Invest Overseas by Graham Brown

Buy to Let in the USA

2008-10-21T09:01:00.001-07:00

Buy to Let in the USA
Are you planning to buy to let in the United States of America? This is becoming a more common practice for people in the UK as well as other parts of the world. There is a great deal of prime investment property there once you know [...]

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Property Investment Outlook 2008

2008-10-19T02:27:00.001-07:00

The Property Dip - Time To Quit? BMV Roundup Oct 2008

by Graham Brown (LoveProperty)

According to Seth Godin, the Dip is the manifestation of the belief that "The old saying is wrong-winners do quit, and quitters do win."

We're certainly going through the real estate property industry Dip right now. RICS says it's a 30 year low in property sales and there's certainly no shortage of property investors quitting and heading back to their day jobs or worse still, filing for bankruptcy.

On the one had, pundits reflect the professional sentiment - we have tasted the beginnings of the meltdown but may have saved ourselves from being forcefed the full 3 courses.

So what exactly should we be quitting?

There is Still a Pulse...

You could be convinced otherwise that things are really that bad, there's still a number of ready made BMV deals coming through the pipeline, some markets are still bearing up (according to the agents and Rhett Lewis), some lenders such as Nationwide have made tentative moves to cut their rates, others are still bullish such as Vanessa Warwick and some are just fed-up with the naysayers. Paragon claim that landlord rental demand is "strong" and the FT reports that agent activity is on the way up, so what gives?

What is suffering right now is property investment that was the easiest foot on the ladder for would-be pundits - ie the product of common sense. Some talk of the unravelling of buy to let scams. Sale and rent back is also coming under tighter supervision with the latest NLA announcements.

Either way, time to quit means time to give up on the old business model.

Bottom Fishing - not there yet

But it's maybe too earlier to proclaim a brave new dawn for the Property 2.0 investor, we have still to hit the capitulation point that analysts refer to as "the bottom" - the point at which assets would be going out of fashion, which for those that are selling will last an eternity but for the rest of us - a few days.

Mark Harrison recommends that we take a straw sample of our own immediate environment to see if the credit crunch is real. His analysis of the credit crunch and the average Joe is very interesting, worth reading, suggesting that there is still some length in this one before we reach the turnaround.

While pundits claims we are out of the woods and that prices could rightside themselves by 2010, I'd err on the side of caution for the meantime. FT's aptly named feature section "Financial Panic" leads with "The panic passes but the causes remains". The paper continues to suggest (through Landlord Zone) that we still have a 30% correction (drop) to run before we get there and latest research from Savills suggests that all markets are exposed. Rob Best also provides a good insight into the current state of the lending markets and what it means to us as investors.

Emerging markets a safe haven? Maybe not in the short term if you take the advice of this blog, although there'll always be a market squirreled away somewhere that developers will tells us is recession-proof. This time it's Canada (apparently).

What lies on the other side?

The money markets are still disfunctioning and there are 5 good reasons why they may never return to the good old bad old days of the early 21st century (download the free ebook on the future of BMV investing). We can see evidence of this in the current lack of appetite for lending. Although lending rates should recede, lenders are imposing increasingly punitive terms on their mortgages (such as axeing all 85% LTV BTL mortgages) to frighten off all but the most diligent and persistent of investors. Hip Consultant provides a reasonable analysis of recent developments.

Robert Peston (BBC) reports that the wholesale markets inactivity is forcing banks to reduce their lending and as ever, property investors are at the mercy of the US financial markets (download Ebook here).

We also still have a hyperactive LIBOR refuses to come down to market representing more expensive borrowing (although the LIBOR has eased slightly in last week) and the spectre of higher oil prices. Donald Trumps makes a good point for all investors in paying more attention to OPEC than their central bank as an indicator to recovery.

Still economic woes don't curtail all market activity, here's some good news...

Now is a good time to own an apartment building according to Bigger Pockets, providing us with 15 reasons to take the plunge. John Lee of PropertyCow reckons that he can make good even 15% BMV deals that most would now be throwing away due to inability to raise adequate finance.

And if your tenants feel the themselves and stop paying, then fear not because there are plenty of ingenious ways to name and shame them. Here's one such method I recently became aware of through Property Owl.

Plus, there are still plenty of determined entrepreneurs out there - just check out Graham Brown's Property Radio interview with Rhys Morton and Tom Sanderson regarding the adventurer spirit (link here).

Find yourself stuck with a development you can't sell off quick enough? As housebuilders are forever cooking up new ways to move their stock, one creative developer has decided to raffle off his £1.7m development to the lucky ticketholder. On examination of the numbers, he's onto a good thing - wins both ways. As they say, necessity is the mother of invention and he's certainly come up trumps with this one. However, don't get too excited - looks like the Gambling Commission have cottoned on to a similar scheme for a £1m house down in Devon (thanks to Rat&Mouse for the tip).

So I'll leave you with the outro provided by the agents Alexandre Boyes who are putting a brave face on everything (hat tip to FindaProperty blog):

We’ll move again, don’t know where, don’t know when,
But I know we’ll move again, some sunny day.
Keep smiling through, just like you always do,
‘Til the billions drive the credit crunch away.

