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Rising Property Prices Good News For Bristol Homeowners

Homeowners in Bristol can get happier with house prices reportedly jumped 6.7 per cent last year, Bristol Post reports.

Property Rental: What $1,300/Month Can Get You In Philadelphia, New Orleans, Detroit

So what can $1,300 per month get you in real estate rental markets of Philadelphia, New Orleans and Detroit?

To Die For Celebrity House Features Worth Stealing

Although being a celebrity is a much more detailed and strenuous job description than most of us are led to believe, it's not hard to believe that if given the chance, we'd rather have the looks and talents of a famous actor/actress just so we can enjoy the millions of money they make along with many other perks that come with being a famous personality.

N.Y. Equity Firm New Major Investor In Residential Property Insurer

Wellington Insurance Group, a distribution business based in Texas and specializes in the delivery and administration of residential property insurance welcomes a majority investor in a definitive agreement with Aquiline Capital Partners LLC, a private equity firm based in New York investing in financial services, ifawebnews.com reports

It's A Seven-year Low For China's 2015 Property Investment As Sales Improve

It's been the slowest property investment growth for China in 2015 at 1 per cent despite the improved national sales, and as oversupply make developers slowdown in construction, the pace will likely turn negative this 2016, Reuters reports.

England Property Prices Continue to Boom - except Wales and Scotland

The Office of National Statistics released the previous year's figures on headline UK house prices showing its increase by 7.7 per cent in the year to November 2015. Experts are convinced that the numbers will continue to rise; however, looking deeply into the figures, an alarming divide between England, Wales and Scotland, can be observed, Independent reports.

Calgary's Priciest Rental Properties Still Renting, But For A Lot Less

A property management company that cater to high-end income earners reveals how a $17,000 monthly rent still fits for some and that it's actually getting cheaper, CBC News reports.

Drone That Mimics A Real-life Predator Protects Property Of Unwelcome Pests

Looking for ways to protect your property from pests in the sky? Scarecrows and other intimidating props are a thing of the past with the release of a programmed drone that resembles a real-life bird or prey by a company, Gizmag reports.

Proposed Property Tax Surcharge To Raise Fund Benifiting Vancouver Residents

Vancouver's real estate and rental market are sky high and a group of Lower Mainland academics are convinced they might just have the remedy for it, CBC News reports.

Home Buying: 7 Tips For An Accurate Price Calculation

When buying a home, there is always that threat of overpaying for a house. But just as there are challenges to landing the best deal, there are also effective strategies to get a fair price for your dream house.

NSW Real Estate Body Calls For Tougher Education And Training Standards For Property Professionals

Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) - the state's peak real estate body - believes that tougher entry standards should be imposed to those who plan to work in the real estate industry in New South Wales, Your Investment Property reports.

Unlisted Property Sector Hits Record Year of $53B

It was a double-digit return last year for Australia's biggest unlisted property funds, sustained by a strong performance from Investa Commercial Property Fund and the AMP Wholesale Office Fund, both office-focused funds, Financial Review reports.

Declining Property Market 'Bottoming Out' Says Property Council of WA

Perth's slumped property market is nearing bottom and long-term values is not solely reflected by gloomy market confidence, says Property Council of WA, Perth Now reports.

Foreign Investors Maintain Strong Appetite For Australian Commercial Property Market

Foreign investors will continue to be major players in Australia's commercial property market this 2016 after staking on half of Australian office towers sold in the previous year, Sourceable reports.

UK Sees Strong Rise In Buy-to-let Mortgage Activity

There was a 35% increase in home loans advanced to UK buy-to-let investors in November compared to a year earlier, BBC reports.

Australia's Property Price Growth Will End 'Sharply' in 2016

Global credit agency Fitch Ratings predicts a "sharp" halt to Australia's golden run of property price growth, The Sydney Morning Herald reports.

Countryside Properties Announced It Will Float on the London Stock Exchange

Housebuilder Countryside Properties reveals that they will float on the London Stock Exchange, and is hoping to come up with £114 million through sale of shares, The Telegraph reports.

Top Tips for Selling a Home in 2016 By Realtor

This year is the best time for you to sell your home. This year is the best time for you to sell your home. "The 2016 housing market is forecasted to be mainly a seller's market, filled with increasing home prices, relatively low inventory, and fierce competition between buyers," says Jonathan Smoke, chief economist for realtor.