Property Observer
/ Property Observer

What does Donald Trump mean for your property investments? Gavin Norris

Chinese investors and real estate professionals alike are curious over property investment prospects under a Trump presidency, reports Property Observer (26 February 2017). Gavin Norris, Head of Australia at Juwai.com... Read more >


The Real Deal
/ The Real Deal

Suddenly less liquid, Chinese buyers shift strategies in NYC

China's new capital controls have caused Chinese buyers to switch investment tactics in New York City, reports The Real Deal (21 February 2017). While Chinese now face more obstacles in... Read more >


OPP Today
/ OPP Today

Foreign buyers not to blame for Toronto bubble

Rising housing prices in Toronto is not to due to foreign buyers, reports OPP Today (21 February 2017). While first-time buyers and foreign buyers have been blamed to be the... Read more >


xinhuanet english
/ Xinhua News

News analysis: Chinese investment in Australian real estate crucial to economy experts

Despite substantial evidence proving otherwise, misconceptions over the actual impact of Chinese property investment in Australia has prevailed, reports Xinhua News (20 February 2017). Stories of foreign buyers being forced... Read more >


The Globe And Mail
/ The Globe and Mail

Ontario's lack of foreign-buyer data sparks concern about a Toronto housing crisis

Toronto's real estate market is rising on the back of the British Columbia 15% foreign buyer tax implementation, reports the Globe and Mail (17 February 2017). According to data from... Read more >


Financial Review
/ The Australian Financial Review

Australia forces foreign owners of 15 properties to sell

Fifteen foreign owners have been forced to sell their illegally bought properties by the Australian government, reports the Australian Financial Review (6 February 2017). The properties were owned by nationals... Read more >


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