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The latest statistics from the UK indicate that first-time home buyers are at their lowest point in 27 years. According to Halifax, the nation’s largest mortgage lender, there were only about 300,000 first time home buyers in 2007 in the UK, some 15,000 less than in 2006. That’s the lowest number of first-time home buyers since 1980. The average price that these first time buyers paid for their homes went up by 15% from the previous year, to £175,093.

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The Whitsunday Islands, off of the eastern coast of Australia are becoming increasingly popular for tourists, sun seekers and celebrities alike. With the onset of winter up north, and summer down under, this is the time of year for a trip these spectacular islands. A total of 74 islands make up this chain at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, with plenty to offer everyone from the brightest stars to those who just want an inexpensive place to relax in the sun.

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Overseas property developers are increasingly using well known Architects to design their projects and at the same time attract investors to their developments. International property investors have a huge choice of luxury resorts from around the world to choose from. With so much competition attracting the most desirable customers is becoming increasingly difficult. One way in which some resort developers have decided to attract potential buyers is by using high-profile architects on their projects.

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A detailed report by economists at Global Property Guide concerning international house prices in 2007 reveals the good, the bad and the ugly in global house prices . The report confirms that the US housing market crashed, Europe’s housing markets slowed and house prices in Asia-Pacific gained momentum. Closer inspection of the report showed some surprising winners and losers. Bulgaria saw the world’s strongest house price growth at 30.6% (15.4% in real terms) to end-Q3 2007 from a year earlier.

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Palmetto Bay Group Resort is a new, environmentally friendly, group-oriented resort that is being developed on the Placencia Peninsula of southern Belize. This unique property in Belize has a lot to offer international real estate investors. When completed it will be the first completely green resort in the Caribbean. It is also being designed as a group holiday resort, designed to meet the needs of small or large groups. From weddings to corporate retreats, Palmetto Bay Resort Belize will be a unique place to get away from the cares of daily life.

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The high end real estate market in New York City remains relatively stable, despite the problems that are being seen elsewhere in the United States. With some of the most expensive and most sought-after properties anywhere, the New York real estate market is in pretty good shape, particularly when compared to the rest of the country.

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With the record lows of the US dollar against the Euro and 30-year lows against the English pound, Europeans have a distinct advantage when it comes to buying things American. This is true for all types of items, from retail goods to real estate. Those who want to invest in property in the US are in an enviable financial situation. Unfortunately, the opposite is true for Americans who live and work in Europe. Many are having a harder time in recent months

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The city of Berlin is reinvigorating its city center, creating urban spaces where people can work and live without having to travel long distances, and without having to pay huge sums of money for the privilege. Townhouses are at the heart of this urban renaissance in the German capital, and there are currently as many as five projects under way or recently completed, according to a recent article in the International Herald Tribune

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London 10/12/07- The Pound remains strong against the US Dollar despite some falls last week. It peaked just short of $2.07 on Monday and again on Tuesday before dropping sharply. It touched a low of $2.02 on Thursday and has spent its time since then climbing laborious back above $2.03.

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UK house prices fell for the third consecutive month in November according to data released by Halifax. According to the UK’s largest mortgage lender, home prices fell by 1.1% for the month, following declines of .5% in October and .6% in September. The rate of housing price increases for the full year had fallen to 6.3% through November. That’s down from a high of 11.4% in August and 8.9% in October. The housing news has been highlighted in major media outlets recently, including the BBC and The Guardian.

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