Property News
Office Property Market Posts Strong First-Quarter Growth
Wall Street Journal - 4 Apr 2016 05:30
The U.S. office market grew at a strong pace in the first quarter, an indication of strength in the economy as employers continue to expand.
How are millions underwater as home prices rise?
CNBC - 4 Apr 2016 19:04
In total, 3.2M homeowners nationally still owe more on mortgages than their homes are currently worth. How can that be?
Housing market cooling in Sydney and Melbourne, latest index data shows
Property Wire - 4 Apr 2016 16:58
House price growth in Australian capital cities moderated in March with market conditions slowing in Sydney and Melbourne, according to the latest index. The remaining capital cities recorded a range of outcomes from sma...
First time buyers in the UK are failing to count the cost of home ownership
Property Wire - 4 Apr 2016 14:24
First time buyers in the UK are failing to count the true cost of purchasing a home with legal fees and insurance catching them off guard, new research suggests. Some 40.6% of new home owners don’t take unexpected fees...
First UK house price estimates published ahead of new national index in June
Property Wire - 4 Apr 2016 10:10
The first estimates for the new single official UK House Price Index which will be first published in its entirety in June 2016, have been published. The new improved index has been developed jointly with other official ...
New scheme launches to help UK home owners susceptible to flooding
Property Wire - 4 Apr 2016 08:25
A scheme has been launched in the UK to help people with properties in areas susceptible to flooding to get affordable home insurance. Flood Re is described by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) as a word first. I...
Many UK landlords unaware of new mortgage legislation, research suggests
Property Wire - 4 Apr 2016 07:46
Accidental landlords in the UK are most at risk of being caught out by new European Union mortgage legislation, new research suggests. Some 55% buy to let mortgage applicants are unaware of the impending changes to mortg...
Staples Finds New Use for Stores: Office Space
Wall Street Journal - 4 Apr 2016 06:43
Staples on Monday is expected to unveil a partnership with office-sharing startup Workbar to open communal work space at three Boston-area stores.
South Bronx Sees a Rise in Market-Rate Rentals
Wall Street Journal - 4 Apr 2016 00:12
Developers in the South Bronx think they have spotted an area of unmet demand: rental apartments that aren't exactly luxury but are most certainly upscale.