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Sections of Arizona’s controversial new immigration law which comes into effect today (Thursday July 29) have been blocked by a judge who has imposed a temporary injunction on the most sensitive parts of the new rules. US District Judge Susan Bolton ruled that certain sections should be put on hold until the courts resolve the issues [...] […]

As British Prime Minister David Cameron settles down today for his first trip to India with the largest UK delegation since the end of the Raj in 1947, he is likely to be quizzed by officials about the new cap restricting expats from non European Union countries. Although the issue may not be at the top [...] […]

Expats, holidaymakers and travellers staying away from their homes for long periods of time are increasingly taking to hiding their valuables in the fight against prospective burglars. They even take some rather unusual steps such as sewing jewellery into curtains and making their front doors scruffy in an attempt to disguise the true value of the [...] […]

Rents in London’s prime residential market are on the rise, up 9.2% in the 12 months to the end of June 2010, a new report shows. The improving picture for landlords continued into the second quarter of 2010, with a rise of 2.6% in the three months to June, according to the latest Knight Frank London Lettings Index. […]

A property agency has launched a service to help investors of off plan property in the United Arab Emirates recover the value of their purchases. The Smith and Ken agency said its Real Estate Recovery Scheme works via a like for like credit note to the value of what they have already paid against one of its properties. […]

London property owners can expect to make an average of £4500 renting out their home during the 2012 Olympics, it is claimed. With the Games due to start in exactly two years time, figures from HomeAway Holiday-Rentals says there is an opportunity to make an average of £2,000 per week during the 16 day long sporting event. ‘The switch from hotels to holiday […]