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Europe's tech cities experiencing rising costs: Savills report
London maintains its title of the most expensive European city in which to live and work, but other major cities in the continent with a reputation for being tech hubs are witnessing similarly exponential rises in living costs for workers, according to a Savills report.
Local regeneration set to revitalise Wallonia
Dozens of projects look set to breath fresh life into Wallonia's cities and municipalities, among them Charleroi, Liege, Andenne and Namur, with projects spanning sectors from transport to culture, and from infrastructure to education.
Chinese investors snap up Japanese real estate
Property in cities such as Tokyo and Nagasaki are increasingly attractive to Chinese investors, who are lured by solid returns and Japan’s strong rule of law. However, political tensions are inhibiting the market's potential for growth.
Miami's bigger slice of investment
Miami's recent history has been turbulent, both economically and socially, but this does not seem to have damaged its allure. Indeed, in recent years Chinese investors have been particularly active in the city, though its strength remains its reputation as the US's main link to the Latin American world.
Frankfurt and Hamburg state lead German FDI charge
Germany is a major FDI player both within western Europe and globally. fDi takes a look at which cities and regions are the country's standout performers.
Real estate investment into Africa grows
Since 2011, Africa has witnessed a 187.5% increase in real estate FDI. Casablanca, Kampala and Accra lead the way as the top locations for investment.
Mipim's smaller cities stake their claim
Annual real estate fair Mipim showcases hot investment cities from around the world. But it is also an opportunity for smaller cities and towns to make themselves known. Courtney Fingar and Michal Kaczmarski talk to representatives from locations in Serbia, Poland and Norway about their strategies to stand out from the crowd.
PwC predicts real estate boom
In its 'Real estate 2020: building the future' report, global consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers predicts huge growth in the real estate sector over the next few years.
Chinese FDI into Europe hits record high: Baker & McKenzie
According to a recent report by law firm Baker & McKenzie, Chinese FDI into Europe hit a record high in 2014.
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