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  • Work starts on creation of new Dubai island Work starts on creation of new Dubai island

    Work began on Monday on the development of a man-made island in Dubai, 500 metres directly opposite the Jumeirah Beach Residence complex. To be known as Bluewaters Island, the new development will house five star hotels and resorts, al fresco dining and entertainment zones, and residential apartments and villas. The focal point of the island city, which will cost $1.6 billion, will be a 688 ...

  • Australian construction industry to see slow recovery

    The Australian building and construction industry will see a mixed recovery over 2015-16 after a number of challenging years, according to Master Builders Australia (MBA) forecasts released Monday. While the forecasts predict a positive growth for the industry, MBA reports that the current economic climate is creating headwinds that may impede the timing and strength of recovery. There's light ...

  • Thousands of dodgy tenants on rental blacklist

    MORE than 3000 dodgy tenants have been black-listed by real estate agents in Townsville, with about 360 listed this year alone. Figures from TICA, a national tenancy database, showed thousands of people in the region had been black-listed for rent arrears, property damage or as a result of tribunal orders with some "repeat ...

  • Property tax pilot scheme to expand to more cities

    The government has put an increase in the number of pilot cities for property tax trials on the work agenda this year, the China Securities Journal reported Monday. The upcoming pilot work is expected to levy taxes on homes purchased after the pilot program is implemented, while also taking local conditions into account, the journal said. China's property tax pilot program was initiated in ...

  • Pick me please Homebuyers writing letters to sellers

    Some buyers are solving their house-searching woes through prose. They're not writing poems or romantic novels - just notes to sellers, telling them how happy they'd be to buy their homes. The simple gesture is paying off in today's ultra-competitive market, where inventory is tight and bidding wars are typical. "Money talks, but a letter gives a human element to an ...


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  • Incredible prom surprise for Florida teen

    Muxo and her surprising date stole the show at the Archbishop Carroll senior prom . Apparently, Wade had dragged out his response because he wanted to see how the Heat's playoffs were progressing before committing to spend an evening not competing in the middle of a game. After Miami knocked off Chicago with the Knicks and Pacers still locked in a tense series, Wade decided he could spare ...

  • Risk inherent in property investment

    With the government keeping a firm grip on China's housing market, domestic investors are turning their backs on residential projects and setting their sights instead on the country's commercial property industry.With construction on office buildings, shopping malls and other non-residential properties progressing at a fever pitch in many parts of China, it's natural if investors ...

  • $17 million psychiatric hospital opening Tuesday

    Austin Oaks Hospital, a new 80-bed psychiatric hospital and inpatient treatment facility, will have a ceremony to mark its grand opening at 2 p.m. tomorrow. The facility on West Stassney Lane will offer care for children, adolescents and adults, and is expected to see its first patients in early June. With more than 51,000 square feet and more than 200 employees, Austin Oaks is a sister hospital ...

  • Australian execs jailed over Dubai property deal

    Two Australian executives have been sentenced in Dubai to 10 years' jail on property fraud charges, while a third accused has been found not guilty, according to media ...

  • AVT Targets Property Managers and Developers

    www.autoretail.com ), a technology leader in developing automated retailing systems, self service kiosks and micro-stores, announced that their recently acquired technology is being utilized to target the property management and commercial development industries. "We now have a proven method for commercial developers and managers to add revenues without risk," said Shannon ...

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