Issue: May 02, 2012   (Archive)
Thursday, June 20, 2013   

'Haunted homes' at scary prices
As homeowners become more aggressive on their asking prices, buyers seeking affordable flats are left with fewer choices. Some are forced to turn to alternative markets - including haunted properties - for better deals and returns.



Elementary, my dear Watson
Baker Street is among London's most revered addresses - being the residence of Sherlock Holmes, the world- renowned fictional detective.

Turning Japanese
Silver Strand Lodge has a spacious luxury home on offer that is elegantly furnished in a distinctive Japanese style. The project is located in Sai Kung, one of the districts in Hong Kong that is well known for luxury residences that often come in the form of detached houses and villas with spectacular sea views.

Dazzling extravagance
The award-winning developer St James, a proud member of the Berkeley Group, is set to launch another exclusive community in Roehampton, southwest London.

Magnificent Manhattan
One of the hottest properties in New York right now - 515 East 72nd Street - is a great bet for investors looking to break into the United States market. With the city's economy and property market showing strong signs of growth, the window of opportunity to invest in one of the world's prime property markets is closing rapidly.

Homes with a history
As revitalization projects heat up the property market in London, take a look at this new collection of houses and apartments at the former University of East London campus by Taylor Wimpey.

Roman luxury
The berkeley group, a leading developer of luxury homes in Britain, is presenting another landmark building, Roman House.Inspired by an original piece of Roman wall adjacent to the property, the development in the City of London will be refurbished to reflect the modernist heritage of the building, retaining its stunning Portland stone facade.

Life in luxury gardens
Savvy purchasers and investors cannot afford to miss this exclusive opportunity to gain a unique foothold in one of the world's most sought-after property markets.

Pump up the style
A unique waterside tower in London presents an exciting investment opportunity for savvy investors - with City & Docklands announcing the global sales launch of The Pump House.

Not skipping a beat
Rental rates for ground-level retail space in prime locations continue soaring unabatedly as mainland tourists keep opening their wallets and stuffing bags full with duty-free goods.

High-stakes balancing act
Despite reinforcing its stringent measures to cool the red hot property market, China maintains some leeway as it cannot afford to see a drastic slump.



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