The global property slowdown is biting hard in New Zealand where developers are putting projects on hold, spending cash reserves and even going into receivership.

Buyers in Malaysia are facing rising prices because of soaring construction costs, it is claimed.

All sections of the UK commercial property market are being hit hard by the economic downturn, according to the latest information.

A UK developer hit by the credit crunch has demolished half built homes to avoid paying staged payments to the local council planning department.

China's breathtaking economic growth is unlikely to be de-railed by the global credit crunch making it one of the best places for property investment funds to consider, it is claimed.

Today brings more bad news for the property investor with UK sales at an all time low but there are chinks of optimism especially when it comes to foreign and prime country house property sales.

Demand for property in Bulgaria is slowing according to industry experts who believe the global credit crunch is at last reaching East Europe.

Coastal property in the US is suffering a downturn not just from the global credit crunch but from concern about global warming and shore erosion.

German cities are outperforming average national property price growth and becoming increasingly attractive to foreign investors looking for longer term investments, it is claimed.

Owners of rental property in South Africa are benefiting from a strong tourism sector and as prices start falling more interest is anticipated.

The global credit crunch isn't affecting property as much as predicted and one expert is even claiming that talk of an international downturn have been exaggerated.

Property prices in France are remaining stable due to a more prudent approach to lending, it is claimed.

US economic woes are affecting a key sector of the Philippines property market but it is hoped the shortfall will soon be picked up by increasingly affluent Filipinos seeking investment opportunities as well as new overseas investors.

Encouraging words about the future of the economy in Cape Verde are expected to add to the increasing interest among property investors for this former Portuguese colony.

Wealthy property buyers are finding that the US is the place for bargains as even the luxury end of the market is affected by the global credit crunch.

Interest in luxury property in scenic locations in New Zealand, fuelled by the success of the Lord of the Rings films, is facing a downturn.

Buying property abroad is still considered a good financial investment despite the global credit crunch, it is claimed.

Foreign property fund investors in Australia are set to benefit from a change in the tax system which will give the country one of the most competitive withholding tax rates in the world.

The French estate agency federation, FNAIM, predicts a stable year for property prices in France in 2008, with average rises likely to be no greater than the rate of inflation – currently around 1.6%.

Prices for prime central London property have begun to fall, according reports from leading UK estate agents.

A steep entrenchment in American house prices, despite sharp interest rate cuts, is still expected according to financial analysts.

Despite being unaffected by the global credit crunch Canada is likely to see a downturn in its property market within the next year, it is claimed.

The South African residential property market is expected to experience a relatively mild downturn rather than a huge dive, according to a leading bank.

Strong evidence is emerging that Scots are opting to rent rather than buy because of the concerns with the property market, according to latest research by Scotland's leading online letting portal Citylets.

According to the latest research from Colliers International, there should be a slow but steady recovery in investment volumes in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East & Africa) in the second half of 2008, following the sharp decline in transactions that resulted from the credit crunch.

The property market in Scotland appears to be bucking the downward trend despite the credit crunch and the mortgage shortage, housing experts say.

Generally the property market in Florida is suffering from the credit crunch but when it comes to the top end of the market there is no problem selling.

Astute property investors in the UK with cash reserves could find 2008 one of the most profitable years ever, according to a respected property author.

The next decade is going to bring a boom in second home ownership according to a well respected new study.

According to a report from real estate experts Profile Europe (UK) Ltd an increasing number of UK property investors are attempting to run away from the effects of the credit crunch by purchasing properties abroad.

Real estate agents feeling the pinch of the property downturn still need to meet their sales quotas; so driving a hard bargain could be the way to a good investment.

The collapse of the housing bubble in the United States is mutating into a global phenomenon, with real estate prices down from the Irish countryside and the Spanish coast to Baltic seaports and even in parts of India.

The credit crunch may be biting across the globe but according to property investment experts it is a good thing for Thailand. It isn't affecting people directly but an indirect effect is likely to be realistic valuations and therefore long term stability for investors.

Though some European countries are experiencing growth, recent house-price figures indicate that, as in the U.S., things in Europe are slowing down.

Real estate company Labaro became the latest victim of Spain's property sector slowdown when it filed for protection against its creditors this week, joining several other companies that have gone into administration last week.

France is attracting increased levels of interest from UK-based property investors according to experts. The country's popularity is helped by no serious impact from the credit crunch currently beleaguering the US, faster Eurostar rail services from London and new low cost airline routes this summer.

Investment returns in the cities of Moscow and Istanbul are likely to surpass those of Paris and London in the short term.

According to reports, more US investors are looking south of the boarder for investment opportunities. In addition tourism numbers are in, showing why this area is so prominently valuable.

The US may avoid a recession if the housing market can pull through. More so, luxury property is still selling well.

The bad publicity for property investment continues as people are now actively being told things that were unheard of just a few years ago. One example of this is investors in developed countries such as New Zealand telling prospective buyers to be patient with their purchases and wait for prices to go down.

Singapore's REITs appear to be struggling at the moment, but potential is high.

Eastern European countries are next in line for hit by credit crunch. Housing markets there may slow.

In the United States, England, Australia and many other developed economies, property slumps have led to a loss of investor confidence and trust in property firms.

Afraid of a downturn in global property markets, many are worried about protecting their investments against losses.

The numbers for the first two weeks of February show a significant drop in the number of sales in the Toronto property market.

The Jamaican economy and housing markets are strong even with a US slowdown pending.

Many Chinese share prices have dropped by half their value since the 2007 peak. At the same time, many companies are closing branches around the country as others try to get out of the property market as quickly as possible. All indications lead towards a nationwide shake-up in the Chinese property market soon.

In the US, everything seems to be hurt by the housing market fall - including retailers.

The credit crunch is hurting the US real estate market, but some believe if problems here lessen, real estate will bounce back.

Subprime lending crisis has not hurt much of Latin America's housing market and with low to middle income housing growing quickly, the market here looks good.