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Agents urged to contact buyers over Parque da Floresta fallout (16 May 2012)

Thee of the companies developing the Parque da Floresta project near Lagos in the western Algarve have been placed into administration, leaving buyers facing huge and unexpected problems and losses.

Global interest building for revamped OPP Awards (16 May 2012)

Global interest in this year’s OPP Awards is already building as the industry begins its build-up towards the October showpiece in London.

Koreans move into overseas property as spending almost doubles (15 May 2012)

South Korean overseas property buyers almost doubled their spend on real estate abroad in the first quarter of 2012 according to government figures.

Singapore property curbs could continue says Minister (15 May 2012)

Singapore’s government is still expressing concerns about it’s property market despite significant cool down, and will take more action if necessary it has said.

America offering once in a century opportunity, says Oz developer (15 May 2012)

America’s land shortage could provide a once-in-a-century opportunity for real estate professionals according to a leading industry figure.

London property boosted by Euro zone crisis (15 May 2012)

London property has increased interest due to the disintegrating financial and political crisis in southern Europe.

Media deal to bring Realtor.com TV channel to U.S. homes (15 May 2012)

U.S. property listings have received a boost after a deal was struck to launch a Realtor.com television channel, set to bring real estate into 55 million American homes.

NZ property values on the up (15 May 2012)

New Zealand property values have increased 0.4% in the past three months and 3.1% in the past year, new data reveals.

Miami agency makes global step as south Florida hots up (11 May 2012)

A Miami agency has launched an international version of its website as foreign demand in the Floridian city continues to surge.

Sterling\'s rise offers chance for U.K. overseas buyers (11 May 2012)

U.K. buyers can benefit from a favourable exchange rate across various hot overseas property destinations according to foreign exchange specialist Moneycorp.

The OPP news digest (10 May 2012)

OPP rounds up the latest overseas property headlines from around the world

New Turkey ruling to spark gold-rush from the Gulf (10 May 2012)

A Turkish property agency expects a “major gold-rush” of Middle East and GCC buyers after a recent government ruling opened up the market.

U.K. buyers favour southern Asia as key holiday destination (10 May 2012)

Southern Asia is emerging as a favourite holiday destination of 2012 with British buyers according to a new report.

The OPP news digest (9 May 2012)

OPP rounds up the latest overseas property headlines from around the world

U.S. market reaching the bottom says mortgage-bond expert (9 May 2012)

The U.S. housing market is reaching its nadir according to mortgage-bond leader Lewis Ranieri.