Greater Springfield in Queensland Provide a third for the Garden

Greater Springfield was awarded the Prix d'Excellence 2010 in the category of the Master Plan.

Greater Springfield's new city built by the developer Springfield Land Corporation in Queensland, Australia, valued at 13.8 billion U.S. dollars was designed as the best city for business, technology and information, education, healthcare, retail, and entertainment in one location.

Currently, nearly 20,000 people living in Greater Springfield. Here there are six satellite cities namely Brookwater, Springfield, Augustine Heights, Springfield Lakes, Spring Mountain, and Springfield Central.

It's a cliche but life gets new meaning in the Greater Springfield. It takes only minutes, you can train blows at Brookwater Golf Course golf course designer Greg Norman. And if you come to the shopping centers and entertainment venues, you can see where the incomparable.

And a third of the Greater Springfield area reserved for open space and parks, including park of 24 hectares in the Greater Springfield CBD.

Greater Springfield will become the largest CBD in Australia. A towering office buildings and the first in this city, the Polaris Data Centre, to be the most interesting technological development in Australia.

Construction of 212 million U.S. dollars worth of this building IT systems government departments and national companies and also the infrastructure services in the Greater Springfield.

This new city is also offering fiber network between Brisbane and the Greater Springfield, and became the first in Queensland.

In this area there are six schools and colleges, and seven child care centers.
Education gets a large portion of this new city. Education City, an area of 18 hectares which dirtesmikan in the year 2006, now has more than 3000 students and college students. This unique campus will eventually house more than 10,000 students.

In addition to education, this new city also have a Health City Spriongfield covering 52 hectares. If everything is already built, Springfield Health City will be an integrated health center in Australia.

Give FIABCI Technology Property Business Opportunity

DPP Chairman of the Indonesian Association of Real Estate Brokers, Darmadi FIABCI Darmawangsa welcomed plans to build technology that can unite the entire website FIABCI members worldwide and more benefits.

"This is a very sophisticated tools. Through this technology, in a short time, we can know FIABCI members who are interested in any field. Quickly acquainted and familiar with each other because we are an association, "said tendered at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Nusa Dua, Bali on Wednesday (26/5/10).

According tendered, the use of this technology is very appropriate since 3000 to seek members meet each other directly, not easy. "Through technology, FIABCI, we can connect with people with similar interests. For example, I need somebody who is working in the fields of residential, can directly appear FIABCI member list that interest in residential areas, "said Dewan.

FIABCI forum Wednesday morning featured Terrance described, Secretary General of FIABCI that discuss about technology in FIABCI. FIABCI members can access the website www.fiabci.org. This website is free for members FABCI. To FIABCI Asia-Pacific region, the membership price of Rp 1.5 million per year. And interestingly, if the members are active in many websites and post the article on the website, members can be known.

Introducing the first fellow members via the Internet, as we met through facebook. Although not previously know each other, each member of FIABCI can close in the virtual world and can continue in business. Interestingly, many members aged 60-70 years, still want updates about technology.

Darmadi impression, FIABCI Indonesia has the capability to mobilize. Indonesia actually had a voice. Funnel to shout out. Good momentum to attract more members. "This is a tool to attract foreign know more about Indonesia," he said.

FIABCI technology is beneficial to associate real estate broker. "I am pleased that we have arrived TBA-link 3000 members across the Duna. In the future, will be like this. FIABCI Networking to expand the market, "said Dewan.

AREBI 250-member real estate office in Indonesia. "We picked up the ball looking for opportunities of cooperation in this FIABCI Congress," he said.

Wow, turns out Indonesia Singapore Property enthusiast

Indonesia became the largest foreign property buyers in Singapore in the last five years. In fact, Indonesia is estimated to control about 25 percent of foreign property purchases such as apartments and condominiums in Singapore.

This was conveyed by Head of Special Projects in the launch of HSR Dennis Yong Treasure on Balmoral at Four Season Hotel, Friday (21/05/2010). He said that, compared to China, India, and Malaysia, an Indonesian citizen to invest more in Singapore.

According to him, it was caused by social conditions, economics, and laws that pertained conducive. Quality education system, says Dennis, is one factor.

"Property that we offer to meet all needs. A beautiful unit, safety, comfort, excellent location and easy access to good schools," said Dennis.

