The RICS Global Real Estate Weekly provides an informative snapshot of world market news in real estate.
Produced once week by the RICS Economics team, all bulletins may be downloaded below.
RICS Global Real Estate Weekly
| February 3, 2012 Issue • Polish interest rates on hold as commercial real estate sector continues to boom • Pause for thought at Bank of Korea as GDP undershoots • Canadian households debt level reach record high • European property sector to remain under pressure, with some exceptions |
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| January 20, 2012 Issue • Reserve Bank of India to leave interest rates on hold for now • US housing market recovery looks to gather momentum in 2012 • Measures to cool Singapore housing market affecting sentiment • Japanese loan officers to show demand for finance continuing to stabilise |
January 27, 2012 Issue • ECB bank lending survey to highlight increasing squeeze on finance • US construction market trending upwards • Downside risks to the Australian housing market prevail • UK construction sector to remain under pressure |
| January 5, 2012 Issue • German house price momentum likely to reverse in H2 • Canadian housing sector activity likely to moderate in 2012 • UK construction sector faces another difficult year • Softer Chinese data to continue into the first quarter of 2012 |
January 13, 2012 Issue • Brazilian growth to end 2011 on a stronger note • Negative outlook for Euro area construction sector • UK commercial property sector faces renewed challenges • Australian mortgage approvals subdued but rising |
| November 18, 2011 Issue: • US recovery gaining momentum • Spanish residential outlook remains challenging • Thailand GDP set to rebound from weak showing in second quarter • Lending to UK real estate to remain under pressure |
November 25, 2011 Issue: • Brazilian economy slows • Indian real estate begins to reflect the more challenging economic climate • French home building activity likely to slip further in the near-term • New Zealand housing activity is muted, but prices are on the up |
| November 4, 2011 Issue: • US housing market in need of a helping hand • Chinese house prices grow at slowest rate for two years to allay concerns of a bubble • No change in Polish interest rates for now; real estate rents still heading higher • 2012 will see winners and losers in European real estate markets |
November 11, 2011 Issue: • Euro crisis heightens challenge for real estate sector • Brazil loosening monetary policy in face of global slowdown • Q3 GDP should confirm Japanese recovery • European construction recovery likely to run out of steam |
| October 14, 2011 Issue: • Chinese economy heads for softer landing • Pressure on euro area construction grows • Hong Kong Chief Executive reflects on shortage of housing and office space • Brazilian growth moderates as prices rise further |
October 21, 2011 Issue: • Uncertainty in the US hampering growth • Indian real estate remains resilient in the face of interest rate increases • House prices in Singapore are still rising • Further weakness in French homebuilding is likely in the near- term |
September 30, 2011 Issue: European debt crisis depresses economics and property market outlook US residential construction slides as housing market weakens House building activity on the wane in Australia Polish central bank stuck between rock and a hard place |
October 7, 2011 Issue: • Near term momentum likely to give way to softer growth during 2012 • Canada’s housing sector remains robust and stable • UK commercial property prices to remain flat in the near term • Property prices in New Zealand are on the up |
September 16, 2011 Issue: • Riksbank to reintroduce house price rhetoric in upcoming minutes • Labour market providing support to Hong Kong housing market • Economic fears hold back UK mortgage demand • Anaemic demand for US homes |
September 23, 2011 Issue: • Indian interest rate policy remains a drag on real estate sentiment • Japanese reconstruction picking up • Euro area mortgage lending is likely to slow over next 6-12 months • Canadian housing market robust |
| September 2, 2011 Issue: • Chinese investment remains elevated • Portuguese housing market outlook is deteriorating • Polish economy strong but downside risks are increasing • Canadian residential construction still robust |
September 9, 2011 Issue: • Weaker German house price outlook for H2 and possibly beyond • Brazilian central bank cuts rates due to weakening economic outlook • Higher UK unemployment poses a risk to the property market • New Zealand housing market flattening as economy picks up |
| August 19, 2011 Issue: • Mortgage lending surges ahead in Brazil • Swedish house price outlook softening • Hong Kong mortgage approvals fall on the back of restrictive measures • UK farmland market remains buoyant |
August 26, 2011 Issue: • Still negative outlook for Spanish housing market • Japanese construction activity is being driven by housing starts • Recovery in US construction spending likely to be long and drawn out • Demand for distressed assets continues to rise globally |
