News Archive: Transport & Infrastructure

26, 2006 July:

Top ten indicators of emerging markets

Overseas property investment can bring high capital returns, but being able to identify the next property hotspots before they become popular with the masses will give an investor a significant advantage, multiplying the chances of seeing their capital grow...

24, 2006 July:

RE markets are increasingly transparent

Australia, the United States and New Zealand have been cited as the most transparent real estate markets by new research from Jones Lang LaSalle...

20, 2006 July:

European property to outperform UK

The continental European commercial property market is forecast to produce annual returns above the UK sector over the next five years, according to the latest research from Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP)...

19, 2006 July:

Need a plumber? You may have to call Australia

Over half the people emigrating from the UK are skilled trade workers...

18, 2006 July:

Germany top for holiday rentals

The 'World Cup Effect' meant Germany has been the top performing destination for holiday home rentals in the first half of 2006, according to data from the UK's leading rent by owner website, Holiday-Rentals.co.uk...

14, 2006 July:

First Bahrain Financial Harbour development

Kuwaiti development firm Gulf Holding Company has just launched the first residential development at the Bahrain Financial Harbour...

12, 2006 July:

How to buy a house with a single paperclip

Sounds ludicrous, but this is what a 26-year-old Canadian has managed to do in just one year...

11, 2006 July:

68% of Brits want to buy a property abroad

Over two thirds of Britons aspire to purchase a home overseas according to a new study...

04, 2006 July:

The threat of energy inefficient lighting

The International Energy Agency has warned that without rapid action, energy used for lighting will be up 80% by 2030 having a huge impact on energy demands and climate change...

03, 2006 July:

Innovative forex service launched

Crown Currency Exchange has introduced a new service into the travel money market by giving customers the opportunity to pre-order their travel money from 3 days to 12 months in advance...