European property

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The advent of cheap flights has opened ever more exotic regions in Europe to property investors. But buyers must make sure they understand the local market, whether purchasing a retirement home or a 'fly-to-let'.

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Expect more panic in Europe as Spanish house prices tumble

(30 April 12)

The effects of Spain's burst property bubble remain largely hidden for now. But that can't last. And the next phase of the bust will mean another bout of panic in the eurozone, says John Stepek.

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Germany’s house price bubble is only just getting started

(30 March 12)

As Germans look for investments to beat rising inflation, they're turning to property. And that's fuelling a bubble. Merryn Somerset Webb explains how you can profit.

Germany’s property gold rush

(29 March 12)

Property prices have begun to soar in Germany as savers seek refuge from rising inflation. But what does this mean for the rest of Europe?

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