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Manzara Development Achieves SIPP Compatibility

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:27:28 -0500

The recent approval of the luxury Manzara development with SIPP compatibility provides extensive benefits to investors. Located in Turkey’s most sought after coastal resort town of Kusadasi, the Manzara development has been gaining a wealth of attraction since its recent release into the general market. Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) are regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), enabling individuals to control how and where their pension funds are invested. Only real estate developments that have undergone approval from the FSA can be used for SIPP investments. Providing an ideal location for strong mid to long term growth potential, along with an absence of capital gains taxes after 5 years ownership, Turkey presents and ideal real estate investment market. Turkey’s steadily growing economy, emerging market real estate demands and strong tourism growth, all assist in enabling an ideal market for SIPP investments. For investors, the most important feature of the Manzara development is the financial breakdown. Designed to assist the buyer in the current real estate market, the developer has created a winning combination of investment features. Owners can take advantage of a 5 year rental through a prominent European tour company, offering a guaranteed 6% annual return. **End Summary** Topics: Manzara]]> Turkey]]> SIPP]]> development]]> property]]> real estate]]> buy to let]]> guaranteed rental]]> guaranteed buy-back]]> ]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provides unbiased information on portfolios and international markets within the global real estate sector, ensuring clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase. Visit our partner site and find out more about the Manzara development at Property Investing Turkey.

Turkish Property Investment FAQs

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:28:26 -0500

As Turkey continues to progress as one of the most sought after emerging markets for property investing, several questions repeatedly arise from potential buyers considering the location. Below is a compilation of ten of the most frequently asked questions about Turkey as a property investment location. 1. What makes Turkey an interesting investment market? Currently Turkish real estate is one of the strongest emerging international market growth sectors, showing excellent potential for continued demand and expansion. Capital growth for mid to long term investments, along with good rental yield potential are attracting investors to the country’s property sector. Coupled with the country’s domestic market, demand for property currently exceeds supply, resulting in fast increasing real estate prices. Growth within the tourism sector and interest to re-locate are also areas creating further demand and a strong growth market. The country features a youthful demographic with a highly skilled workforce with intentions to enter the real estate market, placing demands on supply and improvements to the mortgage financing sector. This market represents strength in the future re-sale and letting markets. **End Summary** Topics: Turkey]]> investment]]> real estate]]> property]]> FAQ]]> mortgages]]> finance]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provides unbiased information on portfolios and international markets within the global real estate sector, ensuring clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase. Visit our partner site at Property Investing Turkey.

Letting Market Growth in 2010

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:32:40 -0500

The overall growth and decline of individual world markets in the real estate sector during 2009 provided excellent insight for predicting the expansion of letting markets during the coming year. The strongest activity for increases was found in the lettings markets, where continued favourable outlooks are expected in the majority of world markets. Countries that fared the worst during 2009 saw only slight declines, where the significance was low in comparison to the previous year’s decline. This factor alone offers a positive light with the knowledge that the worst of the crisis in the world real estate market appears to be entering the light of recovery. Whether 2010 offers extensive overall improvements in comparison to 2009 still remains to be seen, yet investor confidence is growing as market rebounds offer positive expectations. Sustainable markets that were experiencing positive growth prior to 2007 have remained the favourite contenders for investors planning to enter buy-to-let markets in 2010. Turkey, Brazil and Hong Kong are a selection of the countries that have experienced the strongest rental growth markets. The strongest growth in emerging markets was centred in locations where economic development has not been predominantly within the construction and tourism sectors. **End Summary** Topics: Real estate]]> lettings]]> market growth]]> investment]]> business]]> emerging markets]]> investing]]> economic growth]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provides unbiased information on portfolios and international markets within the global real estate sector, ensuring clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase. Visit our partner site at Property Letting Overseas.

