The real estate market in Vietnam is slowing as rising interest rates and banks cutting lending opportunities begins to affect activity.

Property investors in South Africa are encouraged by a wider selection of properties and taking advantage of bargains as over-extended owners come under pressure to sell because of higher interest rates.

Asia is showing signs of its property boom coming to an end according to financial experts.

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

High interest rates are pushing up the demand for rental properties in South Africa according to the head of a leading property group.

Coastal cities in Brazil offer the highest returns for property investors according to a new guide to buying in the country.

The UK buy to let market is not in crisis and it is a good time for professional investors, according to three respected national organisations.

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%.

UK property investors may be worried about the availability of funds as the banks and mainstream lenders continue their squeeze, but there are plenty of other sources of finance, according to an independent finance broker.

People who are purchasing an overseas property don't always take professional advice despite the fact they wouldn't do the same in their own country, leading experts are warning.

The number of people renting property in the UK has risen by 5% since last October mainly because first time buyers can't get mortgages.

Property prices in Sydney are set to climb despite talk of a continuing slump due to rising interest rates and low levels of affordability, according to property analysts.

The residential property market in Sydney, Australia, is expected to remain in the doldrums for another two years, according to a survey of industry professionals.

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

Interest rates in Australia are likely to remain high for another year and homeowners will suffer as a result. Plus, the reverse mortgage industry takes hit.

The economy and housing market is at the center of Fed Rate cut.

Interest rates may take a fall sooner than expected as the country tries to improve economic risks.

Reports show that Australia's home loan approvals are up more than was expected by economists.

Latvia's economy shows signs of struggle with growth dropping. The housing market here continues to cool.

Affordable housing is in demand in Australia as lenders continue to raise mortgage rates, pushing more homeowners and renters into tight situations.

Scotland homeowners are struggling to make payments and record numbers need to seek out government help.

UK buy to let market will be harder to get into than ever, but interest rate will not hurt it.

Property prices in New Zealand are falling as the country takes a serious hit by housing market slowdown.

The Chinese government's effort to slow the runaway economy seems to be working. Demand is beginning to slow and several property developers are cutting prices to encourage sales.

Australian central bank increases their benchmark lending rate again. Union says that Australian homeowners are struggling and a rate increase will further hurt them.

The Federal Reserve Chairman in the US says additional help is needed to stop the ongoing distress in the housing market.

Many feel the pinch of the current market squeeze, but homeowners who want to ride out the storm will need more behind them.

The Bank of Canada cut its key benchmark lending rate by one half point, in the hopes of stimulating the economy. At the same time, Realtors Association says records will be met this year.

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

The US Dollar's fall in value signals more buying power for UK and EU Property Investors.

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.

First time homebuyers are still unlikely to be in a position to get on the property ladder until the market bottoms out. In return, buy to let owners will benefit.

Overall confidence in the performance of the property market in Taiwan is at an all time low. In fact, according to a recent survey, confidence in the last three months of 2007 was at its lowest level in five years.

As Australia's housing market swells in value, many homeowners see renovating as a better option than purchasing or building a new property.

Wells Fargo offers insight into 200 troubled counties and cities in US. Bernanke says foreclosures are hurting the country's economy.

ANZ National will raise key lending rates to mortgage industry again, saying severe market conditions warrant it.

One way to measure the success of a property market is by measuring the evolution of luxury in that market. Singapore's market has evolved considerably in recent times.

Turkey continues to be of interest to property investors, who see the bargains here to be too good to pass up.

Jumbo loans remain difficult to obtain - While the US is currently a buyer's market, these larger home loans offer the most savings but are still costly.

Latest reports show that prices have risen in the UK residential housing market for the first time in four months.

The Australian property market sees significant changes in the future, including two rate hikes and a new website that targets homes not for sale.

Property investors in New Zealand are pulling out more now than ever. Furthermore, the central bank plans to level high rates until at least the middle of 2008.

Since 1994, number of properties financed each year has doubled and home buyers are still getting properties they want.

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.

The Bank of England cuts UK benchmark lending rate, but mortgage lenders plan to increase rates; investors here may still pay more to buy.

Australia banks want to increase home loan rates ahead of Central Bank while home building approvals fall, showing more signs of the struggling property market here.

Australian homeowners trapped by rising interest rates and falling house prices may default in record numbers this year alone.

The US housing market has affordable interest rates for financing purchases and property prices may fall to lowest levels since 2000, making it a prime attraction for investors both nationally and internationally.

After a long rise, it appears that for the moment interest rates in South Africa are going to stay put.

For first time in four years, the US economy lost jobs. This may encourage Fed to drop rates again.