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26 March, 2012:

Revealed: Australia's most liveable city

Melbourne may be ranked the world's most livable city by The Economist Intelligence Unit, but ask Australians about their own cities and Adelaide comes out on top.

Beckingham Palace for sale?

David and Victoria Beckham are reportedly planning to sell their British mansion, which was dubbed Beckingham Palace.

23 March, 2012:

Property Wars: Sydney vs. Melbourne

when it comes to property in 2012 the result is Sydney one, Melbourne nil. Auction clearance rates, property prices and industry forecasts show Sydney’s residential real estate gathering pace while Melbourne is firmly placed as the country’s "most at-risk" market.

Spain warns property investors over 'cutting corners'

Potential buyers of property in Spain have been warned to avoid cutting corners when purchasing a home or holiday apartment.

22 March, 2012:

Fiji offers a 'bright future' for property investors

Property Investors can feel more positive about their offshore property investments in Fiji, off the back of the recent positive statements from newly-appointment Australian Foreign Minister Senator Bob Carr.

Thailand foreign ownership 'worry'

According to its property ombudsman, around a third of the land in Thailand is now owned by foreigners.

21 March, 2012:

Brits hit the overseas property trail

Rightmove Overseas reports that more prospective homebuyers in the United Kingdom (UK) are considering properties overseas, with more than half of foreign locations typically searched seeing an increase in interest.

Investment Watch: Brazil bags buyers’ bucks

Brazil bagged buyers’ bucks in February, reveals TheMoveChannel.com's latest Investment Watch.

Video: Celebrity House Hunting with Shannen Doherty

After a successful, life-long career on hit TV shows Little House on the Prairie, Beverly Hills 90210, and Charmed, Shannen Doherty searches for a new home with her husband.

20 March, 2012:

Americas expected to lead global property investment market recovery

Analysts expect a 20% increase in global property investment markets in the second half of 2012 led by the Americas and driven by increased confidence and a release of pent up investor and tenant demand.

Buying a Home Costs Two Years’ Less Salary Than Before the Crisis

According to a recent study by the Savings Banks Foundation (Funcas), buying a house now requires less years of wages than before the crisis, when the equivalent of ten years’ salary were necessary in 2005 to acquire an average home, now the figure is less than eight years.

19 March, 2012:

Turkish property market set for huge overseas boost

The Turkish property market currently stands on the edge of the biggest change since the Turkish government allowed foreign buyers, with some restrictions, to enter the market in 2002.

And the award for Spain's best beach goes to...

According to a new survey by leading holiday rentals company, HomeAway.co.uk, 65% of second homeowners are considering or would like to sell their property.

Thailand property market 'recovering'?

Thailand's property market is showing signs of recovery after suffering during the global economic crisis that affected much of the rest of the world.

15 March, 2012:

iProperty sees growing interest in commercial property

Trends on Asia's largest dedicated commercial and industrial property portal, CommercialAsia.com, showed an 82% growth in unique visitors in the month of February. The site, which is owned and operated by the iProperty Group, also reported that a majority of visitors to the site were from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia and Hong Kong Hong.