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Phuket Properties for sale in Thailand

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:18:43 +0000

Buy your Phuket / Thailand double floor villa, set right on the beach in Cape Panwa, the Southern part of Phuket / Thailand.Visit Phuket Waterside Property online at: Phuket properties sale – Property in / Phuket / ThailandBased in the beautiful and exclusive Cape Panwa / Phuket / Thailand, these properties are right on the beach. There are 3 apartments / condos / villas available in this development which was completed in July 2007. Each villa has 282 square metres living space over two levels with 3 bedrooms (all en-suite). For those who need extra beds, we are able to upgrade the chill-out room into a fourth sleeping room.Every room has sensational 180 degrees ocean ocean view of the Andaman Sea / Phuket / Thailand, and its islands, and opens onto a wide terrace on the living level and, onto a gorgeous balcony on the sleeping level.With no streets to cross or busses to catch, these condos are actually on the beach. There is a individual infinity, 30 metre, salt water swimming pool (not sea-water) surrounded by sun beds and shade for those want to take things light. All villas have wireless internet access and are fully outfitted and furnished. Each villa contains 3 double bedrooms, all en-suite. The master bedroom has a especially lush bathroom with a large bath positioned for you to enjoy the ocean panoramas. The outstanding stylish kitchen is outfitted with electric appliances and superiority pots/pans and cutlery/crockery.Each room is elegantly equipped; there is an airy and large living room fronting south and a dining area for 6 – 8 persons. In addition there is a chill-out room where you can use the internet, lean back on a lounge and relax or, play on the latest X- Box technology. Alternatively this room can be changed to a fourth bedroom if wanted.Both the living room and the master bedroom have 42 inch plasma Televisions with DVD players and satellite Television – there is a home theatre in the living room.You are only 15 minutes away from Phuket Town and 35 minutes off from Patong Beach, so you won’t miss out on the night life nevertheless you can still soak up the local life-style.Visit Phuket Waterside Property online at: Phuket properties sale – Property in / Phuket / ThailandTotal unwind in your quiet surrounds, hearing the sound of waves breaking in front your villa and feeling the cooling breezes from the ocean. The panorama is simply amazing; wide-screen sea, island and mountain views can be enjoyed from each room.The condo layout has a large open plan living area, dining area and kitchen, fully decorated with outstanding quality furniture. There are 3 & 4 bedroom villas with 4 bathrooms each.Our 30 m salt-water swimming pool lies along the shore where delighted restaurants and beach bar are 2 minutes walk away. And if you fancy a round of golf or a day at the health club, there are an abundance of picks based nearby.

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How Foreigners Can Own Property in Bali?

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:35:18 +0000

How Foreigners Can Own Property in Bali?

Like most of South East Asia, foreigners are not permitted to have outright title to property here in Bali. However, foreign individuals can legally acquire property in Indonesia and enjoy full beneficial rights. Investment Bali always recommends to clients that they should secure the best legal advice when securing property in Bali. Below is some information regarding purchasing property in Bali, or Indonesia in general. There are a number of different types of title in Indonesia, that is: 1. Hak Milik (Freehold) is the type of title that can only be held by an Indonesian citizen. 2. Hak Pakai (essentially leasehold title) and other forms of title can be held by a PT or PMA Company (Foreign Investment Company). A non Indonesian citizen can’t own land in Indonesia. However a foreigner can acquire a leasehold title to a building, almost the same as a strata title except that the title lasts only for 25 years with an extension of 30 years for a maximum of 55 years and then reverts to the original owner. There are two ways for foreigners to own the land in Indonesia that is using The Nominee and PMA. The Nominee will sign four documents with the foreigner as follow: a. A Loan Agreement, acknowledges that the foreigner has lent to the Nominee the purchase price of the land. b. A Right of Use Agreement, allows the foreigner to use the land. c. A Statement Letter, where the Nominee acknowledges the foreigners loan and intention to own the land. d. Power of Attorney, the Nominee signs an irrevocable Power of Attorney giving the foreigner the complete authorities sell, mortgage, lease or otherwise deal in the land. The most significant change in Indonesian investment law came in 1997 when the government introduced the PMA (Penanaman Modal Asing or Foreign Investment Company). This allows foreign investors to set up a company in Indonesia, without having to have Indonesian partners. The PMA can be 100% owned by the foreign investor. PMA companies are allowed to own the title of the property for a period 25 years and have to be renewed by the government. For more information please contact us in www.nowpropertybali.com

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Spain is back on the Property Map

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:18:32 +0000

One of the leading British Developers in Spain have reported a significant rise in interest from British buyers seeking second homes in Spain. Many developers are reporting an increase in the numbers of prospective purchasers now arriving along the Costa del Sol.

