Shanghai’s government is reportedly attempting to open the domestic property market up to locals by introducing new legislation which would see a ban on purchases by all foreigners and non-permanent Chinese citizens in the city.

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The Turkish resort of Olu Deniz is in a league of its own when it comes to scenery. The dream of buying a property in Olu Deniz has been spurred on by the dreamy vistas of the turquoise bay on a bed of white sand that have adorned the front cover of holiday brochures for years. Olu Deniz bay is the most photographed in the whole of Turkey and as a protected national park has become a place of pilgrimage for overseas buyers seeking out the property gems close to the resort.

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From the beautiful Black and Adriatic sea beaches to the breathtaking mountains of Romania and Bulgaria, Eastern Europe is becoming a favourite playground for holidaymakers, expats and retirees from around the world.  As interest in this region rises, the investment potential is increasing as well.

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Hong Kong has been rated as the most economically friendly country in the world by the The Heritage Council released its 14th annual 2008 Index of Economic Freedom last week and it certainly makes for some interesting reading. The index takes 162 countries and compares them, examining 10 different economic policies including business, trade, fiscal, monetary, investment, financial and labour freedoms together the country’s property rights, the size of the country’s government and the freedom from corruption that a country enjoys.

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If you are thinking about buying a island property these days, the Caribbean, Croatia and the Greek Islands just don’t make the grade, it seems real land is old news. Buying property on reclaimed islands, which have risen from the sea, is the latest overseas property fashion trend.So we decided here at Nubricks to compile a list of the latest craze in fake island hotspots.

The Universe, Dubai

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US-based travel magazine, Global Traveler, has voted Malaysia the ‘Best International Tourism Destination’ for the second year in a row. The award, received by Tourism Malaysia’s Deputy Director General, Datin Dalilah Ahmad, is a result of a survey conducted by the magazine amongst its readers over the course of the majority of 2007, in which it asked open-ended questions to evaluate the best in 49 categories of business and luxury travel.
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The world may be being built in Dubai but it also seems that the world is coming to Dubai. Latest figures show that Dubai International was the fastest growing airport in the world last year.

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Latchi Panorama is a brand new development launch on the Island of Cyprus. Situated in the prestigious location of Latchi, the area is home to the most exclusive 5 star Anassa hotel in Cyprus and at €2m the beachfront villas here, are some of the most expensive property on the island. Latchi Panorama is an exciting 5 star apartment resort due for release March 2008 and with sales in this exclusive opportunity expected to be brisk, Real World International are already compiling a ‘pre-release waiting list’.

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