Bank debt worth $136bn was lent to the real estate sectors in the UAE and Saudi Arabia last year, it has been revealed.
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Monthly Archives: July 2018
Tax-free 1031 real estate exchange
Many successful people have become wealthy from real estate investments. According to Forbes, about 10 percent of the world’s billionaires created their wealth from real estate. A significant portion of these investors were very “hands-on” over the years in the development and management of their properties.
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Calgary’s housing market shows affordability for median income levels
Say what you will about the current state of Calgary’s real estate market, a new report from Zoocasa.com says the market’s affordability compares very favourably to other major markets.
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Year-over-year sales increase for luxury condos; single-family and attached record declines
Sales in Calgary’s top-tier housing market (homes priced at $1 million-plus) in the first half of 2018 are up from the last half of 2017, but are down when compared to the first half of 2017. Single-family and attached homes showed sales declines, while the condo market recorded increases.
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Finance Minister should hike taxes on property and savings, Irish Central Bank boss warns
FINANCE Minister Paschal Donohoe should hike taxes to help prepare Ireland for the next economic downturn, the Central Bank has warned.
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Tenants of slack landlords one year away from ‘free’ $4000
Tens of thousands of rental properties will not be insulated by the government”s deadline of July 1 next year, insulation companies are warning.
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Council to vote on adding snow clearing fines to street bylaws
While thoughts of falling snow might be months away for most Calgarians, council is set to vote Monday on adding steep fines for those who refuse to clear snow and ice from their sidewalks.
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Construction on Laurie Boyd bridge starts Monday
Construction on the $2.7-million redesign for the Laurie Boyd pedestrian bridge will start on Monday weather permitting.
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Your guide to buying and investing in property in Manchester’s booming city centre
Manchester’s city centre housing market is booming.
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Rent sector watchdog ‘needs more resources’
The State body charged with regulating the rental market has signalled it does not yet have the capacity to take on new and improved powers to investigate rogue landlords.
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