Nicaragua’s Gran Pacifica Beach and Golf Resort – profiled last year in Forbes and developer of Central America's first New Urbanist, master planned beachfront and golf resort community – is continuing to invest heavily in its vision to be a corporate social responsibility and humanitarian leader in Central America.

Overseas property portal Property Abroad has revealed that only 12% of private sellers of property in Spain have gotten to the point where they accept the realisation that price-drops may be necessary if they want to sell in a reasonable time frame.

Croatia property will see a massive upturn in sales towards the end of this year, as EU negotiations over its accession nears its positive resolution, according to overseas property experts.

A somewhat less mainstream holiday destination, Africa remains a largely untapped continent for international visitors but one whose tourism sector is significantly on the increase with the World Travel & Tourism Council having reported growth in tourism on the continent of 5.9% in 2008, greater than the global average of 3.0%.

Coney Island, the tacky seaside resort that has assumed something of a cult appeal with New Yorkers, will have a piece of its glorious past saved and made into the centrepiece of a new amusement park by the Brooklyn boardwalk, New York City officials have announced.

In a survey of 91 of the world’s major cities, Manila, capital of the Philippines, achieved the fourth highest annual property investment yield, according to the website-based Global Property Guide.

Campeche City, Mexico is increasingly attracting vacationers and investors who are looking for a low key place that combines both a sense of history and a relaxed beach culture.

Last week, it was announced that Russian investors have applied for planning permission to build a brand new Disney resort in Cyprus, which would be the largest ever single investment made on the island.

In a private estate where even the lowest priced property will set you back an eye-watering four million euros you can imagine the profile of resident.

“Which country; which property; is it a fair price; is my estate agent telling the truth?” Buying overseas creates enough headaches to make anyone want to pack it all in and go on holiday.

Opportunity awaits well financed projects despite the downturn. But, property buyers are looking for substance, not smoke and mirrors.

Although Italy was voted the most popular European destination by readers of the Daily Telegraph Newspaper last year, tourism chiefs are keen to boost visitor numbers further and have decided to concentrate on attracting golfers.

David and Pam Bates are a couple with a zest for life and a will and energy to create an exciting lifestyle for themselves. It was no surprise therefore to their family and friends that in 2001 they decided to leave their home at Chandlers Ford in Hampshire and buy a derelict property in Le Marche in Italy.

Urban regeneration in Cape Town received a boost today with the launch of the new look ABSA Centre at 2 Riebeek Street to the property broker community.

Foreign investment is pouring into this recent addition to the European Union. For most people, mention of Romania, particularly its region Transylvania, most immediately conjures up images of Dracula.

Notoriously difficult for foreigners to invest in property, Switzerland has now opened its doors to ‘residence de tourisme’ style investments following the hugely successful ‘leaseback’ formula in France encouraging foreigners to purchase holiday homes in the Swiss Alps.

Easy does it in St. Louis, where a less volatile market and traditionally affordable real estate stock have insulated the city from some of the market implosions in other parts of the country.

The Australian Federal Government is attempting to address the chronic housing crisis and severe overcrowding in the remote communities that have been set up for indigenous people across the country.

World’s largest B2B real estate investment & development event brand returns to Singapore – cash rich investors now looking for bargain buys.

The last decade has seen a construction boom in Spain largely to cater for the many expats seeking a sun-soaked life on the beautiful costas.

Always wanted to live near the stunning city of Sydney but thought it was beyond your grasp – then think again - new research from the Residential Development Council/RP Data has found that just outside Sydney lie five of Australia’s most affordable towns...

A scattering of islands in the Pacific Ocean may not seem the most obvious property investment destination.

November was not a good month for Thailand. Legions of protesters took over two commercial airports in the capital Bangkok for eight days practically shutting them down and the ongoing impact on tourism has been catastrophic...

Australian Developer and Fund Manager Ashington has announced it will auction the historic Stables building in Malvern, Victoria – Australia, via a six week campaign to be managed by Abercromby’s Real Estate in Armadale.

Touching down in the land of the delta blues, it is hard to believe that such an unremarkable city has spawned such remarkable history...