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08 May, 2012:

Georgia on Trump’s mind: Donald backs high-rise investment

Georgia is on Trump's mind this month, as the US property mogul revealed that he would invest in a high-rise project in the country.

Bulgaria's frozen market will "thaw by 2013"

Bulgaria's frozen property market is predicted to thaw by 2013. Colliers found that investment transactions at the end of 2011 totalled €186 million; the highest level since 2008.

Edinburgh house prices rise for first time in 2012

Edinburgh house prices rose for the first time in 2012 last month, according to ESPC.

New Zealand commercial property picks up

Demand for New Zealand commercial property has picked up at the start of 2012, according to the latest RICS Global Commercial Property Survey.

Spanish property prices fall again in April

Spanish property prices fell again in April, according to TINSA. The firm's latest report saw that IMIE General Index of real estate values declined by 12.5 per cent last mont,h, marking a cumulative drop of 29.8 per cent from, the market peak at the end of 2007.

French elections mean business as usual for British buyers

The battle between François Hollande, the Socialist challenger to the incumbent French President Nicolas Sarkozy finally came to a head last Sunday at the 2012 French Presidential elections with Hollande emerging triumphant.

Video - Spanish bank chairman steps down

The chairman of Spain's Bankia, Rodrigo Rato, announced his resignation on Monday. The Spanish government is on the verge of announcing a rescue plan for the troubled bank which will be part of a wider reform of the banking sector in Spain.

Buenos Aires property starts to boom

Buenos Aires property is starting to boom, new reports suggest, as sales increased by 13 per cent in March compared to 2011.

04 May, 2012:

Underpass overdue for Marbella property market

June sees the arrival of an underpass long overdue for Marbella's property market.

Cyprus construction continues to collapse

Cyprus construction is continuing to collapse, with the number of building permits issued in February falling once again.

The bigger picture: Which home improvement adds the most value?

Over the May Bank Holiday weekend more than a third of Brits will be starting DIY projects around the home - but a new DIY survey has revealed most Brits don't know which home improvement adds the most value to a property.

NZ building consents hit highest level since 2008

1,559 building consents for new houses were issued in March 2012, according Statistics New Zealand, an increase of 43 per cent from March the previous year and the highest monthly total in 2008.

Meet London's most expensive toilet

It costs £10,000 - or £1,850 to experience it for one night - but one London hotel is boasting that it now houses the capital's most expensive toilet.

France is firm favourite for British buyers

France remains a firm favourite for British buyers, according to the Overseas Guides Company, which provides free guides to 15 countries.

US mortgage rates hit new record lows

US mortgage rates hit new record lows this week, with 30-year and 15-year fixed loans both falling again.