Property News
Missing From Trump's New Hotels: the Family Name
Wall Street Journal - 8 Jun 2016 06:26
Donald Trump has put his name on everything from bottled water and fragrances to airlines and vineyards--but don't look for it on his new chain of hotels.
Wyndham Unveils Major Rebranding Plans for Its Hotel Chains
Wall Street Journal - 8 Jun 2016 05:59
Wyndham Hotel Group is expected to announce new marketing campaigns and decorating schemes on Wednesday for its brands, including Super 8 and Travelodge, to fine-tune each chain's identity.
House prices and sales rising in New Zealand due to chronic lack of supply
Property Wire - 8 Jun 2016 17:04
A chronic lack of supply is fuelling a regional growth in house prices and sales volumes in New Zealand, according to the latest monthly index report. Sales volumes hit new levels and median house prices reached new reco...
Over half of UK buyers spend more than intended on a new home
Property Wire - 8 Jun 2016 12:18
More than half of British people spend at least 10% more than they intended when buying a new home and many end up with an extra bedroom, research has found. In a poll they confessed that they are influenced by their emo...
UK housing market activity robust despite looming EU referendum
Property Wire - 8 Jun 2016 10:45
Housing market activity in the UK is robust despite the forthcoming referendum on the future of the country in the European Union, according to new research. Valuation activity in May rose by nearly a fifth on an annual ...
UK rents continue upward trend but growth slowing
Property Wire - 8 Jun 2016 09:28
Rents in the UK continued to rise over three months to May 2016, although increases slowed more in line with house price growth, according to the latest index report. Average rent in the UK, excluding Greater London, is ...
Malls Embrace High-Tech to Entice Shoppers
Wall Street Journal - 8 Jun 2016 00:59
Some mall landlords are pouring money into technology, investing in mapping functions to help shoppers find parking spaces and navigate mall corridors.
Real-Estate Magnate Faces Criticism on Proposed Deal
Wall Street Journal - 8 Jun 2016 00:46
Nicholas Schorsch, whose real-estate empire was rocked by an accounting scandal two years ago, has come under fire from an independent director who resigned from one of the companies Mr. Schorsch manages.