Real estate data released by official sources indicate that Spain’s real estate market may be beginning to show first signs of a recovery. The implosion of the real estate industry that occurred six years ago trigged the worst recession even since Spain reverted to being a democracy. After having fallen by 40% in the last…
In a move welcomed by business groups but criticized by Opposition parties and labor unions, the Abbott government in Australia intends to ease requirements for the 457 visa program, which is required by all skilled foreign workers seeking to work in Australia. The Government is seeking to do away with aspects it describes as unnecessarily…
Due to a prolonged slowdown and a slow recovery from the recession, high-income countries have managed to grow by around 2.3% per year from 1990 to 2007. The per capita GDP growth after adjusting for inflation has fallen to just 2% in five years from 2008 to 2013. However, small countries, with a population of…
A 45 per cent reduction in the visa fee has made it cheaper for applicants to obtain a property visa in the UAE. Costing Dh 2000 until August 1, 2014, the visa will not cost Dh 1100 for all foreign property owners. Obtaining this visa, which is valid for a period of six months, has…