For more information on beating the credit crunch, check out my 20 Links for BMV investors to help beat the credit crunch or dowload the Free Ebook written by LoveProperty members: Free EBOOK - 5 Things You Can Do Monday Morning to Reduce BMV Risk in the Coming Global Financial Meltdown

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Philippines property attractive to Chinese investors

2008-10-10T05:18:00.001-07:00

The weakening peso is proving lucrative for Chinese investors considering an investment in the Philippines. The peso is likely to suffer somewhat because of weaker exports to Japan and the USA. In contrast there is the possibility that the Chinese government might invest offshore to weaken its currency somewhat. China is facing the same prospect as Japan in the 1960s to 1980s, when their ascending currency placed upward pressure on their currency. China now faces the same pressures. In response, just as the Japanese did before, we can expect the Chinese state enterprises to invest in Philippines property. For the Japanese the interest was property and mining assets in the USA and Australia. For the Chinese, I think we will see a broader spread of investments, but clearly insofar as property is concerned the Philippines is the best place. Why? Well the country is already familiar to them. There are already a lot of Chinese-owned resorts, Chinese people living in the Philippines, and thus Chinese cultural influences. For Chinese private investors too there are opportunities for business, as well as the ability to invest from a strong currency, as well as providing some security away from an uncertain political regime. You can be sure that China is not shifting from communism to capitalism, but rather the collectivist fascist model embraced by its Western counterparts. Even the Philippines is not free from this trend. We are going to see more government spending in China, more public education, insurance, etc. The Philippines, with tax receipts of just 17% of GDP, looks relatively good.
The Philippines is particularly attractive for Chinese travel & property development companies. Already several Chinese companies have formed local join ventures to buy local property. The same opportunity exists for all Chinese from Singapore, Taiwan or mainland China, since all those currencies are strong. For more info refer to the 'Buying Philippines Property' report.

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Andrew Sheldon www.sheldonthinks.com

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My New Favourite Site

2008-10-07T06:21:00.013-07:00

Stylites in Beijing

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Chill wind blows for Irish lenders

2008-10-07T06:21:00.011-07:00

Builders and developers at heart of Catch-22 situation for lenders seeking to allay fears over their exposure to the property market

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Island near Gujarat, India, Asia

2008-10-07T06:21:00.009-07:00

Located off the coast of Gujarat, this beautiful large island in one of India's most booming regions offers many possibilities for development.

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Foreclosed property in Japan still good buying

2008-10-07T06:21:00.007-07:00

One of my Japan Foreclosed Property buyers tells me that foreclosed property prices are still cheap in Japan. There are properties being sold well below the nominal property prices. One must appreciate the trgic sense of life of the Japan people. Most of them live in fear....which is why they are collectivists with a strong social identity. Westerners with a strong stomach (...that is trust in their own judgement) can really get a bargain. But why enter the market with no information? A $20 report can help you save thousands buying an already very cheap property in Japan. Japan is a big country, and there are a lot of foreclosed properties in the retail end of the market.
One of the reasons Japanese people are not so active is because Japanese people are too ashamed to talk about it. But sometimes the wife lets the information out, and it spreads around the neighbourhood. Or maybe the owner lets the neighbour next door know, his friend for years. Maybe he is hoping he buys it for him and leases it back to him for cheaper rent.
This is just one of the factors driving the market. Download the table of contents here. Clearly the current weakness in the US is creating buying opportunities in Japan, that the fearful Japanese have pulled back from buying. You will not get any closer to bottom than over the next couple of months.
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US halfway housing

2008-10-07T06:21:00.005-07:00

While banks may be shored up by the treasury secretary's plan, the foundations are still shifting

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Handbook of Online China

2008-10-07T06:21:00.003-07:00

Good facts 'n' stats presentation

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Cheaper than foreclosed in Australia

2008-10-07T06:21:00.001-07:00

You might wonder - what could be cheaper than foreclosed property at a time of collapsing property prices in Western markets? Well there is very cheap foreclosed house & land offerings in Japan, and the wonderful aspect about Japan is that those foreclosed properties don't have to be so far from a regional centre. I bought one for $30,000 just 1 hour from Tokyo, but you can buy them for as little as $10,000 for something 3 hours from a major city. That might seem inconvenient, but unless you are up the far north of Japan, or on the west coast of Japan, its pretty hard to get 'remote' in Japan. The secret I think is to look for something near Nagano , Sapporo, Fukuoka or Nagoya since these are international airports.

So you ask - what could be cheaper? Well I came across this opportunity. A number of country towns are copying this idea, so I suggest you can expect more of this in future. Basically property prices have shot up in the cities, but rural areas have not had the same benefit. As a consequence a number of Australian country towns have resorted to offering cheap or even free land through lotteries in order to encourage more people to live in these areas. Some towns are very remote, say 6 hours from Sydney, on the far Western Plains of NSW. But some are a lot more convenient. The latest offering comes from the town of Avoca. Refer to the program on Channel 7's Today Tonight. The cost of building the average house in Australia is around $110,000. The location of Avoca is shown on Google Maps. The biggest problem might be justifying living in these areas if you don't have the appropriate skills. The best candidates for jobs in such areas are online writers, graphic artists, retiring war criminals (Australia has welcomed a few recently, so don't miss out) and unemployed war criminals looking to turn over a new leaf.
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Varied opinions on Dubai property

2008-10-03T05:24:00.001-07:00

Varied opinions on the Dubai property market.

70% 'are being priced out of Dubai property market'

UAE house prices will continue to rise

Dubai property prices - why the only way is up

Dubai real estate correction 'very close'

Regards

Roshan

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Dubai 'not a crash risk'

2008-09-29T07:44:00.001-07:00

The property market in Dubai is not at risk of crashing, it has been claimed.

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Monaco overtakes London in prime property market

2008-09-25T06:40:00.001-07:00

Central London has lost its claim to the title “world’s most expensive property market”, having been overtaken by Monaco, the Mediterranean tax haven.According to Knight Frank’s Prime International Residential Index, Monaco overtook the UK capital in the second quarter of 2008 to record the highest price per square foot for residential property, at £3,762.The cost [...]

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Where will the Arab world invest its petrodollars?

2008-09-22T02:04:00.005-07:00

Commentators raise the spectre of Arab OPEC oil countries coming off the USD peg. For a long time commodities, including oil have been priced in USD. This was because the US was the world’s largest market and considered a stable, strong currency. Over the last 20 years US supremacy and its currency have never looked weaker. Commentators are questioning whether the USD should be the basis of commodities trading. It must be remembered however that just because the USD is the currency for receipt of commodity trades, in fact its only really a reference price. There is nothing stopping a commodity trade from being converted from the USD into any currency. The issue is rather - which currency will the Arab countries decide to hold their receipts. The 'hardness' of commodities is readily apparent when we see oil prices strongest at times of USD weakness; notwithstanding the fundamental issues driving oil prices.