Dennis said, in terms of legal certainty, foreign nationals have the same rights as citizens of Singapore. Because, since mid-2005, foreigners have apartments with strata tittle without limitation ownership and permission from the authorities in Singapore.

"Those who are aged over 45 years with one property in Singapore has granted a visa for five years," said Dennis.

Meanwhile, CEO Alfred Vibizconsulting Pakasi say, the benefits of investing in Singapore is that there is certainty and stability increase in investment.

"An estimated investment per year will increase sebesai 10 to 20 percent. This is what causes people to Indonesia to invest there. It is safe, certain, and profitable," said Alfred.

Regarding the weakness of Indonesian property, Alfred assess that more people own a home than an apartment. "Singapore's small farm. Thus, foreigners can only have an apartment. Auto because its a lot of demand, prices continue to rise. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, the public would prefer a house than an apartment. But, the apartment a good opportunity for the majority of foreigners living in strategic areas, "said Alfred.

Alfred added that one way to increase sales of properties in Indonesia can be done by increasing use of foreign licenses. In addition, Alfred said, Indonesia also must prove that his country has a legal certainty.

The MSCI Asia Pacific (APAC)

The MSCI Asia Pacific (APAC) fell 0.3% to 116.33 in late trading in Tokyo, with the ratio of five shares fell to four a ride. This index falling by 9.9% from its peak on 15 April, due to tightening liquidity crisis, Europe and China. Trend correction will happen if the decline reaches 10% or more.

Head of Investment Strategy AMP Capital Investors Sydney Shane Oliver said that there is a combination of factors that burden the market and lead to the correction. "The question now, what was the beginning of a correction or bear market is new?" He told Bloomberg today.

World's second largest zinc smelter, Korea Zinc Co.., Down 6.2% in Seoul. Macarthur Coal Ltd. dropped 16% in Sydney after rejecting an offer of acquisition. Semiconductor Inc. Hynix. fell 3.6% in Seoul after MoneyToday reported that not all investors to buy convertible bonds this chipmakers. However, the Bank of Communications Co.. Shanghai rose 2.7% due to increase in rating by Morgan Stanley.

Japanese Topix index fell 0.7% due to the Ministry of Commerce reported a decrease in demand for services for the second time in March. Kospi in Seoul Stock Exchange also fell 0.5%. While the Nikkei index in Japan rose 0.1%, 1.2% Hang Seng Index, the Shanghai composite index of 1.4% and Australia 0.1%.

Korea Zinc fell 6.2% to 189 thousand won and became the largest decline in commodity companies in the MSCI APAC. Mitsubishi Corp.. that 40% of sales of commodities, fell 1.6% to 2031 yen in Tokyo. Pulverizedterbesar world coal producer, Macarthur Coal, dropped 16% to A $ 11.25 in Sydney or the biggest decline since December 2008 because he refused an offer of A $ 3.8 billion (U.S. $ 3.3 billion) from Peabody Energy Corp..

"Sectors directly affected by the slowdown in commodities (economic recovery) globally," said Director of UOB-Kay Hian Sales Ltd.. Steven Leung.

Australian toll road operator and the U.S., Transurban Group, fell 5.6% to A $ 4.42, the biggest mover in the Australian stock exchange. Hynix which declined 3.6% to 24 150 won to be the most actively traded stocks in South Korea.

South Korea's largest shipping line, Hanjin Shipping Co., Down 3.7% to 30 250 won in Seoul. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., The world's largest trade fleet operators, 3.8% to 631 yen in Tokyo. Nippon KK, Japan's biggest shipping line by sales, 5,2% to 331 yen, the second biggest drop in the Nikkei.

Banking closed today with a positive trade. Bank of Communications, the fourth largest bank, publicly listed in China, rose 6.87 yuan to 2.7%. China Construction Bank Corp., The world's second largest lender by market valuation, 1.2% to 5.06 yuan. Bank of China Ltd., China's third biggest lender, 1.8% to HK $ 3.99 in Hong Kong.

The government policy to push property prices make Shanghai Composite Index falling by up to 21% from its peak on 23 November. This makes the stock exchanges were the third worst performer among 93 major exchanges Bloomberg beach. This index is entering a bearish trend as of 11 May

State-owned China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd.., Also notes rallied 3% to HK $ 14.58 in Hong Kong after two days of falling by up to 3.3%. China Resources Land Ltd., Who is also state-owned developer, rose 6.5% to HK $ 14.04.

