News Archive: 2012

16, 2012 May:

Owning a golf property is a "wise move", say agents

According to the latest Golf Travel Insights report from KPMG, 60% of golf tour operators experienced an increase in the number of golf holidays booked in 2011, compared to just 38% in the previous year, highlighting a welcomed boost to the golf tourism sector.

DIY spending drops to 15 year low

The amount spent on DIY by homeowners in the UK has dropped to a 15 year low, according to new research.

UK property valuation activity slows in April

Activity in the UK residential property valuations market slowed in April, according to Connells Survey and Valuation.

Students expect WiFi and ensuites from university homes

Wi-fi, en-suite facilities and communal areas are the most important features for higher education students when choosing accommodation according to a recent survey by Unite, developers and managers of purpose-built student accommodation in the UK.

Investment Watch: Brazil beats April alternatives

Brazil beat all of April's alternative investments, reveals TheMoveChannel.com's latest Investment Watch. The report, which ranks the level of interest in the portal's listings, saw Brazil work its way back to the top of buyers' lists again last month, as a beach resort in Rio Grande do Norte received over twice as many enquiries as its closest contender.

Greece apartment prices plummet

Greece is the word for euro-watchers this week, as reports suggest the country may threaten to leave the single currency altogether. But as elections loom and people fret over the future of Europe's economy, the Greek property market continues to quietly sink, with apartment prices plummeting by almost 10 per cent at the start of the year.

Singapore home sales highest since 2009

Singapore home sales were the highest since 2009 last month, according to new reports.

"Millions of homes at risk" from inadequate insurance

Millions of Britons are "putting their homes and possessions at risk" after taking out inadequate insurance, according to MoneySupermarket.

Real-life House on Pooh Corner up for sale

The real-life House on Pooh Corner is now up for sale. The home of Christopher Robin Milne, son of Winnie the Pooh author A.A. Milne, was placed on the market for the first time in 40 years this week.

US homebuilder confidence back at 2007 levels

The confidence of US homebuilders in the market has climbed back to 2007 levels, according to the National Association of Home Builders.