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07, 2008 July:

Thousands facing the ‘NE trap'

Problems are growing for almost 150,000 homeowners who took out mortgages in early 2007.

Farmland ‘bucking the trend'?

The value of UK farmland appears to be prospering amid the ongoing credit crunch.

Italy still a ‘key market'?

The Italian property market is apparently ‘cooling', but what does this mean for its long term prospects?

Auckland house prices ‘on track'?

There was good and bad news for the Auckland property market in June, new figures have revealed.

Cape Verde storms to the next level

The burgeoning Island of Cape Verde has added another feather to its economic cap.

Malta's 'slow burn' boom

Malta continues to be an excellent investment destination.

Brits target ‘major savings in SA

UK holidaymakers should consider taking a trip to South Africa this summer, argues one company.

Bulgaria battles building blitz

The Bulgarian Government is taking steps to tackle the risk of over-development.

Investors eye ‘awe-inspiring’ Thailand

Overseas investors are increasingly considering opportunities in Thailand.

Under 30s in ‘property dash’

Reaching 30 is a personal landmark for many people, especially when it comes to property…

04, 2008 July:

BoE: Mortgage misery to mushroom

Problems in UK mortgage market could intensify over the next few months, claims the BoE.

Wanted: Property Marketing Executive

E-Quity.com is looking for a property marketing executive to join its rapidly growing, London-based team.

Eurozone battles record inflation

The ECB has raised Eurozone interest rates for the first time in a year.

The Algarve: More than just Sun, Sea and Sand Bunkers!

There is much more to the beautiful Algarve than meets the eye.

Turkey jolted by ‘electric inflation'

The Turkish economy could be in for a short sharp shock over the next few months.

Morocco on the crest of a rental wave?

Tourism in Morocco has soared in the first half 2008, which is great news for property investors.

France: Investing ‘has never been easier'

Relocating or buying a second home in France is now simpler than ever, claims one magazine.

Investors flock to coastal Croatia

Demand for property along the Croatian coastline has skyrocketed, claims one company.

Revealed: Spain’s best beach

The institute for Quality Tourism in Spain has named the country’s top beach.

Italy: March of the ‘Wine-nauts’

A new kind of specialised tourism appears to be taking Italy by storm.

03, 2008 July:

Revealed: The UK's top region

Over the last year, every region of the UK has been hit by negative price growth as a result of the credit crunch...except one.

Portugal: Rising to the Tourism Challenge

The Portuguese Government is working overtime to promote Portugal and improve the country's tourism trade.

Italy's €22 billion boost

A major Italian city is about to undergo one of Europe's biggest ever infrastructure projects.

Spain: The fight-back begins

Spain's Housing Minister has made a bold prediction about the future of country's housing market.

Bulgaria skiing to success

Ski resorts are big business in Bulgaria, and news of another new project is sure to interest prospective investors.

Cyprus: Construction slows again

The number of Building permits granted in Cyprus has continued to fall over the last month.

'Explosive' Fiji flying high

New flights to Fiji could increase tourism exponentially over the next year.

The great German giveaway

Brassic Brits can grab unbelievable property bargains in Germany, reveals one company…

Slovakia’s top BTL market is…?

When it comes to BTL in Slovakia, one city seems to have a major advantage.

Brits going mad for Morocco?

Holiday homes in Morocco could be in-demand amongst Brits this summer...

02, 2008 July:

NAEA: UK market ‘stabilising'

The NAEA has a taken a surprisingly positive stance on the state of the UK housing market.

Brits ‘sticking with tradition'

New figures have revealed that established property markets remain popular with Brit investors.

Bulgaria getting the 'rub of the green'

Bulgaria's image as a tourist destination is improving for one very specific reason.

Murcia: The sky's the limit!

A new infrastructure project in Murcia could be great news for prospective property investors.

Oz rates hit 12 year high

Australia's central bank has decided to hold interest rates at a 12-year high of 7.25%.

Estonia's ‘beautiful' BTL haven

Investors considering Estonia should look no further than it's most beautiful city, argues one company.

Kiwi agents feeling the heat

Auckland's property slump is having a fatal impact on the city's real estate agents.

Romania’s rapid ‘renaissance’

The fastest salary rises in Europe continue to drive the Romanian property market.

The lowdown on French Leaseback

Leaseback properties offer buyers in France a novel way of owning and managing property.

A chink of light amid US gloom?

One major aspect of the US housing market perked up in May, according to figures from the NAR.

01, 2008 July:

Eurozone reels from inflation ‘shocker'

Inflation in the Eurozone is now higher than at any time since official records began.

Connells: FTBs being ‘frozen out'

The ‘relentless pressure' on the UK mortgage market continues to cause problems for FTBs.

Porches: Pre-launch discounts still available

The pre-launch discount period for E-Quity.com's Porches development is coming to an end soon, but there's still time to grab a bargain.

RICS: Radical SD overhaul needed

The RICS has challenged the Government to take proactive action to boost the ‘faltering' housing market.

Spain slowdown ‘necessary'?

The decline in Spain's housing sector is a necessity, claims the country's Housing Minister...

Italy inflates to 12 year high

Italy's latest inflation figures do not make pleasant reading.

Lifestylers go crazy for Crete

Crete has not been especially fashionable in recent years, but that may all be about to change.

Investors at risk from ‘air hikes'?

With oil prices off the charts, should overseas investors be worried about rising air travel prices?

Bulgaria ‘improving beyond recognition'

One major aspect of Bulgaria's property market appears to be going from strength to strength.