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1 Be under no illusions: buying property abroad is not a quick thing to accomplish. You should be prepared to spend up to a year from deciding to buy to moving in.
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Thursday, 02 August 2007 16:01 |
 The
property market of Bulgaria has achieved an incredible rate of growth
over the past few years, bolstered by a fast-growing economy and its
admission into the EU in January 2007. Property prices in some regions
have risen by over 50% in the last two years alone, and are predicted
to grow at the rate witnessed during the Spanish market boom, and the
figures all point towards a fantastic opportunity for property
investment.
The Knight
Frank Global House Price Index, which analyses house price growth
worldwide, ranked Bulgaria as having the second highest annual house
price growth up to the third quarter of 2006 with an incredible growth
of 32.1% up to the third quarter of 2005, and with a 19% increase up to
the third quarter of 2006. Indeed, Knight Frank |
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Thursday, 02 August 2007 15:39 |
 Channel 4's list of 'Top 20 places to make money' |
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Thursday, 02 August 2007 15:21 |
 Real
estate investment opportunities in Argentina are beginning to rival
those in more well-known emerging markets, in part due to the country's
rapidly growing economy. With GDP rising by 8.5% in 2006 alone and
further growth of 7.5% predicted for 2007, Argentina possesses a strong
economy that provides solid potential for investors. Combine this with
a government backed tourism industry which has grown 10% year on year
since 2003, and property prices which have risen 50% since 2002.
According
to the Argentine real estate trade group, Camara Inmobiliaria
Argentina, housing prices have increased 50% since 2002, while The
Guardian reports that Argentine property prices have been rising
steadily over the last few years, with house prices in the Buenos
Aires' wealthier districts up by as much as 25% last year alone. Yet
although real estate prices have soared, they still look surprisinglycheap, with "The Guardian reports that Argentine property prices have been rising steadily over the last few years" |
prices in prime real estate locations still only one-tenth of what they are in the United States and Europe. The
rapid increase in house prices has left the market out of reach of many
Argentineans, creating a high demand for rental properties and thus a
superb opportunity for the real estate investor. Rentals can also prove
profitable for the buy-to-let investor. In major tourist and business
areas in Argentina, apartments are often provided fully furnished, at
prices lower than the better hotels. Online booking agencies make the
process simple and profitable for the overseas investor.
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Thursday, 02 August 2007 15:13 |
 Carnival time? Brazil has
fast developed into a sound economy with a fiscal and political
environment conducive to growth. Despite the country |
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Thursday, 02 August 2007 14:59 |
 With a new 'open skies' policy bringing in low-cost flights, a |
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Thursday, 02 August 2007 14:39 |
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 With strong long-term economic growth, decreasing inflation, and an upsurge in both demand for short-term rental accommodation and second properties, Egypt is proving that it is more than just the home of ancient culture and the Pyramids. Among the many factors joining together to make Egypt a hot prospect for the property investor is the record number of visitors that the country is attracting.
The 'feel-good' factor engendered by upward economic trends and tourist numbers has inevitably had a positive knock-on effect on real estate. Investment in Egyptian property is offering great opportunities for purchasers especially at this early stage of the vibrant fledging market.
Major cities are currently attracting as much as 25% annual capital growth |
There is increasing tourist demand for short-term rental accommodation in the resort areas on both the Red Sea and Mediterranean coasts and property investors have enjoyed the best rental yields in the country from their activities here.
Meanwhile, as more overseas buyers seek holiday homes and second homes in these resort areas the second home re-sale market has started to show profit potential over and above the initial capital outlay. Egypt's proximity to the European mainland and renewed tourist infrastructure mean that this market keeps on growing as holidaymakers see the potential for owning another property in an attractive, exotic location.
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Thursday, 02 August 2007 13:56 |
 The residential property market in Malaysia was only opened up to overseas investment at the end of 2006, yet it is already attracting high levels of interest from shrewd speculators. With tourism growth at 6.8% per year, and economic growth at a three year high - both backed by positive government initiatives to encourage foreign investments - it's easy to see why. Furthermore, the widespread use of English, combined with the same systems of law, property ownership, and corporate governance as other Commonwealth states, simplifies the process for all concerned, making Malaysia an ideal investment opportunity.
Another significant initiative for overseas investors is the movement 'Malaysia My Second Home' (MM2H). This campaign, aimed at foreign retirees, has so far attracted almost 10,000 participants from the UK, Japan, China, among others. This not only boosts the real estate "Knight Frank noted a strong second half performance in the capital's property market in 2006" |
industry directly, with an increased demand for second homes and retirement properties, but also has a secondary effect through increased numbers of friends and relatives who visit the country.
Foreign Direct Investments account for about one-third of total private
investment in Malaysia. Gross FDI for the past decade has remained
steady at a level of US$4.7- 5.3 billion in each year, reflecting the
reassuringly stable economic conditions for foreign investors (Source:
Department of Statistics Malaysia).
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Thursday, 02 August 2007 13:49 |
 As the closest tropical islands to Europe with stunning white sandy beaches and clear turquoise warm water, it is not surprising that Cape Verde was one of Channel 4's |
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