- Pricey London Homes Have Firm Foundations [Wall Street Journal]
- The Karzai empire, villas in Dubai and fears over Afghan aid [Telegraph]
- Boat Foreclosures on the Rise [WSTV]
- Global Housing Rebound Loses Momentum, OECD Says [Bloomberg]
- Canadian housing looks “overpriced”: OECD [YourHome.ca]
- 22 per cent of foreign U.S property buyers, invest in Florida [CapeCod Times]
- South Korea Real-Estate Slump Could Choke Economy [WSJ]
Posts Tagged ‘Luxury Property’
International Property News Beat – Foreign Demand for Florida Property, Karzai in Dubai & Pricey London Homes
by Overseas Property Mall on Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 in Property News Summaries
Luxury Property in Vietnam Bought by Locals Causes a Stir
by Overseas Property Mall on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 in Luxury Property, Vietnam Property
Vietnam’s luxury property sector has been surprised by a rise in local Vietnamese buyers, filling the void left by the exodus of foreigners at the tail end of 2008.
Last year saw locals buy into the Hyatt Regency Residence and Ocean Villas in Danang or Sanctuary Ho Tram Resort in Ba Ria Vung Tau province where an apartment is priced at at least $180,000 and a villa up to $1.7 million.
Developers Complete Land Acquisition for Largest Eco-Resort In Central Europe
by Overseas Property Mall on Thursday, September 11th, 2008 in Property & Real Estate Press Releases
Group Reaches Out To Investors Following Investment Grade Ratings For Romania
Charlotte, North Carolina — Carpatia Resorts srl. (a group of experienced developers primarily from the United States but also including key personnel from the UK and Dubai, U.A.E.) has completed land acquisition for the Carpatia Resorts and Conference Centre, a luxury eco-resort in the pristine Cuicas Mountains area of Romania’s Transylvania region.
Robert Day of WATG, one of the world’s leading hospitality design firms, describes the property as “the last large scale mountain resort possible in Europe.”
X/O Condominiums – Awarding Winning Mega Condo Development in South Loop, Chicago
by OP-Mall on Thursday, September 4th, 2008 in Chicago, Condominiums, Green Property, International Properties for Sale | Real Estate Listings, Luxury Property

X/O Condominiums is a two tower, super high-rise, with one tower 40 stories and the other 35. In total, X/O boats 487-units beautifully designed by architect Lucien Lagrange.
Scheduled to be completed in 2009, X/O was named, “Best New High Rise” this Spring by New Homes magazine. The award was based on price, amenities (state-of-the-art fitness center, pool and spa w/ outdoor misting park, movie screening room, and more!) and naturally, the design.
High End Spanish Properties Unaffected by Downturn
by Overseas Property Mall on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 in Luxury Property, Spanish Property

Amidst the gloomy conditions and depressing headlines surrounding the Spanish housing market, a recent FT report shows that high end real estate still appears to be holding strong. In the last six months, Savills’ Costa del Sol office have had two €7m sales, one to an Englishman and one to a Gibraltarian, a €5.5m sale to an Englishman and a €5m one to a Russian.
While the mass market is suffering from a glut of new properties, the high-end Spanish property sector is characterised by well-heeled, cash paying high net worth individuals unaffected by high interest rates and mortgage restrictions.
Tiger Woods Dubai Project on Track
by Overseas Property Mall on Thursday, August 28th, 2008 in Celebrities & Property, Dubai Property, Dubailand, Golf Properties

A recent press release from Dubai developers, Tatweer suggest that the first phase of the first Tiger Woods’ designed golf course is only months away from it’s completion due date in Q4 2009.
The revolutionary course would feature 5 million square feet of locally grown grass and over 30,000 fully grown imported trees according to the release.
The developers’ of the ‘The Tiger Woods Dubai’ project are Tatweer, a division of Dubai Holding, a UAE government owned company. Their plan is to make it part of Dubailand, a massive theme-park complex on the outskirts of Dubai.
The course and surrounding golf residential community together would cost US$1.09 billion (AED4 billion).
Solitaire, Abu Dhabi – Off Plan Luxury Apartments on Al Reem Island
by OP-Mall on Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 in Abu Dhabi Property, Al Reem Island, International Properties for Sale | Real Estate Listings, UAE Property
Solitaire Abu Dhabi offers investors a slice of UAE paradise. With ultra modern settings and features, Solitaire is the culmination of smart architectural design, quality and style.
Located in the Maysan district, Najmat Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Solitaire is situated in close proximity to two 5-star hotels and the Marina Bay Apartments. Residents will be able to enjoy exquisite views of the cascading water features and greenery that connect the entire development. Investors can enjoy a world class lifestyle, all the while knowing that they have convenient access to the rest of the world.
Solitaire, Abu Dhabi Overview
Solitaire is an ultra-modern 35-story tower. The unique structure – the whole tower is made of pure glass – and concept of Solitaire allow for maximum streaming of light into the building, while spectacular views can be enjoyed all around.
Beautifully landscaped gardens provide a visual delight and further add to the superb lifestyle that is Al Reem Island.



