Overseas property country guide

Germany

Property abroad in Germany

The developed rental market of the capital Berlin and low prices in the former FDR make Germany an attractive opportunity for overseas investment. Low inflation and a high standard of living are also a boon to investors.

Country guide

Germany
The German property market is based around rented property, with some of the lowest homeownership levels on the European continent; making the country a good bet for buy-to-let investors. Here aboutproperty examines the options. Full Story

Property in Berlin still on the up
Germany remains one of the "safest countries in the world to make a property investment", despite the on going credit crunch, argues David Stanley Redfern (DSR). Full Story
German cities hot investment in 2008
Urban German property has been singled out for its potential growth, despite a slowing market across the large sections of the European continent. Full Story

Berlin market set for stardom
The property market in the German capital Berlin is set to boom, providing an enticing incentive for property investors to consider a venture in the city. Full Story
European property markets slow in 2007
A majority of European property markets saw prices moderate or begin to fall in the second half of 2007, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) European Housing Review 2008. Full Story

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France
France has long been a strong-hold of British property investment and with a recent property boom seemingly coming to an end now could be the right time to pick up a bargain as prices start to slow. Full Story
Spain
Still the most popular destination for Brits looking to invest abroad, Spain is the most popular emigration destination in the world. Full Story
The Caribbean
Perhaps one of the most romanticised locations in the world, the white sandy beaches, tropical weather and tourism based rental market have all drawn investors to the Caribbean. Full Story
USA
Areas such as Florida remain popular despite recent, well publicised, turmoil in the market. Full Story
Bulgaria
Long the darling of international property investment, Bulgaria has seen sustained development since joining the EU, and despite concerns some resorts may be reaching saturation point many areas remain untouched. Full Story
Cape Verde
A recent property expansion in Cape Verde has been fuelled by direct flights from Europe, time zones Full Story