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Malaysia braced for impact?
The industrial property market in Malaysia is performing better than office and residential real estate but is slowing and not yet felt the full impact of the global downturn, according to experts...
Wed, Apr 29, 2009
Cheaper rates for irish buyers
Banks controlled by British taxpayers are offering mortgages to first-time buyers in the Irish Republic at half the rate that they are available in the UK...
Wed, Apr 29, 2009
Charles calls for 'environmental renaissance'
The world needs to see an 'environmental renaissance' and a new way of thinking to stop irreversible climate change, Britain's Prince Charles told the Chamber of Deputies...
Wed, Apr 29, 2009
Sa's new president
South Africa's fourth democratically elected President will be inaugurated during a ceremony at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 9th May, before giving his first State of the Nation address, outlining the new administration's programme of action, on 3rd June...
Wed, Apr 29, 2009
Gilded age mansion for sale
"Eccentric" is one word to describe a stately Gilded Age mansion for sale on an island in upstate New York, which was once home to well-regarded painter Alson Skinner Clark (1876-1949)...
Wed, Apr 29, 2009
Budget drives brits to switz
Wealthy British tax payers arguably emerged the greatest losers from this month's Budget - as from next April, anybody earning more than £150,000 per year will have to pay 50 per cent in income tax - an increase which is expected to drive hundreds more well-off UK citizens to consider investing in tax havens...
Wed, Apr 29, 2009
Quality street
The annual Mercer 2009 Quality of Living Survey selects the cities that offer people the very best quality of life, taking into account political, social, economic and environmental factors - and this year, Austrian capital Vienna nabbed the top spot, with Auckland in New Zealand and Vancouver in Canada also ranking high...
Tue, Apr 28, 2009
Cambodia opens to foreigners
Foreigners may be able to purchase property in Cambodia for the first time following the proposal of new legislation by the country's Government - but they will still be limited to apartments, houses and condominiums above the second floor...
Tue, Apr 28, 2009
Tower of strength
One of Italy's most famous landmarks, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, is undergoing a major restoration operation to recondition its marble and stonework - and the good news is it's here to stay - with experts pronouncing it safe to stand for the next 300 years...
Tue, Apr 28, 2009
How to...fractionalize a home
If you own a holiday home, then you are all too aware of the limited time that you use it each year and the burden and cost of maintenance and upkeep that you are responsible for all year - so, depending on the geographic location, you might want to think about selling your home as a fractional property...
Tue, Apr 28, 2009