Despite the current exchange rate being unfavourable to Sterling, purchaser numbers have increased dramatically compared to the same period in 2009. The majority of purchasers at the moment coming from the Scandinavian countries and surprisingly the UK and Ireland. Following the recent Easter holiday period, the number of enquiries from Spanish purchasers has also increased dramatically.

Property Point Marbella have seen similar figures across the Costa del Sol in general. Since the recent approval of the latest PGOU (Urban Plan), visitor numbers to the coast, specifically seeking holiday homes has increased significantly.

It is widely recognised that Marbella’s property market experienced a downturn long before the credit crunch thanks primarily to the lack of a recognised Urban Plan and subsequent findings of corruption which put many developments into question. This in turn affected the mortgage market whereby banks were unwilling to lend against properties which had not received their final licence of occupation. Now that we have an approved Urban Plan, 16,000 properties are now receiving their licences which means the banks can start lending and property becomes affordable to the mass market again.

The property market in Marbella has always been different from traditional national property markets. The prime purchasing motive for most buyers being the climate and ease of access from all parts of Europe. Marbella does after all retain its exclusivity and is quickly returning to the top of wishlists for many buyers who have strayed to other far flung destinations only to find their options restricted by reductions in travel options and less favourable weather.

Marbellas mayor, Angeles Munoz has published figures which show that for the first time in 4 years, since the outbreak of scandals which hit the coast and property market, sales of property have increased. According to the figures published by Marbella Tax Office, 2,499 property sales were registered during the first quarter of 2010, a growth of 200% on the same period in 2009 and the highest number of sales recorded in the last 4 years.

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Overseas Property Haven-Property Development Agent

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:25:50 +0000

Welcome to Overseas Property Haven

Overseas Property Haven is an independent property agent specialising in the overseas market and in particular the emerging markets that can provide a second home in paradise or become a long-term property investment for the future. Our aim is to offer a wide range of innovative projects and developments in excellent locations that enables clients to choose a property that best suits their requirements. We are committed to quality and excellence in all areas and most importantly dedicated to making sure that every aspect of our service concludes in each and every client choosing the bespoke property that not only best suits their lifestyle but will also result in achieving the best financial return on their property investment. With long-term strategic alliances in place we have access to over 20 years of experience in the international property market, offering reliability and security for your peace of mind. We would like to invite you to take this opportunity to look at our service in more detail and look forward to working with you in the very near future.

W: www.overseaspropertyhaven.com E: info@overseaspropertyhaven.com

As an emerging property market specialist offering a full range of property investment opportunities we understand that whether you are a first-time buyer or an existing owner looking to make additional purchases in new areas, taking the next step in realising your dream can be that of a somewhat daunting one. That’s why we here at Overseas Property Haven make it our business to make sure that you are guided through the complete buying process from start to finish and beyond. This means that as a client you are: · Given a full understanding of what to expect. · Offered carefully chosen locations where land ownership and planning permission is confirmed. · Offered the right properties for you. · Offered developments at a good price that are constructed to the highest build quality and aimed at giving you the best financial return on your property investment. · Given thorough, friendly advice and guidance throughout the whole process. · Provided with a complete bespoke service. · Offered a relationship with us that goes beyond the buying process to completion so that we can help you realise your dream. This all means that you can relax and know that when you have made your decision you know that it will be the right decision for you.

