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08 March, 2012:

Video - Top world cities for luxury property investors

Over the last twenty years, the geography of luxury property has changed. A handful of cities across the world have emerged as global capitals, attracting a large slice of high value, international business—and high net worth and ultra high net worth investors who began collecting prime residential properties.

07 March, 2012:

Italy's elite bring La Dolce Vita to London

Russians no longer biggest purchasers of property as Italians seek safe haven from debt crisis at home

06 March, 2012:

US tops international searches for properties in the UK, a new report shows

People living in the United States are the top overseas seekers of property in the UK according to new research from PrimeLocation which has drawn up a top 100 table for buyers.

The bigger picture: A brief history of real estate

Who was the first real estate investor? Alexander the Great, according to this infographic. The timeline charts the history of property investment back to 334 BC, when Alexander invaded Persia and seized land by force. But will 2012 be known as the year real estate recovered from recession?

South Africa's coastal properties 'are popular'

Coastal properties in South Africa are holding their value well and proving to be popular among buyers.

05 March, 2012:

China may become world’s biggest gold user, beating India

China, the world’s largest consumer of energy and base metals, is set to displace India this year as the biggest gold user on an annual basis as surging incomes drive increased demand for jewelry and investments.

Artist gives empty homes happy faces

Global real estate may be in a slump, with foreclosures and repossessions flooding property markets, but Russian artist Nomerz is making the most of it. Where others see empty buildings, he sees smiling faces, transforming derelict homes into quirky personalities. Florida's foreclosures are receiving a similar treatment, as investors pounce upon repossessions and turn them into rental properties.

Spa towns show healthy return for home owners

Spa towns are good for your financial health if you are lucky enough to own a home in one, according to a new survey by Lloyds TSB.

Mansion where Truman Capote wrote Breakfast at Tiffany's sells for record $12m

The house in New York where Truman Capote wrote some of his most famous works has been sold for around $12million.

02 March, 2012:

Portugal property buyers should "seek expert advice"

Property in Portugal has surged in popularity in recent months as buyers rush to pick up low-priced houses. With euro concerns still hanging in the air and real estate values fluctuating, however, eager buyers are being advised by agents to "seek expert advice before making a trip".

Dubai based hotel chain comes to Mallorca

Dubai based luxury hotel chain Jumeirah has chosen the island of Mallorca for its first foray into Spain.

01 March, 2012:

Bermuda agents hoping for foreign ownership law change

Bermudan agents are holding out hope that the government will implement land-policy changes this year to enable Bermudans to sell real estate to non-Bermudans.

29 February, 2012:

Valuation dip in Phoenix hints at volatile Arizona market

Overseas property owners in the U.S. city of Phoenix have been hit with yet another dip in their property valuations for the fifth year running. Snowbirds heading to the sunny south are still faced with a volatile housing market in the Arizona region.

Phuket becoming hotbed for Asian tourists says Knight Frank

Phuket properties are attracting growing numbers of wealthy Asian tourists according to research from property consultancy Knight Frank.

German market set for international investor surge says EC Harris

Germany’s property market should brace itself for a surge in international investment according to a new study.