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Why You Should Invest in Atlanta Property

Friday, December 30th, 2011

In recent months, the number of investors interested in Atlanta property has risen because of the city’s growing rental market.

With the first time buyer average age rising to 32 partly due to high deposits for mortgages making purchasing a home unobtainable for a lot of your people, the rental market has become flooded with many young professionals and families searching for long-term lets.

The Marcus & Millichap Q4 2011 Market Research Report for Atlanta stated, the vacancy rate for all properties was in Q4 was 8.6%, which equates to a decrease of 20 basis points from midyear.

With the number of available rental properties decreased, the competition for rentals is fierce. This has been reflected with the rise of asking rents which Marcus & Millichap predict to rise in 2012 to 2.3% per month, while effec¬tive rents will increase to 2.7% per month.

What’s more, a report conducted by Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, showed that Atlanta houses experienced their biggest price drop since 2000 in August-September 2011, allowing investors to acquire Atlanta property at below their true market value.

Due to the high demand in the rental market, investors are looking for Atlanta property as a buy-to-let investment opportunity because of the potential high rental yields and, in the long term, high capital appreciation prospects.

To help people Atlanta property, Experience International, a leading UK / London based overseas property investment company, will be providing access to 50% finance on all properties, enabling investors to purchase a newly refurbished, ready-to-lease property in the Atlanta and benefit from the financial rewards with less initial cash outlay.

Experience International aim to provide both national and international buyers with a hassle-free investment, all of Experience International’s properties in Atlanta are carefully selected and are situated in wealthy areas; to ensure that investors get the best possible chance for successful investments.

With rental yields of more than 15% in most cases, contact Experience International on 0207 321 5858 or email info@experience-international.co.uk for more information about Atlanta property for sale.

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Why Celebrity Endorsed Condos for sale in the Philippines a Popular Investment for Investors

Saturday, December 24th, 2011

With the Nielsen Global Luxury Brands Study showing that consumers from the Philippines are the most interested in luxury-brands, it’s no wonder why one of the Philippines leading property developers is working with celebrities and luxury brands on a range of their projects.

With 74% of Filipino respondents stating that they will buy luxury branded items, the Philippines’ largest privately owned property developer, Century Properties, is leading the way in the celebrity endorsed property market by launching a selection of branded Condos for sale in the Philippines.

Century Properties latest development, Trump Tower Manila, will be the first condos in the Philippines licenced by celebrity tycoon, Donald Trump. With a date set for completion in 2016, the luxury 55 storey tower has been said to become the location of Manila’s most sought-after apartments, with the majority of the condos already sold to Filipinos.

Watch this video about Trump Tower Manila, which features Donald Trump, Donald Trump JR, Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump, Jose E.B. Antonio, & Robbie Antonio.

Other wourld famous celebrities are also making the most out of the Philippines interest in branded items and luxury properties. Famous celebrity designer and entrepreneur, Paris Hilton is working with Century Properties to help design the beach club of the Azure Urban Resort Residences, a paradise residential beach resort right in the heart of Manila.

Endorsed by the popular socialite, these Philippine Condos are situated in a breath-taking tropical modern setting and feature a unique man-made beach. According to statistics supplied by Colliers International, the announcement of Paris Hilton’s endorsement increased sales by 10% in the 2 months after the revelation.

It’s not just celebrity endorsed properties that Century has released, Century has not missed the designer market.

The Nielsen Global Luxury Brands Study also placed Filipinos third on the list of most brand-conscious populations in Asia and eighth globally.

This could be the reason behind the endorsement from Gian Giacomo Ferraris, chief executive officer of Versace, for Century Properties Milano Residences in Manila, which has condo interiors designed by Versace Home.
It appears that celebrity and designer branded properties is becoming more common in the Philippine property market, which has attracted both Filipino and international investors.

The well known, trust-worthy names behind these new developments provide investors with greater confidence, as the brand is linked to quality and internationally recognised, reputable businesses.

“It is very important to note that these famous international personalities are not just endorsers but are actually involved in the projects bearing their brands,” Alejandro S. Mañalac, National Real Estate Association chairman stated in regards to Century’s new endorsed development.

“Having the trust and confidence of these respected brands and actually carrying their names on the project bring more than prestige and pride of ownership to the investors and residents. Before an internationally renowned and prestigious brand allows any company to officially carry its name, not only will the aspiring company be under strict scrutiny, but they will have to pledge that that they will abide by all the rules and comply with the high standards consistent with their guaranteed quality anywhere in the world. This only means that when you buy a particular brand of a certain product in Europe, in the United States or even in the Philippines, you can be sure that you will be enjoying exactly the same quality and standard,” Mañalac continued.

With units in these celebrity endorsed developments selling fast, Experience International is offering investors looking for Condos for sale in the Philippines, complementary investment guides about each project. Filled with insightful information and facts, the brochures can be downloaded online to help prospective investors gain an in-depth knowledge of the Manila property investment.

If you would like to request a brochure about Philippines property investments in Manila, contact Experience International on 0207 321 5858 or email enquiries@experience-international.co.uk.

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Fastest Growing City in Europe – Apartments in Istanbul, Best Property Investment in the World?

Monday, October 31st, 2011

Istanbul is now an international investment hotspot, seeing a 27% rise in foreign investment this year. The successful tourism industry as well as financial and banking sectors has drawn a growing number of people to the city for business and leisure, to work and live, making Istanbul Europe’s fastest growing city.
This has led to a shortage of good accommodation and massive demand for homes and apartments in Istanbul and therefore and increase in Istanbul property investment opportunities. This is why Experience International has launched Richmond House II to the international investor market place.

