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Like London, Singapore raised stamp duty levels without ill-effect. Image:Thinkstock

First fall in global city house prices since 2009

Economic problems turn prime property prices negative but Knight Frank says new deflationary cycle unlikely.

François Hollande is expected to move away from Nicolas Sarkozy's austerity policies. Image:Thinkstock

Will François Hollande's victory affect French property?

The victory of socialist candidate François Hollande on Sunday represents a seismic political shift for France, which could reverberate across the French property market.

A weakening Euro has boosted France's traditional appeal. Image:Thinkstock

France and Spain are top for overseas property

Gains by pound against Euro adds to continental attractions but economic turmoil means buyers must pick carefully, says HiFX.

Nothing to worry about if you have a survival condo. Image:Thinkstock

World ending in 2012? Here's a home to keep you safe

If the world is due to end in 2012 then you might like to be buried deep under Kansas in one of these luxury survival condos. Who says the apocalypse needs to signal the end of beautiful fitted kitchens?

Monaco is the most expensive residential location in the world.

Monaco has most expensive homes in the world

Cap Ferrat, London and Hong Kong trail principality in list compiled by Knight Frank.

Goa, India. Image:Thinkstock

India tops global league table for house prices

House prices have risen most in last 10 years in fast-growing emerging economies, finds Lloyds TSB.

Paris has taken over from London as the most expensive city for renting a home. Image:Thinkstock

Paris beats London as most expensive city to rent

Rents are rising faster than house prices in most global cities, says Savills.

Property may be cheap in Greece, but it is liable to get even cheaper. Image:Thinkstock

Investors urged to dodge cheap Eurozone property

Low property prices in crisis hit Eurozone countries may not be worth the risk, a leading overseas property agent has warned.

Dubai is the jewel of the UAE. Image:Thinkstock

Buyers steer clear of property market in UAE

Bad publicity about incomplete projects and developers sitting on funds dents reputation of 'safe haven'.

Cape Verde has an estimated population of half a million.

Cape Verde breaks into overseas property top ten

Tiny Atlantic archipelago now seventh on list headed by Spain and the USA, says TheMoveChannel.com.

Prices in Dublin fell faster than the rest of the country. Image:Allstar

Irish house prices fell even faster in 2011

Homes lose 16.7 per cent of their value in 12 months and are now down by almost half on 2007 peak.

Eric Cantona has retained a significant media profile despite his shock early retirement from football in 1998. Image:Allstar

Eric Cantona presidency stunt highlights French housing crisis

Reports that Eric Cantona is standing to be French president are wide of the mark, but he is instead looking to highlight a growing housing crisis in France.

Most ski resorts have a real range of different properties to choose from.

Investing in alpine property

Some of the best alpine investment opportunities for this ski season.

Istanbul is one of the hotly tipped cities for 2012. Image:All Star

Where to invest in 2012?

Property Frontiers co-founders David Cox and Ray Withers discuss investment opportunities for 2012.

House prices in Dublin don't keep doubling and doubling. Image:Thinkstock

Irish house prices down by half since peak

Two new surveys show house prices fell again in 2011 and suggest more of the same in 2012.

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Save space with a small bathroom suite

Most people dream of having spacious bathrooms with a freestanding tub and a separate shower cubicle where you can relax in pure luxury. However, the reality is that bathrooms are rarely as big as we'd like them to be. Here are some tips on how to make the most of a small bathroom.

The benefits of choosing painted kitchens for your home

If you want to give your home a makeover, consider painted kitchens. While these look great in traditional properties, such as cottages and farmhouses, they also work well with contemporary spaces due to the large selection of styles and colours.

Splash out on a high-end BBQ

Holding a barbecue is a great way to get friends and family together, and if you are something of a culinary aficionado, or like to be the host with the most, it is worth splashing out on high-end BBQ equipment.