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 The latest survey of global property prices has found that values across the world continued to fall in the second quarter of 2012.  However, values of homes increased in almost a third of countries surveyed, suggesting there remain some hotspots around the world. Keep reading to find out where property prices are performing best. European […]

As property prices continue to fall in Greece and Spain, speculative buyers are continuing to show interest in the market.  While homes may be cheap, it’s worth bearing in mind that there may still be risks associated with buying low cost Spanish or Greek property.  That’s the view of 24/7 Wall Street, as we see

The recovery in the US property market appears to be well under way, with house sales once again increasing in July.  Low mortgage rates and cheaper homes are helping first time buyers to get onto the property ladder but it is luxury homes that have seen a huge upturn in sales over recent weeks. Keep

The property market in Canada is set to cool over the next few months as homes become less affordable.  That’s the conclusion of property experts after new figures from the Royal Bank of Canada found that rising property prices and higher mortgage rates have made it harder for locals to afford a home in many

Owning your own private island might seem like the epitome of luxury.  No neighbours and complete privacy may be your vision of paradise, but new research shows that buyers are increasingly eschewing private islands. There are now 600 private islands for sale around the world, ranging in price from just $50,000 (£31,690) to $100 million

Despite the country’s economic woes, many experts believe there has never been a better time to buy property in Spain.  With an estimated 2 million unsold homes in the country, The Guardian has reported that Spain is a ‘buyer’s market’ with sellers keen to do a deal as prices continue to fall. Prices in the

Over recent months, many experts have reported that the market for property in Dubai is beginning to turn a corner.  Rising demand for high quality property and stabilising prices have resulted in overseas buyers returning to the emirate in increasing numbers. Now, new official figures show that almost 13,000 properties in Dubai were purchased by

If you’re looking to buy a property in Italy, you should ‘beware the life changing charms’ of Tuscany, according to a leading newspaper.  The Daily Telegraph have recently called the area ‘the perfect spot to buy a dream holiday home’ while experts believe it is a great time to buy property in Tuscany. Keep reading

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If you’re thinking of buying a property in the USA, it could pay to ditch the popular states such as California and Florida and head to Utah and Minnesota.  That’s the conclusion of new research which identified the best US states to live in over the next five years based on factors including quality of