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Construction in Bulgaria to stabilise in late 2011

In the coming years Bulgaria’s construction sector will start to grow slowly following the hard years of the economic slowdown, […]

Construction industry in Kazakhstan fostered by government-initiated programmes

The construction industry suffered more than most areas of the Kazakh economy as a result of the global financial crisis […]

Cement markets in CIS countries continue to grow

With an 11% growth in cement consumption in 2010 and a further 12% growth expected for 2011, cement producers in […]

US home builder outlook worsens in September

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. homebuilders’ outlook worsened in September, as foreclosures and anxious buyers hurt construction and sales activity. […]

A Property Empire for $45,000

By Adrian Leeds, International Living, This is a true story. I was lucky, not smart, when I bought my first […]

To Rent or Buy? The Financial Issues

When making the decision either to rent or buy a place to live, there are two broad categories of factors […]

Rate on 30-year mortgage falls to record 4.09 pct.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fixed mortgage rates fell to the lowest level in six decades for the second straight week. But […]

Shopping centre market in Central Europe expected to grow by half until 2013

Around 6 million m2 of new GLA is planned to be completed in Central European countries through to 2013. Most […]

Brazil’s Builder for Masses Betting on Maids as He Lifts Profit

By Alexander Cuadros ,Bloomberg, At Brazilian real-estate company MRV Engenharia & Participacoes SA, electric fans whir in some rooms of […]

Small-Town Latin American Life

By Lee Harrison, International Living, The Uruguayan seaside town of Carmelo is a popular resort and boating center, situated next […]