Rich Koreans are turning their eyes to the US property market and investing more money in the purchase of land and homes there to capitalize on the slump in the world's biggest property market.

Property prices in Florida are continuing to fall but experts are divided over whether it is a good investment or not for overseas buyers.

Evidence is emerging that British property investors are increasingly taking advantage of bargain prices in the US.

Real estate agents and developers are coming up with new ways of enticing property investors in an attempt to avoid the worst of the global credit crunch.

Holiday destinations outside the Euro zone are the most likely to benefit this year as UK travellers seek the best value for money deals and increase the demand for rental properties.

The impact of currencies on emerging countries in Eastern Europe are being watched by property investors keen to exploit economies before they enter the Euro zone when property prices are expected to boom.

The key to making money in international real estate is diversification and not putting all your eggs in one basket, according to a global federation.

Portugal is weathering the global property slump much better than its neighbour Spain, according to various assessments in the industry.

Overseas property investors in the UK are re-mortgaging in droves to take advantage of lower interest rates on the Continent, according to an overseas finance specialist.

Estate agents in Spain are offering property for sale in Sterling in a bid to attract more British buyers as prices in many areas continue to fall.

Property investors who depend on rental returns from tourists for income will be buoyed by new estimates on the outlook of the holiday industry for 2008.

Kiwis returning home are refusing to put their hard-earned cash into the local housing market, says a leading international recruitment agency working with top executives coming back from the UK.

Due to the falling dollar, the Caribbean offers an opportunity for great investment.

After years of political peace, a recent election has many investors concerned about the future of Malaysia and its property market.

While there are reasons to be pessimistic about the property market in South Africa, certain companies such as Growthpoint Properties have still been able to attract foreign investment into the country. One possible reason for this to be true in spite of the global economic conditions of today is the depreciating currency in South Africa which is making it easier for people from Europe and North America to buy bigger and better houses for the same amount of money.

As the GCC contemplates the use of a single currency, the debate over removing the peg to the US dollar continues. Rakaa Properties, a Saudi Arabian firm, is one of the companies that have added their voice to the call.

According to Scotiabank, the real estate market in Canada will continue to be strong and healthy.

India's economic growth was pegged at 8.34% overall this year by IMF projections. That growth is largely due to the high performing property markets in many Indian cities. However, vigilance is required as the large inflow of capital needs to be handled properly by the property market in order to avoid the emergence of a bubble.

Recent trends in developed property markets do not seem to favour investment in those markets on the surface. However, deeper analysis shows that in many property markets (such as those in the US and UK), investing might still be a good idea.

The number of people who purchase and live in their homes has dropped significantly in several European countries.

The Caribbean Islands will be facing slowdown in tourism if the US recession comes to pass, yet investors still see potential here.

The Euro's value is no longer enough to invest in property because of an instable property market across Europe.

With the Rand getting weaker and other things also beginning to happen in South Africa, it is quite possible that the property markets might get a nice boost.

Slovakia's goal of obtaining the euro may be at risk if the government cannot control inflation there.

Measures taken by the government in order to ease the outflow of capital from the South Korean markets appear to have worked.

Some developers in Thailand have shifted their focus from foreign property owners towards native Thai property owners. At the same time, the southern areas of Thailand have seen skyrocketing property values in recent times.

With US property market struggling some investors see this as prime time to invest. Foreign investors see weakened dollar, lowering prices are interesting aspects of investment.

Zimbabwe's hyperinflation causes woes among property investors and renters alike and may lead to serious changes in the already failing economy.