| August 5, 2011 Issue: • Slowing French economy likely to impact commercial property market • Canadian housing sector continues to grow but at a slower rate • Upbeat outlook for Russian commercial property market • Australian property market stalling as uncertainty continues |
August 12, 2011 Issue: •Weaker outlook for property sector in Europe • Japanese rebuilding to underpin growth in the economy • US housing sector still looking for sustainable recovery • RICS data indicates that near term house prices in the UK are likely to be limited |
| July 22, 2011 Issue: Some implications of Euro area financial contagion for property sector RBI set to raise the repo rate again as inflation concerns persist US housing sector still in the doldrums Tighter mortgage market in Hong Kong |
July 29, 2011 Issue: China’s property market flying in face of ‘cooling’ measures Australian house prices to rebound as interest rates remain on hold for now Real estate in Germany and France remain firm despite weaker business sentiment US construction sector still a drag on the recovery |
| July 8, 2011 Issue: Swedish house prices likely to fall further Chinese slowdown expected Canadian household debt continues to rise as corporate debt declines Institutional investors can play a vital role in PPP infrastructure projects |
July 15, 2011 Issue: Euro area construction outlook uncertain beyond H2 2011 Brazilian central bank to continue raising interest rates Russian economy to remain resilient in the face of global ‘soft patch’ Japanese lending landscape remains mixed |
| June 24, 2011 Issue: Singapore house prices to show further signs of slowing Euro area mortgage lending outlook is weakening Brazilian credit growth in the spotlight Japanese housing starts holding up following earthquake |
July 1, 2011 Issue: German construction sector may find traction, but risks remain US commercial property recovery dependent on job growth Australian building activity weak but getting better UK construction sector to see a gradual recovery in workloads as year progresses |
| June 10, 2011 Issue: Deafening silence from the Riksbank as house prices begin falling in Sweden Further interest rate increases in the pipeline in India China hopes to avoid a hard landing US residential construction in the doldrums |
June 17, 2011 Issue: Uncertain outlook for the French construction sector HKMA further tightens lending criteria to cool ‘red hot’ market Bank of Canada appeals for moderation in the housing market Lending to the UK real estate sector to remain flat |
| May 27, 2011 Issue: Indian Q1 GDP to show resilience in the face of recent interest rate hikes Tougher policy beginning to slow Chinese economy H2 likely to be tough for Spanish property sector Canadian economy turning to business investment and trade as drivers of growth |
June 3, 2011 Issue: Housing loan demand rebounds in Poland as economy continues to accelerate Tighter ECB policy likely to have uneven impact across euro area housing markets New Zealand house prices likely to ease on weaker sentiment UK construction output to begin to show a slightly more positive trend |
| May 20, 2011 Issue: Commercial real estate market in Hong Kong remains strong US housing market moving sideways Property sector stronger in faster growing European economies UK property lending remains subdued as construction workloads edge up |
May 13, 2011 Issue: German economy strong, but risks shifting to downside Russian real estate sector to continue to perform strongly despite interest rate hikes Brazil property sector continues to soar Australian borrowers feeling the pinch |
| May 6, 2011 Issue: Chinese property prices will continue to ease US commercial real estate shows further signs of recovery Korean interest rates to rise further against strong credit growth Estimated drop in UK construction output in Q1 to be scaled back |
April 29, 2011 Issue: Indian interest rates set to move higher once again ECB rate hikes to have a varying impact across euro area mortgage markets US homebuilding stalls as foreclosures continue to undermine house prices Past rate hikes are still feeding through to the Australian housing market |
| April 15, 2011 Issue: Brazilian central bank looks to ‘macro-prudential’ measures to rein in inflation German economy is booming, but rising interest rates pose risks to property Japanese economy lurches down following earthquake Will the Bank of England follow the ECB? |
April 8, 2011 Issue: Chinese investment into real estate remains high; rate hikes should see it ease Swedish inquiry on house prices plays down bubble talk Stronger Indian economy continues to support real estate Canadian house prices continue to rise albeit at a slower pace |
| April 1, 2011 Issue: Japan to spend at least Yen 16tn on reconstruction after earthquake disaster Canadian home building likely to decline in the coming months Higher cost of mortgage finance in Europe will hit some markets more than others Australian housing market still feeling effects of flooding |
March 25, 2011 Issue: French housing starts set to remain firm |
