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Barcelona, Spain
A city perceived as a magnet for beautiful people will always buck national trends. This probably explains why Barcelona is looking a better bet than the still struggling Costas. Alex Vaughan of Lucas Fox reports
sales turnover is up by 250 per cent on a year ago. The Spanish government is wooing overseas buyers, and stylish two-bedroom apartments in classic buildings are available for about £400,000. This could be the perfect time to invest in a buy-to-let property in a landmark European city.
On the market: Two-bedroom apartment in the heart of the old town, £543,000 with Lucas Fox
French Riviera
The French property market was in the doldrums, but has been given a welcome fillip by the recent 25 per cent cut in capital gains tax. This has induced many high-end sellers to offload their properties, while the going is good. “The top end of the market will certainly continue to flourish, and we have seen a surge in inquiries for St Tropez, Cap d’Antibes and Cap Ferrat,” says Tim Swannie of Home Hunts.
On the market: Six-bedroom villa at St Jean Cap Ferrat, £13.3m with Home Hunts
Grenada
Grenada only accounts for a small slice of the Caribbean market, but Ray Withers of Property Frontiers reckons now is a good time to buy on the Spice Island: “The government is about to introduce a Citizenship by Investment scheme, which should attract a new wave of wealthy buyers,” he says. Property prices soared in St Kitts and Nevis, another little-known Caribbean bolt-hole, when a similar scheme was launched.
On the market: Two-bedroom villa overlooking Grand Anse beach, £395,000 with Savills
Tuscany, Italy
Buy real estate in Tuscany and, whether it appreciates or depreciates in value, you will always be the envy of your friends. The Italian property market has been flaky in recent years, but the upmarket buy-to-let sector remains buoyant. There is demand for well-located pieds-Ã -terre, and some favourable tweaks to the Italian tax system kick in this year.
On the market: Classic villas on a private estate near Arezzo, from £1.5m with Beauchamp Estates
Turkey
The number of overseas property purchases in Turkey rose by 78 per cent in the first half of 2013, with the city of Istanbul leading the way. “Most of our clients who were interested in buying Turkish properties used to be British,” explains Julian Walker of Spot Blue International Property. “Now we are seeing a lot of buyers from the Middle East, who view the country as a safe place to invest.”
On the market: One-bedroom apartment in the Bahcesehir area of Istanbul, £63,000 with Spot Blue
Panama
Panama might not have the same ring of romance as other Latin American destinations – except for hat-fanciers, perhaps. But it is looking like an increasingly sound bet for the enterprising investor in property. The country enjoys stable government and had a higher GDP growth rate than China in 2012. “There is a thriving entrepreneurial environment, and the tax-free zone of Colón is another huge draw,” says Charles Weston Baker of Savills International.
On the market: Beach duplex in a gated community at Coronado, £200,000 with Viviun
“The most positive sign is the return of the market for properties priced below £150,000, which more or less disappeared between 2008 and 2011,” says Linda Travella of Casa Travella. She tips Liguria as an area on the up. British buyers are looking to let out their second homes in Italy more than in the past, which puts a premium on properties close to tourist hot spots.
On the market: Three-bedroom apartment in a large villa overlooking a marina, £777,000 with Savills
Montenegro
Tourist numbers in Montenegro are expected to grow faster than in any other country in the world, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council. And a knock-on effect on the property market seems inevitable, says Aleksandar Kovacevic of Savills Montenegro. He forecasts a 10 per cent growth in house prices in 2014. With the property market still in its infancy, expect better value for money than in neighbouring Italy or Croatia.
On the market: Two-bedroom coastal villas with pools at Sea Breeze from £335,000
Zell am See, Austria
“Austria saw price rises of 10-15 per cent in 2013, with demand for high-quality developments far outstripping supply,” says Giles Gale of Mark Warner Property. The Austrian government is clamping down on illegal lettings, and there has been a surge in demand for properties that have the requisite holiday letting authorisation in place. The market still represents good value, but you must know where to look. On the market: Apartments at the Alpin See resort in Zell Am See from £300,000 with Mark Warner Property
Mauritius
“Mauritius is still quite a niche destination, but it has a strong rental market. What’s more, overseas buyers qualify for residency, along with associated tax benefits,” adds Charles Weston Baker of Savills. The island has gone from strength to strength in the past few years, with more and more high-quality golf courses to augment those idyllic sun-drenched beaches.
On the market: Two-bedroom apartment at the Anahita resort on the east coast, £450,000 with Savills
Brazil
The eyes of the world is on Brazil after World Cup. Property investors scent a once-in-a-generation opportunity – and with good reason. “Brazil has become an investment hot spot because of the government’s drive to end the chronic housing shortage in the country,” explains Anthony Armstrong Emery of the EcoHouse Group. The company is financing a number of major low-cost housing developments in the north of the country.
On the market: Units in EcoHouse developments from £23,000
Marbella, Spain
“Contemporary villas in Marbella continue to be highly sought after,” says Ian Cunningham of Escape to Spain. The downturn in the Spanish property market has been well documented, and any green shoots of recovery are as flimsy as a flamenco dancer’s tassels. But it would be logical to expect the top end of the Spanish market to pick up more quickly than the country’s market as a whole.
