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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.

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Will François Hollande's victory affect French property?

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

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

France and Spain are top for overseas property

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

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

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

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

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 has most expensive homes in the world

Monaco is the most expensive residential location in the world.

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

India tops global league table for house prices

Goa, India. Image:Thinkstock

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

Paris beats London as most expensive city to rent

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

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

Investors urged to dodge cheap Eurozone property

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

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

Buyers steer clear of property market in UAE

Dubai is the jewel of the UAE. Image:Thinkstock

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

Cape Verde breaks into overseas property top ten

Cape Verde has an estimated population of half a million.

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

Irish house prices fell even faster in 2011

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

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

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.

Investing in alpine property

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

Where to invest in 2012?

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

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.

Tom Cruise seeks home in Malta

Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise is reportedly searching for a home in Malta having fallen in love with the Mediterranean island.

Dubrovnik: Luxury property on the Adriatic

Dubrovnik Sun Gardens has an enviable position, perched on one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the world.

Investing overseas in hard times – where to look

Is now the right time to invest in a distressed property market like Greece?

St Lucia - on the recommendation of Andrew Strauss

England's talismanic cricket captain Andrew Strauss, three times Ashes winner, thinks St Lucia is well worth a look. He's right.

America surprise second choice for buyers

America has leapfrogged France to become the second most popular overseas property destination in the world, according to a report from TheMoveChannel.com.

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