| March 18, 2011 Issue: Euro area mortgage lending likely to rise further, but risks are shifting to downside Hong Kong mortgage approvals trending down Commercial property remains well underpinned in Poland despite interest rate fears US house price falls leading to more foreclosures |
March 11, 2011 Issue: European construction to stabilise during second half of the year Higher Indian interest rates to hit residential trading volumes but not prices US housebuilding to remain subdued through 2011 Bank of Korea’s rate decision to impact on commercial real estate |
| March 4, 2011 Issue: Chinese tightening shows some effects in PMI surveys UK construction industry not yet out of trouble Canadian economic recovery faster than anticipated European housing recovery to continue, but risks remain |
February 25, 2011 Issue: US commercial property prices looking for some traction Russian commercial property market is strong but uncertainties are emerging Singapore budget highlights downside risks for 2011 Spanish housing market has yet to find bottom |
| February 18, 2011 Issue: Interest rates are a key risk for the French housing outlook Hong Kong property continues to broach new heights Inflation in danger of ruining Brazil’s party Cost of money set to edge upwards in the UK as mortgage finance remains tight |
February 11, 2011 Issue: RBI may be forced to move if inflationary pressures persist Swedish house price outlook is finely balanced US residential construction looking for a way out Japanese growth set to slip, albeit only for now |
| February 4, 2011 Issue: China finally unveils the much awaited property tax Russian monetary policy may be tightened further, but not that aggressively Canadian recovery hitting a soft patch Real house prices in Korea still falling despite 5 months of monthly gains |
January 28, 2011 Issue: Singapore real estate market to remain firm ECB turns more hawkish on above target inflation US construction being held back by lack of finance RBA likely to remain on policy sidelines in light of flooding |
| January 21, 2011 Issue: 2011 likely to be a year of two halves for Cypriot property market US house prices likely to decline by 5% in 2011 HKMA waiting for evidence of slowing market in December mortgage approvals Indian property market to feel further effects from interest rate hikes in 2011 |
January 14, 2011 Issue: Beijing will hope ‘hot property’ cools over the coming quarter Euro area construction output likely to be volatile in Q1 because of the snow Brazil set to raise interest rates Japanese economic recovery should feed through to real estate sector |
| December 17, 2010 Issue: Singapore property market cooling, but is it enough? Central banks in Hungary, Poland and Czech to hold policy steady next week Japanese growth to slow; to weigh on real estate markets Euro area mortgage lending outlook is positive, but risks remain |
November 26, 2010 Issue: Hong Kong Monetary Authority announce new measures to cool market India rate hikes on hold but not for long European sovereign debt crisis poses challenges for Europe US housing market recovery likely to take longer than anticipated |
| November 19, 2010 Issue: European debt crisis to impact property Inflation concerns in Brazil Singapore residential property cooling on targeted measures Construction activity in Australia likely to moderate |
November 12, 2010 Issue: Solid if unspectacular Russian economic recovery underpins real estate market Sentiment in Korean commercial property market worsens Sweden housing bubble risks likely to prompt further action from authorities US residential construction stabilises |
| November 5, 2010 Issue: Chinese property prices under increasing scrutiny following interest rate hike Canadian house price gains look to moderate Subdued outlook for European commercial property rents UK construction making strong contribution, or is it? |
October 29, 2010 Issue: Reserve Bank of India voices concern over pockets of the real estate sector QE2 announcement imminent in the US; impact on property is uncertain Spain—mixed signals on economy and housing RBA set to resume tightening of monetary policy |
| October 22, 2010 Issue: Outlook for French homebuilding sector has become more uncertain US housing sector begins long road to recovery Japanese housing starts show some signs of improvement Hong Kong mortgage market braced for latest update on cooling measures |
October 15, 2010 Issue: China’s five year economic plan awaited as residential property slows Russian property to continue to recover as interest rates remain on hold Brazilian central bank to decide key interest rate All aboard the ‘QE2’ |
| October 8, 2010 Issue: India inflation path is key to a stable slowdown in property Hong Kong Chief Executive to call for sustainable housing market Medium term German inflation and house price outlook is subdued South Korea’s strong recovery moderates |
October 1, 2010 Issue: Singapore commercial property recovery belatedly springs to life Canadian homebuilding activity slows Key data could force the hand of the Reserve Bank of Australia Rebound in UK construction output set to moderate |