Benefits of a SIPP Property Investment

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:08:32 -0500

Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) have gained an increasing amount of interest in real estate investments from pension holders over recent years. The concept of SIPP plans was originally introduced in 1989, creating a ‘hands-on’ approach for pension holders to make full decisions of how and where their pension is invested. For real estate to be eligible for SIPP approval, the properties are required to undergo strict criteria approval, ensuring greater security as an investment option. Pension Benefits The development of SIPP plans have enabled integration and flexibility for pension holders to determine how their funds are invested, enabling control over the resulting returns. Traditional pension plans have often been limited in diversification, where investment options were entirely controlled by the fund managers. The introduction of SIPP plans has created the opportunity for under-performing investments to be changed at the request of the pension holder, maximising the return potential. The flexibility of a SIPP offers many distinctive investment advantages, avoiding the problems associated with traditional plans that may be trapped into financial losses during periods of economic downturn. Property Management Benefits Investments into a wide range of properties can be obtained through property based investment funds. **End Summary** Topics: SIPP]]> pension plan]]> investments]]> property]]> pension fund]]> real estate]]> financial advisor]]> tax benefits]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provides extensive experience with investments throughout the world, offering unbiased information on portfolios and international markets.

Researching Successful Real Estate Investments

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:39:13 -0500

The most successful real estate investors never rush blindly into a purchase, instead full research is carried out to assess the realistic investment potential. Being well informed in both high and low risk investment locations will assist with devising aversion plans to avoid any potential issues that may arise. Dedicated investment companies will carry out extensive research prior to offering properties to their clients. Comprehensive research will not only provide an insight to the property itself, but also the economic and political stability of its location. Understanding the property and its location in detail provides further assurance that the property presents an optimum investment opportunity. Knowing what to search for when selecting an investment property will enable clients the ability to confirm facts and figures for peace of mind. Return on Investment The realistic return on investment is one of the main initial factors to consider. The return on investment is essentially the amount of money the property will make through capital appreciation and yield returns prior to selling. **End Summary** Topics: Investment]]> property]]> real estate]]> location]]> return on investment]]> cash flow analysis]]> price comparison]]> environmental stability]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provides extensive experience dealing with and on behalf of investors throughout the world, offering unbiased information on portfolios and international markets. Our experience within the global property sector enables us a prime position for identifying professional agents and developers, ensuring our clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase with our collaborators.

Investment Locations in Panama

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:40:34 -0500

Panama has experienced spectacular growth and development in the real estate sector over recent years, gaining worldwide appeal due to various preferential investment factors. Tax incentives have held strong appeal for both investment and re-location buyers, along with the extensive growth potential from ever increasing demand. As more buyers flocked to take advantage of Panama’s ideal real estate investment opportunities, the appeal of all the regions the country has to offer became increasingly apparent. The discovery that Panama features a wealth of regional attractions besides the concrete jungle of luxury city centre living widened the appeal of the country’s real estate market attraction. Alongside personal preferences, the end result of the intended investment should be taken into account when deciding upon the ideal location for a property purchase. While a secluded mountain or island retreat may appeal as a dream holiday getaway, if striving for the highest rental yield returns and fast capital appreciation, properties in these preferred areas may not provide the expected returns. Panama City Panama City is one of the first images of the country’s real estate sector for those who are new to the market. **End Summary** Topics: Panama]]> real estate]]> properties]]> Panama City]]> invest]]> buy-to-let]]> rental returns]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provides unbiased information on portfolios and international markets within the global real estate sector, ensuring clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase. Visit our partner site at Property Investing Panama.

