Malaysia property has been relatively unscathed in the global investment property according to the independent Global Property Guide for 2009 which shows the region is 9th out of 91 territories, currently yielding average rental incomes of over nine per cent.
Described as Malaysia’s best kept secret, Langkawi is the largest of 99 archipelago islands situated 30km off the west coast of Malaysia. With a particularly benign climate and stunning environment it is surrounded by pristine white sand beaches, coral reefs, limestone coves and minor islands with crystal clear waters. Inland is mountainous, covered with ancient rain forest and riddled with bat caves and tunnels. The great majority of the island’s residents speak English.
Recognised as one of the most stunning resorts in the world by the cognoscenti it boasts 5* hotels, excellent shopping, superb multicultural cuisine and caters for a wide variety of interests and activities including sailing, diving, golf, exploring and all manner of extreme sports. Nature lovers will find it teeming with tropical flora and fauna. The marine biology is particularly diverse.
Since 1987 Langkawi has had duty-free status and this has encouraged tourism. However, development on the island has always been strictly controlled. Furthermore it was designated a UNESCO World Geopark in 2007. Quality real estate will therefore be in limited supply, and is set to be in increasing demand now that direct flights from major cities like London are making the Langkawi experience more accessible.
DSR Asset Management Ltd. have a limited number of exclusive properties on the island available for sale in 2009. Malaysia's leading heritage architect, commissioned specially for this sensitive project, has specified the finest natural materials to create Villas with a traditional/contemporary Asian design in harmony with the landscape. Properties all come with private swimming pools, and interiors are finished to the highest standards using local hardwood and marble. Roofs are concrete-tiled to blend with the vernacular architecture.
As well as securing a residence in one of the most sought-after locations in the world, purchasers can have their property fully managed by a local hotel group with the potential to generate healthy rental income.
About DSR Asset Management Ltd
DSR Asset Management Ltd is an overseas property investment specialist, working directly with developers in more than forty countries. All properties are exclusive to DSR, giving an unparalleled selection of resale and new builds.
David Redfern is the director of DSR Asset Management Ltd an overseas property investment specialist. David works closely with developers in more than forty countries and oversees the DSR. education programme which lectures individuals and organisations on property investment.
Luxury Living in Langkawi : The Land of All One's Wishes
The Philippines: Ten Percent Capital Appreciation in just a few days
Construction costs in the Philippines are expected to increase by more than 35 percent this year due to record oil, steel, cement and global shipping prices on the back of US Dollar devaluation.
Nearly all construction materials used in the development of Philippine high-rise buildings are imported. With the strong depreciation of the US Dollar value in the South-East Asia combined with record high oil prices that may see crude hit 150/160 USD per barrel in July and August 2008, construction materials exported from China, Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan, together with their shipping costs, continue to increase in price at a phenomenal rate as exporters of steel reinforcement bars, electrical wirings, aluminium, copper based components and Portland cement in the region are set for upwards of 40/50 percent price increases.
Developers of the Lancaster The Atrium Towers in Manila stated they would increase prices of apartments by 10 percent, effective July 16 2008, but clients who reserve now through David Stanley Redfern can take advantage of current prices and see an immediate return on their investment. Not to mention obtaining 70% interest free non status finance.
This is the perfect opportunity to get into a hot market as Philippines property is expected to grow in value by no less than 24 percent for the next five years and possibly even more in the next 2-3 years.
Philippines GDP has been rising by over 5 percent year-on-year and Manila has fast become a major S.E Asian trading post and is no competing against Bangkok as the commercial gateway to the East.
And despite the high prices of foreign imports such as oil hitting the economy – economic growth is expected to slow between 5.2-6.2 percent this year - property prices in the Philippines are being kept buoyant by a huge housing backlog, low interest rates, friendly payment terms, higher incomes of workers in the growing outsourcing industry, and a rising expatriate population.
The housing backlog of 3.8 million units, in particular, has left 70 percent of the country’s estimated 90 million population without their own home. This is the big difference between now, and the property boom before the Asian crisis of 1997-98. The demand for housing is not speculative; it is not investor driven; but rather end-user demand driven; a specific demand that is being addressed.
And despite the rising costs, construction continues to boom across much of the country, especially in Manila, a mostly low-rise city where dozens of residential towers are beginning to dot the skyline; at least 38,000 new apartments will be available by 2013 in the Makati financial district and in nearby Bonifacio Global City alone.
It is in Makati that The Lancaster the Atrium Towers are situated, in the heart of the central business district. Off plan prices per m2 in this district have grown by 40% in the last 24 months and the property promises higher than average yields of around 12 percent.
But by buying through the overseas property specialists, David Stanley Redfern, investors now have the chance to see a return of 10 percent capital appreciation in just a few days.
Find out more about property Philippines and buying property in Philippines.
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DSR is an overseas property investment specialist, working directly with developers in more than forty countries. All properties are exclusive to DSR , giving an unparalleled selection of resale and new builds.