| September 17, 2010 Issue: Stronger H2 in store for French builders, but downside risks mount for 2011 Singapore economic data points to mixed recovery for commercial property Upturn in Cypriot economy not yet strong enough to underpin the property market UK mortgage market stable but could show improvement |
September 10, 2010 Issue: UK commercial property prices set to fall modestly in second half of 2010 Euro area construction sector faces increased downside risks Chinese property market to slow further on stimulus withdrawal High inflation continues to be a concern for Indian economy |
| September 3, 2010 Issue: Manufacturing strength in Germany is lifting consumer confidence Canadian housing market beginning to cool Australian housing market outlook deteriorates Ditto New Zealand |
August 27, 2010 Issue: South Korean rate hikes to continue as commercial property investment eases back Australian commercial property rental recovery kept in check Brazilian central bank to signal end of tightening cycle Swedish rates to rise, euro area rates on hold |
| August 20, 2010 Issue: Polish commercial property market outlook is subdued HKMA measures aimed at curtailing speculative buying in residential sector US home sales outlook dependant on labour market Outlook for UK residential market and construction sector has turned bleaker |
August 13, 2010 Issue: German house prices are likely to continue rising through H2 US housing starts stunted by depressed home prices Euro area construction sector may stabilise during H2 Singapore commercial property market buoyant on back of export led recovery |
| August 6, 2010 Issue: Chinese residential property price falls to accelerate Canadian housing outlook slightly more subdued Retail sales in Brazil rebound while real estate sector continues to rise New Zealand residential prices continue to slide |
July 30, 2010 Issue: Malaysian commercial property rents no longer falling Russian commercial property market robust, but uncertainty lies ahead US construction sector bottoming out Australian real estate sector cools |
| July 23, 2010 Issue: Reserve Bank of India set to raise rates again next week to quell inflation pressures Outlook for Euro area housing demand uncertain; in Spain it is negative Investor and occupier demand fall back in UK commercial market Hungarian foreign currency mortgage borrowing dries up as forint slides |
July 16, 2010 Issue: Singapore residential price recovery still outpacing commercial sector Demand for loans from Japanese households no longer falling UK housing data to show flat lending and price trends US housing sales stumble after homebuyer tax credit expires |
| July 9, 2010 Issue: Riksbank turns nervous about house prices Chinese GDP to moderate further as residential property prices slip back Australian home loan demand dampened by aggressive monetary policy Brazil’s economy cools slightly on back of interest rate hikes |
July 2, 2010 Issue: ECB on hold but outlook for euro area construction sector deteriorates South Korean residential property market continues to moderate Canadian new house prices continue to increase Economic uncertainty increases in the UK in the wake of the tough budget |
| June 25, 2010 Issue: Outlook for euro area mortgage lending is turning bleaker Australian housing market moderates Korean commercial property rents to gain some support from growing employment U.S. housing price recovery stuttering |
June 18, 2010 Issue: New UK government to set out the extent of the forthcoming fiscal squeeze Cautious outlook for French construction sector Hong Kong housing market beginning to cool down US housing market losing momentum after tax credits end |
| June 11, 2010 Issue: Austerity measures deliver blow to Spanish house price outlook US house prices stabilize on back of improved conditions Japanese construction recovery to continue in the second half UK commercial property recovery losing momentum |
June 4, 2010 Issue: Growth in Chinese RE prices to ease on stimulus withdrawal Brazilian interest rates likely to move higher again Canada lifts interest rates as house price recovery continues New Zealand's housing market showing signs of moderation |
| May 28, 2010 Issue: Australian building approvals pick up as conditions improve India Q1 GDP to show stronger trend but rates may remain steady US construction sector on the cusp of a recovery Q1 RICS Cyprus Property Price Index shows weaker trend |
May 21, 2010 Issue: US foreclosures preventing price gains in housing market Outlook for Spanish housing demand uncertain Housing market activity in New Zealand cooling UK construction workloads edge up but outlook still cautious |
| May 14, 2010 Issue: Swedish house prices to rising during 2010 but at a slower pace Australian budget outlines policy objectives for sustainable growth Better news for US home builders over the coming months Singapore property optimism grows despite rising availability |
May 7, 2010 Issue: Q1 Euro area GDP growth likely to exceed Q4 2009 Chinese property activity already responding to cooling measures Canadian house prices close in on previous high Commercial property investment recovery continues in Malaysia |