5 Reasons to Invest in Mexico

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:34:07 -0500

Following the initial influx of foreign real estate investors into the Mexican property market, the country has remained a steadily popular environment for both investment and re-location. The stable growth of Mexico’s political and economic environment has provided increased security as an emerging market investment location. Buy-to-let investors are continuously on the increase, especially in coastal resort locations such as Cancun, largely in part due to the steady stream of holiday makers flocking to the tropical destination throughout the year from all around the world. An extensive list of reasons can be created as to why ever increasing numbers of buyers are continuously looking towards Mexico to increase real estate portfolios, yet the main five reasons have been listed below. Stable Economic and Political Environment In recent years the Mexican government has strived to reform the political environment, creating a strengthened economy and encouraging direct foreign investment. Foreign investment into the Mexican economy is predominantly from the US and Spain, with construction being one of the smallest sectors. The avoidance of being heavily reliant upon the construction sector provides increased stability and ample room for growth in the real estate sector. **End Summary** Topics: Mexico]]> real estate]]> property]]> tourism]]> buy-to-let]]> investments]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provides unbiased information on portfolios and international markets within the global real estate sector, ensuring clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase. Visit our partner site at Property Investing Mexico.

Brazil Real Estate Investor Guide

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:52:40 -0500

Following the addition of Brazil onto the international real estate investment scene, no end of interest in the region has been generated. Brazil tends to check all the boxes as a suitable property investment and holiday home destination. It even appears that the travelling distances are overlooked by many buyers, as the tropical paradise location is worth the effort to reach. For investors the low priced property, consistently strong capital gains and high rental demand are all rolled into an idyllic setting. Brazil has tempted many prospective buyers over recent years and long term growth and interest in the market shows no sign of slowing. The additional benefits of the 2016 Olympic Games and the 2014 FIFA World Cup only add to the growth and demand for investing in the country’s real estate market. The Brazilian government is encouraging foreign investors, especially into the stunning North Eastern coastal regions such as Natal. As Brazil has a strong economy with the potential to become a world superpower, the country is not reliant upon foreign real estate investors for economic stability. The active encouraging of foreign investment brings an additional touch to the friendly nation. **End Summary** Topics: Brazil]]> real estate]]> investment]]> property]]> developers]]> payments]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provides unbiased information on portfolios and international markets within the global real estate sector, ensuring clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase. Visit our partner site at Property Investing Brazil.

Making the Most of the Buyerâs Market

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:35:01 -0500

Following many years of real estate in both emerging and established markets around the world situated within a ‘seller’s market’ environment, the transition into a buyer’s market has offered a distinctive turn-around. A buyer’s market is determined when there is an excess supply over demand, resulting in lower property prices and extensive advantages to those with the ability to enter the market as a buyer. Due to the worldwide financial crisis, many owners have been forced into a position of necessity to sell their properties, creating an excess of units available. With an extensive number of properties for sale, the buyer’s market environment has evolved. Many governments around the world have created additional benefits for those in a position to purchase. Reductions in associated purchasing costs, reduced interest rates on mortgage loans and tax rebates have all contributed to stimulus packages designed to attract buyers, assisting the growth of the market. As a direct turnaround from the past decade of a predominantly seller’s market environment, property buyers are now in complete control. The extensive number of properties entering the market has lead to price reductions in efforts to sell, competing with the abundance of properties in surrounding areas. **End Summary** Topics: Buyer"s market]]> seller]]> property]]> real estate]]> advantages]]> incentives]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provides extensive experience dealing with and on behalf of investors throughout the world, offering unbiased information on portfolios and international markets. Our experience within the global property sector enables us a prime position for identifying professional agents and developers, ensuring our clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase with our collaborators.

Optimising Property for the Rental Market

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:35:37 -0500

Changes in the real estate market over recent months have resulted in a growth trend in the lettings market. Property investors are increasingly attracted to yield returns obtainable from the buy-to-let potential of properties currently undergoing slow capital growth rates. The attraction for placing properties onto the rental market while waiting for the re-sale market to improve is clear, yet as the number of properties available for rental increases, the need to optimise a property to obtain the best returns possible has also increased. The attraction of the lettings market has grown due to the high demand for rental properties. As many potential buyers are unable to obtain mortgages or have insecure career prospects, property owners are in an ideal position for earning an additional income from their homes on the letting market. Due to the high demand in sought after areas, strong yields are available in both local and overseas markets. In order to obtain the optimum yield potential it is necessary to ensure properties are presented in their best possible conditions. While a full refurbishment of a property can be a costly process, the long term benefits and additional value can place the initial outlay costs into perspective. **End Summary** Topics: Property]]> rental market]]> optimising]]> lettings]]> buy to let]]> tenants]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provides unbiased information on portfolios and international markets within the global real estate sector, ensuring clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase. Visit our partner site at Property Letting Overseas.

