The President of Romania has flung out a new property law because it cancels the right of people to buy back their properties that were confiscated during the Communist era.

The French government is creating new planning zones to take into account the possible effects of natural disasters which have major implications for developers and property owners.

Over development in Bulgaria is having a serious effect as various projects are being halted over concerns about quality, standards and a lack of planning and vision.

The 20 year tax exemption for buyers in Panama which expired last year has been restored to keep the country's booming real estate market on the rise.

A new coastal law under discussion in Nicaragua could severely restrict and even halt beachside developments, it is feared.

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

Turkey is cleaning up its act in terms of regulating the real estate business and lessening the chances of foreign investors being taken for a ride, it is claimed.

Property owners in Spain who rent accommodation to holidaymakers and visitors are struggling to find bookings this year and the clampdown on non-registered rentals is spreading.

Property owners in Spain who let to tourists and aren't registered with their local tourism authority face fines of up to €30,000 under a new clampdown.

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.

Extensive talks on Cyprus over the future of land and property ownership are due to begin in June, it has been confirmed.

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.

Nature lovers and a rock star are gearing up to protect one of Spain's last unspoilt pieces of coastline from developers. They want to protect the area around the Trafalgar Lighthouse, scene of Nelson's famous battle, from being turned into a luxury resort.

As a result of the real estate crisis in Spain, nearly one third of the 1.8 million properties build since 2005 cannot be sold, according to a leading construction association.

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.

Energy efficient property will become the norm in the future in central and Eastern Europe, a major conference on green building in Bucharest, has been told.

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

Newly elected Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, will need to find an astounding €2 billion to keep his election campaign promise of getting rid of the main Italian property tax.

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

The property market in Spain may be slowing down but in neighbouring Gibraltar it is positively glowing.

Foreigners could be allowed to buy property freehold in Cambodia by the end of 2008 under an amendment to the property laws being considered by the Government.

New laws are being drafted in Switzerland to make it easier for foreign investors to buy property although it could be 18 months before they are passed.

Hundreds of thousands of foreign investors who have sold property in Spain over the last few years could be owed a tax rebate of around £11,000 each, it has been confirmed by lawyers.

Ecology groups and estate agents are backing the Spanish government's drive to clean up the country's coastline and take property back into state ownership or demolish it.

The Spanish government has announced ambitious plans to return the coast of Cádiz to its natural state.

Property prices in coastal areas could fall 20% if the public is given free access to the entire English coast, as proposed in the new UK Marine Bill.

Property in Italy could be set to see a renewed surge of interest from foreign buyers thanks to changes in the tax laws.

Panama may be best known for its famous canal, but it has also received a boost on the investment front from the property tax exemption laws for new buildings.

The government in Cambodia is considering allowing foreigners to buy real estate freehold. Although it may be some time before change comes about, one property experts believes it could be one of Asia's best buys.

Real Estate agents in India hope restrictions on foreign investment will be lifted sooner rather than later. They are lobbying for change.

Despite its Mediterranean location, Albania's property market is 'being ignored' by foreign property seekers, it is claimed. This might be about to change, however, as established real estate organisations get in on the act.

In an effort to reduce property prices, the Vietnamese government is enacting some strong legislation. Real estate companies are concerned these laws will not have the desired effect on the market.

Cuba's long term hold on property may face increasing legal trouble now that Fidel is out of power.

The Greece property market is not as profitable or as inviting as that of Balkan countries such as the Ukraine and West Balkans.

Kenya faces many hurdles including property rights on its quest for peace and security for its citizens

This year, Qatar will lower the rent cap from 10% to 7% in an effort to curb inflation.

Taxation laws in Egypt are set to change, with low income housing receiving the lion's share of the benefits.

For those looking to buy property in South America, Brazil is one of the strongest possibilities.

With prices in Dubai going through the roof, at least one group of people are going to benefit from increased government regulation.

With confusion reigning supreme over some aspects of the build operate transfer law in Kuwait, the government has made a few changes.

With inflation starting to spiral upwards at an alarming rate, Abu Dhabi's government is committed to as little government regulatory interference with the market as possible.

Negative publicity in the heart of a property boom can never have positive effects and a $1 billion lawsuit for illegal activities by Tecom Investments is negative publicity of the highest kind.

The long awaited law in Dubai governing the definition and use of joint properties in the Emirate has finally arrived.

As the violence continues in Kenya, an independent judiciary remains good news for property investors.

In response to perceived ills in the real estate market, the Dubai government has decided to take action once again.

While stress from unpaying tenants is now being answered with new laws, stress from rent caps in the region continues, but property owners seem unconcerned.

As one of the worst hit cities by the subprime lending and foreclosure crisis, Cleveland, Ohio, a large US city is suing lenders in a method to make them repay damage caused to the city.

High demand continues in one of the property hotspots of the world. The increasing demand has had side effects that have finally pushed the Dubai government to institute regulatory measures.