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Land prices smash records in Beijing property frenzy
Two land sales in Beijing have shattered price records and both buyers were state-owned companies, sparking outrage and astonishment at the city's frothy property market.
Canada home resales cool for 2nd straight month
Sales of existing homes in Canada dipped for a second straight month in February, but remained high on a year-over-year basis, as the market may be moving into more balanced conditions, data showed on Monday.
Property prices in UK’s most expensive street soar
The average cost of a property in the most expensive street in England and Wales has soared by £300,000 during the past year, according to new research.
Gold slides as investors take profits
The price of gold in Vietnam slid VND100,000 a tael on March 9 over the previous day as global prices declined due to investors’ profit-taking.
Gold, stocks and real estate to lose luster this year
The three major investment avenues of gold, real estate and the stock market do not represent highly attractive options this year, experts say.