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20, 2008 May:

France still 'one of the best'

France has again consolidated its position as one of the world's top investment hotspots...

Oz in $21 billion bonanza

New figures show just how important foreign investors are to Australia's real estate market...

Sicily 'bridging the gap'

The Sicily property market is set to benefit from a major new infrastructure project...

Spain: A buyer's market?

Investors considering Spain have received some good news this week...

Turkey set to shine this summer

Turkey BTL investors could be in for a lucrative summer season...

Uruguay: Luxury land plots from £30k

Equity.com reveals an opportunity to invest in a long-term land banking development within the grounds of a classy upmarket Sheraton hotel...

19, 2008 May:

'Affordable Italy' rules the Med

Prospective property investors are choosing Italy over Spain and France, claims one analyst...

Antalya 'reaching for the stars'

Antalya's desirability as an international investment location is increasing...

Cyprus is 'world's no 1'

Cyprus has again consolidated its position as one of the world's top investment hotspots...

Dubai's most prestigious address?

A stunning new development in Dubai is attracting the attention of prospective investors...

Investors eye 'bargain-bin' Berlin

Berlin's 'depressed' property market is apparently bursting with bargain investments...

OFT targets 'sale and rent back'

So-called 'mortgage rescue schemes' are to be thoroughly investigated...

Poland 'taking a breather'

The days of stratospheric growth in Poland may be over, but one expert is still optimistic...

Sofia braced for 'big boom'?

An expert explains why Sofia is currently an excellent investment destination...

Spain in 'significant shift'

The latest PIMS index has revealed some worrying news about the Spain property market...

US springs economic surprise

The latest economic figures from the US are 'surprising', according to one newspaper...

16, 2008 May:

Brazil: Mainstream mortgages 'still emerging'

Access to Brazil mortgage loans is increasing all the time...

Colonia tourism strategy 'taking shape'

Punta del Este may be Uruguay's best known destination, but it may soon have a rival...

Eurozone growth 'surprising'

New figures reveal that Eurozone growth in the first quarter of 2008 was better than expected...

FTBs fall foul of fixies

Homeowners refinancing their mortgages are in for a rude awakening...

Germany in 'sensational' form

Germany's strong growth in the first quarter of 2008 is confounding analysts...

IMF positive about the future

The head of the IMF has revealed some positive news about the global credit crunch...

Japan jumping the gun?

It has been a good 3 months for Japan, but is the good fortune actually the kiss of death?

USA flights 'Made in Italy'

A new set of 'authentic' flights from Italy to the USA have been announced...

15, 2008 May:

BoE bemoans inflation woe

The outlook for UK inflation has "deteriorated markedly", according to the BoE...

Brazil storms to the next level

It has been another exciting week for the burgeoning Brazilian economy...

Bulgaria reels from record rise

New figures reveal that Bulgaria's inflation has soared to unprecedented levels...

Cannes 'buzzing with excitement'

The town of Cannes on the French Riviera offers superb BTL prospects, claims on company...

Hope on the horizon for FTBs?

The Government has announced new measures to help FTBs into affordable home ownership...

Investors covet US 'colossus'

An expert has lavished praise on the investment potential of a popular US State...

Investors SALivate over £1.5 billion boost

A little known Cape Verde Island is set to benefit from a huge influx of cash...

Royal blessing for 'dynamic' Turkey

Queen Elizabeth has bestowed the royal seal of approval on Turkey this week...

Slovakia + the Euro: A good match?

What positive impact is the single currency likely to have on the Slovakian economy...?

Taxing the gain

CGT was reformed in the latest Budget, but will this help or hinder the buy-to-let investor...?

The rise of Italy's 'Jewel of the Sea'

One Italian emerging market is fast becoming an investment hotspot, claims one expert...

14, 2008 May:

Bulgaria in surprise boost?

New figures reveals a positive surprise for Bulgaria's economy...

Cape Verde in BTL boost

An expected increase in tourism is set to boost the Cape Verde BTL market...

Dubai set for 'dramatic developments'

Officials in Dubai have revealed their plan to attract more tourists to the region....

ECB hails Eurozone's 'shining light'

The European Central Bank has lavished praise on the Eurozone's newest member...

Estate Agents 'running scared'?

Estate Agents are fighting for their lives at the moment, claims one analyst...

Expert hails 'crunch-proof' market

One far-flung property market is apparently immune to the global credit crisis...

Morocco 'causing a commotion'

Moroccan resort properties are expected to massively increase in value during 2008...

Spain: Investors urged to 'buy wisely'

Investors should have no fear about investing in Spain, argues one expert...

13, 2008 May:

Brits in global property blitz

UK investors now own homes in dozens of different countries across the globe...

Canada next on US hit-list?

The U.S. crisis has not yet affected Canada, but how long will that last...?

Cyprus: Property the 'toughest issue'

Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talal has spoken of his hopes for Cyprus re-unification...

Defiant Bulgaria set to soar

Bulgaria's Minister of Finance is in a bullish mood over economic growth...

Fiji: The next big thing?

Fiji will become one of the hottest investment destinations of 2008, argues one analyst...

France in 'wait and see' mode

The French property market is experiencing 'slow times', claims one company...