The property market in Scotland works differently to other parts of the UK. On the one hand, it saves you from gazumping – but it also means making a commitment early on. How it works Properties are marketed for a specified period – usually two to three weeks. During this time, prospective buyers can view […]
Australia is at risk of an overvalued property market, according to a leading global investment bank. Credit Suisse argues that rising house prices become problematic when accompanied by rising household debt – which is presently the case in Australia. “Price increases are not yet necessarily a problem in themselves; the risk of overvaluation often arises […]
If someone would review the number of buildings that have collapsed in Kenya within the last few years, he or she would conclude that Kenya is within a strong earthquake radius. Surprisingly, Kenya has no serious earthquake history. In fact, no earthquake has been recorded in the last few years, and if any, none could […]
David Sutton isn’t going to wait for Cristina Kirchner to leave her pretty pink mansion in Buenos Aires. Despite an economic downturn, the Alvear Group’s CEO has been busy building up the new Puerto Madero section of the capital city more than any other developer. Sutton’s company – heavily invested in real estate and tourism […]
