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Unrest in Bahrain Keeping Real Estate Market Subdued in Certain Locations

There has been an upturn in the number of new expats settling in Bahrain, specifically in the oil and gas industry, which has resulted in companies taking on multiple villas and driving down prices, according to the latest real estate report from Cluttons.

Chinese Economy Slows to Near 3-Year Low, Property Sector Deflating [PHOTOS]

China's economy grew at its slowest in nearly three years in the first three months of 2012, with a weaker than expected reading raising investor concerns that a five-quarter long slide has not bottomed and that more policy action would be needed to halt it.

UK Property Tax Increase Impacting on

The decision by the UK government to increase property stamp dutyon certain properties has had some impacts sales but a cautious market prevails across the board, according to real estate consultants.