Germany is the best country in Europe right now for property investors, especially those seeking long term prospects, according to an annual European survey.

The property market in Berlin is defying the wider global credit crunch with trendy parts of the city now sought after, it is claimed.

Buy-to-let hotel rooms are becoming increasingly popular in Europe with Germany leading the way, according to a specialist.

German auctions are proving a popular source of bargain properties with detached houses, barns, mills and guesthouses selling for incredibly low prices.

Property investment in Germany is taking a new turn as specialist firms target Berlin and Frankfurt as having major potential.

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

Germany is emerging as a prime target for property investors because of its robust economic growth and less volatile property prices, according to the latest analysis.

Property is a selling for 'silly' prices in Berlin but those tempted to invest could wait a long time for any return.

Germany is not known as being a hot property investment but in the current downward spiral Berlin's housing market is doing well, according to the latest reports.

German cities offer a number of opportunities for investors and Berlin tops the list for buy to let property investors.

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The German economy may be the only reason why the EU central bank may avoid cutting interest rates when it meets later this week.

Investors may not pay enough attention to the opportunities available in Germany. This location has much to offer including an ideal property market.

The Germany market is faced with strains including falling consumer confidence and banks having to close their doors due to fallen property markets, yet business confidence is still up.

GMAC Financial Services will pull its residential lending business from Germany. According to lender, they will not raise rates as other lenders are because of credit crunch there.