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Albania Property and Albania Real Estate Market

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:18:33 +0000

Albania Property Group is located in Tirana, the capital city of this beautiful country. Albania Property Group is made of a group of professionals whose main goal is to provide the clients with clear insight into the meaning of investment and purchasing property in Albania. Albania Property Group is a proven resource for property in Albania. Their expertise covers a wide real estate collection in ideal locations for living, retiring or investing in Albania. The company’s real estate inventory features a special assortment of: Albania Property, upscale residential homes for sale, condominiums, investment real estate, farms, mountain properties and vacation rentals.Albania Property Group main goal lies in leading the clients interested on Albania Property to a successful real estate transaction. There has never been a better time for investing in Albania. Statistics from June record a 20% increase of tourist visits to Albania from the same period last year. One of the strongest points of the Albanian tourist industry is the local cuisine, a tempting blend of Greek and Turkish influences. According to the Bank of Albania, the tourism industry attracted in 170 million Euros in revenue in 2007, making it a major engine of national economic growth. Albania’s economic growth during 2007 was around 6% and in the same year, the government approved a fiscal package which ticks all the right boxes for investors. It included a flat rate of 10% on personal income tax, corporate tax and capital gains tax, no VAT on property purchases with foreigners allowed to own 100% of Albanian companies. In addition, the country has some of the cheapest property prices in Europe, with annual price growth of around 30% year-on-year in the capital – Tirana and coastal regions, indicating all the right ingredients of a newly emerging property market on the cusp of a boom.New beachfront developments are being introduced with prices as low as 675 Euros/m2 in Vlora City. Also new beachfront development in Shengjin for as low as 29,750 Euros.Independent lawyers available to help the clients with their dream purchase in Albania.

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Albania Property Group Launch New Web Site

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:22:38 +0000

Albania Property Group through the new web site will provide you with trustworthy Albania property assistance on every step of this process. Albania Property Group is the oldest real estate company which has been marketing Albanian properties overseas for over 3 years already and proud to have served hundreds of foreign clients as well as the large and wealthy Albanian Diaspora.Through the offices in Tirana, Saranda and Vlora they will be there for you on every step of the way. Albania Property Group is present in every coastal city of the country sourcing Albania properties to the foreign markets. Through the new web site Albania Property Group will be offering also after sale services such as: Rental Management, Property Management and Furniture Packages. Albania Property Group is best at offering tailor made packages to the clients that have bought a property in Albania. Albania Property Group considers after sale services a process as important as buying services.

Albania Property Group main goal lies in leading you to a successful real estate transaction. We can help you get the Albanian property or investment of your dreams. Albania is one of the hottest investment destinations in Europe today! There has never been a better time for investing in Albania.

Albania had the highest economic growth over the last four years – with projected growth for 2009 the highest in the Europe – due to a series of government initiatives in recent years that have helped Albania to cope with the impact of the world recession. Albanian GDP growth has averaged 5-6% percent annually. Billions of dollars are currently being invested in all sectors but with special emphasis in: roads, tourism and energy production.

Albanian tourism and investments is flourishing. With new hotels, resorts, bars and restaurants, Albanian private sector in tourism has been growing an average of 22% percent for the last five years. Foreign investments in Albania have increased 59 percent in 2009. Furthermore Albania ambition to join EU in the next 3-5 years that will be another essential drive to push the Albania property market up.

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Vacation Property Resellers

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:18:49 +0000

Pros and cons of vacation rentals Vacation and villa rentals are generally appealing for many reasons, some of the foremost being cost savings, more space, and no tips, taxes or service charges that are associated with hotel rooms. Villa and vacation rentals have kitchens for cooking, living rooms for gathering together and offer the appeal of living in a real neighborhood and soaking up the rhythm of the locals. In the United States, hotels often enjoy the advantages of brand recognition, familiar reservation processes, and on-site staff for problem resolution. For a guest, booking a vacation rental may mean stepping out of that comfort zone in order to garner some of the advantages they offer. Perceived cons of vacation rentals can include having to communicate directly with the property owner, being unfamiliar with the property, lack of on-site staff, and concerns about quality or cleanliness — however, these are most often mitigated by dealing with villa or vacation rental agencies that manage vacation properties for owners and they offer many of the same services hotels offer to their guests, e.g., front desk check-in, 24-hour maintenance, in-house housekeeping, concierge service. A timeshare is a form of ownership or right to the use of a property, or the term used to describe such properties. These properties are typically resort condominium units, in which multiple parties hold rights to use the property, and each sharer is allotted a period of time (typically one week, and almost always the same time every year) in which they may use the property. Units may be on a part-ownership or lease/”right to use” basis, in which the sharer holds no claim to ownership of the property. Vacation Property Resellers Home :The benefits generally outweigh the potential negatives, with many vacation rentals offering more space (multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, separate living areas), more amenities (fully equipped kitchens, fireplaces, private hot tubs), convenient locations (on the beach, ski-in/ski-out, city centers in real neighborhoods) and greater privacy than a hotel, including the fact that many villa/vacation rentals give travelers the option of inhabiting real neighborhoods in their destination and living like the locals. As of 2006, vacation rental management has become a $10 billion industry and continues to become more popular.