| April 30, 2010 Issue: China announces a raft of new measures to tackle house price growth Sentiment in Russian commercial property market turns positive Brazilian interest rates on the rise as the real estate market booms Australian real estate sector feels effects of interest rate rises |
April 23, 2010 Issue: HK residential activity may get post Chinese new year boost Euro area mortgage related data likely to show improvement Tentative signs of recovery in Hungarian economy but real estate lagging UK Commercial Property Survey shows further gain in letting activity |
| April 16, 2010 Issue: Improvement in mood amongst euro area builders New Zealand house prices dip but appear to be stabilising Indian central bank to tighten further next week US home sales may pick up in spring |
April 9, 2010 Issue: Chinese property construction continues to accelerate German house price outlook brighter but scope for rises limited Canadian house prices to edge closer to all time high UK commercial property yields continue to drop |
| April 2, 2010 Issue: Greek home building activity to fall further Australian building starts fall again as cash rate normalizes UK construction sentiment negative as Bank keeps rates on hold Higher Korean house prices insufficient to force hand of the BoK |
March 25, 2010 Issue: Singapore commercial property prices to show stronger gains French housing starts to remain stable but downside remains Recovery in Japanese house building hits the rocks UK Credit Conditions Survey to show modest improvement |
| March 19, 2010 Issue: South Korean housing recovery losing momentum Spanish housing market showing signs of stabilization US home sales may rebound in Q2 BBA to shed light on UK mortgage approvals |
March 12, 2010 Issue: South African construction activity to edge higher Australia builds for future amid strong recovery US housing still in trouble despite pick-up in new starts Modest recovery in German economy likely to keep house prices flat |
| March 5, 2010 Issue: Canada introduces measures to curb mortgage activity 2010 European Housing Review launched Chinese real estate building investment to moderate in 2010 US and Japan expect most distressed properties in Q1 2010 |
February 26, 2010 Issue: US construction spending continues to trend lower Surveyors pessimistic on South Korean commercial property UK base rates and quantitative easing to remain on hold Australian building approvals continue to improve in 2010 |
| February 19, 2010 Issue: Indian budget key for property sector Hong Kong housing price growth to ease Spanish housing market activity to remain subdued Snow knocks UK mortgage approvals in January |
February 12, 2010 Issue: German commercial property market remains weak Housing starts in England to remain way short of need Japanese construction recovery remains fragile US home builders' gloom overdone |
| February 5, 2010 Issue: RICS launches Cyprus Property Price Index Brazilian commercial property outperforming most emerging markets New Zealand housing market to strengthen further Canadian housing construction moving firmly higher |
January 29, 2010 Issue: Investment led recovery broadens in global commercial property market Australian building approvals to show ongoing improvements Canadian housebuilding continues to improve French construction outlook is improving |
| January 22, 2010 Issue: UK Commercial Property survey shows further improvement India set to tighten monetary policy US sales activity weak in spite of recent price increases Spanish mortgage activity to remain subdued |
January 15, 2010 Issue: Singapore residential market to show gains in 2010 Euro area construction output continues to languish US housebuilding sector remains subdued Japan survey to show demand for finance is still modest |
| January 8, 2010 Issue: Rebound in Canadian home prices and construction to continue Chinese data pointing to ongoing recovery Australian housing finance set to rise again in November Brighter outlook for German housing market |
December 18, 2009 Issue: UK commercial property may see double digit returns in 2010 Euro area mortgage lending to grow modestly at best in 2010 Hungarian home loans continue to slip but interest rates lower Hong Kong residential property to see further price gains |
| December 11, 2009 Issue: U.S. home builders sentiment to benefit from tax credit extension Rebound in N.Z. house price increases prospect of a rate hike Singapore residential prices outperforming commercial Eurozone construction sector could see uplift in H2 2010 |
December 4, 2009 Issue: Portuguese housing market set to outperform Spain in 2010 Korean rates on hold as mixed data clouds outlook Canadian housing market to recover further during 2010 Australian rate hikes adding to stretched housing affordability |
| November 27, 2009 Issue: Rate rises moderate pace of Australian house price recovery Signs of a pick-up in activity in India as RBI sends warning shot Spanish housing market to improve but headwinds remain Upward revision to Q3 UK construction estimate likely |
