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Global real estate show to host Qatar pavilion

Gulf Times 05.03.2012

Qatar’s world-class development companies will take centre stage at a unique national pavilion at MIPIM, world’s largest real estate development event, as the country reinforces its position as a global leader in urban planning, construction and sustainable development.

African Real Estate Awards Launched Esther Awuah Daily Guide Ghana 23.02.2012	Uganda: Energy Drives Real Estate Growth Ricks Kayizz allafrica.com 05.06.2009
African Real Estate & Housing Finance Academy (AREHF) has officially launched its maiden housing awards in Accra.	Kampala — PROXIMITY to the electricity grid greatly influences the rate of success of many real estate investors.
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House sales slump Xolile Bhengu The Times 03.05.2008	South Africa: Another Listed Property Deal Called Off Nick Wilson allAfrica.com 03.05.2008
It now takes 12 weeks and four days to sell a home The number of new buyers who have entered the property market this year dropped by three percent — compared to the last four months of 2007.	ANOTHER big property deal has fallen through because of listed property price volatility and the caution of the banking industry, which is tightening funding requirements or increasing funding margins.
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UK property market now more affordable Xolile Bhengu Daily Dispatch Online 03.05.2008	House prices hit lowest point in eight years Xolile Bhengu The Times 04.04.2008
LOCAL property investors have an opportunity to invest in the UK property market as values in the short term continue to drop as much as 20 percent.	South African house prices fell in March for the first time in eight years, with the average house price down to R550000 from R570000 in February.
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Construction training initiatives announced Sapa The Times 04.04.2008	Standard Bank data puts SA house prices in the red Myproperty 04.04.2008
The Construction, Education and Training Authority (CETA) has introduced 3,000 new skills training projects for construction industry employees, it said.	The Standard Bank median house price index recorded a growth rate of -5,2% year-on-year in March, according to the bank’s Residential Property Gauge released today.
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