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Growing population fuelling demand for homes in Istanbul

Insatiable demand for residential properties in Istanbul is expected to grow further, on the back of the city's rapidly growing population.

25 May 2010

China property market slowdown

There are signs that China's booming property market has dropped a few gears in recent weeks, following a halt in residential price rises and a decline in sales transactions, according to the country's top economic planner.

24 May 2010

Riga property prices up 3.5 per cent

Property prices in Riga increased by 3.5 in April, compared to the previous month, largely due to a dramatic fall in the volume of homes for sale in the Latvian capital, according to Arco Real Estate.

24 May 2010

Dubai property slump continues

The Dubai property market is expected to remain in the doldrums due to an ongoing lack of mortgage lending and a chronic oversupply of homes, despite the emirate's new deal on restructuring £16bn of debt last week.

24 May 2010

Oman property market sees upsurge in activity

The Oman property market has experienced an upsurge in activity since the turn of the year as international property buyers are now coming back into the country.

23 May 2010

USA homebuilding levels soar

The volume of new USA homes being built in April increased by 41 per cent compared to the corresponding month last year, according to a newly released government report.

20 May 2010

‘Excellent value for money’ homes in Lake Como

The decision to launch new homes in Lake Como is likely to appeal to most Brits seeking to buy an 'excellent value for money' home in Italy, according to the head of Cluttons Resorts.

20 May 2010

Algarve property buying trends change

As a holiday destination and a place to buy property in Portugal, the Algarve has long been a favourite among Brits. However, a new report shows that where people are buying homes in the region is changing.

19 May 2010

One in four US homes in negative equity

Despite signs that the USA property market has improved across some parts of the States in recent months, a growing number of homeowners haven fallen into negative equity.

19 May 2010