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CBRE's Q1 2013 Phuket Residential MarketView showed there was positive momentum in the Phuket property market. International passenger arrivals at Phuket International Airport increased by 23% Y-o-Y from Q1 2012 and 36% Y-o-Y from Q1 2011, according to the Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT). The resort condominium market continues to improve with better sales volume and a higher price per sq.m. based principally on smaller units and cheaper total unit prices. In Q1 2013, there were six new condominium and apartment projects launched; Baan Mai Khao (Sansiri), Amari Residences, Laguna Shores Phase 2 (Laguna Resorts and Hotels), Oceana Condominium, The Emerald Terrace, and Shivalai. They were all on the West Coast with either sea views or beach proximity. Most of these projects are Luxury and High-end (prices above THB 90,000 per sq.m.) More developers are using the leasehold ownership structure offering a series of 30+30+30 years leases rather than using the condominium structure and facing the 49% foreign ownership restriction. To continue reading or to download the full report, visit http://www.cbre.co.th/ResearchCentre/Research/Phuket-Residential-MarketView-Q1-2013

There are a few people I know who despite being based in Gurgaon do not want to buy a house in Gurgaon. They would rather buy it elsewhere as an investment and continue to live in a rented property, thanks to skyrocketing prices of real estate in Gurgaon. The dynamics have changed and times seem to favour living on rent as opposed to living in a self-occupied property. Many wonder if continuing to live on rent and availing house rent allowance (HRA) is better or living in an owned (self-occupied) property. Let's assess three scenarios.

Share How much this slow down will continue A slowdown in the real estate sector is a spell for the opportunists who are prepared. A downturn in the real estate markets are witnessed by all across the country.

High numbers of foreclosure lis pendens continue to affect residential property sales in some markets of South Carolina. Housing sales in 2010 declined in some areas of the state compared with 2009.

The number of condominium and triplex foreclosures continues to rise in certain areas of Florida. Recently, a condominium complex reverted back to the lender following a foreclosure auction.

Prices of bank owned homes for rent continue to drop in Florida. December housing prices reports showed that rates were almost level with 2002 prices in some areas.

Foreclosure proceedings continue to occur in Nevada while another foreclosure relief program gets started. The state is set to receive more than $38 million.

Cheap homes for sale and empty foreclosed houses continue to increase in certain Michigan neighborhoods. The problem prompted nonprofits to set up a task force.

Doing a static business in today's cut throat competition is like living on the edge of a mountain. One miscalculated step, and everything would go down the cliff. Technologies to techniques, everything is changing the speed never even wondered and thus everyone has to be on their toes to quickly adapt and get going with the change. With a tremendous roar happening around Business process improvement, there are many theories and concepts being constantly adapted, molded and remolded.One concept which works well for one enterprise may just flip another enterprises and bring nothing good out of it. It is therefore very essential to understand each concept and choosing the best one to incorporate in your business. There are two basic concepts which are used interchangeably by everyone but have a huge difference in terms of their application. Two such concepts are: Business Process Management and Business Process Re-engineering. Let's first begin by understanding the two concepts. Business process management is described as a process and management discipline that analyzes, implements, documents, monitors, controls and sometimes redesigns the business processes. On the other hand, Business Process Re-engineering is a "radical approach" to current business process. Business process reengineering necessarily means replacing the existing system. Business process re-engineering does not prophesize on documenting or implementing certain changes in the existing business processes. It only takes into consideration the input and the desired output and comes up with an efficient process to achieve the aim. Business Process Management can be looked at as a soft approach which considers the current processes, and believes in flexibility. However, the business process reengineering strives to create a perfect process from scratch and lays emphasis on replacing manual labor by automation. Business Process Management is a continual process which aims at attaining efficiency throug

Bank owned homes continue to rise in California, but an alternative to foreclosure is not getting support. Banks are said to be slow in approving short sales.

Bubble trouble in Brazil Property prices are skyrocketing in Brazil. The construction sector is booming. And the mortgage market is expanding rapidly. But there is a growing concern that all this is unsustainable. And imbalances in the economy - an overvalued currency and high inflation - are exacerbating the dangers of the looming credit and property bubble. The average asking prices of new apartments across the country soared by 24.7% in April 2011 from a year earlier, according to Exame Magazine (using data from Ibope Intelligence, the largest Brazilian market intelligence firm). Based on the Ibope Intelligence figures, in April 2011:       *In Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro's most expensive district, the average price of        new properties rose 36% y-o-y to BRL13,031 (US$8,212) per sq. m., while the        price of existing properties increased 25% y-o-y to BRL12,134 (US$7,646)        per sq. m.       *In Jardim Paulista, Sao Paolo's most expensive district, the average price        of new properties rose 39% y-o-y to BRL9,120 per sq. m (US$5,747); the        average price of existing properties escalated 49% y-o-y to BRL6,959        (US$4,385) per sq. m. The FIPE ZAP Index of Dwelling Price Offers shows Sao Paolo dwelling prices up 25.9% during the year to April 2011, and up 83.7% over the past 3 years. In just two years (2008-2010), the average selling price of new one-bedroom apartments in São Paulo almost doubled. Newly launched two to four-bedroom apartments increased in value by between 40% and 60% over the same period, according to Embraesp, a local real estate research firm. Looking longer term, from 1996 to 2010, prices of newly launched apartments in São Paolo rose by almost 229% (131.6% in real terms), according to Embraesp, as the accompanying graph shows. For all years since 1996 price rises have been strongly positive, except in 2007, when house prices dropped slightly due

China is going to have a collapse soon. In the last ten years the new construction market has grown at 30% per yer. Its being supported by government paying for massive new real estate development. One day the Gov't in China is going to quit paying for this expansion and then it's really going to hurt.

U.S. housing sales are on the rise, here are 5 reasons this positive trend is predicted to continue.

The Seattle housing marketing continues to improve. Now is the best time to buy a new home.

For investors is now a good time to invest in London property. According to real estate expertise London property investment continues to grow in coming years.

Angelica Martiuk, IRG's Russian and CIS Business Development Manager, will be attending and participating in major Russian property investment conference shortly along with her husband, well known investment manager, Dan Martiuk.

With a population of more than 1.2 billion, it would not be wrong to say that India is one such country which is on a continuous upward spiral. However, if reports are to be believed, more than 16% of world's total population lives only in India. Green buildings in India with their rise in awareness and unlimited benefits are one of the best ways to keep the environment safe and healthy so that people can live a better life in a better world.

With a population of more than 1.2 billion, it would not be wrong to say that India is one such country which is on a continuous upward spiral. However, if reports are to be believed, more than 16% of world's total population lives only in India. Green buildings in India with their rise in awareness and unlimited benefits are one of the best ways to keep the environment safe and healthy so that people can live a better life in a better world.