Every year the demand for housing in Istanbul, the most densely inhabited city in Turkey, grows in line with its continuously expanding population. The rising demand for housing is met by the existing housing stock plus new housing production. Residential property prices in Turkey rose strongly in 2014, gaining more than 16 percent in nominal […]
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is continuing with its expansion in Africa which will result in more property sectors attaining international standards. In November 2013 RICS committed to expanding in three key countries in Sub-Saharan Africa: Ghana, Kenya and South Africa. It is also creating regional RICS hubs in east, west and South Africa. […]
A life time decision: Rent or Buy ? Purchasing a home can be a daunting process for many people. A potential buyer may find it difficult to determine which housing option makes the most sense for his or her circumstances. People often try to find answers and discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of renting […]
The Reserve Bank of Australia is likely to keep cutting interest rates as the need to support the economy leaves policy makers willing to stoke a housing boom, according to Goldman Sachs Asset Management. With debt yielding little or nothing after consumer price gains, investors will increasingly look to other asset classes such as property […]
If you want to get a Londoner talking, talk to them about their housing. From sky-rocketing prices, to shortages in the affordable housing supply, to renters’ rights, it is a topic that fires debate like few other. With less than three months to go before the general election, it is also an area where the […]
Those who consistently make money in real estate know the market. They know the location and the history. They know what new developments are planned. They know the transportation and the schools. They know everything about the area where they invest. They have to know it all. Staying ahead of the competition in real estate […]
An analysis of the German housing market based on purchasing power shows a sharp slowdown in price rises in wealthy, mid-sized cities in 2014, Fitch Ratings says. This follows the moderation in prices already seen for large, wealthy cities since 2011 and may reflect affordability pressure. This is in line with our view that the […]
MUMBAI — India’s property developers are facing the heat. Their debts are high, and they are offering discounts, free parking spots and gifts like gold coins and iPhones to sell apartments says a Reuters report. Normally, such a market should mean buying a house is easier than before, as property rates plunge with excess supply. […]
Middle East real estate consultant Cluttons new research has revealed that a cosmopolitan lifestyle is expected to be among one of the main factors that influence the selection of a real estate investment destinations for Middle East buyers in 2015. Cluttons extrapolated the results from its most recent International Private Capital Survey to examine the […]
The Greek property market has been facing a strong recession for five years, and national real estate prices have hit the lowest levels of the last decade. According to Taylor Scott International’s annual report for the year 2014, property values in Greece have dropped over 50% since the onset of the crisis. According market reports, […]
