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Category Archives: International
Rental Property REITs Offer Investment Perks
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) that invest in multifamily housing offer people without the resources to buy tangible rental property an opportunity to make money like a landlord without all the landlord headaches. Experts advise investing in REITs that offer at least a 5% dividend based on the…
New US rules for families seeking permanent residency visas
The United States is introducing new rules in March to reduce the time US citizens are separate from family members who are in the process of obtaining visas to become permanent residents. The Department of Homeland Security has published a final rule in the Federal Register that will ease the immigration path for applications from [...]
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Demography Determines Real Estate Demand
The world’s population has been growing at a rapid rate since the beginning of the 20th century and is expected to top 9 billion by 2050 – a 50% increase from today. That means there will need to be more houses, factories, offices, hotels and other kinds of real estate to support the masses…
Bermuda’s Property Market Bouncy
Ups and downs are the hallmark of Bermuda’s real estate market as global economic turmoil turn the tourist hotspot into a more uncertain place to buy property. Luxury housing has seen less volatility, although much of the island has experienced price falls. Homes and condos priced over $1 million…
Singapore Real Estate Prices Sizzle
The Singapore government continues its attempts to curb real estate price increases in the Southeast Asian city-state, but nothing seems to work as the numbers continue to climb. Urban Redevelopment Authority statistics indicate prices broke new records at the close of 2012 when they increased by 1.8…
Rentals Boost UK Property Valuation Activity
Connells Survey & Valuation reports that residential valuations are up 2% from last year and experts credit activity in the rental market for bringing up the average. Records show that valuations were the highest at the end of 2012 since before the onset of the global financial crisis in 2007 thanks…
NAR Honors the 2012 Top Global Business Councils
In November 2012, NAR recognized 23 Global Business Councils as part of the 2012-2013 Global Business Council Achievement Program. These groups, hailing from as far afield as Hawaii, Florida, and Las Vegas, were honored as Silver, Gold, and Platinum Councils. In order to receive an award, a council must apply for the program, demonstrating an extraordinary commitment to building awareness among REALTORS® of global business opportunities existing at the local level. Of the 105 existing global business councils, only four were awarded Platinum Council status, the program's highest… Read More
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UK companies not providing enough benefits for expat workers
Many UK companies with employees working overseas are not necessarily providing them with the health benefits, school allowances and relocations costs considered part of the job, new research suggests. Some 41% of employers said that the overall package offered to international staff did not differ from that offered to UK based employees despite those working [...]
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Best Online Support for Franchisees
Owning and operating a franchise is no easy task and statistics show that failure rates equal those of independent small businesses, so it is imperative for prospective franchisees to seek out and use every available informational resource. Experts at Bluemaumau.org list some of the best online resources…
UK Property Market Ends Year Up
The margins were close, but the final tally shows the United Kingdom’s (UK) real estate market ended 2012 in the black. Both prices and sales increased in the last quarter of the year according to the lender Halifax, although numbers for the year overall were neutral. Experts measured monthly…