Turkish Real Estate Investor Guide

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:10:58 -0500

Investor interest in the Turkish real estate market has been steadily on the increase, despite the downturn affecting various other world property markets. Not only is the investment market progressively growing, lifestyle purchases are gaining appeal from many European buyers. Buying a property for either investment or lifestyle follows a very straight forward process, where additional incentives have been imposed by the Turkish government to further attract buyers. These incentives include the temporary lowering of title deed fees, along with the absence of capital gains taxes on properties re-sold after a specific time period. Interest in Turkey’s sought after emerging real estate market has developed significantly with various benefits including pre-EU property prices, strong capital growth, economic stability and ideal buy-to-let market opportunities. The payment of a holding deposit will be required once the property to be purchased has been selected. The holding deposit may vary between developers or agents, yet usually amounts to approximately €3,000 or £2,000. The holding deposit will remove the property from sales listings while the legal paperwork and due diligence is carried out. **End Summary** Topics: Turkey]]> real estate]]> property]]> taxes]]> associated costs]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provides unbiased information on portfolios and international markets within the global real estate sector, ensuring clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase. Visit our partner site at Property Investing Turkey.

The Reduction of Corruption in Bulgarian Real Estate

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:26:42 -0500

2010 will begin an interesting phase for Bulgarian real estate, with property prices at the lowest they have been for some years, mortgage loans becoming increasingly accessible at lower rates and the possibility of the new Notary Act coming into effect. The Bulgarian real estate market is expected to begin its revival with the new Notary Act, enabling transparency of all real estate transactions to be processed through the State Depository Bank. With the passing of an amendment to the Notary Act, all new transactions such as real estate and vehicle purchases will be required to pass through the State Depository Bank. Designed to end the common existence of excessive cash purchases, the declaration of all acquisitions will be a major change to the current purchasing methods from many investors. The new Notary Act is expected to come into force from the 1st January 2010 in an effort to reduce real estate fraud, corruption and money laundering. The changes will also ensure that all necessary fees and taxes relating to the sale and purchase are paid. **End Summary** Topics: Bulgarian real estate]]> Notary Act]]> State Depository Bank]]> transactions]]> real estate market]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provides unbiased information on portfolios and international markets within the global real estate sector, ensuring clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase. Visit our partner site at Property Investing Bulgaria.

Details of Spanish Rental Contracts

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:34:59 -0500

The popularity of purchasing a buy-to-let property along the coastal resort towns in Spain has lead to a variety of misunderstandings and general confusion regarding the rights of owners and tenants. Understanding Spanish rental contracts can assist with both owners and tenants to know the extent of their rights and obligations. The extensive number of English speaking expats along the coastal resort areas has lead many tenants and landlord creating contracts in English. It should be noted that difficulties may be faced when using an English language contract, especially if any issues need to be bought to the attention of lawyers or the courts. Requesting a Spanish language contract is highly advisable and if the tenant or owner does not understand what is in the contract, going through the details with a lawyer, hired translator or trusted friend fluent in Spanish, will assist with full comprehension of the details. Details that all contracts need to cover include the full names of the property owners and the tenant, along with their identification numbers and the address of the property. The contract will also need to include the length of the agreement and the amount of the rental payments. **End Summary** Topics: Spanish rental contracts]]> property]]> tenants]]> owners]]> long term]]> short term]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provides unbiased information on portfolios and international markets within the global real estate sector, ensuring clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase. Visit our partner site at Property Letting Overseas.

