Residential property in the prime central London sector continues to be an attractive investment for many high net worth buyers, both domestically and from overseas, as capital values continue to rise, it is claimed.

British people who own properties overseas which they have not yet disclosed to the UK taxman should put their affairs in order now, according to a tax specialist.

Economic uncertainty and the availability of Islamic finance is driving Middle Eastern real estate investors to look East to markets such as Malaysia, it is claimed.

A new project available to buy under the Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS) in Mauritius that allows property investors to acquire Mauritian residency and the fiscal benefits that brings has been launched.

The United States continues to remain a top destination for foreign buyers as international purchases surged by $16 billion this year, one of the highest increases in recent years.

A new single registry for rural properties it to be created in Argentina so that it can be determined who owns what in a move that is likely to make the South American’s country’s real estate sector more transparent.

Beatles legend Ringo Starr is selling his ranch in Aspen, Colorado, which he bought over 20 years ago and which has one of the longest river frontages in the area.

Property at home and overseas real is regarded as the best place in which to invest your hard earned cash, according to the latest research from the UK based Worldwide Property Group.

Residential property prices in Baltic cities remained fairly stable in December with some seeing slight rises and others seeing values fall.

The real estate market in São Paulo, the economic hub of Brazil and South America’s largest city, is slowing as figures from local estate agents suggest the property market may have peaked.

China will tighten its restrictions on foreign real estate investment in 2011 with local authorities being asked to increase supervision.

Confidence is returning to the South African real estate market and the country’s inclusion this year in the BRIC group of major emerging markets is set to boost foreign investment.

Foreign buyers are snapping up real estate in Singapore with the latest figures to be published showing that they bought almost one in three new private homes last month.

Asian governments have imposed a raft of measures aimed at preventing their property markets from taking off too quickly, but the region still offers investors some of the most prospective real estate globally, it is claimed.

A new winter train service between London and the French Alps is set to boost the region as a property investment prospect, it is claimed.

Saudi Arabia is to allow foreigners real estate investors to own property for the first time in one of four cities under construction in the country.

A ruling by a UK court could affect thousands of foreign property owners in northern Cyprus who bought land which once belonged to Cypriots forced to flee after the invasion by Turkey in 1974, according to industry experts.

UK commercial property ended 2009 in an exceptionally strong position with total returns of 3.9% for December, tanks to demand from overseas investors and renewed interest from real estate funds, research shows.

Abu Dhabi's $10 billion bailout of troubled Dubai will do little to rescues its beleaguered property market or to tempt overseas buyers back to the emirate until late 2011 and beyond, it is claimed.

Dubai based master builder Nakheel, owned by debt ridded Dubai World, suffered first half losses this year of 13.4 billion dirhams (£3.65 billion), it is claimed.

Strong demand and supply shortages has reversed eight months’ of yield compression for prime UK commercial property assets as bank also reduce their exposure to commercial real estate debt, new reports show.

A three year lock in period for developers and foreign investors in the real estate market in India is expected to be scrapped.

The property debt crisis in Dubai is a warning for the next real estate bubble with some analysts wary of the impact of debt on commercial markets in the US and UK.

The fragile US commerical property market could suffer badly as a result of the debt problems in Dubai, it is claimed.

One of the most popular locations for foreign property investors in Brazil is to host the country’s leading international real estate and tourism event which attracts representatives of the industry from across the globe.

Hundreds of property investors from around the world who bought villas in a flagship beach resort on the paradise island of Fiji that is in financial difficulties are owned $1.5 million, according to an official report.

A new investment law in Iraq will allow foreigners to own land for residential property projects and also streamline the regulation and application process.

Banks in Cyprus who granted mortgages to developers who then sold properties to buyers who had no idea the land was subject to a mortgage and cannot therefore get a title deed should be partly held responsible for the scandal which has hit the island’s real estate market.

There are significant opportunities for investors in Bahrain’s commercial real estate sector, but the market is being held back by construction delays and problems with traffic access, according to a new report.

A shortage of supply and increase in buyers across the UK will continue into 2010 as foreign buyers and those with City bonuses compete for the very best real estate.

Chinese officials are to carry out a survey into foreign investment into the country’s real estate sector amid fears about soaring property prices, it has been revealed.

A leading developer and a prestigious architects firm have instructed lawyers to start dispute proceedings over the controversial £3 billion Chelsea barracks residential development in London.

Property investors from the Far East and Europe are returning to the US real estate market, snapping up bargains in the higher end sector where vendors are slashing prices.

Germany’s biggest insurer, Allianz SE, is circling like a vulture ready to snap up real estate bargains in the US commercial property market as values continue to slide and banks move to foreclose on more distressed borrowers.

Warsaw, the capital of Poland can expect the biggest influx of companies and business in the next five years while London is the best business city in Europe, according to the 20th annual European Cities Monitor.

Iraq is the new emerging real estate investment market of the Middle East as security concerns dwindle and the government commits itself to major property developments, it is claimed.

Overseas property investors continue to favour London’s commercial property market with activity rising for a second consecutive quarter according to new figures.

A surge in demand for office space in India is set to revolutionize the commercial property market by 2013, it is predicted.

The second A Place in the Sun Live event of the year has taken place at Birmingham’s NEC and once again delivered a strong consumer audience.

Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Cairo and Casablanca are in the best position in the Middle East and North Africa region to attract more long term capital to their real estate markets, according to a new report.

Newer property in top German locations such as Hamburg, Munich or Frankfurt represents a good real estate investment, according to a new report.

The second largest residential property builder in China is looking to raise £1.6 billion for a major development programme.Vanke will launch a new share offer in order to cash in on a rebounding property market, the company confirmed.

Property investment opportunities in Northern Cyprus continue to be marred by political uncertainty over developments in the island.

On a visit to the island, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said that they shall not allow the continuation of the status quo which meant Turkish Cypriot people’s being unable to enjoy basic rights.