Monthly Archives: January 2013

Listed derivatives trading slumps 20% in 2012

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<!-- html generated by the follwing literal Content Description --> The number of equity derivatives contracts traded plunged 20.4% globally to 14.9 billion in 2012, the first drop in nearly a decade, new figures from the World Federation of Exchange have shown.The WFE said the decline in equity derivatives trading – the first since 2004 – could be explained by a decrease in volatility seen throughout 2012. The trade association also Read more [...]

The country house market in Scotland

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The market in Scotland is mixed, and pricing has to be spot on, say agents selling country houses and estates north of the Border Given the surfeit of large, quite pretty, but too often overvalued country houses for sale all over Scotland, getting the asking price right will be more crucial than ever this year, says Robert McCulloch of Strutt Parker in Edinburgh. ‘Based on meetings we've had with prospective clients at the end of last year and in early 2013, we expect to see a reasonably Read more [...]

Two $3 Million Houses, One New, Listed in Hinsdale: House Hunt

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Here are this week's three pricey new listings in Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills on AOL Real Estate. Get a better look at these homes' exteriors and interiors by peeking at the pictures to the right. 711 Cleveland Rd., Hinsdale: $3,499,000 Beds: 6 Baths: 8 Size: Not listed Built: 2013 5823 S. Giddings Ave., Hinsdale: $3,380,000 Beds: 6 Baths: 8 Size: 12,000 square feet Built: 2002 39 Chestnut Ave., Clarendon Hills: $1,299,000 Beds: 6 Baths: 5 Size: Not listed Built: 2013 - - - - - - - - - - - Read more [...]

Things To Do This Weekend: 25-27 January

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All listed event times are subject to change – please double check on the dedicated websites.Museum: International Peace Quilt/Holocaust Memorial Day, Jewish Museum: 25 January-25 February.The International Peace Quilt is currently being display for a short period at the Jewish Museum in Cheetham Hill. That’s a quilt, of peace. No, it’s not the soiled bedspread of John and Yoko’s bed-in for peace, this is an entirely new piece of peace for the bedroom. This particular quilt emerged as a response Read more [...]

Shock figures show one in 20 Limavady homes ‘vacant’

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With the local council launching a number of initiatives to tackle dereliction across the Borough, Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has released figures showing the number of ‘vacant’ homes in the Borough.Just last week, the Sentinel revealed Limavady Borough Council’s plans to tackle dereliction across the Roe Valley – including a ‘Restore’ Masterplan for the town centre and a bid for funding to tackle the ‘blight’ of derelict buildings in Dungiven.Meanwhile, Northern Read more [...]

Jaypee Infratech Stake Sale Postponed

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BY ASHUTOSH JOSHI

MUMBAI–Indian engineering and construction company Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. has postponed the sale of a stake in Jaypee Infratech Ltd. after the announcement of the plan triggered a sharp fall in the unit’s stock price.

Jaiprakash Associates planned to sell up to 98.5 million shares, or …

One house, six sales: A look at one Burnaby home

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The house has been good to one man over the years, time and time again."Obviously in hindsight this home has been my best friend," said realtor Gary Love. "It's been really great."Love has sold the Government Road area home six times in his 42-year career.The first time was in 1971 for about $35,000."I listed the property and was putting the sign in the front yard, and a young couple drove around the corner, stopped, went inside and I sold it to them," said Love. "I Read more [...]

COMING EVENTS

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NEWSROOM’S refurbished and revitalized Coming Events section is back on line with dozens of listings of upcoming attractions right through the year. It will help you find out what’s happening and where, and allow event organizers to plan ahead and avoid conflicts. It’s a work in progress, but already dozens of events are listed from concerts to sports. If you are a community or group organizer, take advantage of this free listing and send details to the editor at This e-mail address Read more [...]

FOR SALE: Spacious Miller Place Home Newly Listed Under $360K

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A spacious home at 85 Sylvan Ave. in Miller Place is new to the market and listed at $359,000. The home features 10 rooms, four bathrooms, a formal dining room with Frenh doors to the deck, oak floors, a circular driveway, private side driveway and invisible fencing. It is great for large families or a home business and is presented by Bel Breeze Realty. Contact Associate Broker Maryann Arceri at 631-331-5100  for more information. Read more [...]