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The end of the global house price boom

Weighed down by the credit crunch and high inflation, the global house price boom has ended, according to our survey of house price indicators.

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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

Cambodia - Jul 03
Phnom Penh real estate boom

Italy - Jul 02
South Italy tipped to be the next

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AGENTS CORNER

Interview with Peter Crawford Smith

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Turks and Caicos resident and veteran broker Peter Crawford Smith explains how Turks and Caicos sees the future – more wealth, more visitors, but total protection of its mouth-wateringly pristine beaches and deserted islands.



Real Estate Poll

How badly will UK’s housing market crash?

It depends on how soon the authorities act
Only a slight correction
At least 2 years of house price falls