US:The Housing Market Finally Has Some Traction

The housing comeback from the Great Recession has been long and slow. Now, finally, it looks as if we are finally getting some traction. Mortgage lending is strong, and that’s a good sign for both the economy and the stock market. The banking sector is one immediate beneficiary. There are others, including homeowners, naturally. Banks’ … Read more

Number of houses coming on market smallest in nearly six years

Lack of homes for sale in April drove up prices as surveyors warn that the government must encourage building of new The number of homes coming on to the market fell to its lowest level in almost six years in April, driving up prices across the UK, surveyors said on Thursday. The affordability and availability … Read more

Australia:Chinese property investment through the roof: What it really means

FIGURES out this week show the Chinese are pumping money into the Australian property market like never before. Financial services company Credit Suisse estimates that residential investment from Chinese-based investors and new immigrants from China will more than double over the next six years to $60 billion. The company’s report out this week said Chinese buyers … Read more

Why Bankers usually say NO to your Mortgage Request ?

It is a life dream for every family to finally access the real estate market and purchase a home. Usually the only way to do that is to combine the family savings with finance from your bank. The same bank you have had a relationship with for many years is now holding your future dreams … Read more

India : Property market to improve by March 2016 according to ” Fitch “

Global rating agency Fitch today said the likely upturn in the country’s investment climate and reduction in interest rates will improve the property market by the end of March 2016 and provide relief to the debt-ridden developers. “The property development sector (will) be a key beneficiary of reductions in housing loan interest rates by several … Read more

British Housing Market: ‘Asking Prices Hit Record’

A property website say house prices might be on the march again because people are holding on until after the election. Report: Asking prices are rising because sellers are in the minority A shortage of homes and high demand for properties have combined to drive asking prices to a new record high, according to Rightmove. … Read more

House prices have hit the bottom and the only way is up

House prices in the first quarter of 2015 were 2.6pc higher than the final three months of last year, as consumer confidence grows and interest rate rises still seem a far off reality. The Halifax’s house price index, released this morning, gave an early indication that the stagnant housing market, which slowed to a standstill … Read more

Renting versus Buying your home

A life time decision: Rent or Buy ? Purchasing a home can be a daunting process for many people. A potential buyer may find it difficult to determine which housing option makes the most sense for his or her circumstances. People often try to find answers and discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of renting … Read more