While a few timeshare developers offer buy-back programs, the majority does not, leaving timeshare owners to come up with their own ways to sell timeshare they no longer wish to own. More results: Vacation Property Resellers Management Vacation Property Resellers Vacation Vacation Property Resellers Timeshare

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Pointers on purchasing a property in Spain

admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 09:21:31 +0000

Check out this list of things to do and look out for before you purchase a property in Spain. The list is easy to understand and should be followed with your lawer. He is the one who will know where to do the digging for information. We wish you well and good luck in finding your spanish dream home.The Escritura Publica and Nota SimpleThe Escritura Publica is the registered title deed of the property. It is entered in the ‘Registro de la Propiedad’, the Property Registry, and is the only guarantee of title in Spain. It contains a description of the property, the details of the owner and any mortgages or legal claims that exist against the property. This document is important because it tells you if the seller is the owner of the property being sold. A nota simple contains further details of any mortgages or charges against the property and is also available from the Registry.The IBI receiptBefore purchasing a resale (not new) Spanish property check out the ‘lmpuesto sobre Bienes lnmuebles’, or lBI, which is the municipal property tax. Ideally, you’ll be able to see the IBI receipts for the last five years because that is the limit of liablity for unpaid back taxes and is attached to the property, not the owner. A new property bought from a developer will not have an IBI receipt (because it has never been ‘owned’) so it will be your responsibility to register the property for this tax.The Referencia CatastralEvery property sale must quote the ‘Referencia Catastral’ of the property in question. The Catastro is another system of property registration in Spain, concentrating on the location, physical description and boundaries of the property. While the Property Registry focuses almost exclusively on ownership and title, the Catastro is concerned with property valuation.These two systems do not communicate with each other, and it is common to find that the catastral description of a property differs greatly from the one in the Property Registry. It is a good idea to request the actual certificate from the Catastro with a full description of the property. The certificate is in two parts, one being a description of the property and the other being either a plan or an aerial photograph.Community fees, statutes and minutes of the AGMThis only applies if you are buying a property in an urbanisation or where there are some ‘communal’ resources, shared amongst a number of properties. These are the fees charged by the ‘Comunidad de Propietarios’, the Community of Property Owners, a legal body that controls all the elements held in common; the lift, gardens and pool for example. Each owner is assigned a quota, or percentage of the expenses which, by law, must be paid.Utility billsThese assure you that the bills are paid and also provide an idea of what the running costs of the property will be.MiscIf you are buying a property in an urbanisation, make sure that it is legal and registered by asking to see the approved ‘plan parcial’ at the town hall. If the property is on the beach, make sure the development is also approved by the Jefatura de Costas. For a new property, make sure that it has been declared for IBI and that the developer has made the ‘declaracion de obra nueva’. Also ensure that the escritura mentions the house you are purchasing as well as the plot of land on which it stands. As an additional safeguard, it is wise to examine the town planning maps for the area around the property, called the Plan General de Ordenacion Urbana, or PGOU.

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How to Buy a Property in Portugal

admin — Mon, 31 May 2010 09:24:35 +0000

The Buyer´s Guide to Portugal

Its richness from the age of discoveries, great climate and excellent food, make Portugal a great lifestyle choice!

Good things come in small packages and, at only 560km by 220km, Portugal is a small country with a lot to offer. Portugal is situated on the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula, which it shares with Spain, and its 800km of coastline all face the Atlantic.

Winters are particularly mild on the coast, and summers are hot but rarely unpleasant. The Atlantic air masses keep Portugal green and beautiful. But best of all, the country is largely unspoilt and the food and drink is fabulous.

