Portuguese property performing well in Europe

The market for Portuguese property is still a healthy and popular one, according to the latest research from currency specialist HiFX.Overseas property investors appear to be maintaining their interest in the Iberian country, despite strong competition from established areas such as France and Spain

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New Zealand property prices stabilising

The New Zealand property market is currently experiencing a period of stability in terms of house prices, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has said.According to the organisation, the national median price for residential property in New Zealand levelled off slightly in July compared

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Chinese real estate investments soar

The popularity of Chinese real estate has been demonstrated by a surge in levels of investment, it has emerged.Figures from the National Bureau of Statistics show that Chinese property investment reached 941.1 billion yuan (£62.7 billion) in July, an increase of 24 per cent compared to the sam

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Survey answers concerns over Dubai slump

A survey has dismissed speculation surrounding the Dubai property market that it is heading for a "bubble burst".The poll, conducted by exhibition organiser DSL, asked the opinions of 315 real estate companies and found that 92 per cent believed that prices were still rising owing to healthy demand.

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UK property price inflation eases

The annual rate of inflation in the UK property market has slowed down from 5.6 per cent in May 2006 to 5.2 per cent in June, the government has announced.In London, the reduction was more pronounced, from seven per cent in May to 5.8 per cent in June, while the annual inflation rate for the quarter

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