Dubai's Monarch Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road plans to auction off hotel rooms in an effort to increase visits and entice potential guests to its five-star property. Hotels in Dubai have been hit hard by the global economic downturn and
Brazil plans to cut the TJLP long term interest rate to 6% from 6.25% at its meeting on June 30, according to Finance Minister Guido Mantega. The move is set to be ratified by the National Monetary Council, or CMN,
Over the past year an increasing number of city dwellers are making plans and moving to the countryside. According to Knight Frank, since June, 2008 the number of people who have planned to move out of London has increased by
Private property transactions in Singapore rose in May to 1,688, which is close to the all-time record of 1,731 that was reached in August, 2007. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) data is an encouraging sign that the property market in
The Heights Phuket condominium development has been completed and is now open for all residents. The award-winning condo on Thailand's Phuket Island, undertaken by developer Raimon Land, is one of the few new condo developments that is expected...
Devon and Cornwall house prices have seen the biggest yearly slump in house prices across England and Wales, according to latest figures from the Land Registry. Land Registry figures released this week show the South West has seen the biggest...
The former island retreat of Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman has been put up for sale. The four building estate is located on Faro Island, just off the northern tip of Gotland in the Baltic Sea off the east coast of
The Mann Island development in Liverpool's City Center is proceeding as the 11-storey, 140,000 square foot office building has been financed by CommerzReal. Merseyside Integrated Transport Authority recently signed a 30-year lease for the property,...
International bestselling business author and top business thought leader - Jonathan Blain , has sort the assistance of overseas property website Homesgofast.com to sell his luxury home located in Totnes Devon England. The house with a price tag...
While many visitors to Tuscany stick to the popular towns and museums inland, there are some nice beaches to lure you to the coast. There are many well-known destinations along the Italian coastline, but this part of Tuscany provides visitors
When US President Barack Obama visits Cairo this week one thing that he may see are many new, white taxis on the streets. The popular US president will visit Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak at Abdeen Palace and then give a
South Africa is finalizing preparations for the FIFA Confederations Cup soccer tournament, which will take place from June 14-28 and is seen as a test run for next year's World Cup finals. Eight of the top teams in the world
Despite the current global economic crisis, Germany remains a top destination for international investors. A new survey by consultants Ernst & Young was just released and it shows that Germany comes out in sixth place worldwide and the top European...
As the real estate market has slowed considerably, many developers are willing to make deals to get Canadians into new homes and condominiums. Some property developers are willing to offer thousands of dollars off the purchase price on closing, luxurious...
International real estate portal Homesgofast.com is celebrating 5 years online by launching a redesigned website and a dedicated UK property section. The UK-based international residential property portal which recently was ranked 22nd in the...
The first quarter of 2009 saw Florida home sales rise, a trend which continued into April. That good news was driven by the fact that home prices across the state were down significantly. The new $8,000 tax rebate for first
The economic climate indicator for Portugal improved in May, according to the country's National Statistics Institute (INE). The number measures business confidence, and it moved from a record low of negative 3.0 in April to negative 2.5 for May....
The Dubai International Finance Center continues to maintain its status as the premier commercial property development in the emirate even as other areas suffer. The DIFC is home to many corporations and their regional offices as well as the Dubai
A new secure online system is making it much easier to do business in and with Cape Verde. The new system makes it easier to conduct business in several ways. For island businesses, the most important benefit is perhaps in
The pound has reached its highest level against the US dollar since November 2008, trading this morning at $1.61. The news has been welcomed by British buyers of property in Florida, as well as businesses importing from the States or
