A new middle class in Brazil means more people are going on vacations. It also means food consumption will go up, and not just in Brazil–some reports suggest a 50% increase in global food demand by 2025.
Increased wealth and a new middle class in emerging economies (combined with population growth) means something else, too–all of a sudden, people become image conscious. Gadgets and labels are important symbols of their new buying status.
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When it comes to overseas property investment there are several choices to be made. What type of investment a person makes depends on what they want from the property, and the type of investment they are making also affects the destinations they will consider.
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Renowned London based architect, Zaha Hadid were announced as architects of the new Cairo Expo City. They are are to partner with engineering consultancy, Buro Happold.

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The figures are in. According to Largemortgageloans.com, a large loans specialist mortgage broker, £1m property sales in Great Britain fell by a whopping 41% in 2008. Figures in 2007 indicated that 9,003 £1m properties changed hands in the country, while in 2008 the total was 5,302.
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If you are lucky enough to live or own property within the reaches of Wimbledon, or SW19, then grab your chance of making some extra cash now. Many local residents have seen a great opportunity to earn some extra income with short-let rentals. They are cashing in by renting out their homes or extra rooms to fans, players and relatives.
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Khartoum’s real estate market is on fire despite the global recession seen elsewhere. The capital of Sudan has experienced a noteworthy face-change over the last few years as international companies setup shop in the city.
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