Daily Property News

Thursday 16th October

UK mortgage costs on the up
The cost of some UK mortgages are increasing despite the Government bailout of some of the nation's banks and hopes that lending would increase...

Interbuild goes green
This year's Interbuild is coming over all green fingered with the news that eco-warrior David Bellamy will be opening the show's very own sustainable community - The Village...

US cash injection
In news that may interest those thinking of investing in US property, the Government of the country has announced it is taking a stake in several leading banks...

All about the lifestyle
The market for French homes among British buyers is starting to grow again as purchasers decide to cut their losses and make the most of the attractive lifestyle of France, it has been stated...

Rapid response unit
The Government has set up a joint ‘rapid response unit' with finance experts that can be deployed to local authorities which need assistance following the failures of Icelandic banks...

Shopping in Sarajevo
The first international-style shopping centre in the Bosnian capital Sarajevo will open next September...

2023 is golden year
The average price of a house in the UK will not climb back to its 2007 peak until 2023, according to a leading academic...

Architecture winners announced
The six winners of the Downland Prize for Architects 2008 were honoured at a reception held at the Royal Institute of British Architects...

New flights from Dubai
Ethiad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has launched a series of new flights to Russia and Kazakhstan as well as increasing the frequency of its flights to London, Sydney, India, Kuwait and Damascus...

In distress? Call Savills
Savills has formed a distressed property team at its New York office aimed at advising property companies and their lenders on how to improve their liquidity...

Sale and rent back regulated
The sale and rent back sector needs regulation, the Office of Fair Trade (OFT) has concluded...

Flying Turkey
Turkish Airlines one of Europe's fastest growing airlines seeks to strengthen its position in the region and has an ambitious programme planned for 2009-2023...

Property slump 'lenders fault'
The property slump was caused by irresponsible lending, according to a London estate agency...

A right royal carry-on
Balmoral Castle must be the royal family's most wasted asset, beaten only by the Queen Mother's draughty former home, the Castle of Mey in Caithness...

Water Garden City revealed
Architect HOK has unveiled its masterplan for Water Garden City, a 23 million square foot development in Bahrain, aimed at housing 40,000 people...

Inflation to peak and fall?
Whilst this week has seen inflation rise above five per cent, according to a member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) this figure should now peak and fall back...

New campus for Dublin City Uni
St Patrick's College, part of Dublin City University, has submitted a £40 million development planning application for its north Dublin campus...

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