Property glut slows rising house prices in the United Kingdom
London house prices rose at the slowest pace in five months in June after prices fell in more than half of the UK capital’s districts in a sign that the property boom in one of the world’s most expensive cities may have reached its peak. Read more - June, 2007 - Europe
After coup, Thailand's real estate sector heads for recovery
Foreign investors in Thailand were rattled last year when the military seized power, but the prospect of elections before the end of 2007 and a return to democratic rule could settle the country’s turbulent political situation, buoy its economy and spur its property market. Read more - June, 2007 - Asia
Canadian real estate market buoyant despite U.S. troubles
Canadian house prices have continued to soar in recent months, escaping the downturn in the U.S. real estate sector as low interest rates and historically low unemployment fuel demand for property. Read more - June, 2007 - Americas
Plans for new real estate regulations rankle in New Zealand
Plans by the New Zealand government to root out rogue agents and dodgy deals in the real estate sector are being met with fierce opposition by the industry and investors, who fear that measures will push up costs and increase red tape. Read more - May, 2007 - Australasia
France in line for property boom on Sarkozy victory
France’s flagging real estate sector, like its economy, could turn around over the coming years with the victory of Nicolas Sarkozy in the presidential election set to usher in a series of reforms that will benefit homeowners and property investors. Read more - May, 2007 - Europe
Spanish house prices forecast to fall at least 5% in 2008
House prices in Spain could fall by 5 percent or more next year as the country’s 10-year real estate boom ends, research by investment bank Morgan Stanley suggests. Read more - May, 2007 - Europe - Related: Spain hears that popping sound as real estate bubble bursts - Price pain drives Spaniards to invest abroad