need for London specific mortgage products to meet the growing demand for property in the UK’s capital city, according to research by property management firms Chainbow and Berkeley Way. Extell Buys Two Manhattan Development Sites for $39 Million
Extell Development Co., one of the most active builders in Manhattan, has purchased two development sites for a combined $39 million, according to city records. New Zealand residential property prices saw gradual growth throughout 2011, data shows
New Zealand residential property values continued to gradually increase in 2011, rising 2.4% over the past twelve months, according to the latest QV index. PETA Seeks O.J. Simpson's Foreclosed Home for "Meat is Murder" Museum
PETA, the animal rights group, is seeking to obtain O.J. Simpson's Florida home from JPMorgan Chase for a "Meat is Murder" museum. ARLA research suggests demand for UK rental property is slowing
An easing in the demand for rental property and a rise in the numbers of tenants struggling to meet their monthly rent payments signals that the rental market may be softening, according to new research published today (Friday 20 January). Building New York: NYU 2031 Returns Controversy to Silver Towers
This past week, New York University began the long approval process for its plan to add four new buildings to two superblocks just south of Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village. TV: Brokers Warned of Falling Behind the Times
Brokers are being warned they may lose business amid the growing number of online white label products - so how can mortgage advisers keep pace with changing consumer trends? Consolidation Badged the 'Elephant in the Room'
Consolidation of mortgage aggregators is expected to continue apace in 2012, forcing the industry to assess the future viability of aggregation models.
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