Foreign Ownership Under the Right to Use

Foreign Ownership Under the Right to UseThe process of revision of Government Regulation Number 41 Year 1996 regarding the ownership or occupancy homes by foreigners are still rolling. Mechanisms to ensure government ownership of residence for foreigners in accordance with usage rights set forth in Law No. 5 / 1960 on Basic Agrarian.

Because, the government would not tamper with basic agrarian law despite 41 years in 1996 to revise the PP. "We will refer to the principal agrarian legislation regarding the rights to use," said Minister of Housing Suharso Monoarfa, Friday (14/05/2010).

Usage period residence, Suharso said, also referring to the use rights according to the basic agrarian law. "We just have to see it, if it can be renewed once. But, not necessarily up to 70 years, for example," light Suharso.

Suharso added, there are two functions of housing or residential shelter for strangers.

First, as a residence (residential property). Monoarfa, foreigners who take advantage of a house as a place to live are those who've entered the age of retirement.

That way, said Suharso, they can enjoy retirement years in Indonesia as well as bringing benefits to Indonesia. "The form can be landed house," said the United Development Party's politicians.

Second, as an investment (investment property). That is, they may have shaped rise residential properties for investment. Cuma, Suharso reminded, in condition, may not purchase on credit.

However, according Suharso, until now the ministries they lead are still finalizing the formulation of object properties for the stranger. "The question of property for foreigners objects have not finished," she said.

Seriously Singapore Property Develop Eco-Sustainable

Building authorities in Singapore, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA ') set aside 15 million Singapore dollars to promote sustainable development in the island country.

The funds will focus on developing the recycling capability of the buildings demolished and the use of recycled materials during construction.

Construction industry in Singapore warmly welcome this latest initiative, but hopes more government support for its use.

Eco-green area development showed a lack of focus Samwoh about sustainable development methods in the construction industry in Singapore. This is the first building in Singapore that was built using recycled aggregate concrete. And Samwoh want to increase production of recycled materials in the construction industry.

However, sustainable development will be a long term investment because of low margins.

The government hopes that more and more companies are able to use materials of concrete and recycled materials to reduce Singapore's dependence on imported raw materials.

Elvin Koh, Managing Director Samwoh Corporation said ,"... We have invested around 20 million Singapore dollars (in this eco-park). If you talk about the refund, it may be slow because it is still new in the market. But we see this as long-term business. It all depends on government agencies and how quickly they can accept this new concept. "

Road construction

The concept of eco is also made another breakthrough. Singapore Land Transport Authority, the Land Transport Authority to make changes in specifications allow the construction of roads with recycled materials used in road construction.

Although support these measures, the industry players in Singapore said it was too early to specify whether this will impact on cost. But they stressed that it takes more government budget for sustainable development is to be able to immediately take off.

Andrew Khng, President of the Singapore Contractors Association says, "I hope the government will lead, encourage industries to implement this concept in their contracts, there is a certain percentage of the components of their contract to use environmentally friendly products. For the contractors, we need some kind of incentive to encourage us to go green on what we have. "

Some companies say, the public sector was in front and pushed to adopt environmentally friendly practices that can have positive impacts on their incomes. Samwoh for example, get a 3 percent to 4 percent of their revenue from sales of materials recycled materials.

The Vermont on Cairnhill Simplicity is Elegance.

Simplicity is Elegance. It is easy to appreciate the subtle nuances that make the Vermont so appealing. Its sleek towers soar 20 storeys high to form elegant silhouettes against the skyline. The Vermont is a design masterpiece in living and a contemporary expression of the urban lifestyle.

Inspired by the French term ‘verts monts’ for green mountains. The Vermont is a paradise of lush greenery and unique landscaping that rises upward to become part of the green façade. A resplendent triple height waterfall is an awesome sight to behold, while its gentle cascades resonate like music to your ears.

Project Description

A residential development comprising 123 units with basement carpark, tennis court, swimming pool and communal at Cairnhill Rise.

Green Features:

• Waterless urinal at clubhouse toilet.
• Solar powered light.
• Sunpipes to bring natural lighting into the basement carpark.
• Use of low-VOC paint.
• Use of recycled plastic in children’s playground equipment.
• Ductless MV fans in basement.

At Quarter of pensioners 'still paying off mortgage'

news Over a quarter of all pensioners are still paying off their mortgage, according to new research.