If the Arab OPEC countries (the most important of which are Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Iraq) should decide to change the basis for currency receipt it would make little difference. If the Arab world decided to retain their receipts in another currency that would be a different issue. We need to consider that Arabs are probably more likely to opt for commodity holdings like gold, silver, platinum and palladium. But these are very illiquid markets, hardly large enough to retain all their petrodollars. Of course if there is an international agreement to restore a gold standard it would be an attractive investment. But few people are calling for that. I would suggest we are likley to see more Arab invcestment in the Arab world, but also in Asia. When the worst carnage is over in speculative asset classes like property and equities, then Arab investors will be well positioned to invest in these asset classes.

I would think that the Asian Islamic nations of Indonesia, the Philippines and southern Thailand might have particular appeal for Arab investors. Indonesia is more difficult because of its unfriendly visa and investment rules. There is already an attractive framework for Arab property investment in the Philippines. Consider the following:

1. There are a lot of Filipinos working in the Arab world, so one would expect this to result in trade, personal and cultural alliances
2. The Philippine peso is not pegged to the USD, and since the peso is becoming less dependent on US trade each day, this augers well for the peso. Japan has displaced the USA as its largest trading partner, and China is also expected to become more important trading partner.
3. Filipinos working in the Arab world can also be expected to invest in the Philippines since most retain and support family in their home country.

The collapse of oil prices might be a factor underpinning greater Arab investment in the Philippines. The other factor might be the shift towards autonomy for the southern Muslim State of Mindanao. For those unaware, the southern island of Mindanao has a large Islamic population dating back to the 11th century, at a time when Arabs were trading in Asia. The Muslim Filipinos were able to resist for the most part Spanish colonisation. It was the independent Philippine-American administrators who finally subjugated the Filipino Muslims by encouraging land occupation by Christians from the Visayan Islands. We can therefore understand the Muslim aggression when you consider the central government’s attempt to marginalise their population.

Hostilities recently broke out again, however at some point a peace will be reached. The opportunity to benefit from a resurrection of economic development remains good once peace can be established. It seems likely that Mindanao will offer the Arab world a plausible base to expand their presence in Asia since Asia promises to be the centre of global economic development. I would expect some Arab investors to be picking over the plethora of foreclosed property assets in the Philippines, particularly in the island of Mindanao. Might we see some resorts in the Sulu Islands.

Investment in Mindanao can occur at many levels. There are of course Arab men with Filipino wives and vice versa, there are Muslim investment funds, Muslim development banks, as well as the large international agencies like the ADB and WB which recognise the under-performance of the region. That just makes it a more attractive investment when peace finally comes.
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Fastest rise in Spanish bad debts

2008-09-22T02:04:00.003-07:00

Spain's debt problem underlines the severity of the downturn facing even economies not directly affected by the turmoil among US and UK banks

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Yadua Island, Fiji, Oceania

2008-09-22T02:04:00.001-07:00

Almost 30 acres of lush tropical forest and perfect white beaches. Just imagine the exclusive resort or chic personal retreat possible on Yadua Island.

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Alarm raised on property

2008-09-18T01:47:00.001-07:00

The overheated UAE real estate sector has sparked fears that the region's banks are overexposed to the country's property sector

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Positive Spain

2008-09-15T03:57:00.007-07:00

Hi

There is good news and bad news.

The good news is prices are correcting in Spain. ie. going down.

The bad news is for sellers and developers.

The good news is for buyers.

Also with the situation being worse on the ground, the situation in town halls. Corruption etc will have to be kept to a minimum. Things are getting much more ship shape. Banks wont lend unless everything is correct. And less dodgy deals are being done. eg. Black money etc. Which is all good for the international buyer.

Spain over the next 5 months will get worse and we see then in 2009 stablise and then if the global economy improves it will as well. The market is still going down, and really the next 6 to 12 months is the time to buy.

Get a good value property before things perk up again. So Spain still offers. Sun. Security, beaches, access, good food, friendly locals. It is an excellent place to live, and is good for families.

So see you in Spain, to buy an affordable house or apartment now!

Good luck every one.:)

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Now’s the Right Time to Invest in Australian Property Says Company Behind New Website

2008-09-15T03:57:00.005-07:00

According to the company behind the new Australian Investment Property website, the Australian property market is invitingly out of step with the rest of the developed world. The company quote data released by the ANZ Banking Group that predicts the Australian housing market will be short by 200,000 dwellings by the year 2009/2010. As a result, the Australian property market is now running on a different cycle to Europe and America. Demand for luxury residences in particular continues to outst

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Spanish government in property booster move

2008-09-15T03:57:00.003-07:00

Spains government has announced new policy initiatives aimed at boosting its property market.

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Buy-to-let investors regain confidence in US markets

2008-09-15T03:57:00.001-07:00

Property investors are once more attracted to the US, despite the uncertain state of the housing market.
According to Carlo Walther, head of business development at property portal Rightmove Overseas, buy-to-let investors with UK portfolios are now looking at alternative options in the US.
The country’s ability to provide long-term rental opportunities, the recent recovery of the [...]

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Investment Sites for BMV Leads and BMV Deals

2008-09-13T06:47:00.001-07:00

OK I have updated our earlier list of BMV Leads and BMV Ready Made Deals providers to provide a credit crunch beating list of BMV sources. If you want to find more deals such as this 25% BMV I posted recently or this BMV London Ready Made Deal - then check out where we get them from below.

All information is below:

We recommend that you set up an RSS Feed to monitor these websites daily. If you are not sure what an RSS feed is check out Wikipedia here.

1) LoveProperty.org (As it now has 400+ members, this professional BMV community is now invite only, you won't be able to access their leads or deals unless you already know an existing member and they decide to invite you)

2) Rapid Property Buyers

3) BMV Property Solutions

4) Leads Exchange

5) AC Investments

6) Property Tycoons RMDs

7) Singing Pig RMDs

Top 10 non-eu property buying spots

2008-09-12T02:13:00.001-07:00

An article by the Sun on the top 10 places to buy a property outside of the Eu.

