We ran a photo series recently on the Palms Dubai development. And something came to our attention that we hadn’t really noticed when we’d been researching the article – there are no people in the photographs. Now that could have been just a factor of timing, but further research has shown that somewhere in the region of 90 % of the development has been sold to property speculators who have no intention of living there. Whilst this is certainly an ambitious project, we do wonder what the long term effects both on the local marine wildlife and also the human immigrants, if any.
Aren’t we all gurus in our own personal sort of ways. Think of your closest circle of friends. We all know a yoga guru and an art guru. I tend to think of myself as a potential Philadelphia real estate condominium conversion guru. I spend alot of my free time, and have for most of my life, thinking about which buildings in town might potentially be the best place for luxurious living, should that particular building be converted to condominiums in Center City Philadelphia.
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According to the Irish Independent newspaper: “Tens of thousands of Irish homeowners may be facing financial meltdown as hugely hyped overseas property investments turn sour.”

As a bird-dog your Real Estate Investor action plan is just part of your long-term goals, short-term goals and monthly action plan. Your goals (will probably) also include your personal aspirations, which may include weight loss, exercise, spirituality and other personal goals.
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America’s slumping real estate market has been making headlines for some time now. As regions that once saw incredible booms now face tangy home estimate corrections, many British and international investors effective in currencies other than the US money find themselves wondering if investing in real estate in the land of the stars and the stripes is evaluate the gamble.
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GE Money Home Lending subsidiary, British Mortgages Abroad has stopped taking new mortgage applications on properties in Florida. Clearly a comment on the Florida market, Mark Maguire, spokesperson for GE Home Lending UK, said, “It’s not a comment on the Florida market.”

Real estate developers from India will come together this weekend with Citibank offering options for home loans from October 18th to 20th. The event will provide an opportunity for Non Resident Indians (NRIs) in the UAE to check out a variety of home options in 15 cities across India .

Much has been said and written about the Palm Islands development in Dubai, but there are very few photos around of the actual development rather than the famous satellite shot, so here is a selection of the islands themselves.

According to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, London is the only region in their monthly survey of house prices and listings around the UK to experience an increase in the amount of listings. The largest price falls were in East Anglia, Wales and the Midlands. Smaller falls were seen in the South East, South West , Yorkshire & Humberside and the North West.


