Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates is another property to watch: Guests can take advantage of a helipad, private butlers, golf course and private beach.

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Looking ahead, the sustainability of 10 percent export growth and the outlook for property investment are important areas to watch to assess the resilience of the recovery, Barclays Capital said on Friday.

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In terms of natural resources, watch for any movement on property rights, a much-mooted property tax, or energy price reform.

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But watch out: Depending on where the property is situated, transferring LLC interests can sometimes trigger state and local transfer and recording taxes.

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One caveat: Watch out for scammers who offer to find your property for a fee.

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Buy a major property, say in broadcasting, at a 30 percent premium, and watch comparable properties move closer to deal premium valuation.

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Increasingly, watch-lists are used to restrict access to training and education, and to stop people buying property, guns, chemicals and other things that can be made into weapons.

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