
We have long argued that Australian real estate prices are at unaffordable levels. It is, of course, easy to prove ones own argument by finding information and statistics that support it. So, we set out to disprove ourselves, by finding current expert opinion from reputable sources.

Real estate news making headlines around the world for the period 24-30 July 2010 including Australia, Brazil, Bahamas, Canada, China, Costa Rica, France, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Romania, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UK, USA and Vietnam.

Real estate news making headlines around the world for the period 13-23 July 2010 including Australia, Brazil, Bahamas, Canada, China, Costa Rica, France, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Romania, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UK, USA and Vietnam.

In the 16 July 2010 issue of the Marquette Turner Luxury Homes eMagazine we feature an outstanding waterfront eco-home on 40 acres in the Australian bush, learn about Disney’s new step into luxury vacation homes, and see the least affordable housing markets. There’s also the “Mercury” very-fast train concept from the UK, the latest world headlines, our new strategic partnership to cut the costs involved in buying property in international markets, and a great banana and walnut muffin recipe. And as always, there’s some great luxury homes, including new listings in the Hollywood Hills and Florida.

Interesting and topical real estate stories making headlines in print and online media from around the world for the week 7-12 July 2010 including Australia, Brazil, Bahamas, Canada, China, Costa Rica, France, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Romania, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UK, USA and Vietnam.

In the 9 July 2010 edition of the MTLH eMagazine we feature the stunning waterfront “Fish House” in Singapore, home improvement apps for the iPhone, and news on interest rates in Australia and data on foreign property buyers in the United States. We also present an outstanding new resort, “Akasha” in the African republic of Mauritius, and a wonderful waterfront home in Boca Grande, Florida.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to keep interest rates on hold for another month. The official cash rate is currently 4.5% and with confidence decreasing throughout the economy, some people are questioning whether a rate reduction is needed. Some economists are predicting flat or negative price growth for the remainder of 2010.

Interesting and topical real estate stories making headlines in print and online media from around the world for the week 30 June – 6 July 2010: including Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, France, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Romania, Thailand, Turkey, UK, USA and Vietnam.

In 01 July 2010 issue of the Marquette Turner Luxury Homes eMagazine we feature the world’s wealthiest – where they are and how their wealth held up during the global financial crisis. There’s also an update on the Australian property market, some great images of a bathtub carved from a single Amazonian crystal, a tasty Vodka cream pasta recipe, plus the latest news headlines from around the world. And as always, there’s some great properties in Hawaii, Tuscany and many more.

The world’s high-net-worth individuals improved their financial position in 2009 despite the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). There are now in excess of 10 million HNW-I’s in the world, and furthermore, their wealth increased by 18.9% to $39 trillion USD. Asian millionaires, led by those in Hong Kong and India, have now overtaken their European counterparts, with the total wealth of Asia’s 3 million millionaires increasing to $9.7 trillion USD, beating the $9.5 trillion USD held by Europe’s richest.