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Cape Verde has an estimated population of half a million.

Cape Verde breaks into overseas property top 10

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Where to invest in 2012?

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

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

Irish house prices down by half since peak

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

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

Tom Cruise seeks home in Malta

Tom Cruise is said to be keen on Malta after visiting Brad Pitt there earlier in the year. Image:Allstar

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 attracts two million tourists a year.

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

Greece also has newer properties available.

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

St Lucia - on the recommendation of Andrew Strauss

St Lucia sits just north of Barbados in the Caribbean

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

Interest in US property has been on a steady upward climb

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

Overseas Investment: Classic errors and how to avoid them

Looking to invest overseas? AboutProperty speaks to property expert Stephen Anderson about the classic mistakes novices make and how to dodge them.

New Zealand: Both a property investment and work opportunity?

Buying property in New Zealand has never been such an attractive option.

Deserted 800 year-old Tuscan village brought back to life

Fresh life is being breathed into Castelfalfi, giving investors the chance to live a traditional Tuscan lifestyle.

Owners of French property set to pay more tax

Brits who have owned French home for between 15 and 30 years could be hardest hit.

Second home buyers look across the Channel

France is now top destination for Brit buyers thanks to ease of access and perception of stability, says new survey.

Super-rich fuel property boom in 10 global cities

Hong Kong most expensive in value terms but Tokyo most expensive overall for ultimate home.

Why live in Britain when you could live...

Britain is one of the most expensive places to own a property. What, then, can the average house price in the UK get you across the world?

Brits have a taste for Turkey

British investors account for 22 per cent of foreign investment in the booming Turkish property market.

Rihanna sues former owner of her house

The singer has filed a lawsuit over the state of her mansion, which she bought for $6.9m in 2009.

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What type of storage is best for small kitchens?

If you have a small kitchen you may well look enviously at the space and amount of storage in the country-style rooms that are beloved by property programmes on television. There may not be much you can do about the size of your room, but there are steps you can take to ensure the space is utilised as efficiently as possible.

What makes Chelsea a residential hotspot for the stylish and affluent?

Chelsea is one of the most exclusive parts of London thanks to its mix of traditional and modern architecture, fabulous shops and top-quality restaurants. A chic and stylish area, it is highly sought-after by the rich and famous.

Why does stamp duty exist on properties?

Stamp duty has been in existence for over 300 years, going back to the reign of William and Mary. It is important to understand where stamp duty came from and how it has evolved over the years to become the tax that it is today.