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A power struggle between demand and supply is continuing to drive strong price growth in Portugal’s residential property market, according to latest industry figures. A similar picture is depicted in the lettings market, where rents continue to rise firmly on…
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Annual house price growth in the UK slowed to just 0.5% in 2018, down from 2.6% in 2017, the weakest pace since February 2017, according to the latest lender index to be published. Month on month prices fell by 0.7%…
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The property market in Spain is set to remain buoyant in 2019 with one firm predicting that prices could rise between 5% and 7% in 2019. The data from valuation firm Tinsa also shows that house prices rose 5.6% year…
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The average value of a property in 150 key cities worldwide increased by 4.3% in the year to June 2018, with Asia the strongest performing region, the latest global index shows. The Indian city of Ahmedabad leads the annual rankings,…
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Marrakech is showing itself to be an appealing destination for property investors seeking remunerative investment opportunities. The city’s growing year-round tourism flow and low cost of living in comparison to main European countries alongside, lower property taxes and high public…
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The Swiss resort of Villars recorded the strongest annual price growth in the Alps at 6% in the 12 months to June 2018, the latest ski index shows. Having invested strongly in its ski infrastructure and being home to three…
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The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement delivered mixed blessings for the property industry. The introduction of a tax break for home sales to long-term tenants will serve as a much-needed push of confidence. Giving long-term tenants the opportunity to purchase their property…
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This year’s Autumn Budget on 29 October is the last major fiscal statement before the UK’s exit from the European Union in March 2019. With a raft of conflicting media commentary surrounding the future of the UK’s property industry from supply…
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The Swiss resort of Villars recorded the strongest annual price growth in the Alps at 6% in the 12 months to June 2018, the latest ski index shows. Having invested strongly in its ski infrastructure and being home to three…
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