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24 July, 2008:

Rental demand ‘going through the roof'

House sales in the UK are plummeting, but the UK lettings market is soaring as a result.

Brazil: Benefit from 6% capital growth before August 1st

Investors still have a chance secure BTL units at pre-construction prices in Joinville, Brazil.

FTB market ‘slowly increasing'?

New figures from the NAEA have revealed hope on the horizon for first time buyers.

US unveils mortgage rescue plan

There is new hope today for hundreds of thousands of homeowners battered by the US mortgage crisis.

Brazil's newest 'six star destination'

One of Brazil's lesser-known States could become the country's next investment hotspot, argues one company.

Dubai becoming a 'global force'?

Dubai is making strong inroads to becoming the world's financial powerhouse, it has been claimed.

Brits eye Canada's ‘ocean playground'

Disaffected Brits are leaving the UK in droves, and Canada is a preferred destination, claims one company.

Brazil battles the rising tide

Brazil has been forced to raise its interest rates in an attempt to stem rising inflation.

Tuscany’s hidden secret

There are still some areas of Tuscany waiting to be discovered, claims one expert…

Greece: A change of direction?

The Greek Government is taking action to improve its ‘underperforming’ tourism market…

23 July, 2008:

‘Mediocre' mortgage advisors slammed

A huge number of mortgage advisers are doing a bad job and are putting buyers at risk, it has been claimed.

TMC unveils online property library

TMC has teamed up with webooks.co.uk to offer its visitors free access to over 50 different property-related books.

UK prepares for visa crackdown

Following a global review by the UK Government, eleven countries could face tough new visa regimes.

Thai property is no ‘white elephant'

The Thai property sector has suffered a chaotic recent history but it has ultimately triumphed over adversity.

Brits going loco for Lanzarote?

Lanzarote is increasingly attracting disaffected Brits with its low property prices, argues one portal.

First-timers target Turkey

Turkey will experience a huge influx first time visitors this year, claims one expert.

CML and FSA in fraud alliance

Two of the UK's leading financial associations have joined forces to fight mortgage fraud.

Investors enticed by 'cut-price' Egypt

International investors are increasingly choosing to enter the Egyptian market, it has been revealed.

Investors eye Cape's ‘culture capital'

Things are looking good for one of Cape Verde's largest and most diverse islands.

‘Unique' farmland fighting the crunch?

A new study has revealed some surprising figures relating to the value of UK farmland.

Dubai: Gross or Net?

An expert clears up the confusion over the two ways of buying property in Dubai.

22 July, 2008:

FTBs braced for housing ‘revolution'

A radical amendment to a new housing bill could have a major positive impact on the cost of housing.

Brazil: Is it really the promised land?

The North-East region of Brazil continues to capture the imagination of international property investors.

UK new homes market ‘booming'?

Now is apparently the perfect time to secure property bargains across the UK.

Move to Spain and live longer!

People who live in Spain are more likely to live longer lives than those in the UK, claims a new study.

Bulgaria still ‘one of the strongest'?

Brit interest Bulgaria appears to waning, but is this having any impact on the country's property market?

Dubai in BTL boost?

Owners of buy-to-let property in Dubai could be set to benefit from growing tourism in the region.

Investors eye ‘long-term' Italy

A new survey has revealed that homeowners in Italy are taking a long term view on property growth.

Turkey’s $10bn bonanza

Foreign investors have seriously splashed the cash on Turkish property over the years.

Portugal avoids ‘the domino effect’

It’s business as usual in The Algarve’s soaring property market.

So what’s hot in Hungary these days?

CE Invest has revealed the best places to buy property in Hungary.

Flat-pack homes are here!

Ikea has become Britain's newest housing developer.

Morocco property market ‘maturing’

Morocco is one of the world’s top emerging markets, claims Forbes…

21 July, 2008:

E&Y: UK economy like a ‘horror film'

The UK is heading for an economic "horror movie" and will struggle to avoid recession next year, claims an influential think tank.

US Fed ‘in a hole'

According to official figures, US inflation has accelerated at its fastest rate for 17 years .

Cyprus prices ‘holding steady'

Property prices in Cyprus appear to be holding their own in the face of worsening global conditions.

Beat the crunch in ‘buoyant Brazil'

The credit crunch is barely registering in South American markets like Brazil, argues one company.

All smiles in the ‘Land of Smiles'

Despite downgrading its tourism expectations, things are still positive for Thailand's no 1 destination.

Sardinia set for ‘staggering growth'?

The stunning growth of Sardinia's property market is beginning to excite prospective investors.

Bankso: The city that ‘has it all'?

The Bulgarian city of Bansko continues to blossom into a thrilling ‘resort for all seasons', argues one company.

Portugal investors turning blue

Portugal's Blue Coast is attracting investors priced out of other parts of the country…

Recession virgins ‘living in fear’

A new poll has revealed that homeowners are terrified of falling into an all too familiar trap.

18 July, 2008:

CML: UK Mortgage market ‘muted'

The mortgage squeeze continues to tighten with a further drop in lending, according to new figures.

Only 10% to pay before completion at 4* alpine ski resort

Why ski anywhere else when Slovakia offers the only truly alpine skiing in Eastern Europe at a fraction of the cost?

FTBs giving up the ghost?

A new survey has revealed widespread FTB pessimism over the state of UK property market.

IMF: It's not as bad as we thought

The impact of the global credit crunch may have been overestimated, claims the IMF.

Albania: The world's no 1?

Albania is currently the number one location for long term property investment, argues one company.

Panama growth ‘off the charts'

The expansion of the Panama Canal appears to be having a huge impact on the country's property market.

Exciting times for Cape Verde

The next 18 months will be very exciting for Cape Verde, claims one company.