Top 10 non-EU expat buys | The Sun |News|Expats|Expats Advice

Regards,

Rob.

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Spain eyes €3bn cure for homes sector

2008-09-11T08:59:00.001-07:00

Spain unveiled a €3bn rescue package yesterday for a domestic property sector struggling with high debt, plunging prices and an overhang of unsold houses and...

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Wanted Struggling Spanish Developers

2008-09-09T11:19:00.017-07:00

We have a property fund set up to buy distressed whole developments. If you have these and they are highly discounted please be in touch.

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Vietnam Private Islands, Vietnam, Asia

2008-09-09T11:19:00.015-07:00

A very rare opportunity for investment in one of Asia's growth tourism markets. Six beautiful tropical islands are offered for resort development.

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Spanish property 'now has smarter buyers'

2008-09-09T11:19:00.013-07:00

People are still investing in Spanish property, but are being wiser about how they do it, it has been stated.

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uk property: Asian Credit Crunch?

2008-09-09T11:19:00.011-07:00

Asian Property: Will it be the next casualty? No, the title of this post isn't about some new chocolate bar here in Asia, ... . Emma Thelwell, of the UK Telegraph newspaper writes here: Property investment and estate agency ... . Just checking the Jomtien Property website returns a whopping 160 properties for sale in East Pattaya

Posted in Siam Sunshine | Grisly Stuff ( 0 links from 0 sites)

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uk property: Properties in Curacao Island

2008-09-09T11:19:00.009-07:00

If you want to buy properties in curacao island then just go for it you will love it or if you also want to sell properties in curacao island

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Buying Foreclosures in Costa Rica

2008-09-09T11:19:00.007-07:00

Foreclosure properties in Costa Rica might just be the lucrative investment deal you've been waiting for in today's waning real estate market. Property foreclosures are just as common in Costa Rica as are anywhere else, and as always, they are an excellent option for a serious investor. The depressed real estate market which is currently taking its toll on the USA and UK is also finding its way to Costa Rica, increasing the number and variety of foreclosures on the market. This ideal buyers m

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Canadian Mortgage and Real Estate Markets Considered Robust, Stable and Safe

2008-09-09T11:19:00.005-07:00

If you've read the latest Canadian reports on the real estate and mortgage markets, you'd be forgiven for thinking the sky was falling. Maybe it takes an outsider's view to see what should be readily apparent to us all - although prices and sales are down from the record heights reached last year, that in no way means that the bottom is falling out of the market. On the contrary, the Canadian real estate sector remains the most stable in the Western world. The UK online magazine Shelter Offs

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Real Estate Still Attracting Investors

2008-09-09T11:19:00.003-07:00

Wealthy Indians are increasingly looking at land as a preferred investment avenue as volatile markets limit their options of asset classes. About 48% of the high net worth individuals (HNIs), both in India and abroad, with investable assets ranging from 500,000 pounds to 30 million pounds (Rs 4 crore - Rs 240 crore), is looking to increase allocation to realty in the next 12 months, according to a report released by Barclays in association with the Economist Intelligence Unit. Satya Narayan B

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Overseas Property Buyers Loving The Credit Crunch

2008-09-09T11:19:00.001-07:00

By Nicholas Marr International real estate industry has been bracing itself for the global slowdown but as author Niocholas Marr explains for some this is the nest time to make that purchase of an overseas property I work with hundreds of real estate agents and property developers and at this time one thing is for sure things could be better, however I will present a twist in the tale that changes this for buyers and agents alike. Despite lower overseas property prices consumer and bank confi

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France 'remaining cheaper than Britain'

2008-09-04T07:17:00.005-07:00

French property is still growing in value, the latest Knight Frank Global House Price Survey has indicated.

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nick tadd started a discussion called Cyprus outperforming most other markets?

2008-09-04T07:17:00.003-07:00

nick tadd started a discussion called Cyprus outperforming most other markets?

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nick tadd started a discussion called Alarm bells are ringing...

2008-09-04T07:17:00.001-07:00

nick tadd started a discussion called Alarm bells are ringing...

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Global property markets react to credit crisis

2008-09-04T04:02:00.003-07:00

Knight Frank’s Global House Price Index for the second quarter of 2008 shows the widening impact of the credit crisis, with property inflation and prices falling back across Europe and into Asia.Global house price inflation continued to slow, with annual growth standing at 4.8% during the three months to the end of June, down from [...]

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Alarm bells are ringing...

2008-09-04T04:02:00.001-07:00

I came across this post on a well known web forum that shall remain nameless but rhymes with "blinging fig"!

I'm actually quite speechless, which is rare for me... read this.

"Hi guys, I'm ***.

So I'm 18 years old and I live in Dubai (The United Arab Emirates).

I've been looking for a job for the past couple of months and when I
went for an interview this morning I was pleasantly shocked to find
myself employed this afternoon.

The position I applied for was (as advertised in the newspaper) "Sales Agent (property consultant)"

Now, I told my employers that I have no experience in the property world, yet they gave me the job.

I'm afraid I have no idea what to do. What does this job even entail?
I've been sitting at my desk for five hours looking at pretty pictures
of houses and finding out what freehold means.

This is all very trippy to me.

if anyone can tell me what I *should* be doing or give me advice on how
to up my game in this field I might just give you my eternal love
forever.

Thanks in advance

Asides my completely n00b life as a property consultant, I'm not sure
what I can offer back to the forum yet. Let me know if there is any.

I'm just generally looking to know more about what I do.

What a crazy life it is. All I ever really wanted to be this young was a secretary.

Anyways, I'm bored of talking about me.

How is everyone else doing?"

So she is looking at "pretty pictures" but it's all a bit "trippy".

The term regulation springs to mind.

.... hang on I've just seen an advert in the newspaper for a quantum physicist.... where's my CV.

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Apartment in Spain available - PX for house in UK

2008-09-03T06:57:00.003-07:00

Is it possible to do a PX with a Spanish property for one in the UK?

