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Inflation is something that attacks affordability. At the moment, consumers are finding in particular that food and fuel is less affordable. written by Assetz UK
In these days of the credit crunch a number of markets have been singled out as not being badly affected by the crisis. written by Assetz UK
When Nationwide released its house price figures this week revealing a dip of 2.5 per cent in May, there were plenty of groans but also some caveats. One of these was that the picture is the subject of much regional variation. written by Assetz UK
Anybody who has spent time in a major British city outside London, particularly those of northern England, will have seen plenty of new buildings appearing in recent years. written by Assetz UK
There are many markets buy-to-let investors can target, but in seaside towns tourism is undoubtedly to the fore. written by Assetz UK
With Spain being in the property news for many of the wrong reasons recently, some investors may decide that if they are not going there, they might as well avoid the Iberian Peninsula altogether. written by Assetz UK
Since the credit crunch struck investors in property have sought to respond in a variety of ways, each according to their circumstances and wider ambitions. While some have held on to their assets at home or abroad - perhaps even adding to them - in anticipation of longer term gains as the market moves into its next positive phase of the cycle, others have sought out new markets which are growing fast, as international conditions are overwhelmed by favorable local factors. written by Assetz UK
Today, it seemed, was a bad news day, at least for those who see falling house prices as a bad thing rather than a chance to pick up some bargain property investment. Nationwide's latest house price index showed that the average home in the UK now costs £173,383, a drop of 2.5 per cent in a month and 4.4 per cent in a year. written by Assetz UK
With the recent trials and tribulations of the market being well documented, Spanish property has seen its fortunes take a bit of dip. Only this week Reuters reported that an unemployed real estate agent near Madrid is unable to make the mortgage payments on his flat and so is selling raffle tickets in order to dispose of it. written by Assetz UK
Spain is a perennial favourite for British tourists and property investors alike. It may be due to the relaxed lifestyle, the sun-soaked beaches or the traditionally easy path to earning a bit of cash through holiday lets - whatever the reason, Spain consistently appears on the list of top investment hotspots for buyers from the UK. written by Assetz UK
The allure of Nice has never been difficult to understand, with its romantic seaside views, cinematic associations and celebrity glamor. Now, with its new tram system in place, all of the city's neighbourhoods are more accessible than ever to both tourists and investors, creating even more reasons to choose to buy on the French Riviera. written by Assetz UK
Beaches, history and beautiful landscape: these are all themes that come to mind at the mention of Cyprus, which has been a member of the European Union since 2004 and a leading tourist destination for far longer. written by Assetz UK
Those who are looking to buy property in the sun are discovering that there is more to Portugal than the Algarve, including a subtropical island that boasts temperatures ranging from 16 to 22 degrees C. written by Assetz UK
The current fall in house prices that are taking place across the UK may not be good news for the majority of current homeowners, but there is one group that is surely giving thanks for their good fortune: landlords. written by Assetz UK
That Britain is in the process of a property downturn is not in doubt, even in the eyes of the most blinkered. But while the impact of the credit crunch is well known and recent house price figures are clear enough evidence of what is going on, the question remains just how far this will all go. written by Assetz UK
The solidity of the French property market while all around is beingcredit crunched has been one of the major stories of recent times. Now,it seems, a new feature of this has emerged - the BARBies. written by Assetz UK
If location is one key to buying property, many an expert in the industry is just as quick to use the word research, at least when it comes to overseas purchases. Those buying investment property overseas will find plenty willing to emphasise this message. written by Assetz UK
Right now it seems India is not so much a land of opportunity, but a whole subcontinent. The second most populous nation on Earth has been enjoying a huge economic boom while increasingly asserting itself in the cultural, political and sporting arenas. written by Assetz UK
In recent years Cyprus has been seen as a country that has enjoyed a property boom for some very good reasons. written by Assetz UK
The short-term prospects for the property industry may not appear too hot just now. Agent confidence is low, as shown by the Hot Property agents’ index, which shows the number of estate agents more confident about the market now than they were in March at just 42 per cent. written by Assetz UK
When the Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) delivered its verdict on interest rates for this month at noon today few would have been surprised. It decided to keep the base rate at five per cent, following its vote to cut the rate last month. written by Assetz UK
For every analyst who says the Spanish property market is dead, another states that it is only slumbering. Some have suggested that the market is a busted flush for investors, with falling prices and overdevelopment meaning the good times are over after the recent boom years. written by Assetz UK
France has been an interesting case when it comes to the assessment of the property fortunes of different countries. While some markets have struggled and others remain strong due to their status as emerging markets with cheap bargains, France seems to be somewhere in the middle. written by Assetz UK
The bad press that the buy-to-let industry has had in some quarters in recent years seems never to abate; it simply shifts target. Previously, the industry was blamed for rising prices on the basis of the nation that homes being snapped up by investors could have gone to first-time buyers instead. written by Assetz UK
Cape Verde has become a land of exciting opportunity in recent years, where the economy, tourist industry and property market - not to mention its infrastructure and list of airports - have all grown. Each of these are dependent on the other, which has meant that Cape Verde news of almost any kind has been worth reading about for those investing in property. A new airport means new air routes, new air routes means more tourists and more tourists mean more customers for buy-to-let property. written by Assetz UK
Those investing in the property market will wonder what, if anything, the government can do to help people get on the property ladder. A reduction in house prices is clearly not helping, partly because the cause of it is the same factor - the credit crunch - which has made getting a mortgage harder and more expensive in the first place. written by Assetz UK
For a while home information packs have appeared to drop off the radar, following the final implementation of them as a home-seller's requirement in December for small homes. written by Assetz UK
The country across the channel seems to have been enjoying a rather healthy time of it in the property industry of late. Still second only to Spain in the popularity stakes for UK buyers, the country has seen a strong performance in the past year, with the French National Association of Estate Agents (FNAIM) recording a 3.1 per cent overall level of growth, topped by the performance of the port of Le Havre at 13.1 per cent. written by Assetz UK
Where to live is an issue everybody thinks of when looking to acquire a home. Those buying somewhere to live will usually spend time researching the area they are moving into and making a judgement on a variety of criteria, be that the proximity of local transport links, the quality of schools, the demographics of the neighbourhood, aesthetic considerations or the proximity of family, to name just some issues. written by Assetz UK
With so many destinations for those buying investment property overseas being hit by the credit crunch, emerging markets are attracting plenty of attention. Cape Verde is among these, although it would be quite incorrect to suggest that it is becoming popular because of the credit crunch. << previous page 1 2 next page>> |
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