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What to Expect when Retiring to Dubai

Retiring to Dubai has become an option for many since the city state has enjoyed a period of prosperity making it among the most modern cities in the world. Tourists from all over the world have come to the Pearl of the Middle East, not only to do busines... Read >

What to Look Forward to when Retiring to Australia

Australia is one continent filled with natural beauty and limitless opportunities. From its long prison history, the country has blossomed into one of the best countries to live in and visit. Australia has become one of the countries in the top five in te... Read >

What to Expect when Retiring to Canada

Canada, the often maligned country, is actually one of the best choices for an individual entering their golden years. It has challenging weather, with a better part of the year either cold or in freezing temperatures. There are some pocket areas though s... Read >

The British Invasion of Australia

The long standing history and rivalry between the United Kingdom and Australia has been overshadowed by the increasing number of British expats moving to Australia. There are many reasons why Australia is the one of the main choices British expats choose ... Read >

The Reality of Retiring in Thailand

For the past three years, Thailand has kept its position as one of the favored destinations for tourists and expats. There are still many issues that embroil the country but Thailand has kept its natural beauty and splendor. Its very hospitable people and... Read >

The Reality of Retiring in the Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago which comprises of over seven thousand islands and change with the real count depends on the tide. The country's landscape is diverse, with storm tossed islands to towering peaks to pristine beaches and forest covered vis... Read >

Over supply will dampen real estate market in Dubai in 2010, it is predicted

Residential property prices in Dubai are stabilising but there is still no immediate prospects of a real estate recovery in the Gulf emirate because of a predicted over supply in 2010, according to reports. The latest research report from Deutsche Ba... Read >

First time buyers in the UK still struggling to get on property ladder, figures indicate

The UK property market is stable but runs the risk of stagnation because first time buyers are still struggling to secure a mortgage unless they have a deposit of at least 25%, it is claimed. The latest monthly report from the Council of Mortgage Len... Read >

Residential property prices in NZ cities rise above last years values

A shortage of properties for sale has pushed real estate prices in many parts of New Zealand higher than they were a year ago, according to the latest published figures. Values in the main centres have recovered since earlier this year and most are no... Read >

Positive outlook for UK property as RICS index shows price rise despite increase in new instructions

Residential property prices in the UK are continuing to rise despite an increase in the number of new instructions received by agents, according to the latest index published today. (November 10) The number of chartered surveyors reporting rises rath... Read >

Lending set to be dominant issue in the UK buy to let market in 2010

Lending will be the key issue for buy to let property investors in the UK in 2010 but rising interest rates could also put pressure on the industry, according to predictions. ‘From a lettings point of view, much of what will happen next year will b... Read >

Prime UK property in central London unrelenting with Russians and Chinese buying at top end

The price of prime residential property in central London is continuing its upward trend with some areas seeing a 13% rise since March, according to the latest analysis. The latest Knight Frank Prime Central London Index shows that prime house prices i... Read >

Bargain property prices to be found in the US, research confirms

The sellers of more than 25% of residential properties currently on the market in the US reduced the asking price of their home at least once in the past 12 months, according to new research. The national average price reduction was 10%, but more tha... Read >

UK property prices expected to fall in 2010 but strong growth from 2011 predicted by analysts

UK property prices will fall next year but the medium term outlook is positive with price increases of almost 30% by 2015, according to analysts. The first forecasts for the next few years indicate that cash rich buyers that have been driving the pri... Read >

Asian property markets face real estate bubble fears

Rising residential property prices in Asia could lead to mini real estate bubbles and government stimulus packages may be withdrawn to cool down markets, it is claimed. Central banks and finance ministries in several countries including China and Singapo... Read >