The beaches along much of this coastline are sandy and very popular, with surfers from all over the globe coming to take advantage of the huge waves.
Whether you are planning a holiday in Portugal or looking to buy property there, you will have lots to keep you occupied during your stay. Portugal was a hugely wealthy country about five hundred years ago when its maritime discoveries brought riches to the Iberian Peninsula. However, the Age of Discoveries ended along with the sixteenth century and Portugal slowly became a remote place compared to much of Europe.

There are plenty of excellent golf courses in Portugal, especially in the Algarve where you can often combine sea views, sunshine and a round of golf quite happily.
Another reason for moving to Portugal is that it seems a lot cheaper than places in Northern Europe. Flights to Faro, are quite inexpensive and this, combined with the 3000 hours of sunshine that some regions get every year, really makes Portugal the ideal place to live.

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Portugal Property Recommended To UK Buyers

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 09:20:12 +0000

Britons who are considering buying a holiday home abroad have been advised to consider the Portuguese market.
Portugal recommended to British buyers The country was praised by Country Life for offering a variety of leisure attractions and a slower, more relaxed pace of life.
Portugal was also described as a charming destination that was very popular with tourists from the UK, partly because it offered hot and sunny weather all year round.
Country Life stated that this had led to it becoming a hotspot for overseas property buyers, including expatriates and holiday home owners.
According to figures cited by the magazine, Portugal is now home to more than 38,00 British expats.
“Portugal has certainly been in the top five since those emigrating discovered the joys of one of the longest seasons in the Mediterranean,” it commented.
According to official figures, a record number of British citizens set up home overseas during 2006.
Portugal could be a good destination for overseas property buyers to consider, experts have advised.
Investors According to the SaveBorrowSpend website, the Silver Coast region is proving to be especially popular with foreign investors, as it offers a number of bargains.
The extent of its affordability was highlighted when the portal said a nine-bedroom house located in the area could be snapped up for just £160,000.
Furthermore, it stated that apartments on the Silver Coast – an area well-known for its attractive beaches – would set people back about £40,000.
SaveBorrowSpend added: “The downside is you will need to brush up on your Portuguese as hardly anyone in this region speaks English.”
However, the portal said this meant the area was likely to be “relatively unspoilt” and appealing to people who enjoyed “breaking new ground”.
This comes after financial services company Baydonhill predicted that Portugal would be one of the most popular markets for British investors this year.
People in Ireland are acting quickly in order to avoid the possibility of missing out on cheap trips abroad next summer.
Irish plan holidays in the sun Budget Travel stated that there had been unprecedented demand for last-minute holidays during summer 2007 because of the poor weather.
However, demand was so high that it outstripped the available supply, which resulted in many being forced to brave the wet conditions in Ireland.
This has led to many acting quickly this year instead of facing the possibility of missing out once again.
According to Budget Travel’s head of marketing Clem Walshe, hot and sunny locations such as Portugal are proving to be very popular.
He told the Irish Independent: “People definitely got caught out last summer – a lot of people couldn’t get the holiday they wanted.”
Mr Walshe added that Spain was also attracting many Irish visitors, in particular the Costa del Sol.
Last week, the Limerick Post quoted a local travel agent who said that the number of people heading abroad for the festive season was now higher than ever.
Tony Brazil of Limerick Travel said that many of these were heading to places such as Spain and Portugal in order to stay in their holiday homes.
Spending Christmas overseas is becoming increasingly common in Ireland, it has been reported.
Irish holiday home owners head abroad The Limerick Post quoted a local travel agent who said that the number of people heading abroad for the festive season was now higher than ever.
Tony Brazil of Limerick Travel stated that that Spain and Portugal were of the most popular destinations for a number of reasons, such as their hot weather and good transport links with Ireland.
However, the fact that many people owned holiday homes in these countries was cited as another factor behind their appeal at this time of year.
Mr Brazil commented: “There are a huge number of people now who own accommodation abroad and are spending the holidays in places like Malaga or Portugal.”
He added that all the extra flights provided by low-cost-carriers had been proving to be very popular with Irish leisure travelers.
According to the Association of British Travel Agents, a record number of people from the UK are also set to spend the festive season abroad this year.

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