I want to know if anyone knows of anyway I can do this please

Thank you

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Sicilian mayor sells historic homes for 1

2008-09-03T06:57:00.001-07:00

In what must surely be the overseas property investment story of the year, houses are being offered for sale in the historic Sicilian town of Salemi, for an initial outlay of 1.The town’s mayor, Vittorio Sgarbi, is desperate to preserve the ancient quarter of his town, parts of which are over one thousand years old.However, [...]

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Office space market booms as Shanghai reaches for the sky

2008-09-02T04:19:00.007-07:00

Shanghai's commercial property sector is in the middle of a massive boom, despite the global economic slowdown and the opening at the weekend of more space in the...

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Manhattan shows first cracks

2008-09-02T04:19:00.005-07:00

As the US housing slump deepened over the past three years, Manhattan's real estate market seemed immune. Instead of crumb-ling with the rest of the nation, prices...

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Foreign property market 'becoming more choosy'

2008-09-02T04:19:00.003-07:00

Buyers of overseas property are still active but becoming more discerning in what they are buying, it has been stated.

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Home Seller Capital Gain Tax Changes

2008-09-02T04:19:00.001-07:00

I am sure you are aware of the U.S. tax regulation that allows homeowners to exclude a certain amount of capital gain from their income tax. It works like this: If you sell a home that has been your primary residence for two out of the last five years you can exclude up to $500,000 in capital gains from income tax. The original intent was to prevent large capital gains tax liabilities from locking older homeowners into their homes. That exclusion has been a wonderful break for clever real est

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Office space boom as Shanghai reaches for the sky

2008-09-01T09:29:00.001-07:00

The city's commercial property sector is enjoying massive popularity, in spite of the global economic slowdown and the opening at the weekend of China's tallest building

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New NMD deals in Cyprus

2008-08-31T02:41:00.001-07:00

I have recently secured some great NMD deals in the Paphos region of Cyprus. 5km from the airport and 5km each from Aphrodite Hills, Secret Valley Tsada Golf Courses, and 5 mins walk to the beach and 10km from Paphos town centre.
These units can be secured for only a £2000 reservation fee, then Nothing else to pay. All fees are included, Deposit, Legals, etc, Nothing else to pay. The projected rentals will comfortably cover any mortgage payments. They are approx 12 months from completion (currently ahead of schedule), and there is a 2 yr payment holiday, enabling the investor to profit from a full years rental income before making any mortgage payments!! And a low rate interest only mortgage, fixed for 5 years.
Visit my web-site or call me for more details about this or any other available deals.

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Andrew
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uk property: New mortgage law announced for Dubai

2008-08-28T07:57:00.003-07:00

UK Free Zone for Dubai complete with luxury residences. Dubai gets dynamic and announces spinning skyscraper. UAE property market could benefit...

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uk property: Australian owner selling 29 U.S. shopping centers

2008-08-28T07:57:00.001-07:00

Foreign owned U.S. properties turn sour.

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uk property: Croatia Dalmatia apartments for sale (Croatia,...

2008-08-28T04:44:00.003-07:00

Number of 15 apartments in building. Finishing planned before Christmas 2008. Size 55 82 88 m2. Wonderful location 30 meters from sea parking places semi-private beach. More information on w.dalmatia-estate.com UK tel. 0289258189 or 07801198476 Original post by UK property investment

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uk property: Spanish Market Will Pick Up Again

2008-08-28T04:44:00.001-07:00

People considering investing in Spanish property should not be put off by the current troubles as the market will bounce back ... . According to the website Ready 2 Invest he believes the country’s property market will bounce back ... Baena said that Spain is currently experiencing a “severe adjustment”. For years Spanish property

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Dubai property heads off-plan

2008-08-27T16:21:00.009-07:00

Speculation, particularly in properties under construction, has intensified and talk of overheating is in the air

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Cyprus property 'can be funded in many ways'

2008-08-27T16:21:00.007-07:00

There are many ways to fund a property purchase in Cyprus that can bring it within reach of fairly modest budgets, it has been stated.

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uk property: Croatian property purchase Tips

2008-08-27T16:21:00.005-07:00

Today I have put together some tips for anyone considering investing in property in Croatia ... useful for any potential investors seeking property in this booming region.I have put together ... for anyone considering investing in property in Croatia. These have been put together after first hand

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The Philippines is over-sold

2008-08-27T16:21:00.003-07:00

I was up the pub in Manila tonight talking to some expats. I was talking up the prospects for a stronger Filipino economy. I don't mean to imply that the Philippines is going to put out some startling performances any time soon, since the global economy is weakening. But I am implying that in 3-5 years the Philippines economy will do very well, and that in the next 0-3 years it will out-perform other markets.
Speaking to these people and you would think I'm talking pipe dreams. Not just expats. One of them had a Filipino friend who talked about corruption. Yes, there is terrible corruption in the Philippines. I would however argue that it will eventually be curtailed. Maybe gradually, maybe a radical fall with a new anti-corruption president. Clearly that is not Arroyo, though I would argue that corruption can't get any worse, so thus the Philippines has only upside in that respect. Its in the area of tax and land administration reform where I see the greatest prospect for gains. Greater tax receipts will allow the government to improve compliance.
I don't think these people see the positive factors. They are not looking at the empirical evidence, which is positive. I would also argue that these people are cynics or tragic, always too prepared to put down the Philippines. Its great sport, but one does have to acknowledge progress. I don't think its prejudice, I think its just being accustomed to a point of few, just as the biggest cynics are found at the bottom of the market. The evidence supports them. They can talk about where the market has come from, but can they offer any evidence for where its going.

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2008-08-27T16:21:00.001-07:00

My other great conversation tonight was with a Japanese businessman. He was a lot smarter and more interesting than most Japanese businessmen I talk to. No hint of arrogance and a moderately conceptual thinker. What the Japanese lack in capability they make up for in system thinking, working things through. They are not naturally critical thinkers, but some experiences have ensured that some of them are 'special', as was my conversation counterpart tonight. One of the truly Japanese gentlemen, and there is no better place to meet them than overseas.