2010 Real Estate Market Outlook

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:37:10 -0500

Following the past 2 years of decline, a full market recovery is highly unlikely during 2010. The strongest developments towards recovery will be experienced in markets where controls existed for avoiding excessive lending, speculative buying and instability. Regions that have been hardest hit during the downfall of the real estate market have taken strong steps to avoid continued excessive decline. Control strategies will begin to show their results throughout 2010, with the hardest hit markets beginning to stabilise, while growth patterns emerge in the markets least affected by the downturn. Investment approaches will evolve from excessive speculative buying into strategies with improved stability and market demand. Long term investments and buy-to-let ventures are expected to be the strongest growth areas, with fewer risks involved and excellent gains potential due to the exceptionally low priced investment options available in both emerging and established markets. In order to fully understand the position of world real estate markets and the outlook for 2010, it is necessary to understand issues relating to the lead up to the world real estate market downturn. **End Summary** Topics: Investment]]> real estate]]> property]]> growth]]> 2010]]> mortgage]]> financing]]> emerging]]> established]]> ]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provides extensive experience dealing with and on behalf of investors throughout the world, offering unbiased information on portfolios and international markets. Our experience within the global property sector enables us a prime position for identifying professional agents and developers, ensuring our clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase with our collaborators.

Reasons to Invest in Florida

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:07:43 -0500

Florida has long been a preferred investment and re-location destination for North Americans along with buyers from around the world. As an investment location, Florida offers a wealth of attractions to buyers. The economic crisis has drawn additional interest into Florida’s real estate market amongst investors in financially stable positions for purchasing in the current economic climate. As it is considered that the US real estate market has now reached its lowest point following around 2 years of falling house prices, the future signifies growth potential offering mid to long term investors with exceptional gains. The opportunities to obtain fantastic bargains are drawing growing numbers of foreign investors to the Florida real estate market. Some of the main reasons why Florida holds such a strong appeal as an investment location are outlined below. Florida is an Established Real Estate Market Fewer risks are associated with real estate investments in established markets as opposed to newer, emerging markets, although this security is often accompanied by higher property prices. The recent downturn of the US real estate market has created a unique position for investors, featuring some of the lowest property prices seen in years. **End Summary** Topics: Florida]]> real estate]]> property]]> investors]]> buy to let]]> economy]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provides unbiased information on portfolios and international markets within the global real estate sector, ensuring clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase. Visit our partner site at Property Investing USA.

The Variations of Rent Control

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:05:40 -0500

In developed nations the idea of rent control may appear outdated, yet various types of rent control exist to provide stability in the real estate market, not only to enable struggling pensioners to maintain their homes as the surrounding market skyrockets. Rent control is a restriction on the increase of rental charges, assisting markets to remain reasonable in extreme growth circumstances. In most world markets tenants are protected by a form of rent control, whether it is a limit on the percentage increase per year, or a system where rental is set at a pre-determined level by the local housing authorities based on the market value of the home. Rent control has become extremely effective over the past decade with the excessive, fast growth of real estate in emerging markets. While the attraction of foreign investments to boost a country’s economy may appear attractive at the initial stages of the market’s growth, it can often result in excessive rents and unaffordable housing for the domestic market. To counteract this issue, restrictions may be placed on rental increases, enabling the domestic market to access the housing, often a necessity in poorer countries only beginning to experience economic growth. **End Summary** Topics: Rent control]]> real estate]]> tenants]]> emerging markets]]> investment]]> rental]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provide extensive experience dealing with and on behalf of investors throughout the world, offering unbiased information on portfolios and international markets. Our experience within the global property sector enables us a prime position for identifying professional agents and developers, ensuring our clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase with our collaborators. Visit our partner site at Property Letting Overseas.

