It pays to be a little cynical when it comes to positive comments about the state of a market. This is especially the case when they come from parties with vested interests. Nevertheless, it is worth considering comments that have recently been made by ‘informed people’ regarding the residential sector. According to one of the …
The answer to the above question seems obvious – most investors want both. Whilst it is possible to achieve this in some emerging markets, such opportunities come with high risk. The currency, political stability, ownership entitlement, re-sale potential are all issues that affect the medium viability of emerging markets. Most investors we speak to are …
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There are always lots of exhibitions taking place in Hong Kong, Singapore, KL and elsewhere where the agents are supposedly offering the best opportunities in London. Of course, if there are four or five exhibitions there are four or five ‘best opportunities’. The following weekend there is another round of exhibitions with an equal number …
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The bears are certainly in retreat when it comes to the UK residential sector. Bullish reports from analysts and commentators now seem to be the norm, a different picture to the last couple of years. One such report has just been released by the Centre for Economics and Business Research. It advises that the average …
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The Australian residential property market got off relatively lightly during the financial crisis of 2008/9 and surprised many people with its resilience. A recovery in 2010 raised hopes that the market would power on but 2011 saw price reductions and a lack of interest from overseas buyers as the strong Australian dollar deterred investment. As …
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With the UK struggling economically, the housing sector there has surprised many people with its recovery this year. The Nationwide Building Society has reported that prices rose by 0.6% in August. This was due to an improvement in mortgage availability and a continued lack of homes to buy, according to figures from the UK’s biggest …
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St. David provides a comprehensive search service, which includes identifying suitable investment properties, handling all aspects of the purchase and providing a professional lettings and management service. [portfolio_slideshow exclude_feature=true slideheight=200] The benefit to you in using our Property Search Service: [icon_list style=”check”] By using the service you will have unrestricted access to a large range …
Student accommodation in the UK is experiencing sound growth as investors see it as a viable and profitable property investment sector. What was once the domain of the institutional investor is now being marketed to individual investors with investment levels starting from around GBP45,000. Many smaller investors have entered the sector, but is it simply …
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The Bay Area housing market continued to improve as property investment location in 2012. The area enjoyed strong sales and rising sale prices fueled by increased demand, strained inventory, record-low mortgage rates and robust investor interest. The market’s performance in November reflects the improved performance. A total of 7,296 new and resale homes were sold …
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The central London market performed well as a property investment location in 2012 as international money continued to pour into the market. The consensus is that prices rose between 8% and 9% over the year. The market has certainly recovered since the crisis in 2008. It is now over 10% higher than the peak in …
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