November 20, 2009 Issue: HK house prices rebound fuelling renewed bubble worries Housing activity in the UK to show further increase French housing construction has rebounded smartly Extension of tax credit to provide further support for US housing |
| November 13, 2009 Issue: Only modest rise in housing starts likely in England in Q3 German house price outlook highly uncertain Recovery in US housebuilding sector Japanese commercial property market starting to show some life |
November 6, 2009 Issue: German construction sector still under pressure Canadian housing market recovery continues Chinese money boost to support ongoing investment Korean rates to remain on hold for a little longer |
| October 30, 2009 Issue: Hong Kong and Latin America leading rental recovery Australian house prices to rise further Rising interest rates in Norway will dampen house price outlook UK construction orders should rebound in the September data |
October 23, 2009 Issue: Hong Kong mortgage activity to support further price gains Euro area mortgage lending to remain flat US housing market recovery will be slow and gradual London leading the UK lettings market recovery |
| October 16, 2009 Issue: Further signs of improvement in the French economy Further signs of emerging recovery in US housing market Another cut in Hungarian interest rates likely Singapore housing data to confirm double digit quarterly gains |
October 9, 2009 Issue: Canadian housing market improving but will it last? More evidence likely of improvement in UK commercial property Japanese construction sector still lagging the economy German house prices to remain relatively flat over next 12 months |
| October 2, 2009 Issue: Korean central bank may be first to target emerging housing bubbles Australian first home buyers will act before the Boost expires Stabilisation in euro area economy begins to spread to property Outlook improving for Canadian housing market |
September 25, 2009 Issue: Spanish housing market is showing tentative signs of recovery Hong Kong residential activity continues to rebound Japanese outlook is improving UK mortgage approvals set to stabilise in August |
| September 18, 2009 Issue: Euro area mortgage lending will take time to recover Recovery in US housing activity continues Further increase in UK mortgage approvals likely in August Norges Bank set to leave rates on hold as house prices rebound |
September 11, 2009 Issue: UK commercial property values set to edge up in August data US housebuilding recovery threatened by foreclosures Euro area construction output still on the floor Korea property fears set to drive interest rates higher |
| September 4, 2009 Issue: Positive outlook for Greek house prices Canadian property market outlook still weak Australian housing finance to increase before Boost deadline Korean interest rates on hold as real estate market rebounds |
August 28, 2009 Issue: Japanese housing starts to continue edging higher Argentine construction activity to continue its recovery US residential construction recovery to continue Australian building approvals will rise further |
| August 21, 2009 Issue: Spanish housing market activity shows signs of stabilization New Zealand housing recovery to meet renewed headwinds Danish homebuilders’ sentiment to remain weak Activity improves but prices fall in US housing market |
August 14, 2009 Issue: UK housing starts to rise for second successive quarter Construction spending declines in Japan to ease Euro area business sentiment is improving US housing market improving very gradually |
| August 7, 2009 Issue: Chinese real estate activity gaining traction Further falls in store for Canadian house prices Declines easing in UK commercial property Spanish residential property activity passes trough |
July 30, 2009 Issue: US residential construction spending likely to improve HK property rebounds despite ongoing rental declines Australian house prices set to rebound PMIs to signal further improvement in euro area |
| July 24, 2009 Issue: Hungarian interest rates to be cut as risk aversion eases Australian building approvals to continue to improve Euro area lending data to show further deterioration Indian rates on hold as economy improves |
July 17, 2009 Issue: French business confidence up; home building still falling Japanese survey to signal weak appetite for housing loans Further price falls likely in US housing market BBA data to show further rise in UK mortgage approvals |
| July 10, 2009 Issue: Signs that Canada may be moving past the worst Chinese stimulus to provide near term property support Czech construction output to only recover slowly Norwegian home building activity to fall further |
July 3, 2009 Issue: Canadian housing market downturn continues Indian budget could offer help for real estate sector German building activity to remain weak Government grants help Australian first home buyers |
| June 26, 2009 Issue: Singapore property price declines to ease German construction orders rise strongly in April US construction sector weak but may be improving Credit conditions in the UK only modestly easier |
