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June 5, 2018, 12:27 p.m.
Foreign Investors Guide to Buying Real Estate in Fiji
The Republic of Fiji has over 300 tropical islands and is a mecca for foreigners wanting to own a slice of real estate in a developing and central South Pacific country.
Fiji has three types of land tenure and was a British colony from 1874 - 1970. Land in Fiji is either Freehold, Native or Crown (State).
The Greater Suva Area in the capital city is generally the most congested residential part of Fiji, though the Ba Province, which covers Nadi Town and Lautoka City has the highest population.
Fiji’s population and housing census is conducted every 10 years, with the latest census noting a population yet to reach 900,000 and an urban population with a 5% growth from 2007-2017.
Nadi Town is Fiji’s global gateway, as home to its main international airport and...
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Washing Machine Tips
Oct. 2, 2017, 11:29 p.m.
Domestic gods and goddesses seem to have a natural penchant for keeping everything spick and span without breaking anything.
For those who are less inclined to take extra care, common problems w...
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Institutes Advised to Offer Affordable Home Loan Rates
Oct. 2, 2017, 11:29 p.m.
Members of the Fiji Association of Banks and other financial institutions have been advised to offer affordable interest rates for home loans.
Association members paid a courtesy visit to Attor...
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Property Insurance Seminar
Oct. 2, 2017, 11:29 p.m.
Property insurance will be at the centre of a stakeholder’s seminar hosted in Lami tomorrow by the Consumer Council of Fiji.
The Council says the seminar would focus on pro...
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Insurance Sector Confidence
Oct. 2, 2017, 11:29 p.m.
THE Consumer Council of Fiji has called on insurance companies in Fiji to step up if they are to play an important role in Fiji’s economy.
“Low-income consumers very often do not h...
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Resort Undergoes $15 Million Upgrade
Oct. 2, 2017, 11:29 p.m.
A major $15 million upgrade has begun taking shape at the Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort and Spa on Yanuca Island on the Coral Coast.
Works have begun on the Beach Bar n Grill Restaurant at th...
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Insurance Cover for Low Income Earners
Oct. 2, 2017, 11:29 p.m.
Government is urging insurance companies to become proactive and develop products to suit the socio-economic needs of those outside the metropolitan cities and towns in Fiji.
Attorney-General ...
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Building Permits Drop from Last Quarter
Oct. 2, 2017, 11:29 p.m.
When compared to the previous quarter, the number and value of the building permits issued fell by 14.8 per cent and 11.9 per cent respectively.
But compared to the same period last year, it inc...
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Insurance Challenges Highlighted
Oct. 2, 2017, 11:29 p.m.
Fiji has a reasonably small premium base of only $160 million, (including Term Life and Medical of $20 million), therefore not providing enough of a pool required to soften the blow when extreme ...
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Engineer’s Certificates Unaffordable
Oct. 2, 2017, 11:29 p.m.
A considerable number of the Housing Authority of Fiji’s low income target market cannot afford to upgrade their Engineering certification.
This was highlighted by acting CEO, Isikeli Navu...
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Less Than 10 Percent Insured
Oct. 2, 2017, 11:28 p.m.
Less than 10 percent of households in Fiji are insured. This was noted by Lolesh Sharma of the Insurance Council of Fiji, while presenting at a stakeholder’s seminar on policies, regulations ...
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