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Gemdale Shares Drop After Property Sales for First Seven Months Drop 42%
Gemdale Corp. , the best-performer among Shanghai property stocks in the last six months, said sales for the first seven months fell 42 percent as a government crackdown on speculation curbed home buyers’ appetite.
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China Vanke says property prices to fall -media
BEIJING, Aug 9 (Reuters) – Property prices in China’s major cities will fall later this year because of the government’s tightening campaign and a coming surge in housing supply, the country’s top listed developer said in comments published on Monday.
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University Park weighs first property tax hike in 16 years
UNIVERSITY PARK – City officials may raise the property tax rate by 4.89 percent, marking the first time in 16 years that the affluent community has had to counter a falloff in the tax rolls.
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Still No Property Tax Cap in New York State
ALBANY – The state Legislature left the capital this week without a deal to lower the property-tax burden on New Yorkers, a key issue heading into the critical state elections.
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Philippine Property Stock Valuations May Rise on REITs, First Metro Says
The Philippines’s plan to offer tax breaks for real estate investment trusts may boost the valuation of property stocks and offer a new avenue for fundraising, according to the nation’s second-best performing fund manager.
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IPIN Launch First London Hotel Property Application of the Secure Exit Strategy
The International Property Investment Network (IPIN) announces the launch of a new Secure Exit Strategy (SES) application this month, a 252 bed Holiday Inn hotel located in the London Docklands area. This new application allows IPIN members to achieve a 25% annualised return on investment from London Property with 100% of their capital protected.
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Analysts expect HK property market to rise a further 10% in H2
HONG KONG : Property consultants Jones Lang LaSalle expect a bouyant second half for the Hong Kong property sector.
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N.J. property tax cap meets first challenge in 12 percent health care costs hike
TRENTON — New Jersey’s new law to limit property tax collections by 2 percent a year took its first hit Wednesday when state officials announced health care costs for towns enrolled in the state’s plan will likely rise by about…
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Over 40 Property Projects Showcased At MAPEX 2010
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) — Thirty-seven developers are showcasing 40 over property projects in the Klang Valley at the Malaysia Property Exposition (MAPEX) 2010 from today till Sunday at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre.
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Property investment brisk in first half despite political mayhem
Despite the political turbulence, the low-interest environment encouraged property investment in the first half of this year, says Jones Lang LaSalle, a professional services firm.
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Property-tax increase at KO for first time in five years
Taxpayers in Green Tree will pay more in property taxes for the first time in five years next school year.  read more »
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Property tax bills to be less; first time ever
When you get your property tax bill this year, you might be in for a pleasant surprise — or as pleasant a surprise as you can get when a hefty bill arrives in the mail.
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Property dealer shot dead in Delhi
A 45-year-old property dealer was shot dead this morning by four unidentified motorcycle- borne men while he was taking a morning walk in a park in outer Delhi, police said.
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Conway Resources Completes Acquisition of Rare Metals and Lithium Property Close to First Gold Exploration Discovery
Conway Resources Inc. (“Conway” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE: CWY) is pleased to announce that it has completed the agreement previously announced on February 8, 2010, under which the Company will acquire a 100% interest in 14 contiguous mining claims covering an area of 742 hectares in Eastmain Township, just a few kilometres north of the First Gold property. read more
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CapitaLand sees strong response for first residential property in Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY : Southeast Asia’s largest property developer CapitaLand said it has seen strong response for its first residential property in Vietnam.
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