We discussed Japan mostly. He had a lot of interesting things to say about Japan history post-WWII. I was talking about the prospect of mass Japanese emigration to the Philippines and such countries. There will come a time when the Japanese will build cities in the Philippines. The constitution however does not allow it. The question is how the issue is resolved. Well maybe private citizens will make the choice themselves by buying property in the names of Filipinos or setting up corporations. More likely I think Japanese corporations will set up 40/60 JVs but they will hold the rights for 75 years.

The pressing reason is the under-funded Japanese pension system. There is a lot of wealth in Japan, but its no longer so evenly spread. Consider that you could draw a ring around Japan, and most homeowners outside a certain perimeter would be 'on average' unable to meet their pension obligations. This engineer lives in Tokorazawa, no problem, he has a house worth $400-500K, no problem. Go out to Hanno, and they are just $50-300K, depending on the building age and proximity to the station. Go to the rural areas and these people are living on subsidised farm income, with houses with $10-30,000, land that no one wants. For those inward of Tokorazawa, they will have Thai or Filipino maids taking care of them in Japan. For those living in the outer perimeter, they will either die at 55-60yo of alcohol-related death or be paid off by the Japanese government to retire in the Philippines or another such place. This of course presents a problem. Japan would happily allow Japanese to go abroad, but they would suffer without people to replace them. Can we expect Japan to have an open-door policy? I think its coming. I think the decision to fingerprint foreigners entering the country is a sign of that desire to control 'foreign' crime, mostly Chinese organised crime. The Japanese would never lower themselves to commit a crime of course. This will of course take time to happen.
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How to shore up America's crumbling housing market

2008-08-27T06:15:00.017-07:00

By stopping the downward overshooting of prices, my mortgage replacement programme would help homeowners, including those with negative equity. Limiting the destruction of homeowners' wealth would help maintain consumer spending, says Martin Feldstein

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Decline in US house prices slows

2008-08-27T06:15:00.015-07:00

US home prices posted a record annual decline of 15.9 per cent in June, but the pace of monthly falls slowed significantly, offering hope that the ailing US housing...

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New boost to Turkish property forecast

2008-08-27T06:15:00.013-07:00

A boost to the Turkish property market could come following amendments to investments laws in the country.

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Advice on buying property abroad - Part 2

2008-08-27T06:15:00.011-07:00

Buying property abroad - Part 2

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What abt Singapore property?

2008-08-27T06:15:00.009-07:00

Anyone considering investing in singapore property??

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Who can and who can´t buy in Turkey

2008-08-27T06:15:00.007-07:00

Need some help here all you Turkish gurus.

I have heard that Indian and Pakistani nationals are not allowed to purchase any type of property in Turkey. I have the list from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs showing countries that have reciprocal agreements, those countries that can buy property, but not land, and those countries whose nationals cannot buy anything - and neither India nor Pakistan appear anywhere amongst these lists.

Has anybody got any ideas?

Thanks,

Andy

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Dubai prices to fall 15%

2008-08-27T06:15:00.005-07:00

This isnt as bad as the title suggests

Dubai house prices to fall 15% - Real Estate - ArabianBusiness.com

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Help you know more about the beijing property.

2008-08-27T06:15:00.003-07:00

If you want to know some info about the beijing property situation or details. please reply this thread back with your question.

i will give you specified response:)

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Are you having problems with the Turkish system?

2008-08-27T06:15:00.001-07:00

Are you having problems with the Turkish system? Maybe the builder is holding up your Tapu or you're having problems bringing a car into Turkey, our partners can help.

Our European agents have lived in the country for over 25 years and are fluent in English, German and Turkish, we know the legal system is sometimes a little daunting, don't worry we are here to help. We work on a no win no fee basis and are experts who do not hide behind big desks and big words, We are open and honest about your claim and able to maximise your chance of success.

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uk property: Buying a Property in Thailand

2008-08-26T04:54:00.001-07:00

Buying a Property in Thailand Exotic Thailand has many different types of beautiful property for sale ... invest in, and acquire, your dream home in tropical Hua Hin. Property here in Hua Hin is still far cheaper than the US, UK and Europe and incredible purchases are still available all over

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More flights head to 'Turkey's hotspot'

2008-08-25T09:34:00.001-07:00

An emerging property hotspot in Turkey is likely to benefit after more flights to the country from the UK have been unveiled by a budget airline.

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Yakuza involved in Japanese foreclosures

2008-08-25T06:23:00.001-07:00

The Philippines is not the only country face foreclosures. This article by William Pesek of Bloomberg highlights the deterioration in the credit quality of Japanese property holders. The question is - would one want to bid on a property that is associated with the yakuza. I'm not entirely sure how well the yakuza would feel if the they lost money. I'm quite certain I would not want to be a foreigner in those circumstances as they would likely find the support of a local authority. The solution is simply to avoid the types of properties which would attract the yakuza.
Japanese properties offer very attractive yields because over the years property prices have fallen whilst rents remained stable. The market picked up for a few years but has softened again. The yields remain attractive, particularly for well-bought foreclosed properties, though its not yet time to buy back in the centre of the major cities.
Japan is a yield proposition and mainly serves those living or retiring there. The Philippines otherwise suits investors with a regional perspective. Japan is a reform laggard, while the Philippines is looking interesting.
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Pylades Island, British Columbia, Canada

2008-08-22T06:05:00.003-07:00

A large portion of a private island in beautiful British Columbia. Complete with rich forests, incredible scenery and lovely beaches.

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Seoul boost for property market

2008-08-22T06:05:00.001-07:00

South Korea rolled out measures yesterday to boost its property market amid concerns that the country could face its own credit crunch. The fears have been prompted by...

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uk property: Malaysia Property Listing

2008-08-21T08:31:00.007-07:00

Search more than 60,000 malaysia property listings in this website if you want to look for property in Malaysia, for all states and cities.

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uk property: Montreal top property in new Monopoly game

2008-08-21T08:31:00.005-07:00

Montreal has been voted the most expensive property to buy in a new international version of Monopoly, edging out major tourist destinations like London, Paris and New York.