The New Direction of Panamaâs Real Estate Market

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:19:03 -0500

Leading up to 2009 it appeared that Panama may have been fortunate to escape the severe economic and real estate downturn that had been devastating other markets around the world. Unfortunately Panama was not immune and the start of 2009 saw a steady decline. Occurring much later than other world markets gave Panama the advantage of taking any necessary steps to avoid a severe downturn and following approximately 6 months of decline, the market has now started to level. The sector hardest hit by the economic downturn has been luxury housing, predominantly reliant upon the foreign buyers market. A move into developing affordable homes for the domestic population has seen the beginning of a major turnaround in the construction sector, adapting to the strongest demand in the current climate. Panama developed over recent years as a preferred overseas re-location and investment destination amongst foreign buyers, especially from the United States and Canada. Europeans have more recently discovered the attractions of Panama, with taxation advantages, minimal associated buying costs and demand exceeding supply. As a re-location destination, Panama provides an excellent opportunity with all of the beneficial attractions. **End Summary** Topics: Panama]]> real estate]]> economy]]> downturn]]> investment]]> affordable housing]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provide extensive experience dealing with and on behalf of investors throughout the world, offering unbiased information on portfolios and international markets. Our experience within the global property sector enables us a prime position for identifying professional agents and developers, ensuring our clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase with our collaborators. Visit our partner site at Property Investing Panama.

US Real Estate Market Update

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:53:46 -0400

Latest statistics of housing sales in the US have shown a decline in the final weeks leading up to the completion date of the real estate tax credit. Set to expire on November 30th, the tax credit was designed as a boost for the real estate sector, providing first time homebuyers with an US$8,000 rebate on property purchases. The sudden decline in sales has provided further evidence to the government that the tax credit was in fact assisting with the growth of the market over the past months. Demands for an extension of the credit have been under consideration by the government, expected to announce a final decision in the coming weeks. Following the decline in property sales over the past month, it is predicted that the decline will continue without the incentive from the tax credit. As property prices continue to remain low, those with the capacity to purchase under current economic conditions are unlikely to rush into immediate sales without the additional benefit of the tax credit incentive. Along with property sales, applications for building permits also fell during September, further adding to the bleak outlook for sales and construction in the coming months. **End Summary** Topics: US]]> tax credit]]> real estate]]> foreclosure]]> property]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provide extensive experience dealing with and on behalf of investors throughout the world, offering unbiased information on portfolios and international markets. Our experience within the global property sector enables us a prime position for identifying professional agents and developers, ensuring our clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase with our collaborators. Visit our partner site at Property Investing USA.

Understanding Mexican Real Estate Trust Agreements

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:32:30 -0400

For the past 15 years, Cancun has thrived as one of the most desired overseas real estate investment and relocation hotspots for North American second home buyers. In recent years, the dream of owning property along the Yucatan Peninsula has also become increasingly attracting European investors. Many buyers making their initial enquiries into the tropical paradise become confused when trying to understand the Mexican real estate trust agreements, otherwise known as a Fideicomiso. The processes involved in acquiring Mexican real estate are relatively straight forward, yet a little bit of initial knowledge can go a long way in comprehending the regulations relating to the purchasing processes. As Cancun and the majority of the most sought after investment and relocation areas of Mexico are located along the coastal regions, they also fall into restricted zones. While previous to 1994 foreigners were not able to purchase real estate in Mexico, the changes in the law to attract foreign investment were accompanied by the zoning restrictions. Areas of Mexico falling into these restricted zones include any land within 50km of the coastline, or 100km of the country’s borders. A Fideicomiso trust agreement is required when purchasing property within the restricted zones. **End Summary** Topics: Mexican]]> Cancun]]> Fideicomiso]]> real estate]]> trust agreement]]> property]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provide extensive experience dealing with and on behalf of investors throughout the world, offering unbiased information on portfolios and international markets. Our experience within the global property sector enables us a prime position for identifying professional agents and developers, ensuring our clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase with our collaborators. Visit our partner site at Property Investing Mexico.

