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New york fashion week moves
The twice-annual event, which has been held at Bryant Park since 1993, will relocate to Lincoln Center from September 2010, according to a person with knowledge of the deal...
Wed, Feb 04, 2009
No community spirit in auckland?
TV star Adam Rickitt was shocked to hear the city he fell in love with when he moved here from Britain was bottom of the ASB TopSpots community spirit table...
Wed, Feb 04, 2009
The art of house swapping
Whether we hunger for the jungle or yearn for a sojourn to exotic climes, the sheer cost involved means that many of us are limited to destinations that bit closer to home. But there is a globally available form of accommodation that's far nicer than many hotels, and completely free. Home sweet home...
Wed, Feb 04, 2009
Freddie and fannie to the rescue
America's two largest mortgage lenders - Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae - have introduced a series of new measures to help those homeowners who are facing foreclosure...
Tue, Feb 03, 2009
Carnival time in brazil
As Carnival time approaches, savvy investors get serious on Brazil - so get smart by downloading the free Brazil 2009 -2010 Market Report, which includes current information on the economy and the property market, making it a must read for anyone considering buying in Brazil...
Tue, Feb 03, 2009
Probate debate
As probate properties are usually sold for less than their expected market value and owners are often keen to offload them quickly, this type of house sale is having a positive effect on the ailing UK housing market...
Tue, Feb 03, 2009
Property mania in romania
Real estate prices in Romania are expected to fall by up to 60 per cent in 2009 as property investors fail to find finance...
Tue, Feb 03, 2009
Ups and downs in hong kong
The estimated volume of residential mortgage loans (RML) in negative equity in Hong Kong escalated by a staggering 326 per cent in Q4 2008 to 10,949 cases as property prices fell, data from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority showed...
Tue, Feb 03, 2009
No room for shoddy work
Developers in New Zealand that build shoddy properties, even if they used contractors, are being forced by the courts to pay for substandard work...
Tue, Feb 03, 2009
Oz heatwave too much for koalas
As the UK battles extreme cold weather and blustery snow storms, in Australia, they're battling a record heatwave, where even the native animals are seeking respite....
Tue, Feb 03, 2009