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Singapore property market faces risks from unsold units, uncertain economy: MAS

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s property market faces “potential downside risks” from a large supply of unsold units in the medium term and an uncertain economy, said the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Thursday (Nov 28). In its annual Financial Stability Review, the central bank urged prospective buyers, especially households that are highly-leveraged, to be mindful of […]

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UK house prices rise despite uncertainty over Brexit and election

UK house prices rebounded in November despite continued uncertainty around the outcome of Brexit and the upcoming general election, according to Britain’s biggest mortgage lender. The average price of a home rose 1% to £234,625 last month, Halifax said, marking the largest monthly rise since February. It signals a slight recovery after two months of declines and […]

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NY property buying rules get bent in ‘scary’ market

New York developers have taken the rare step of easing down payments for residential properties to entice buyers in a sluggish market. The hard-and-fast rule for those hoping to own a New York City apartment was that they must come up with 20 per cent of the purchase price in cash, a formidable barrier to […]

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Firm woos Kenyans to put money in Greece real estate

SUMMARY Property consulting and engineering services firm Avakon Kenya has stepped up its efforts to have Kenyans invest in Greece’s real estate through the European nation’s residence-by-investment programme. Avakon Kenya’s managi ng partner, Kosta Kioleoglou, said Greece’s Golden Visa Programme, which provides access across Europe with a minimum investment in property of €250,000, is one […]