Global property
Some of the best property bargains are to be found outside the developed world. The risks of buying in places such as Latin America, Asia or Africa can be high, but so are the potential returns.
Recent articles
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(20 October 08)
We tend to think of the US and UK when it comes to real estate excesses, but the property bubble was a global one. Asia was not immune, says Cris Sholto Heaton. The bubble tied half the wealth of several countries in to property. And most of those markets are now sinking.
(26 September 08)
With Fidel Castro in retirement and hopes that the US presidential elections could lead to a softening of the crippling embargo, is now the time to buy in Cuba, one of the cheapest Caribbean islands?
(11 August 08)
Investing in property may be out of favour in much of the world, but if you're looking to invest in real estate, there's one place that's beautiful, civilised and good value – Argentina.