The report, published by Key Retirement Solutions, also reveals that the average amount owed by pensioners on their mortgage is in the region of £45,000.

Andy Pratt, the chief operating officer at Alexander Hall, explained that the statistics were slightly higher than he would have expected, though asserted that there are multiple factors involved in causing this phenomenon.

"The biggest one would probably be flexibility in lifestyle – a lot of people are thinking about continuing to work beyond retirement age, part-time or otherwise, and they will probably continue in some sort of debt through that period as well," he continued.

Mr Pratt added that with rates as they are at the moment, many may not have paid down their mortgage, instead using the money elsewhere and keeping debt going because it is cheaper to borrow that way.Info.

Foresta Offer Romantic nuance Cluster at BSD

The desire to have cluster homes with a romantic atmosphere and affordable prices, not again become a dream. PT Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) Tbk (4.11) Cluster Collinare launches, the latest cluster Foresta capable of realizing a dream home.

Suryawan Yanto, Marketing Manager Foresta BSD City explained, "This is the first cluster in Foresta with a combination of beauty and perfection of the position of a dwelling. If we observe from a raised, Collinare derived from Italian, which means the land is mountainous (Hilly). Location Collinare it was in the plains which are much higher compared with other clusters in the region Foresta.

The atmosphere hilly with undulating land coupled with the sekililingnya Foresta forest, offers a quiet atmosphere which is inversely proportional to the hustle and bustle of the capital. Fatigue that is obtained from a day of work can be remedied with a romantic atmosphere in this cluster.

With a wide ranging cluster of approximately 5.8 hectares, Collinare will be built as much as 142 units. Contour of the land that was deliberately created an uneven look at this unique cluster. Houses in Collinare will be built on land that has a height of up to 5 m above the highway. Can be imagined, like a castle in the middle atmosphere is hilly forests will stick with this new cluster.

In addition, Collinare has beautiful gardens with extensive European-style approximately 2.000 m². This park is equipped with a water fountain, sculpture, romantic canopy, and gazeebo which adds a different atmosphere with the density of Jakarta. By walking in the middle of this park, residents can feel the atmosphere seemed to park in the beautiful city of Paris. Besides family facilities such as three on three basketball courts and children's play areas complete the convenience of its residents. "Cluster Location Collinare also just a step from de Palazetto, Foresta sport club which has facilities that a modern fitness and relaxation. This will support a healthy lifestyle for the residents, "said Hery S. Wijaya, Sales Manager Foresta.

Collinare offers several types that can be tailored to the needs of families. To type 85/128, 85/144, 85/160, 95/180, 125/220 has three main bedrooms, while for type 286/300 has four main bedroom.

Collinare own designs from modern classical-style, complete with unique ornaments that add to the beauty of its own. The impression is very elegant modern classics featured in every design. Blueprints of the house had to be mixed into a compact lay out and prioritize the functionality of the room, light and air circulation.

When compared with the price offered design Collinare Cluster can be said is very affordable. "Houses in this Collinare Cluster sale with prices starting from Rp. Backyard 590 millions with a wide and has three main bedrooms. "Hery added.

Though compact and unique plan offered by the developer, but homeowners can still lay out development in accordance with the tastes and needs. "Plan house deliberately flexible to the development. It is solely to facilitate the residents to conduct future development blueprint. "Herry demolished. "We are optimistic this cluster will receive a warm reception from the public, such as cluster-cluster Foresta previously had been largely sold and handed over to the buyers", he added

Top Class Apartment Sales Rise Significantly

Performance upscale property industry in Jakarta during the quarter I-2010 really charming.

Property research institute Chusman & Wakefield Indonesia reported that upscale apartment project sold well during the first quarter of this year.

Of the total supply that reached 75,000 units, the rate reached 94.1 percent of apartment sales. The figure was slightly higher than the rate of absorption in the fourth quarter-2009 which reached 94 percent.

Of the total 94.1 percent, sales at upscale condo worth over USD 15 million per square meter (m2) reached 65.1 percent. This portion increased significantly from the previous quarter at 58.1 percent of new

Office market is also excited. In fact, its sales reached 24 percent increase from the figures in the fourth quarter-2009.

But, at the same time, sales of owned housing (rusunami) actually lethargic. Storey dwelling to the lower classes are only sold 75.4 percent of total supply, down 2.4 percent from fourth-quarter 2009.