Please direct all media queries, requests for press information and editorial details, to media@davidstanleyredfern.com
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Montenegro Property Flying High
Montenegro airlines have started a scheduled service from Gatwick. This bodes well for the country’s booming tourism industry and is great news for property investors.
Instead of having to fly chartered or via Croatia to enter Montenegro, British visitors can now take affordable scheduled flights from an accessible UK airport.
The World Travel and Tourism Council has predicted that Montenegro will become the fastest growing travel and tourism economy in the world, and the advent of more direct flights to the country takes it one step closer to achieving this.
The Montenegrin Ministry of Tourism has already announced that tourist arrivals grew six percent on the same period last year. And according to estimates, 1.3 million tourists will visit Montenegro before the end of the year, a 13 percent increase on last year’s 1.15 million total.
Montenegro is also a nation with a healthy property market; one that is bucking the global downturn. There has been huge upward pricing of 26 percent for prime property in Montenegro, and property is expected to grow in value by 15-20 percent per year, and possibly reach growth of even 30 percent per year as Montenegro progresses towards full EU accession. The influx of EU money to develop infrastructure, tourism and other industry sectors is just another boost for a property sector that is expected to enjoy sustained growth for the next 5-10 years.
Rental yields of 6 percent are already been achieved, but higher yields of around 10 percent are being seen in the coastal areas. David Stanley Redfern’s Acacia apartments are towards the top of the village of Djenovici, set on a hill covered in olive trees and mimosa flowers, with stunning views of the Bay of Kotor, the wilderness of the Lustica peninsular and the snow-covered majesty of Mount Lovcen. With red sloping roofs and shutters, large balconies and terraces as well as communal piazzas; the development is designed in the style of a typical Venetian village. Surrounding the buildings are large landscaped gardens, the focus of which is a raised terrace with large swimming pool and café.
The overseas property specialists’ off-plan apartments in the village of Zambelici are also located on the beautiful peninsular of Lustica. The development is situated in a tranquil area 1800 meters from the sea and the beautiful unspoilt beaches of Mirista. All apartments have air conditioning and heating; fitted bathroom; kitchen; communal swimming pool; onsite parking; double glazed pvc windows and large sea-facing terraces affording beautiful views across the open sea. Prices start from £50,000.
Find out more about property Montenegro and buying property in Montenegro.
About DSR Asset Management Ltd
DSR is an overseas property investment specialist, working directly with developers in more than forty countries. All properties are exclusive to DSR , giving an unparalleled selection of resale and new builds.
Please direct all media queries, requests for press information and editorial details, to media@davidstanleyredfern.com
David Redfern is the director of DSR Asset Management Ltd an overseas property investment specialist. David works closely with developers in more than forty countries and oversees the DSR education programme which lectures individuals and organisations on property investment. Advertise Your Private Overseas Property
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Costa Rica posts rising tourism figures
From January-May 2008 foreign arrivals to Costa Rica increased 16 percent from the same period in 2007, according to the Ministry of Tourism in San José.
The upswing represented an additional 133,000 foreign visitors over the period, taking the total to 987,000 arrivals.
The US remains the main country of origin, accounting for 54 percent of arrivals, followed by Europe with 17 percent.
The Ministry of Tourism stated that recession in the US had not affected the propensity of high and middle income earners visiting Costa Rica. Nor have increased airline prices dissuaded European travellers.
While the world economics forum has ranked Costa Rica as the number one nation in Latin America in terms of tourism – the second successive year that Costa Rica has occupied top spot.
Costa Rica registered 1.9 million foreign visitors in 2007, generating US$1.92 billion in tourism receipts.
And research from the overseas property specialist, David Stanley Redfern, shows that despite Costa Rica’s semi-mature market, wisely chosen property has plenty of growth potential.
The country’s diverse economy is one of the strongest in Latin America and is likely to continue growing irrespective of global markets – the World Economic Forum has just ranked Costa Rica as the second most favourable Latin American country in terms of trade.
Add to this Costa Rica’s huge tourism industry and property can be expected to grow by more than 15 percent in the coming years, and possibly by as much as 20-25 percent per year for the next three. The large number of tourist arrivals means property is likely to fetch rental yields of 10 percent or more.
David Stanley Redfern offers property only 90 minutes from San Jose’s international airport, on Jaco Beach. Planned by talented designers, the development boasts contemporary architecture inspired by the concepts of tropical minimalism and is one of the few beach front properties in Costa Rica that is fully titled. Due to recent government regulations it is also likely to be the only property on the beach.
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About DSR Asset Management Ltd
DSR is an overseas property investment specialist, working directly with developers in more than forty countries. All properties are exclusive to DSR , giving an unparalleled selection of resale and new builds.
Please direct all media queries, requests for press information and editorial details, to media@davidstanleyredfern.com
David Redfern is the director of DSR Asset Management Ltd an overseas property investment specialist. David works closely with developers in more than forty countries and oversees the DSR education programme which lectures individuals and organisations on property investment. Advertise Your Private Overseas Property
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