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The naked truth
The latest move by Air New Zealand does seem to prove that there are no boundaries in the pursuit of publicity - its staff have stripped off to their birthday suits for a new advert to promote the airline, using the apt slogan, ‘we've got nothing to hide...'
Thu, May 14, 2009
Heritage status for dolomites
The breathtaking Dolomite mountain range in Northern Italy has moved one step closer to nabbing a place amongst other 174 cultural and natural wonders on the United Nations World Heritage List - which will guarantee it the highest possible protection and recognition...
Thu, May 14, 2009
Winds of change
There is no denying the investment potential of Brazil, but while most people have focused on the country's stock market - or even real estate to a lesser extent - there are other exciting opportunities available for investors. One opportunity potentially offers investors high yields, and the chance to join the green revolution...
Thu, May 14, 2009
Fresh stores for growing diyers
The recession is spawning a new breed of DIY enthusiasts in New Zealand, particularly homeowners keen on vegetable and flower gardening...
Thu, May 14, 2009
American agents entice brits
Florida-based estate agents RSVP Associates have worked to improve cross-Atlantic relations with an affiliation with British agents Savills...
Thu, May 14, 2009
Demolition of heritage home
The owner of a property subjected to the highest protection possible under a local council heritage overlay has been penalised more than £26,000 for illegally demolishing the unique Port Melbourne house in Melbourne, Australia...
Thu, May 14, 2009
Michelangelo cross reaches naples
A wooden carving of the crucified Christ attributed to Michelangelo has reached Naples in the latest stage of a round-Italy tour that has seen it draw crowds in Rome, Palermo, Trapani and Milan...
Thu, May 14, 2009
Oz extends first home grant
After much dismay from first-time buyers and developers at the news that the Australian Government was stopping the First Home Owners Boost Scheme, which was helping thousands to get onto the property ladder, it is now time for celebration as the scheme is to continue until October...
Wed, May 13, 2009
Win an sa estate agency
If you fancy doing something a little bit different this year, how about running an estate agency business in South Africa - Century 21 is giving away three franchises in their Golden Opportunity competition - in the hope it will help to rejuvenate the country's struggling property industry...
Wed, May 13, 2009
How to...invest in chinese real estate
With limitations on acceptable risk levels relating to traditional US investments, there is an alternative to consider - Chinese real estate...
Wed, May 13, 2009