On the market: Contemporary homes with sea views in a prime location, £3.3m with Escape to Spain
Dubai
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On the market: One-bedroom apartments at the Palazzo Versace Dubai, a luxury waterside development, from £1.02m
The Algarve, Portugal
The Portuguese market has been almost as precarious as the Spanish sector in recent years. Take the long-term view, however, and it is hard to argue against such a beautiful location with a well established British presence, whether homeowners or holidaymakers. “You can find a pretty three-bedroom villa with a pool for around £300,000,” says Zoie Hawker of Fine & Country Carvoeiro.
On the market: Villa on Quinta do Lago South golf course, £2.15m, Fine & Country
Manhattan, New York
Real estate in Manhattan comes at an eye-watering price. But the market is booming, particularly in the Financial District, with thousands of employees coming to work at the new World Trade Center alone. “There is so much development in the pipeline that the area is primed for significant growth,” explains Karen Mansour of Douglas Elliman Development.
On the market: Luxury flats at 75 Wall, in the heart of the Financial District, from £480,000
Barbados
As if the prospect of owning property in the jewel of the Caribbean were not enough, the Barbados government is dangling new carrots in front of high-net-worth individuals. It has already introduced new Special Entry Permit laws and is considering offering Economic Citizenship to overseas buyers. Not surprisingly, the top end of the property market is buoyant, with Chestertons reporting a 70 per cent increase in sales during 2013. This year should bring continued strong performance, driven by limited supply and the natural charms of the island.
On the market: Four-bedroom villa at the Royal Westmoreland golf resort, £1.6m
Switzerland
Already perceived as a safe haven from eurozone problems, Switzerland, pictured top, has recently imposed strict limits on second-home owners. This has deterred some new developments, but led to a surge in demand for properties that already have the relevant planning permission. Mark Warner Property’s sales rose more than 100 per cent in 2013. The country’s other attractions, including stunning scenery and a stable economy, are going nowhere.
On the market: Units in a new ski-in, ski-out development in Grimentz in the Val d’Anniviers, from £110,000 with Mark Warner Property
Japan
As a ski destination, Japan is so far off-piste that not many Britons looking to invest in a ski apartment don’t have it on their radar at all. “There are amazing powder snow conditions in Japan from December to May and rental yields of around eight per cent,” adds Charles Weston Baker.
On the market: Four-bedroom chalet near Hokkaido, £700,000 with Niseko Real Estate
Monaco
Even the super-rich have been a bit wary of Monaco in the past few years, but 2013 was “one of its best years for real estate in recent history”, says Alexander Kraft, the chairman of Sotheby’s International Realty. Prices were up by 10 per cent in the first quarter of 2013 and with high demand for a small if pricey housing stock, there is no sign of a slowdown. If you have the cash, the principality looks like a safe bet.
On the market: Apartments at the new Tour Odeon, one of Europe’s tallest residential towers, from £14.95m
Krakow, Poland
It might seem a bit counter-intuitive to invest in Poland when so many Poles have moved in the opposite direction. But EU infrastructure funds are pouring into the country, and many multinational companies are investing there. Property in blue-chip cities such as Krakow, a fabulous destination in its own right, is starting to look like good value. This buoyant country is proof that, while certain overseas destinations remain evergreen, there is always room for punchy newcomers on the global property ladder.
On the market: Flats in a boutique apartment building seven minutes from the historic centre of Krakow by bus, from £60,000 with Property Venture
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1. Get about 300% appreciation: This is how high your investment would appreciate; the net-worth of your investment years after you key into what you never saw as a goldmine. In addition, the location enjoys 40% of total construction activity in Lagos, continuously driving higher demand and price. According to experts, a plot of land at Triumphant Garden Estate will likely sell at N25.5million per plot by 2020.
2. Stay at the peak of the action: In every investment it is important you stay where the market blossoms. Triumphant Garden estate is right After Dangote Refinery, 10 minutes drive from Eleko beach junction and 30 minutes’ drive from Ajah Lagos State. How promising can an investment get?
3. Your Environment is key: Triumphant Garden estate offers you a chance to be surrounded by premium housing estates and fun sites. Imagine having Eko tourist beach, Seaport, the popular La champagne Tropicana and even a golf course as neighbor’s. Your status just moved overboard.
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5. Accessibility to Road: Triumphant Garden estate is off the Lekki Free Trade Zone express road popularly known as Coastal Road.
6. Own the next Dubai: Located within the New Lagos Megacity, Lekki Free Trade Zone, in which the Governmentis investing over N400billion.
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10. Don’t be left behind: Triumphant Garden Estate sets sights on population growth. 13% annual populationgrowth rate of the area surpasses other major locations across Nigeria.
In view of the aforementioned premises, Huios Realtors Ltd is now offering Partnership Investment in Triumphant Garden, Ibeju-Lekki. The Estate sets sight on the amazing projections obtainable in the nearest future.
The estate which can covers approximately 50 Acres of land with plot sizes measuring 648sqm each is an integrated residential township with a model of efficient planning and infrastructure. It will be A gated layout development with nature’s best.
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