Do TV and Film Investments Make Money?

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Trends in television The introduction of video-on-demand (VOD) services including Amazon and Netflix has revolutionised the way we watch TV. They are each gaining millions of new subscribers each year and produce ever more of their own award-winning…

Trump triumph shakes UK property market

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Donald Trump's presidency could have a knock-on effect on the UK property market in 2017, the former chairman of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has claimed. Jeremy Leaf, north London estate agent, said despite the early words…

End of the property boom? UK house prices to flatline, says forecast

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The British property market’s post-crash boom will come to a halt in 2017 when house prices flatline after five years of increases, according to an industry forecast. Uncertainty caused by the EU referendum and weaker consumer sentiment…

Mass property exodus is underway in Sydney as prices hike

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Housing price growth in Sydney remains stronger than any where else in the country due to the welcoming accompanying spurt in jobs along with improved economic conditions. But the substantial cost of housing in Sydney makes it a less desirable…

Stock markets are predicting disaster in London property prices post-Brexit

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An Irish property tycoon says London's property market is "tanking by the day" in the wake of Brexit, with financial markets forecasting the second biggest ever collapse in the value of office and retail space in the capital. Scott Crowe,…

Japan’s property market powering ahead

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A number of factors, including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and economic reforms, are driving Japan’s property market. Special Advertising Feature The strong capital appreciation, stable rental yields, a weakening yen and the upcoming 2020…

Prefabs called into service for UK housing shortage

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Churchill’s quick fix after second world war given a modern makeover In the UK, the word “prefab” conjures images of the cheap, squat, ready-made homes that were Winston Churchill’s quick fix to the scarcity of housing after the second…

What does a Donald Trump win mean for the UK property market?

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It is fair to say that 2016 is a year full of surprises. Anyone who had the foresight to predict Britain voting to leave the European Union, Leicester City winning the Premier League title and Donald J. Trump being elected president of the United…

How virtual reality technology could change the property market in China

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Donning a headset to explore a house on the other side of the globe may sound like something from a sci-fi movie, but it’s already starting to be a reality for Chinese property buyers. Virtual reality (VR) is relatively new to China but it’s…

HK raises stamp duty to cool resurging property market

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The government has increased the stamp duty to 15 percent for all home purchases, except for first-time home buyers who are permanent residents. Hong Kong Transport and Housing Secretary Anthony Cheung revealed that the government has increased…

Summary of the UK taxation of let UK residential property

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Over the past few years the UK government has made significant changes to the taxation of UK residential property. In particular, companies and non-UK persons holding UK residential property have been faced with new and increased taxes…