2011

South African property prices expected to get cheaper

South Africa property prices are expected to keep falling in 2011, after recording an average decline of 1.3 per cent in January, according to the Standard Bank Group.

14 February 2011

Brits urged to buy discounted homes in Spain

The Spanish government is calling on more Britain's to return to the Spanish housing and buy some of the country's unsold homes.

14 February 2011

Portugal property valuations drop

The average price of a home in Portugal fell by 3.2 per cent last December compared to the corresponding month in 2009, presenting aspiring homeowners with cheaper Portugal property opportunities, according to bank valuations.

14 February 2011

Justin Bieber gets first step on LA property ladder

US pop superstar Justin Bieber has bought his first home – a £1.1 million mansion in Los Angeles.

11 February 2011

Auckland property prices increase

The price of property in New Zealand's largest city increased marginally in January, despite lower than usual transaction levels and listings, according data released by New Zealand property agency Barfoot & Thompson.

11 February 2011

Habitats Abroad launches new lettings brand

Entitled UK staycations, Habitats Abroad are connecting British travellers with home owners from France, Spain and Florida.

11 February 2011

Buyer's market in Perth

Now is a good time to try and negotiate on Perth property prices because sales are plummeting across this metropolitan area of Australia.

10 February 2011

House-swapping for a place in the sun

A growing number of Brits are swapping their homes in the UK for a temporary holiday home in the sun, with the majority of house-swappers opting for a home in Spain, followed by a home in Italy, property in France and a home in the USA.

10 February 2011

Five islands for sale on The World

There are now five islands on Nakheel's 'The World' development for sale as more investors seek to exit the Dubai property market, according to Arabian Business.

10 February 2011