"When introducing oneself with the professional designation ""real estate researcher"" two quite different reactions are encountered. One is a gratifying nod from those active in the property sector, allowing the thought to be read, ""Oh yes, researchers compile market reports"". The second,...

In several worldwide real estate markets, the phenomenon can be observed that in times of imbalanced market situations, together with a weak economic environment, international real estate investors with a high yield íopportunisticî strategy, foremost US or U.K. funds, enter national markets...