Dive into Egyptâs Property Investment Hot Spots

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:51:29 -0400

Egypt continues to thrive as a preferred emerging real estate investment market, having continuously attracted growing numbers of buyers since the introduction of the mortgage market in 2001. Europeans are amongst the largest group of property investors to Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera, assisted by budget priced, direct mid-haul flights from many major European cities. Italians, Russians and Germans are amongst the largest groups of holiday makers to the Red Sea Riviera, where some of the best diving opportunities can be found. The Red Sea coast has been developing extensively over the past decade to create an attractive resort destination, benefitting real estate investors to this ideal emerging property market. The investment attraction of Egypt’s real estate market has grown extensively, assisted by the booming tourism market. Bargain priced properties constructed to European standards have been attracting buyers, often with guaranteed rental yields in new developments, catering to the steadily growing tourism market. Egypt offers various attractions to holiday makers, especially for diving and water sports enthusiasts along the Red Sea Riviera. The year round sunshine provides an attractive climate, with inviting warm sea water and an extensive variety of desert safari excursions. **End Summary** Topics: Egypt]]> Red Sea Riviera]]> emerging market]]> real estate]]> investment]]> property]]> diving]]> tourism]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provide extensive experience dealing with and on behalf of investors throughout the world, offering unbiased information on portfolios and international markets. Our experience within the global property sector enables us a prime position for identifying professional agents and developers, ensuring our clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase with our collaborators. Visit our partner site at Property Investing Egypt.

Turkish Real Estate Military Clearance Explained

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:25:49 -0400

As interest continues to generate for the purchase of Turkish real estate investments, one area of confusion for many first time buyers is often surrounding the necessary military clearance procedures. Military clearance is required by all foreign nationals purchasing real estate in Turkey, prior to the title deeds being transferred into the new owner’s name. The process of military clearance is simply to ensure that the property being purchased is not located within a restricted zone. Once the clearance has been obtained confirming the property is located within a permitted area, the application to purchase is automatically accepted. Areas affected by military restrictions include military land and areas of national security, historical areas and land of cultural value, mining and agricultural land, land in ecological and biological sensitive areas, registered forest areas and important areas for energy purposes. The processes involved in obtaining military clearance include submitting the relevant paperwork for the transfer of the title deeds and personal identification to the Land Registry Office. The Land Registry department will liaise with the local military authorities in order to carry out the relevant searches. The buyer’s legal representative can assist with obtaining the necessary paperwork for the military clearance procedures. **End Summary** Topics: Turkey]]> property]]> real estate]]> military clearance]]> land registry]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provide extensive experience dealing with and on behalf of investors throughout the world, offering unbiased information on portfolios and international markets. Our experience within the global property sector enables us a prime position for identifying professional agents and developers, ensuring our clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase with our collaborators. Visit our partner site at Property Investing Turkey.

Importance of Tourism for Emerging Market Investments

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:21:16 -0400

Global mass tourism has been a strong influencing factor in the expansion of foreign real estate investment around the world. Emerging markets with growing mass tourism appeal have gained investor interest for strong rental yields, bargain property prices, fast capital growth potential and high demand enabling good exit strategies. Continued success with economic growth in these markets largely depends upon the lasting appeal of the tourism sector. Locations with the greatest potential for continued mass tourism and real estate investment growth are those offering year round sunshine, attractive beaches and golfing options. Areas of fast growing interest tend to be in locations within a short or mid haul flights of the tourism sector client base. Currency exchange rates can also have an effect on the popularity of specific locations, as fluctuating rates offer either benefits or disadvantages to certain areas, increasing or decreasing the seasonal attraction. As tourism interest increases in emerging market locations, property prices tend to rise dramatically over a relatively short period of time. The surge in investment demand enables impressive returns to those buyers entering the market at the earliest stage of expansion. **End Summary** Topics: Tourism]]> emerging markets]]> investments]]> buy to let]]> mass tourism]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provide extensive experience dealing with and on behalf of investors throughout the world, offering unbiased information on portfolios and international markets. Our experience within the global property sector enables us a prime position for identifying professional agents and developers, ensuring our clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase with our collaborators.