In recent years Istanbul has become an international investment hotspot, experiencing a 27% increase in foreign investment in 2011 announced by the city’s chamber of commerce. Turkey’s prospering financial and banking sectors, as well as its growing tourism industry, have resulted in a surge in investment in Istanbul apartments.

Istanbul’s fast growth, as well as an increasing middle class, has seen demand for new homes in the city reach unprecedented levels. According to the Real Estate Investment Trust Association, it is calculated that 250,000 new homes per annum are required until at least 2015 to satisfy current demand.

The success of Istanbul’s property market is basically ‘supply and demand’. Europe’s quickest growing city has seen rapid growth -some 400,000 new people arrive every year to study or work and now the current housing stock has reached capacity with demand increasingly surpassing the current supply.

Experience International has just released an exclusive new development, Richmond House II, luxury apartments in Istanbul. Experience International are the only agent who can exclusively offer 18 luxury penthouse suites in the development to investors.

Styled to satisfy the requirements of the growing affluent people looking to rent in Istanbul, Richmond House II is a top quality new development located in one of Istanbul’s most up and coming districts.

“Richmond House II provides an affordable entry level into one of the quickest growing cities in the world and delivers investors with a provable income stream and demonstrable exit strategy – the local market,” Steve Worboys, Managing Director of Experience International states. “We’re pleased to exclusively offer 18 luxury apartments in Istanbul to our members, offering good rental returns and strong capital appreciation.”

Incorporating state of the art architectural design and modern interiors, Richmond House II will feature a range of studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with first class facilities all within the private gated community including roof top swimming pool.

Pre launch prices for a 1 bedroom penthouse suite located on the 14th floor start at only £56,000 allowing clients to invest from £20,680 based on 30% deposit and legal fees to exchange. This Istanbul property investment is set to be very attractive with 70% loan to value finance available for the balance due on completion.

The Istanbul apartments come with a 7.25% three year protected rental guarantee and comparable developments have shown up to 30% price increase over the build.

For additional details about apartments in Istanbul or a range of Istanbul investment property please contact Experience International call 0207 321 5858 or visit www.apartmentsinistanbul.org/exclusive.html

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Why Buy A Calabria Property?

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Situated on the tip of the southern Italian peninsula , Calabria has much to offer visitors in terms of good food, fantastic scenery and warm local hospitality. Not only do the towns have a interesting heritage that includes both the Greek and Roman influence, the province has some of Italy’s most sought-after vineyards.

Once a best kept secret of Italy, Calabria’s property market has seen a huge increase of the number of investors in the last year and a half. Considered as an emerging market within an established market, Calabria offers solid investment opportunities in the fairly steady Italian economy.

According to Bank of Italy, Italian property prices have not fallen dramatically during the global recession , creating waves of people investing in Italy, as it has shown to be a steady market.

What’s more, figures recently published by Global Property Guide, state that the Italian property market has shown solid signs of stability in recent times, making Calabria an ideal place for investors to buy.

With the Italian abolition of inheritance tax, its full EU membership and bank guarantee of property, which means that should a developer default on building the client’s money will be protected , all make the nation a favourable investment environment. Also , there is no capital gains tax on a property if it’s sold after 5 years.

Calabria’s popularity continues to grow with the announcement of the EU, which pledged millions of euros of investment in the province. This, coupled with the fact that low-cost carriers like Ryanair now fly into the region, ensure that tourism in Calabria will continue to grow .

With a wide range of key ready and new build Calabria property developments, our real estate experts will guide you through the process of investing in Calabria. We provide frequent monthly visits to the province where you will be able to view the current developments and meet with experts who can answer any questions you may have. If you wish to participate in our next tour, please contact Experience International on +44 (0) 207 3421 5858 or go to Experience-International.com.

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Calgary Home Buyer’s Advice

Sunday, June 12th, 2011

Calgary – the Top City

The Toronto Board of Trade (TBT) recently published its annual Scorecard on Prosperity. This piece of research evaluates various indicators of 24 prominent cities across the world for their attractiveness, the quality of their living environment, and economic potential. Some of the surveyed cities were Boston, Tokyo, Calgary, New York or Los Angeles.

According to the results of the survey, Calgary is probably soaring back to the top of the metro-region list. This was its rightful place according to the 2009 Scorecard. Calgary has the fastest expansion of inhabitants of all surveyed cities because it is simply so appealing to those drawn by employment. Another significant plus is Calgary’s housing affordability and very pure atmosphere. These positives further accentuate the city’s attractiveness to those deciding for their new hometown. The major blessing is the local abundance of employment opportunities. During the last assessment, the city came in on the fifth position.

How to Find a Home in Calgary

Are you moving from one part of the city to another, or relocating into Calgary for work? In that case you are likely wondering whether you should sell your old house first, or buy the new home first. There is no single answer to this question; a lot depends on the situation in the market, and there is also the question of what deadlines and incentives you need to meet, what houses are now available for sale that are attainable for you, etc. In general, though, it usually makes sense to sell your Calgary home first. That way, you’ll have the sale out of the way. This may shorten the timeframe you have to buy your next home before having to vacate your present one; but you will be completely sure of of your means, and you won’t be under the type of pressure that home sellers face when they know they will have to either sell fast or risk carrying concurrent mortgages.

Many of you may be able to schedule their sale and purchase so that they occur on the same closing date (or in a very short succession). When selling your real estate in Calgary, you may ask for a closing period that is on the longer side to allow you some additional time to make your purchasing decisions. If you are buying a secondary house for income or investment purposes, the question of buy-first-sell-first is irrelevant for you – you will have the freedom to put the money down whenever you feel is best.

If you are interested in buying your new home somewhere in North Calgary, why don’t you check out the most renowned neighbourhoods in Calgary? Among them are Huntington or Evanstonand more.

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