International Property News Beat – Eco-Friendly Resort in Portugal, Penang property boom & Emaar’s dubut in FT Global 500

Foxton’s Joia das Dunas Eco-Resort, Costa de Lisboa, Portugal [view more details on Foxton’s website]

• Bavaria Hotels International announces new hotel in Sharjah [TTN]
• Emaar Properties PJSC, Dubai based largest real estate firm debuts at FT Global 500 ranking [Go Wealthy]
• Colliers International Buys Canadian Real Estate Company [Multi-Housing News]
• Foxtons unveils new eco-friendly resort launched in Portugal [Homes Worldwide]
• Is Sofia the next overseas property hotspot? [myfinances.co.uk]
• Penang property boom – More projects with interesting featuring on the island [thestar Online]
• Great property potential in South Africa’s Port Elizabeth’s faces vast challenges [BDFM]
• Austrian Hotel Chain Expands Further into Central and Eastern Europe [Property Xpress] subscription required
• Saudi prince’s $135m single most expensive family home in the US is still up for sale a year on [BBC]