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uk property: Investing in property in Kolkata

2008-08-21T08:31:00.003-07:00

Real Estate slowdown has become a concern of property investors. However, Kolkata – The City of Joy, has kept up pace and is still attracting investors. With commercial development in Kolkata, and areas like Chowringhee road, Park Street and Camac Street, becoming the IT and ITeS centres, the Kolkata real estate market has sustained momentum.

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Spanish owners face yet another setback

2008-08-21T08:31:00.001-07:00

When a Ferrovial-led consortium paid more than £16bn, including debt, for BAA two years ago, executives at the Spanish infrastructure group trumpeted the purchase...

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Great Cheap Flights From UK to Cyprus

2008-08-19T09:22:00.005-07:00

Cheap flights from the UK to Cyprus are becoming more available as the budget airlines are now flying to the island, these will expand further with the improvements to both of the Republics airports in Larnaca and Paphos. The greater accessibility to the island has made Cyprus property for sale even more popular as a holiday-home location and more and more somewhere to come and live. Larnaca became the islands main airport due to the closure of Nicosia airport following the Turkish invasion in

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Which Country Abroad ?

2008-08-19T09:22:00.003-07:00

They say 74% of first time buyers in the UK are seriously considering buying abroad (Sky News website 18 July 08). Which country?

I bought and live in Spain and I would advocate it any time.

From the southern Costa Blanca I am 40 mins to Alicante airport and 15 mins to Murcia. The flights to Manchester (my home region) are plentiful and with some care can be picked up at very cheap prices. Flights to almost every other airport in the UK are avaialble 365 days a year.

With the internet and telephone communications (free calls to UK landlines 24/7 365 days a year) I don't need to be in the UK to operate my business.

Other european countries may have some advantages over Spain but all in all Spain is and will continue to be number 1 destination.

Dave H

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uk property: luxury property development, Phuket Thailand

2008-08-19T09:22:00.001-07:00

Luxury Property Development in Phuket Thailand, Mai Khao Beach. Interesting investment opportunity

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Singapore property set for a fall

2008-08-18T11:18:00.013-07:00

Singapore has taken on the appearance of a vast building site. Old apartment blocks are being torn down to make way for futuristic condominiums, including one in the...

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Brazil offering Caribbean prospects

2008-08-18T11:18:00.011-07:00

The north-east coast of Brazil is offering some of the best property prospects in the country, it has been stated.

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Cyprus 'one of best tourism destinations'

2008-08-18T11:18:00.009-07:00

In news that may interest overseas property buyers, Cyprus has been hailed as one of the best destinations in the world for tourism.

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uk property: World's Top 10 Places for Investment

2008-08-18T11:18:00.007-07:00

The list includes some of the most expensive cities in the world. Prime property in London and New York costs slightly more than $15,000 per square meter, according to Global Property Guide. A similar property in Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo or Singapore costs more than $10,000 per square meter.

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uk property: Investment Property Bargains in the USA?

2008-08-18T11:18:00.005-07:00

For a change, someone seems to have found some genuine bargain investment properties in the USA!

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uk property: House prices fall 4.8 percent International...

2008-08-18T11:18:00.003-07:00

Timeshare and Vacation Information - House prices fall 4.8 percent - International Herald Tribune LONDON : House prices fell 4.8 percent year-on-year in August, a survey by property Web site Rightmove showed on Monday, the fastest fall since the series began six years ago. Rightmove said property prices fell by 2.3 percent

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uk property: Why Morgan Stanley has got Dubai property wrong

2008-08-18T11:18:00.001-07:00

Morgan Stanley’s report on Dubai property predicting a 10 per cent slide in values by 2010 has worried some investors and resulted in a sell-off of property stocks, admittedly in a thin August bourse spooked by lower oil prices and the war in Georgia. But let us have a look at the fundamentals underpinning the UAE property market.

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How English-only speakers can find properties

2008-08-16T13:13:00.001-07:00

I don't wish to convey that it would be easy to find Japanese foreclosed properties without speaking Japanese, but there are ways around the language barrier, apart from relying on others support. The use of the internet being a case in point.
The files you download are PDF so sometimes they can't be translated from the PDF file, but you can still translate from the 'green' reference file online.
You can cut & paste a piece of name and place it into Google, and search it. Its very easy to pick up the pattern because the format is all standardised right across Japan.
You take the English name for the station and place that into Hyperdia.com. Use your home town as the other reference point. You will know exactly where the station is, how long it will take you to get there, and how long it is from the closest regional centre. Great tools!

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France 'offers better growth potential than the UK'

2008-08-16T13:12:00.007-07:00

France's housing market has been commended for offering better growth potential than Britain. First-time buyer Oliver Richards decided to buy a property in the European country after realising he could not afford to get on the housing ladder in the UK....

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Property in Australia 'is affordable'

2008-08-16T13:12:00.005-07:00

The affordability of property in Australia has been highlighted by an expatriate from the UK. Rebecca Leeson sold her two-bedroom end terrace house in Northamptonshire in order to relocate to Australia....

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uk property: Lanzarote Real Estate Defies 2008 Market Conditions

2008-08-16T13:12:00.003-07:00

Overseas property investors and second home buyers are helping the Lanzarote real estate industry avoid total meltdown as nervous buyers adopt a wait and see policy elsewhere in Spain.

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uk property: Hampton’s Real Estate

2008-08-16T13:12:00.001-07:00

The Hamptons real estate represents the pinnacle of wealth, success and luxury. That’s why so many celebrities own properties in this area, ranging from Jerry Seinfeld to Martha Stewart. Non-famous people of means can also own real estate in the Hamptons, provided they acquire something that is still within their budget.

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The Villa - Mallorca Phase 3 are they selling?

2008-08-15T00:26:00.003-07:00

I was wondering if anyone knows if the Mallorca type villas in the Dubai Properties, The Villa Phase 3 development are popular?

