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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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Property trends around the world

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EUROPE

UK house prices softening

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AMERICAS & CARIBBEAN

The slowdown of the U.S. housing market

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ASIA & PACIFIC

Bubble fears prompt foreign ownership limits in China

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MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

Bahrain is open to foreigners and sizzling hot

 

INVESTMENT RATINGS

Rating Downgraded Moscow

Downgraded to 1

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

Rating Downgraded Dubai

Downgraded to 1

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

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REAL ESTATE NEWS

Real Estate News Section

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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