Hong Kong property agents told to warn homebuyers of the risks of buying off-plan units in mainland China, overseas markets

The new guidelines, set to come into effect next summer, will require licensed estate agents to obtain a legal opinion from a lawyer practising in the place where the unfinished property is situated. Their advice must cover due diligence on the vendor and the property, and other key information, according to a press release issued by the EAA on Thursday.

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Hidden Gems 2023 Highlights: Real Estate

RAM Essential Services Property Fund (ASX:REP) – Matthew Strotton – Executive Director, Head of Real Estate – RAM Essential Services Property Fund (ASX:REP) is an Australian Real Estate Investment Trust which invests in high quality Australian medical and essential retail real estate assets, leased to essential services tenants.

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Interest rate cuts will be the story of 2024 — what that means for mortgages and more

The Bank of Canada overnight rate started 2023 at 4.25 per cent and will finish the year at five per cent, for a rise of 0.75 per cent after a rise of four per cent in 2022. I believe we will see a two per cent decline in rates by the end of 2024, back to an overnight rate of three per cent. The impacts of this decline will be the story of 2024.

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