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Oct 12th
2008
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Global economic crisis means bids for Monte Carlo artificial land being reassessed
2008-10-07 18:03:22 [Europe]

The global economic crisis could affect the development of Monte Carlo's multi million pound answer to Dubai, it has been revealed.

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US developers sell off land on the cheap
2008-10-07 14:04:41 [North America]

Property developers in the US are starting to sell land cheaply and reap tax benefits from selling at a loss, it has been revealed.

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English land prices fall putting end to spectacular rise
2008-10-02 14:02:46 [Europe]

The spectacular value of farmland in England has been brought to a halt by a wet harvest, falling commodity prices and increased costs, according to the latest research.

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Abu Dhabi expo to showcase growing interest in gardens
2008-09-28 18:02:40 [Middle East]

The importance of landscaping and gardening will be enhanced by the presence of international companies at an exhibition in Abu Dhabi in November.

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Property investors in troubled Dubai project to get compensation
2008-09-13 09:52:32 [Middle East]

Investors in Dubai's troubled Plantation Equestrian and Polo club will receive compensation after land for the project was repossessed by the developer's bank.

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New plans from UK Coal signal massive future growth for property development arm
2008-09-02 18:09:41 [Europe]

UK Coal has submitted plans for South Yorkshire's largest ever brownfield development to add to its major projects in this part of England.

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UK style land registry to be introduced in India
2008-08-31 10:54:24 [Asia]

A land registry scheme for property similar to that in the UK is to be introduced in India to ease the growing problem of fraud and disputes.

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New Zealand island defies global property downturn
2008-08-28 10:38:11 [Australasia]

A tiny island off the coast of New Zealand is outperforming the current property market downturn.

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Decision expected soon on Donald Trump Scottish golf development
2008-08-25 09:58:23 [Europe]

A decision on US tycoon Donald Trump's bid to build the world's 'greatest' golf course near Aberdeen in Scotland could come as early as next month.

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Cape Verde government clarifies position on land sales
2008-08-18 14:02:06 [Africa]

The government in Cape Verde has dismissed rumours that it was going to ban the sale of land to foreign investors.

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Investing in pre-planning development land in Canada promises high profits
2008-08-04 18:09:58 [North America]

Canada is seeing an increase in the number of European property investors as buyers see the North American country as less risky than emerging markets and with good profit potential.

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Prime farmland in England reaches high of 8,000 an acre
2008-07-23 14:09:18 [Europe]

The price of prime pasture and arable land in parts of England has reached a high of £8,000 an acre despite the credit crunch, according to new figures.

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Land in Argentina tipped as having potential for investors
2008-07-22 14:02:41 [South America]

Argentina is the latest property market to see land emerging has having investment potential.

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Agricultural land prices rising in Bulgaria
2008-07-17 18:09:38 [Europe]

Bulgaria is the latest country to report rising prices for agricultural and development land which offers investors another possible profit stream.

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Farmland a good investment as prices soar
2008-07-13 18:09:16 [Related Stories]

Agricultural land is the new 'gold' of the property market as prices soar and experts predict it will become a safe investment.

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Fiji land bargains for short term investors
2008-07-06 18:09:13 [Australasia]

It is only accessible twice a week, but the Fijian island of Koro is expecting to see annual capital appreciation of at least 30% over the next two years.

Read full article: [Fiji land bargains for short term investors]
 
Las Vegas ripe for those seeking a long term property investment
2008-07-06 10:34:53 [North America]

Mountains could be the saving of the Las Vegas property market which has undergone one of the biggest slumps in the US.

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Bordeaux vineyards have strong appeal for Chinese investors
2008-06-25 14:09:17 [Asia]

The Americans don't have the money to invest in French vineyard properties anymore so the Chinese are stepping in and buying in the Bordeaux region.

Read full article: [Bordeaux vineyards have strong appeal for Chinese investors]
 
Milk, the new outlook for property investors
2008-06-17 10:07:28 [Related Stories]

With a litre of milk now more expensive than a litre of petrol, the price of dairy farming land is increasing making it a different kind of option for property investors.

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Turkish government bill lifts temporary title deed restriction
2008-06-13 10:15:38 [Europe]

A temporary restriction preventing foreign investors buying in Turkey has been lifted by the passing of a new government bill.

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Valencia promises to overhaul land grab law
2008-05-24 14:08:40 [Europe]

A promise by authorities in Valencia to overhaul the region's controversial 'land grab' law is unlikely to stop the notorious practice, a leading Spanish property expert claims.

Read full article: [Valencia promises to overhaul land grab law]
 
Low cost properties are not necessarily bargains - experts warn
2008-05-20 18:02:32 [Related Stories]

Property investors looking to snap up a property bargain should not get carried away when it comes to low-cost developments in emerging markets, one expert has warned.

Read full article: [Low cost properties are not necessarily bargains - experts warn]
 
Temporary Turkish halt on foreign property transactions will end in july
2008-05-02 18:02:47 [Europe]

Turkey's temporary suspension of the issuing of title deeds to foreign property buyers will end on July 16th, it has been officially confirmed.

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Diligence needed to avoid being 'ripped off'
2008-04-28 09:03:35 [Europe]

With various countries beginning crackdowns on illegally constructed property warnings are being issued to property investors to check before buying.

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Wine is the way to riches from property investment in Argentina
2008-04-13 14:01:54 [South America]

Forget buying an apartment or house in Argentina – the canny investor should be looking at vineyards, according to one expert in the South American property market.

Read full article: [Wine is the way to riches from property investment in Argentina]
 
US farmland: good investment or just a craze?
2008-04-01 18:08:54 [North America]

Investors who have never sat behind the wheel of a tractor are helping drive the price of U.S. farmland to record levels, attracted by its assumed safety following the meltdown in mortgage-related securities and excited by the potential of plant-based biofuels.

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