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28 August, 2008:

Saudi stock market opens to foreign investors

Saudi Arabia has finally opened its stock market to international investors, and, combined with the foreign investment law, which allows 100 per cent foreign ownership of projects and real estate, the total value of new projects this year looks set to hit £200 billion.

Last chance to register for Sept 4th auction

TheMoveChannel.com are still taking registrations for their online bidding service that will be operational for the forthcoming auction on Thursday September 4th, which will be managed by property auctioneers Sutton Kersh Binstock.

UK house prices falling fast

House prices are falling at their fastest rate for nearly 18 years, with the average cost of a home in the UK dropping by 10.5 per cent during the 12 months to the end of this month.

Further regeneration for London's Docklands

The Docklands area of East London is planning two more major regeneration projects, to the tune of £5.8 billion, which aim to revitalize the area ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games.

Flights scrapped

As the price of fuel continues to rise, airlines are scrapping many of their winter flights, which could wreak havoc for those who have second homes in Europe.

Singapore market to plummet?

Singapore's property market could be set for a dramatic fall, amid increasing signs that prices in the country have peaked.

Outcry from Lisbon's locals

A new high-density mixed-use development planned for the town of Oeiras in Portugal's capital, has caused upset amongst residents.

Investors pulling out of Russia

Since the conflict began in Georgia, Russia has witnessed foreign investment drop off dramatically, highlighting a reluctance to invest in a region seen as volatile.

Malaysia's property market on road to recovery

Malaysia's slow property market should recover in six to nine months, according to The Real Estate and Housing Developers Association.

27 August, 2008:

Bad luck for the Irish

The Irish property investment market is at 'virtual standstill' according to a leading commercial property and real estate services adviser.

Mr Bean's predictions

The Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, Charles Bean, has forecast a fall in inflation.

Design for Olympic stadium backed by watchdog

The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment and Design for London today backed the design of the stadium for the London 2012 Olympics.

Brush up on money matters

A new guide to managing your money when investing or moving abroad has been published.

New boost to Turkish property forecast

Investment laws in the country have been amended, which could provide a real boost to the Turkish property market.

American home building low could have silver lining

Home building in the USA fell sharply last month, hitting the lowest level for 17-years, according to a Census Bureau Report, but this could help the glut of unsold homes in the market.

Lanzarote dodges the credit crunch

Far from shutting up shop due to the credit crunch, Lanzarote has seen a massive increase in British visitor numbers for the first half of this year.

Look outside eurozone for property

Overseas investors should look outside the eurozone for property bargains as the euro rises in value against the weakening pound.

Costa del Sol soldiering on

Reports of a housing market crash on the Costa del Sol have been exaggerated, according to a local market expert.

No property for foreigners in New Zealand

Foreigners should be prevented from buying property in New Zealand to help first-time buyers onto the property ladder, according to New Zealand's Green Party.

26 August, 2008:

Great Britain not so great?

A record number of people from the UK are choosing to emigrate abroad, according to official figures from the Office for National Statistics.

TheMoveChannel.com's property auction in Liverpool

TheMoveChannel.com - in collaboration with Sutton Kersh Binstock Liverpool- are holding a property auction on Thursday September 4th.

Building societies to merge?

Housing downturn could well trigger building society mergers, says finance expert

Buying opportunities boost landlord confidence

Weaker markets aren't all doom and gloom: buying opportunities have arisen, letting landlords take the mortgage squeeze in their stride.

Reverse mortgages in retreat down under

The reverse-mortgage market is in full retreat in Australia, with the fourth lender this year announcing it is pulling back.

The Hollywood effect

Everyone wants their fifteen minutes of fame, and overseas property markets are now being boosted by the locations chosen by Hollywood filmmakers.

33 people moving to Dubai every hour

With Dubai's population already topping 1.6 million, the number of people taking up residence there is continuing to skyrocket, with more than four million expected by 2020.

Tunisia: new kid on the block

Tunisia's new legislation allowing for the transparent freehold ownership of property by foreigners has pushed its unexplored property market into the spotlight.

Brazil hankers after Olympics

Brazil, one of the fastest growing economies in the world, now has its sights firmly set on hosting the 2016 Olympic Games.

22 August, 2008:

Make Olympic Park 'truly groundbreaking,' says Boris

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has called on businesses and organisations from across the globe to submit 'truly ground-breaking ideas' to contribute to making the Olympic Park a success once London's Games are over.

September 4th property auction in Liverpool

TheMoveChannel.com - in collaboration with Sutton Kersh Binstock Liverpool - now has its auction catalogue available online for the next upcoming auction.

Will scheme change face of London's South Bank?

Plans for a residential and leisure scheme including a 144-metre tower on London's South Bank have been approved.

Lower property costs, beg retailers

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has made clear its wishes that the Chancellor lower retailer's price pressures by pushing down commercial property costs.

Glasgow redevelopment gets green light

Plans for the redevelopment of Easterhouse Town Centre are moving in the right direction after planning consent was granted for a second phase.

Should Council run mortgages be introduced?

Council chiefs have called for extra powers to allow them to offer competitive mortgages in an attempt to rescue the housing market.

Links between the USA and Brazil to be improved

Transport links between the USA and Brazil are set to be enhanced before the end of the year, according to American Airlines

Bulgarian currency sought after

According to the Post Office, demand for Bulgarian currency has been going up steadily in the last three years.

Investors look westwards to Jodhpur

Following bomb blasts in the state capital of Jaipur, the property market has fallen, and investors are looking westwards to Jodhpur.

Push against development on Mexico's beaches

A major push against development on some of Mexico's beaches will hit hotel owners hard.

21 August, 2008:

UK to sign four new taxation treaties

The UK is to sign four new double taxation treaties next year, and the Government is also negotiating with several other countries to establish new information sharing agreements.

Ally Pally plans shelved

Firoka Group has pulled out of plans to create a £55 million leisure and residential development at Alexandra Palace in north London.

Land down under

The first ever show in the UK dedicated to life Down Under is expected to attract thousands of visitors eager to get a taste of what Australia and New Zealand have to offer.

Owners become renters once more

Those moving home are increasingly looking to rent their new home and let out their old dwelling, rather than selling and buying again.

Dubai Introduces new mortgage law

The Dubai government introduces new mortgage laws to try and regulate the market.

China's eco-city breaks ground

The China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city is scheduled to break ground this July and will be completed within 10 to 15 years.

American property values fall by 10%

In the last few months, values of homes in the USA have seen their largest decline, leaving almost one-third of homeowners who bought in the past five years facing negative equity.

Forget haggis, Scotland picks Turkey

Tourism in the Turkish resort of Dalaman is likely to be boosted by forthcoming accessibility improvements.

Let the games begin

China's manufacturing hub of Guangzhou is to host the Asian Games in 2010, and is planning a revamp of the city's skyline in preparation.

No more waiting for Kuwait

Kuwait's plans for a new passenger building for its International Airport aim to turn the country into a financial and trade centre

20 August, 2008:

New build buyers must reveal all

From the 1st of September this year, anyone purchasing a new build property will have to disclose full details of any incentives received to their lender or mortgage broker