June 19, 2009 Issue: UK mortgage approvals set to rise again in May Spanish mortgage approvals - light at the end of the tunnel Little momentum to improvements in US housing market Japanese commercial rents to continue slipping |
| June 12, 2009 Issue: US housing market activity shows further signs of recovery HK unemployment to signal sharper commercial rent falls Tentative signs of recovery in Euro area construction sector Swedish unemployment to show economy stabilising |
June 5, 2009 Issue: Further moderate house prices falls in France Downtrend in Canadian housing starts to persist Chinese real estate investment set for further increase UK construction orders and commercial values to fall further |
| May 29, 2009 Issue: Japanese rental slide to gather pace Australian building approvals may improve slightly Russian house price declines to accelerate US construction spending stabilises but remains weak |
May 22, 2009 Issue: Activity in the Hong Kong residential market rebounds US housing market stalls at low levels India: improved optimism for Industrial property Business confidence rising in Germany |
| May 15, 2009 Issue: Signs of less pain for the euro area construction sector Boost for Australian first home buyers continues US commercial property downturn continues Construction spending in Japan supported by public sector |
May 8, 2009 Issue: Rebound in permits won’t push up Canadian house prices Property market in China shows signs of bottoming Portuguese house prices to fall further Rental declines to accelerate for UK business property |
| May 1, 2009 Issue: Signs of activity firming in the Australian housing market Irish house prices have further to fall Indian property demand to ease further despite rate cuts Weakness remains in US construction sector |
April 23, 2009 Issue: Negative outlook remains for the Spanish housing market Hong Kong mortgage activity to continue to edge higher US house prices may be reaching a floor UK mortgage approvals to continue modest recovery |
| April 16, 2009 Issue: Singapore property to fall further on higher unemployment A brighter outlook for the US housing market Weak German economy hits housing market Japanese loan officers to show drop in home loan demand |
April 9, 2009 Issue: US housing starts may suffer relapse in March Chinese real estate investment slows to a trickle Euro area construction output will fall more but not as fast UK commercial market yet to hit the floor |
| April 3, 2009 Issue: Australian housing finance commitments to rise again Bank of Korea to cut rates further Canadian housing market downturn continues Hungarian commercial property woes to continue |
March 27, 2009 Issue: Singapore house price downturn to accelerate Japanese construction begins to show cracks French house prices will fall further Australian housing market stronger than US, for now |
| March 19, 2009 Issue: India faces deflation as real estate outlook worsens No imminent recovery in US housing market Euro area M3 lending contract further UK mortgage approvals to edge up again |
March 13, 2009 Issue: Irish house price correction has further to run Russian downturn takes its toll on property development Hong Kong commercial property enters “double dip” Credit not the only problem for US commercial property |
| March 6, 2009 Issue: Middle Eastern market sees steep turnaround Chinese property to gain some support Swiss real estate suffers as economy contracts Green shoots in Australian housing market |
February 27, 2009 Issue: South Korean property activity declines accelerate German residential building activity to fall further US property indicators showing little respite UK mortgage lending to remain subdued |
| February 20, 2009 Issue: Indian budget provides no help for real estate French building activity has further to fall Downturn in US property markets to continue Lower UK house prices drive increase in buyer enquiries |
February 13, 2009 Issue: Boost to the euro area infrastructure sector No sign of end to the gloom for US housebuilders Chinese real estate to gain some support from stimulus Canadian housing starts set to fall further |
| February 6, 2009 Issue: The party is over for Dubai’s property markets Canadian housing starts set to fall further Rate cuts will not support Korean Property market in 2009 German housing market will not stay immune forever |
January 30, 2009 Issue: Australian house price declines to accelerate in 2009 Outlook remains bleak for US Construction sector ECB on hold next week; will cut in March UK base rates heading for 1% |
| January 23, 2009 Issue: Indian interest rates have some way further to fall Hong Kong mortgage activity shows little optimism Transactions and house prices continue to fall in the US Euro area commercial property demand to fall in 2009 |
January 16, 2009 Issue: US housebuilders face a hard year in 2009 Hungarian interest rates set to fall further Chinese real estate investment to continue downtrend Price expectations weigh on euro area construction output |
| January 9, 2009 Issue: Weak economy hits house prices in Singapore House price falls to continue during 2009 across NZ ECB likely to ease next policy week Gloomy outlook for Canada in 2009 |