Surcharges imposed by the Pakatan Rakyat led government in Malaysia are responsible for a significant increase in the price of property in Penang. That’s the view of former Penang Municipal Council Town Planning Department acting director Khoo Boo Soon who says that the additional costs imposed on developers are being passed on to buyers, resulting in rising property prices. Keep reading to...

If you’re looking for the most exclusive address in New Zealand, new research has found the answer. Data from PropertyIQ reported in the Herald Sun has uncovered which are the most expensive streets in New Zealand. Residents of the country’s most exclusive streets have included the Sultan of Brunei and Rod Stewart, as we find out next. The most exclusive streets to own...

The Spanish government is encouraging new landlords to Spain by changing the laws in favour of property owners. Mortgage Strategy reports that owning a property in Spain ‘now presents a viable business opportunity thanks to a shift in rental laws.’ Keep reading to learn more about how this law change could help you maximise your property income. Changes to rental laws designed...

  If you’re looking for a good return on your property investment, homes in Bangkok could be the answer. A new report has found that capital values and rents of good quality property in the Thailand capital are increasing thanks to the scarcity of land and a high demand for rental properties. The latest market review from property consultants CBRE has found that the reduced supply of...

A sluggish property market in Vancouver is dragging down the average price of a property in Canada, according to new research. New figures from the Canadian Real Estate Association show that the average value of a home in the city has fallen by 3.8 per cent in the last year, which is having an impact on the country’s average house price. Keep reading to learn why Canada’s...

Picking the right overseas location to invest is a tricky business. So, a leading newspaper has put together a guide to the best places to invest in property. The Daily Telegraph’s report throws up some interesting ideas about where you should buy your overseas property. Keep reading to find out their top three overseas locations to make money from property over the next few years. 3....

One of the most important decisions you can make when trying to sell property is the price. If the price isn't right or the tag is too high, buyers  will skip your property listing and move on to the next one - it's no  coincidence that one of the main search filters on all property portals  is the price.So how can you make sure your price is fair?How can you avoid losing out on what your home is worth?...

While Brits have long been fans of buying Property in France , the country is becoming increasingly popular with residents of another English speaking nation. The Herald Sun reports that interest in French property from Australians is ‘at an all time high’ as Aussies realise they can snap up a French chateau for less than the average Sydney home. Keep reading to learn more...

One of the UK’s biggest Hollywood stars has splashed out $2.15 million (£1.3 million) on a stunning eco-home in California. Emily Blunt, star of The Five Year Engagement and Looper has bought the property in the sought-after town of Ojai with husband John Krasinski. Keep reading to learn more about this stunning ‘green’ home. Young Victoria star buys...

The well documented housing crash in the US has left the country with an ‘extraordinary’ level of vacant properties, according to a top central banker. Federal Reserve Board Governor Elizabeth Duke has called for government aid to deal with empty homes which, according to Reuters, ‘inflict heavy costs on the wider community’. Keep reading to learn...