OPP Weekly News - Issue 189 - 11th August 2009 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
To read the news stories you must be registered with OPP click here to register - http://www.opp.org.uk/register.asp Would you like OPP Monthly magazine delivered straight to your door? 1/3 off subscriptions for a limited period only. Click here to subscribe - http://www.uploadlibrary.com/mail1/oppsuboffer.html -------------------------------------------------------------------------- INDUSTRY: FRANCHISES DEFY DOWNTURN WITH RAPID EXPANSION Big players increase Asian presence as markets begin to revive http://www.opp.org.uk/news_article.asp?id=3258 FRACTIONAL: FRACTIONAL FIRMS EXPAND AGENT NETWORKS Affiliate partners opening fractional to wider market through localised service http://www.opp.org.uk/news_article.asp?id=3256 DESTINATION: UAE MARKET TO HIT BOTTOM BY END OF THE YEAR Price declines in Dubai slow as Abu Dhabi shows signs of stability http://www.opp.org.uk/news_article.asp?id=3263 BUYER: WEALTHY BUYERS DRIVE ASIAN REVIVAL High-end prices improve as real estate investment increases by 41% http://www.opp.org.uk/news_article.asp?id=3266 MEDIA: PROPERTYFINDER SOLD TO ZOOPLA REA Group confirms its international withdrawal by selling UK and UAE sites http://www.opp.org.uk/news_article.asp?id=3264 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question of the week: Independent agents promise more personalised service but are buyers more reassured by big brands? Send your comments to the web editor now - webedi...@opp.org.uk -- To unsubscribe, visit: http://oppmedia.co.uk/_act/get_rcr.php?C865069295799633343142542377 {~C865069295799633343142542377~}
