Monthly Archives: August 2011

Review aims to give new protection to city colonies

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The colony houses, which were built between 1850 and 1910 for Edinburgh's artisans, are said to be unique to the city.Now council officials are to carry out a review of the properties amid worries from owners that some have more protection than others.There are ten such developments across the city, the 19th century equivalent of affordable housing for key workers.But while those in Dalry, Pilrig, Rosebank and Stockbridge have listed status, others have no protection at all. Officials are set to Read more [...]

Barratt confirms £170m loan book sale talks

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Barratt Developments has today confirmed that it is in talks to sell some of its £170m portfolio of shared-equity loans. The listed housebuilder, which is advised by Credit Suisse, said that it was “in the early stages of looking at options to monetise part of its interest in this portfolio”.The deal would be the among the first times that a UK housebuilder has sold its loan book. The company said: “There is no certainty that any transaction will be concluded.”Many of the housebuilders Read more [...]

Money moves from listed managed investments to ETFs

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Money poured out of listed managed investments and flooded into exchange traded commodities and funds over the last year, latest Australian Securities Exchange figures show.The ASX listed managed investments (LMI) monthly update for July showed listed investment companies, infrastructure funds and absolute return funds were the big losers with capital flowing out.Listed absolute return funds suffered a 19.1% reduction in total market capitalisation over the past 12 months from $644 million in July Read more [...]

Money moves from listed managed investments to ETFs

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Money poured out of listed managed investments and flooded into exchange traded commodities and funds over the last year, latest Australian Securities Exchange figures show.The ASX listed managed investments (LMI) monthly update for July showed listed investment companies, infrastructure funds and absolute return funds were the big losers with capital flowing out.Listed absolute return funds suffered a 19.1% reduction in total market capitalisation over the past 12 months from $644 million in July Read more [...]

Confusion leaves State flats unsold

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Confusion leaves State flats unsold HA NOI — More than 52,000 flats in Ha Noi which the State built before doi moi (renewal) in 1986 and offered to transfer to individual ownership have not been sold due to disputes or problems with plans and procedures. The situation has caused a headache for local authorities after 15 years of trying to transfer ownership. Figures released by the municipal Read more [...]

Confusion leaves State flats unsold

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Confusion leaves State flats unsold HA NOI — More than 52,000 flats in Ha Noi which the State built before doi moi (renewal) in 1986 and offered to transfer to individual ownership have not been sold due to disputes or problems with plans and procedures. The situation has caused a headache for local authorities after 15 years of trying to transfer ownership. Figures released by the municipal Read more [...]

Fall Social Calendar submissions

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The Fall Social Calendar is a list of balls, gala evenings, cocktails and other events that raise money for good causes. If you would like such an event listed, send details to Social Notes columnist Jennifer Campbell.Please do not include notices of sales, lectures or other events that are covered in other Gazette lists like Tip Sheet and Fall Fairs.In 50 words or less, indicate the name, day, date, time and complete address of the event, along with the name, phone number and email address of the Read more [...]

Fall Social Calendar submissions

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The Fall Social Calendar is a list of balls, gala evenings, cocktails and other events that raise money for good causes. If you would like such an event listed, send details to Social Notes columnist Jennifer Campbell.Please do not include notices of sales, lectures or other events that are covered in other Gazette lists like Tip Sheet and Fall Fairs.In 50 words or less, indicate the name, day, date, time and complete address of the event, along with the name, phone number and email address of the Read more [...]

Dubai flat in Burj Khalifa up for sale at Dh25m

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Kevin Brass A newly-listed apartment in the world's tallest building has hit the market priced at Dh25 million, testing the appetite for luxury properties in Dubai. ( Jaime Puebla - The National Newspaper ) next photo previous photo An apartment in the world's tallest building has hit the market priced at Dh25 million (US$6.8m), testing the appetite for luxury properties in Dubai. More Business news: Editor's pick Read more [...]