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Gloomy days ahead for Asia's housing markets

Asian property markets went on spectacular binge last year. Now inflation and higher interest rates threaten an ugly hangover.

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Middling yields don't compensate for Moscow's high taxes and corruption

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Dubai has great rental yields, at 10.20%, despite steep price rises. Yet oversupply looms.

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REAL ESTATE NEWS

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United Kingdom - May 07
Lloyds TSB warns house prices may fall 10%

New Zealand - May 07
Optimism despite dip in property yields

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AGENTS CORNER

Interview with Baron Christopher de Gruben

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Anyone can buy in Mongolia, there are no restrictions on foreign investment, aside from the Chinese.



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