2012

Rents rising and property prices falling in the US

The average price of rent in the United States increased 2% from February 2011 to February 2012, but property prices fell, declining 4.5% during that period, according to the latest Zillow Real Estate Market Reports.

16 April 2012

Granada a great spot for Spanish property investment

Granada has been tipped as a top spot for Spanish property investment by Pathfinder, a company which assesses the best value real estate for investors.

13 April 2012

Manhattan rent prices hit new high

Overseas property buyers considering a city investment should look to the Manhattan area of New York, where rental potential has never been higher.

13 April 2012

Sydney looking to attract expats

Sydney, the largest city in Australia, is looking to attract the best and brightest expats from around the world to fill skills shortages in the country.

12 April 2012

Strong exchange rates mean good news for buyers

In contrast to the first 3 months of the year, March saw the Pound finish higher against all major currencies - good news for buyers of overseas property, say Currency Index.

12 April 2012

New US visa scheme being debated

A new scheme which would allow foreign buyers easier access to the US is currently being debated by Congress.

12 April 2012

Abruzzo increasingly popular with buyers

Abruzzo has been named the top region for buyers of property in Italy, according to a new infographic released by property portal TheMoveChannel.com.

12 April 2012

Egyptian expats find cultural differences the hardest

Expats who have made the move to Egypt find the cultural differences the hardest thing about living in the country, according to joint research from Expat Forum and Barclays International Banking.

11 April 2012

Malaysian market the strongest for five years

While many of the world's property markets are still recovering from the global economic crisis, the housing market in Malaysia remains popular, and has even hit a five-year high.

10 April 2012