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Property Crash Hot Spots – London Dubai and Hong Kong

Mark Knowles — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:33:28 +0000

The Citi Private Bank report commissioned by Knight Frank shows that the largest drops in residential property prices were in Hong Kong (-26.8%), the Home Counties (-19.4%), London (-16.9%) and Dubai (-19.1%).

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Property Investment Advice – Beware the Newspapers Talking up the Market

Mark Knowles — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:37:54 +0000

Those of us who watch these things have noticed a disturbing trend over the last month or two – The national and international newspapers talking up the housing market quite aggressively. Much to the ire of their readers who are rightfully questioning the information being given. These are a few examples.

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British Property Prices continue to decline and Aviva Freezes withdrawals from Fund

Mark Knowles — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:11:57 +0000

Norwich Union, who recently changed their name to “Aviva,” have put a freeze on investor withdrawals from their “Norwich Union Unit-Linked property fund.” The excuse they have given is that they do not have any money and want to liquidate some of their assets by selling some of the property into what has to be the worst commercial property market in the last twenty years. Good luck getting your money back if you “invested.” any money in this one.

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U.S. Investors: How To Spot a Real Estate Scam

pgrundy — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:38:30 +0000

All successful scams and cons have two things in common:

1) All scams involve a ‘hook’ designed to play on our natural greed and opportunism by asking us to do something that seems only slightly unethical (on the surface) in exchange for a huge monetary pay off. 2) All scams then count on our shame at accepting illicit terms to make sure we don’t report the crime or pursue justice.

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Property Investment Opportunity in Nice France

Mark Knowles — Mon, 12 May 2008 08:57:23 +0000

An interesting new property investment phenomenon came to my attention recently. There are certain parts of the world where property prices have reached the point that it has become extremely difficult to get on the first rung of the investment ladder. This is what caught my eye:

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Residential Investment Property Loans – Crunching Numbers

Mark Knowles — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:45:41 +0000

If you’re ready to invest in residential investment property, you are about to set off on a juicy, long-term investment that will bring you big bucks in the years to come – if you manage your money wisely. The first step on your way is to get an investment property loan.

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Making Foreclosure Loans Work For You

Mark Knowles — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:24:54 +0000

While it may be nearly impossible for a homeowner whose home is in foreclosure to get a property-saving loan, it is actually quite common for those seeking to buy foreclosures to qualify for the loans they need to purchase the properties.

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Monday Morning Property News Roundup

Mark Knowles — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:38:09 +0000

Ups:

Bargain-hunters Gain as Spanish Costas Cool
A slow down in construction has led to buying opportunities. From the Financial Times.

On a Greek Isle, Preserving Tradition
A couple transforms a building on the Greek island of Poros. From the New York Times.

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A guide to going Bankrupt in Real Estate!!!

Mark Knowles — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:26:04 +0000

There have been a lot of books and late night infomercials on how to become rich through real estate. Apparently, you can become rich overnight. Neat. But, no one has really written a good guide on how to go bankrupt. Sure everyone is doing it, but how can you get in on the action.

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The US sub-prime crisis deepens

Mark Knowles — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:08:30 +0000

Quite apart from the small investors and home owners, it appears that some of the big boys are taking a hit or two in the sub prime crisis as well.

It’s unlikely that the chairman of Citigroup or Morgan Stanley will have their houses foreclosed upon, but, in a sick way, it’s nice to know the banks have been caught with their pants down as it were. According to Mike Mayo of Deutsch Bank, Morgan Stanley will be writing off $3 to $5 billion this coming quarter.