Reasons to Invest in Brazil

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:37:52 -0400

Brazil has long been synonymous with a relaxed lifestyle in idyllic surrounds, living up to the expectations of visitors and investors alike. The attraction of the Brazilian real estate market has developed over the years with incredible strength, proving to be an optimum emerging market option. Brazil’s real estate market and economy continue to strive towards its full potential, offering various distinct advantages. These advantages are continuously proving their capability for assisting the country to reach an exceptional position in the world market. Many features and benefits of the Brazilian market generate interest from a variety of investors, with the strongest attractions being in the following areas: Reformed Economy and Political Environment Over recent years Brazil has started to emerge as a potential super power in the world’s economic market. Unlike many other developing nations, Brazil is not solely reliant upon growth in tourism to achieve economic growth. As a nation rich in oil reserves and bio fuels, maximising the full potential of the country’s economy can produce incredible financial wealth. Reforms in the government over the past five years have assisted the expansion of the Brazilian economy, enabling the nation to experience a turn-around in several sectors. **End Summary** Topics: Brazil]]> real estate]]> investment]]> property]]> reasons to invest]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provide extensive experience dealing with and on behalf of investors throughout the world, offering unbiased information on portfolios and international markets. Our experience within the global property sector enables us a prime position for identifying professional agents and developers, ensuring our clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase with our collaborators. Visit our partner site at Property Investing Brazil.

Introducing Oase Luxium

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:33:17 -0400

Although the list of stunning features of the Oase Luxium development is desirable and extensive, the investment features of Oase Luxium stand out as a project not to be ignored. The developer has gone to incredible lengths to ensure, for what seem like the first time in a long time, buyers are getting their money’s worth. A 150% guaranteed buy-back offer 5 years from the completion of construction enables peace of mind, a readily established exit strategy, and best of all: guaranteed returns despite any potential turn in the market. Looking at the current facts and comparing them with the future potential of the Turkish real estate market, it doesn’t seem likely that the sector will fall flat. Perfect for the current economic climate, a guaranteed buy-back ensures against any potential unknowns. For the ‘hands on’ investor, the guaranteed buy-back is entirely optional, allowing buyers who wish to sell on their own accord completely free to do so. Keeping in mind that Turkish property is exempt from capital gains taxes after 5 years ownership, a mid to long term investment strategy will allow for optimum returns. **End Summary** Topics: Turkey]]> Oase Luxium]]> investment]]> property]]> real estate]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas is the exclusive promoter and sales agent of the Oase Luxium development. To further discuss Oase Luxium with a specialised Investment Advisor, contact the company via the website, or call direct on (0034) 951 968 693.

Common Mortgage Lending Practices

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:31:56 -0400

Obtaining financing to take advantage of one of the best moments in recent history for acquiring real estate has become one of the biggest hurdles for potential buyers to overcome. While only two years ago lending practices were at their most lenient, the sudden turnaround has been dramatic. More so than ever before have personal credit ratings been such a prominent deciding factor of banks and lending societies. Screening potential clients to avoid future problems with repayments has lead to one of the most difficult moments to obtain financing. While it is arguable that improved access to financing will assist in balancing the excessive falls in real estate purchases, it is expected to be only a matter of time before restrictions on lending practices ease. Many buyers are keen to access the current market to take advantage of the exceptional property prices available, yet are held back due to limited access to lending and long term employment security. Prior to applying for a mortgage, increasing numbers of buyers are arranging pre-qualification. **End Summary** Topics: mortgage]]> loans]]> finance]]> property]]> real estate]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Property Investing Overseas provide extensive experience dealing with and on behalf of investors throughout the world, offering unbiased information on portfolios and international markets. Our experience within the global property sector enables us a prime position for identifying professional agents and developers, ensuring our clients receive full knowledge prior to entering any property investment purchase with our collaborators.