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Cote d'Azur - Apartments and villas for all budgets

2008-08-15T00:26:00.001-07:00

Hi all,

We're a friendly, bilingual property agency specialising in sourcing top quality new build and resale property all over France with a particular emphasis on the Cote d'Azur (Nice, Cannes, St Tropez...) and central Paris.

Whether you're relocating, looking for an investment, or a holiday home, just let us know your requirements and we'll sift through the market to put together a bespoke shortlist for you. If you're not quite sure what you're looking for, we'll be happy to have a chat and point you in the right direction.

Then, if you like the look of what we find for you, we'll arrange for you to go over to France, be met at Nice Airport or Gare du Nord in Paris and taken round your chosen properties.

If you decide to go ahead, we'll see you all the way through from making your offer to applying for a mortgage to completing your purchase.

We earn our fees from the selling agent so there is nothing for you to pay on top of the normal selling price.

Give us a call on 0207 193 4799 or email me if you'd like to find out more.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Marcus

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Turkey 'provides crunch-free alternative'

2008-08-14T11:59:00.003-07:00

Investors looking for a good place to buy property that is not affected by the credit crunch should look to Turkey, it has been stated.

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Luxury Apart Hotel Crete

2008-08-14T11:59:00.001-07:00

Crete Location of our latest luxury Apart-hotel investment set to launch imminently - Prices expected to start from just £78,500

A great opportunity to invest in a leading 4 star hotel brand ideally located in a well known and well liked touristic hotspot.

Prices are expected to start from just £78,500 with 10 - 20% return on investment expected. Investors receive generous personal use at no extra cost and the mortgage can be deferred for up to 2 years. This exciting buy to let product is set to launch imminently and, as usual, first come first served.

About Crete

Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean with a total area of 8,336 km2 equating to approx. 6.3% of the total territory of Greece. Each year it attracts about 4 million tourists out of a total 15 million who visit Greece and can be reached via two international airports located in Heraklion and Chania, or via boat and the main ports of Heraklion, Chania, Rethimno, and Agios Nikolaos.

Tourism is one of the main sources of income and employment in Crete. According to National Tourist Organization (NTO) data, Crete has 1,523 resorts and hotels with 145,139 beds, approximately 5,300 beds belong to five-star hotels with about a 75 percent annual occupancy rate which makes it an ideal location for our latest buy to let apart-hotel and an investment opportunity with huge potential for our clients.

Crete Economy

Over three-quarters of Cretes gross domestic product come from service based industries with tourism contributing approx. 13 percent. The island is host to 11,200 retail businesses with a combined turnover of approx $2.2 billion and there are 8,700 companies actively working within tourism with a combined turnover of approx. $1 billion.

The tourism sector employs approximately 18,000 people, compared to 4,000 people in 1971. Of the 4 million tourists visiting Crete each year, 23% are Germans, 19% are English, followed by Scandinavians and French. Greeks represent approx.10 percent of all tourists who visit Crete and their visits are predominantly around August. It is also worth mentioning that the island is starting to attract strong interest from Russia and other East European countries.

The island has a per capita income close to 100% of the Greek average, while unemployment is approximately 4% - half of that of the national average.

Apart Hotels in Crete - Contact us about buy to let Crete deals

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New NMD deals in Cyprus

2008-08-14T02:54:00.005-07:00

Hi
I'm Andrew Wakefield
I run a small property company called Vantage Investment Property Ltd
We source BMV property including New Build and investment properties abroad.
If required, Members of VIP are able to use our packaging facility for NMD deals.

I have just secured some great NMD deals in Cyprus. They are in the Paphos region. 10km from the airport and 5km each fromAphrodite Hills, Secret Valley Tsada Golf Courses, and 5 mins walk to the beach.
This unit can be secured for only a £2000 reservation fee, then Nothing else to pay. All fees are included, Deposit, Legals, etc, Nothing else to pay. The projected rentals will comfortably cover any mortgage payments.
Visit my web-site or call me for more details about this or any other available deals.
Many thanks
Andrew
Tel 07708473852.
Andrew@Vantageinvestmentproperty.co.uk
www.vantageinvestmentproperty.co.uk

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Seeking agents with potential investors for the German Property Market

2008-08-14T02:54:00.003-07:00

To whom it may concern,

Our company is currently seeking agents with potential investors for the German Property Market

We specialise in real estate property in top prime locations all over Germany and give investors the opportunity to purchase directly from the source.

Our head office in Germany also specialises in the refurbishments of large apartment blocks, new private houses, commercial units and developments built off the plans.

" We offer high yields ranging between 7% - 25% in prime locations to investors."

If you are interested, please don’t hesitate to contact us .

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uk property: Greek Property Buying

2008-08-14T02:54:00.001-07:00

Buying property in Greece could be confusing for those unfamiliar with the process.For a greater understanding of the Greek property intricacies we have a (constantly updated) concise guide to the Greek property market available free at 'http://greekvillasforsale.com/4.html'

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Last Wind Resort,Margarita

2008-08-13T14:44:00.003-07:00

Last Wind Resort,Margarita

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uk property: 5 Bed Villa Style Home - With 1 Acre Gardens, Western Loire, 234300...

2008-08-13T14:44:00.001-07:00

Nantes 45 mins (Ryanair) La Rochelle/beaches 50mins. Some road noise. A spacious villa style property with flexible accommodation & ideal ...

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Japanese property feels the pinch

2008-08-11T11:18:00.005-07:00

Japan has had little to do with the US subprime mortgage debacle and has avoided a UK-style housing bubble, but the real estate sector is suffering a painful credit crunch.

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Egypt 'better than Dubai' for investors

2008-08-11T11:18:00.003-07:00

Egypt offers many advantages over the glamorous market of Dubai for overseas property buyers, it has been claimed.

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uk property: Tokyo Property Sales Jump in First Half, Bucking Global Slum

2008-08-11T11:18:00.001-07:00

Tokyo passed London and New York to first in commercial property sales in the first half, while the worldwide credit crunch cut property sales in half globally. Sales of office buildings in Japan jumped 103 percent to $12.6 billion in the first half of 2008.

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