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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.

Paris BTL is ‘Pret a Porter’

The Paris student BTL market is ‘ready made’ for investors, argues one expert.

Properties Costa lot less in Castellon

House prices in Spain's Costa Azahar are benefiting from an influx of cheap flights...

Italy’s £500m property deal

A major financial powerhouse has moved into the Italy property market…

17 July, 2008:

Housing woe over ‘within a year'?

A new survey has revealed widespread optimism amongst Estate Agents about the UK housing market.

DCLG unveils ‘Action and Innovation' plan

Hot on the heels of its ‘rent to buy home' scheme', the Government has announced more new housing measures.

Investors latch on to ‘lovely Larnaca'

One of the world's oldest cities is attracting the attention of investors, claims one company.

How to build a life in the country

A new property series gives practical advice on how to create the perfect rural lifestyle.

Eurozone inflates to record high

Inflation in the Eurozone is now at its highest level since measurements began.

Morocco ‘on target’ for record year

Morocco's Tourism Minister has revealed some news that is sure to excite propsective investors.

Investors ‘checking-in’ to profits

One of the USA’s most popular investments is starting to take off in Europe.

Guaranteed growth in France?

Certain locations in France will always see property growth, claims one expert.

OZ trounces 'rip-off Britain'

Research has revealed that Australia is a much cheaper place to live than the UK.

Pollution boost for Milan investors

Milan’s version of London’s congestion tax is proving to be a big hit.

Retail boost for Portugal

Portugal is set to benefit from an influx of cash from an unlikely source.

16 July, 2008:

Hope on the horizon for FTBs?

The Government has announced a new scheme designed to help struggling FTBs.

Clueless landlords ‘in the dark'

New research has revealed that many landlords are seriously unaware of vital compulsory obligations.

Italy ‘fits the bill’ for wary investors

Investors are increasingly opting for established Markets like Italy.

Portugal 'cheaper than Spain'?

Portugal is emerging as one of the most popular overseas retirement markets.

Bush shrugs off US woe

US President George Bush remains optimistic about economic turmoil engulfing his country.

Investors eye Bulgarian land-grab

A new kind of investment opportunity is attracting the attention of buyers in Bulgaria, claims one company.

Turkey: The ‘perfect antidote' for Brits?

Brits fed up with ‘lacklustre' life in the UK are increasingly escaping to Turkey, it has been claimed.

Cyprus in new flights boost

Property investment in Cyprus could become even easier with introduction of new flights this week.

Investors hail CV's 'Atlantic ‘paradise'

Ten reasons why now is a good time to invest in Santiago Island.

15 July, 2008:

BoE throws in the towel

The Bank of England appears to have conceded defeat in the ongoing battle with inflation.

RICS: Investors in ‘position of strength'

The number of people moving house is at its lowest level since records began, but buyers are not complaining.

Portugal 'coming into its own'

Property in Portugal continues to be a fantastic investment, according to one Magazine.

FTBs seek far-flung first rung

A new survey has revealed that FTBs are increasingly looking abroad in an attempt to get on the property ladder.

Investors hail 'world class' prague

Prague is emerging as one of the latest cities to catch the eye of the overseas property buyer.

Southern Italy offering ‘superb value'

The next ‘Mediterranean investment success story' will be a region of Southern Italy, claims one expert.

Morocco set to mushroom?

House prices in Morocco have been tipped to rise at a considerable rate over the next few years.

US: Fed battles lax lenders

New rules have been instituted to protect US consumers from unscrupulous lenders.

Bulgaria bucking the inflation trend?

Inflation may be soaring across the globe but in Bulgaria, things are a little different.

Solar Spain's 'alternative appeal'

Spain has adopted the most 'advanced solar legislation in the world', claims one company.

14 July, 2008:

UK and US clash over crunch

UK financial chiefs are at odds with the US Treasury over the impact of the credit crunch.

Borrowers told to ‘widen the net'

Lax homeowners could be overpaying by up to ₤18,000 over the life of their mortgages.

The best place to live in Spain is...?

Three cities in Northern Spain have topped a national poll investigating the best places to live.

Investors Hungary for ‘strategic’ Gyor

The culturally rich city of Gyor in North West Hungary is gaining interest from overseas investors.

French mountains 'full of bargains'

Investors should stray off the beaten path to find bargains in the Alps, experts have claimed.

It's grim down South

Towns and cities in the South of England are apparently the worst places for raising families.

2008: A bumper year for Turkey?

According to the latest figures, Turkey is in the midst of a record year for tourism and investment.

Brits broadening their horizons?

One growing property market could be set to benefit from an increase in British tourists, claims one expert.

Investors eye ‘towering Toronto'

Toronto real estate continues to be a very solid investment.