August 1, 2010

No silver lining for realty cos’ Q1

* What: Q1 earnings of mid-cap real estate firms * When: From July 29 * Sales down on fewer launches, higher costs With property prices retaining their lofty positions, real estate companies are likely to report a very damp first quarter sales and profit

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Farm prices to fall a further 10pc – economist

Rural property prices could fall a further 10 per cent in the next year, as sellers are forced to drop their asking prices to meet buyer expectation.Latest REINZ figures show the rural property sector remains subdued, with flat…

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Why we all want to live on a hill

A new property survey reveals how much we will pay to live on a hill – and it’s the height of stupidity, says Max Davidson

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Real estate sector valuations still high

The outlook for the realty sector has improved; the real estate firms are reporting higher sales volumes and property prices

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Realty prices may fall…

Rising property prices, possibility of higher home loan rates, debt burden and likely tightening to curb inflationary pressures are likely to force developers to cut prices. Although there has been an improvement in demand in the residential segment, a

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Selling up: on the market since the election

These owners have voted with their feet since the election.

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Selling up: on the market since the election

High realty prices top worry for urbanites: Poll

Nearly all urban residents are most worried about soaring property prices, a recent survey has found.

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Chinese up war on property prices

CHINA’S State Council has taken steps to further restrict speculative property investments as property prices surge at record rates.

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London Luxury-Home Prices Rise Least in 11 Months – BusinessWeek

Property Wire London Luxury – Home Prices Rise Least in 11 Months BusinessWeek March 31 (Bloomberg) — London luxury – home prices rose at the slowest pace in almost a year in March as more properties were put on sale … Central London luxury – home prices rise more slowly on lower bonuses, increased … China Post London property prices on the rise Randstad CPE News all 23 news articles

Former British Land boss to list new company – Financial Times

Former British Land boss to list new company Financial Times Real estate has been a focus for company launches given the opportunities arising from the heavy fall in property prices since 2007. … and more