House Featured on James Bond ‘Spectre’ Film Listed For Sale

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Istanbul property: the majestic city wooing foreign investors

According to Turkish property agency Universal21, this is likely to boost the property market to an impressive extent – especially in Istanbul, Turkey’s jewel in the crown. The city, which straddles the continents of Europe and Asia, boasts majestic waterways, monumental architecture and a historic centre listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s been the dramatic backdrop for several James Bond films including From Russia with Love, The World is Not Enough and Skyfall. The Blue Mosque  Read more [...]

South Dakota’s Swett town on sale for $400000 is slashed to $250000

Town of Swett became famous when it was listed for $400,000 in 2014 Owners and lone residents left and now the town belongs to a bankSwett includes tavern, garage and a house that locals believe is hauntedPrevious offers for town included proposals for reality television shows By Christopher Brennan For Dailymail.com Published: 16:12 GMT, 30 November 2015 | Updated: 00:46 GMT, 1 December 2015 Read more [...]

In DC, public housing tenants forced out, then homes flipped

By BEN NUCKOLSAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - In the rapidly gentrifying nation's capital, real estate investors aren't the only ones flipping houses for profit. The city's public housing authority is getting in on the action - moving aging tenants out of homes where they've lived for decades, renovating them and selling them to wealthy buyers. The renovations, at a cost of more than $300,000 per home, are outfitting the houses with luxury amenities, and some Read more [...]

In DC, public housing tenants forced out, then homes flipped

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the rapidly gentrifying nation's capital, real estate investors aren't the only ones flipping houses for profit. The city's public housing authority is getting in on the action — moving aging tenants out of homes where they've lived for decades, renovating them and selling them to wealthy buyers.The renovations, at a cost of more than $300,000 per home, are outfitting the houses with luxury amenities, and some of the houses have sold for nearly $900,000. Others, however, Read more [...]

As more residences listed on lodging sites, questions arise

Marcus Ohanesian and Katie O'Connor's apartment is in a "family-friendly neighborhood central to the middle of Worcester" and a short walk to excellent restaurants and bars. Their living rooms, with hardwood floors and walls painted in pastel yellow and orange are bright and inviting, decorated with posters, string instruments and a well-stocked bar. They have Netflix. Their kitchen is well-stocked with food, tea, coffee, beer and wine. And it only costs $60 per night to stay there.   Read more [...]

New houses to replace former home of Solihull Council’s youth service team

NINE new homes are to be built on the former home of Solihull Council’s youth service team. Gidney Developments has bought the site with plans to convert Victorian lodge, off Lode Lane, into three new houses. A further six homes will be built within the courtyard with all of the houses facing into the courtyard area. Each one will also have parking. The money from the sale of the site has been ringfenced to be reinvested into early help and youth services. A formal application for Read more [...]

Questor share tip: Buy-to-let woes hit Berkeley Group

London property bubble The London property market has benefited from a number of factors unique to the capital. Houses and flats are highly prized by overseas investors who view it as a safe place to park their cash, and are willing to pay deposits well in advance of completion. UK buy-to-let investors have also been attracted by the ability to increase rents ahead of inflation every year. The high price of land also reduces competition for the big housebuilders. Berkeley shares have soared in Read more [...]

Properties for around £600000

This week: properties for around £600,000 – from a listed manor house within a Welsh National Park to a two-bedroom modern apartment in Wimbledon   The Old Vicarage, Stradsett, Norfolk. A property dating from 1675, set within 1.25 acres of grounds. It has sash windows, beamed ceilings and a range of outbuildings with the potential for development. Shops and recreational amenities are nearby. 4 beds (2 en suite), bath, 3 receps, kitchen/breakfast room, attic rooms, garage, workshop, Read more [...]