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Researching Successful Real Estate Investments

December 12th, 2009

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 [...]

Investment Locations in Panama

December 8th, 2009

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 [...]

5 Reasons to Invest in Mexico

December 8th, 2009

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 [...]

Brazil Real Estate Investor Guide

December 2nd, 2009

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 [...]

Making the Most of the Buyer’s Market

November 27th, 2009

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 [...]

Optimising Property for the Rental Market

November 24th, 2009

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 [...]

Turkish Real Estate Investor Guide

November 23rd, 2009

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 [...]

The Reduction of Corruption in Bulgarian Real Estate

November 19th, 2009

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 [...]

Details of Spanish Rental Contracts

November 18th, 2009

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 [...]

2010 Real Estate Market Outlook

November 16th, 2009

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 [...]