August 20th, 2007 by Tea
First-time buyers of property in Scotland face worsening levels of affordable housing
Edinburgh is the most expensive place in Scotland for first-time home buyers, according to new research. (for more information click here)
August 20th, 2007 by Tea
Eyemouth has seen a massive increase in rural property in Scotland house prices
House prices in the Borders coastal town of Eyemouth have almost doubled over the past three years. (for more information click here)
August 20th, 2007 by Tea
To claim that Scotland has a relatively new real estate market is somewhat misleading because unlike the eastern half of Europe this northern part of Britain never abolished nor tried to abolish the private property. Yet such title makes sense because unlike other parts of Britain and Western Europe Scotland just 10-15 years ago was predominantly a country of tenants with majority of housings owned by local authorities.(for more information click here)
August 20th, 2007 by Tea
Scots giant Dundas & Wilson has bagged a new partner for its real estate Scotland practice north of the border, the firm announced yesterday.
Paul Carter joins the ‘big four’ Scots firm as a partner in the Glasgow office from regional rival Tods Murray, where he was also a partner. (for more information click here)
August 20th, 2007 by Tea
As Aberdeen’s economy is set to increase by 2.1 per cent this year, its office market is expected to follow suit, underlying the city’s position as a major regional office location, according to international and Scottish properties consultancy, Knight Frank, as it launches its annual Aberdeen Office Market Activity Report 2007 today.
Excluding the enormous impact of Aberdeen’s oil and gas industries, the projected growth for the city’s local economy will be driven by the communications, banking and insurance sectors, with banking and insurance already demonstrating an impressive 7.7 per cent increase in 2006. The approval for plans to extend and improve Aberdeen airport will have positive knock-on effects in terms of job creation, rising passenger numbers and the impact on the economy, which will all set the scene for strong growth in the property market. (for more information click here)
August 16th, 2007 by Tea
Buying a house in Italy is no more complicated than buying a house in Britain provided that the appropriate precautions are taken, especially with regard to legalities. This means ensuring that you have independent legal advisors. Many agents offer legal advice as part of their range of services. Though this may seem to simplify the purchasing process, there may be a conflict of interests should you require changes or clarifications of the contract. An independent lawyer is motivated solely by the desire to make sure that the property you buy has good title, appropriate planning consent, is free of debt, charges and other burdens. This motivation is compromised if the agency selling a property to you is also advising you legally.(for more information click here)
August 16th, 2007 by lana
The turnover in the KAUs within architectural, engineering and related technical consultancy increased by NOK 7.1 billion to NOK 46.2 billion. This is an increase of 18.2 per sent, while the increase in 2004 was 8.8 per sent. The number of people employed was unchanged. The number KAUs increased by 300 to 9 458. ( for more info click here)
August 13th, 2007 by Tea
hilst increases in prices in the French property market have slowed, prices are still increasing, notably in the cities such as Lyon and Strasbourg, and in coastal areas where a real shortage of accommodation is apparent.
The market slowed off in the run up to the French presidential election, which is a normal occurrence, but has since picked up and the future looks promising due to the new president, Mr Sarkozy’s planned reforms. For those purchasing their main property of residence he has introduced a tax reduction of 20 per cent of the mortgage interest paid annually up to 1500 Euros per year per couple, or 750 Euros per year for a single person during the first five years after the purchase and of the mortgage. Inheritance tax has also changed, with the surviving spouse no longer paying inheritance tax. Mr Sarkozy wishes to encourage French residents to purchase property and to become a nation of home owners like the UK.(for more information click here)
August 11th, 2007 by Ines
Cyprus is one of the more popular property markets in the world. Activity in the property market in Cyprus is brisk, including foreign nationals who buy and sell property. Non-Cypriots have been involved in all areas of the property market. Foreign nationals have been found to invest in commercial, investment and residential property in all areas of the country.
Most industry experts maintain that the property market in Cyprus should continue to do a brisk business well into the coming decade. With the entry of Cyprus into the European Union, more and more foreign nationals from EU member states likely will become involved in the Cypriot property market.
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August 11th, 2007 by Ines
The idyllic Mediterranean island of Cyprus has for years been a popular holiday and property investment location for the Irish.
Lying in the eastern Mediterranean, the island is located just off Syria, east of the Greek islands and immediately south of Turkey.
This combination explains the main influences on the country - Greece to the south and Turkey to the north. The northern part of the island was invaded by the Turks in 1974. The Turkish government claimed it was protecting the minority Turkish Cypriot population from a potential Greek occupation of the island.
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