News: europe property investment

The most recent europe property investment news from a variety of international property news sources.

Global Housing Recovery Stalled in 2010

The recovery seen in the global housing market in the latter part of 2009 and into 2010, has stalled badly in the latter part of 2010, according to the latest figures from the Global Property Guide. This is a blow for the industry and everyone involved in it, though it is truer to what economies [...]

Spain Property Still on the Down Cycle Say Investors

Madrid office rents have fallen 30% since the crisis began, but still rents have risen, which shows just how much prices of commercial property have been eroded in Spain. But still the consensus indicates that investors should be waiting for a little while yet before pouncing on the bottomed market.   77% of the 154 [...]

European Property Market Shows Promise

Analysts predict office-sector property will produce the biggest profits in the European property market, but it will come down to commitment and, of course, location. Some countries are doing better than others in Europe. Germany, Switzerland and the Nordic countries are showing impressive gains…

IGB allocates RM3bil for overseas assets

An artist’s impression of Mid Valley City. Tan says IGB has allocated RM500mil for the construction of the third and final phase of the development KUALA LUMPUR: Property developer IGB Corp Bhd has allocated up to RM3bil for various assets acquisitions overseas this year, said managing director Robert C.M. Tan. He said the acquisitions comprising [...]

IGB targets foreign acquisitions

Property developer IGB Corporation Bhd has allocated up to RM3 billion for various assets acquisitions overseas this year, said managing director, Robert C M Tan. He said the acquisitions comprising mixed developments, including hotels in Europe and the United States, was in line with the company’s expansion plan. “We always look for deals and that’s [...]

Strong First-Quarter Showing for Global Commercial Real Estate

While a few markets continue on a downward trend, most major foreign commercial real estate markets are seeing strong growth. Russia, Australia, the UK and much of Eastern Europe are performing well thanks to a strengthening overall global market. The US, for its part, is also showing signs of a rebound…

Putrajaya to become model green city with new development

Inspired by ships: Syed Farouk briefing the media on the Maritime Residences. Driving into Putrajaya is like entering a magical kingdom consisting of buildings with various architectural styles, including from India, the Middle East and Europe. One of the early buildings is the Perbadanan Putrajaya complex, a landmark in Persiaran Perdana, Precinct 3. The building [...]

Global Housing Recovery Stalled in 2010

The recovery seen in the global housing market in the latter part of 2009 and into 2010, has stalled badly in the latter part of 2010, according to the latest figures from the Global Property Guide. This is a blow for the industry and everyone involved in it, though it is truer to what economies [...]

Spain Property Still on the Down Cycle Say Investors

Madrid office rents have fallen 30% since the crisis began, but still rents have risen, which shows just how much prices of commercial property have been eroded in Spain. But still the consensus indicates that investors should be waiting for a little while yet before pouncing on the bottomed market.   77% of the 154 [...]

Real Estate Agents in Portugal Optimistic Despite European Bail Out

European bail out funding will actually be a positive thing for the real estate industry in Portugal, agents say. Though some believed the bail out would mean bad news, realtors agree the tourism appeal of  Portugal and added airline routes will make up for projected losses. Read more about this…