Property Speculation

Measures designed to cool the property market in China are starting to have the desired effect on prices. In February, fewer large and medium cities in the country reported increases in home values. The measures, which were introduced by the Chinese government over the past year, include the banning of selling land at record high prices in an attempt to cool down the property market....

Globally property investors are displaying a renewed sense of confidence in the real estate market, with the majority of speculators planning on making a purchase within the next 12 months...

Property markets in major Asian destinations are preparing themselves for a slower second half to 2010.

An expected increase in housing supply, policy risks and numerous government cooling measures in the markets are expected to be behind the slowdown, which will be in contrast to the first six months of the year....

Variety is often described as the "spice of life", as without it things just would not be the same, so how can we apply this particular proverb to property speculation? As with any sort of investment, the phrase "don't put all your eggs in one basket" springs immediately to mind....