David Stanley Redfern Reveal Investment Hotspots Part IV

This is the final part of the revelation of David Stanley Redfern research into global property markets. This will follow on from part III which revealed the top 2 long-term destinations, by revealing places 3rd-5th. You can read earlier parts of the series at the property investment research articles section of the DSR site.

3 - Montenegro:

Montenegro was one of the top tourism destinations during the 1980s, and since it split from Serbia and 2006, receiving a little help from featuring in the James Bond Casino Royale blockbuster shortly after, Montenegro's massively rising tourism puts it on course to regain its prominent position as a top tourism destination. Croatia's Mediterranean climate combined with its gorgeous beaches, and beautiful countryside made it a massively popular tourism destination, and property values quickly tripled in the space of 3-5 years. Montenegro has all the same strengths, and as it sees a similarly massive growth in tourism as it becomes the next hotspot for a cheap Mediterranean holiday, the indications are there for massive appreciation of Montenegro property prices. It is only in the long-term chart because its path to EU entry secures strong economic growth over the long-term.

4 - America:

This might seem like a strange one in the current climate, but you simply can't discount the massive economic machine that is the United States of America. Property values and the weak dollar make buying an American property a lot more affordable than it has been for a few years. And America's integral part in the global-economic infrastructure means it is almost inevitable that the American property market will bounce back, and then people who have taken advantage of the current situation will be in for great profits. This will happen over the short-term and has even begun in some states, but it's being difficult to predict accurately means anyone investing in US property should do so with the intention that there might be a substantial wait and even a drop in prices before they make any real gains, but when the recovery begins the gains are likely to be worth the wait.

5 - Italy:

Despite global turmoil the large majority of Italian property markets continue to remain largely stable, and many new areas are emerging and are currently strong property value growth. Italy will always be one of the most popular tourism destinations in the world, and the governments responsible attitude towards conserving its beauty by preventing over-development, ensures demand remains high for rental accommodation, off-plan and resale properties. This means that an Italian property investment is always going to be a safe one that will show solid and sustained growth over the long-term.

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2007 a Record high for Global property investment

Despite the global credit crunch, 2007 was a record high for global property investment, with cross-border flows rising steeply and more money crossing between the main regions of Europe, Asia and the Americas.

And although the credit crunch took its toll in North America and Europe, pushing down global transaction value by 8 percent in the second half of 2007, investment in Asia surged 22 percent in the last six months of 2007.

As overseas investments specialists, David Stanley Redfern have a wide and far-reaching Asian portfolio.

Countries on their books include the emerging economies of the Philippines and Cambodia, as well as more mature markets such as Malaysia, Thailand and India.
Philippines property is expected to grow in value by no less than 24% for the next five years and possibly even more in the next 2-3 years.

Cambodia investment property is a hot favourite with people eyeing a short-term investment; property is expected to grow in value by about 25% per year and Cambodian property achieves rental yields of at least 10% per year.

Malaysian property should grow by no less than 20% per year over the coming years, and possibly by as much as 25 percent. Property attracts rental yields of 8-10% in Kuala Lumpur, and possibly even higher on resort property in Sabah.

Thailand investment property is now favoured by those in the market for a long-term, secure investment property, that won't grow in value by any spectacular yearly rate, but will continue to grow sustainably over the next ten to twenty years. Thailand property prices grow by between 5 and 10 percent per year.

The India property market is one of the most vibrant in the world. From low priced beginnings, some Indian property is now among the most expensive in the world; Mumbai is among the top 5 most expensive cities. But buying Indian property in some of its new emerging markets is an excellent investment, especially in and around developing commerce hubs and Special Economic Zones which are being assisted by the government and where property prices are still low. Property in these areas, like Bangalore and Rudrapur, should see spectacular growth, with conservative estimates at 30 percent. Rental yields for high quality off-plan apartments in these areas will be anywhere from 8-10%, possibly as much as 12% as demand reaches its peak, and depending on initial rates.

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Dominican Republic: Cheapest Property in the Caribbean

According to independent investment analysis, the Dominican Republic is the most affordable market out of 20 Caribbean countries assessed: Bermuda, was the most expensive at $7,861 per square metre, compared with Dominican Republic’s $1,324 per square metre.

Tourism arrivals to the Dominican Republic in the first four months of 2008 have also grown by 5.6 percent when compared to the year before. The number of tourists rose by around 84 thousand bringing the total for the period to 1.6 million. And the tourist influx is expected to continue increasing at a steady pace for the foreseeable future.

The World Travel and Tourism Council forecasts that the tourist industry will contribute 16 percent to GDP in 2008, and currently one out of every seven people in the country are employed in tourism related jobs. Around 35 percent of total export earnings for 2008 are expected to come from international visitor related transactions.

In terms of GDP, the Dominican Republic is one of the most stable Caribbean economies. Its telephone and internet infrastructure in metropolitan and tourist areas are well developed and reliable. Its substantial local agricultural and manufacturing industry results in much less costly imports than some alternative Caribbean island destinations, meaning a lower cost of living. And the country is a stable democracy with a foreign investment friendly outlook.

The Dominican Republic real estate market has also shown impressive growth over the past few years with the government enacting laws that protect the rights of international property owners and investors. And unlike some other Caribbean countries, investors don’t have to become a citizen or a resident to purchase property.

The message from analysts is buy now as the prices won’t last forever and property is expected to see 10-20 percent capital appreciation and 8-10 percent rental yields.

David Stanley Redfern, the overseas property specialists, have three properties in the Dominican Republic. The Apart-hotel Sosua Plaza contains 32m² studios, each with private balcony overlooking the pool in a well maintained gated hotel complex. All apartments are equipped with kitchenette, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, phone, and cable TV. Prices start at £24,000.

The Sousa Development contains a range of fully refurbished and furnished one bedroom apartments in a stunning complex surrounding a spectacular pool. Its hillside position offer ocean views from the higher floors and all apartments have living rooms, fully installed kitchens, bathroom, bedroom and terrace. Prices start from £30,000.

The Oasis Cabarete is an ocean front development offering one, two and three bedroom private residences within an enclosed community with private entrance and 24hr security surrounded by miles of deserted beaches. Inside, winding paths take you through lush landscape to natural waterfalls and two pools, Jacuzzi, fountains, restaurant, bar, surf shop, sun deck or private beach. Prices start at £67,000.

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David Stanley Redfern Ltd Reveal Investment Hotspots Part III

This is the third part in a four part series, parts I and II revealed the top 5 locations for short-term investment based on David Stanley Redfern Ltd research since the beginning of 2008, namely, the Philippines, Koh Samui (Thai island), Isla Margarita, Fiji and Cambodia, in that order, and this and part IIII will reveal the top 5 locations for long term investment based on the same research. Below you will find the top 2 locations for property investment.

1: Albania

Albania is currently the number one location for long term property investment because of its determination to become a full member of the EU in 2014, but more than that, the seeming determination of the EU to make sure Albania succeeds in gaining full membership. The most important relationship between this determination and property investment is the masses of money the EU, has, is and will provide Albania to develop economic competitiveness, infrastructure, and general prosperity.

Of course the EU would go to no such lengths if Albania was not showing incredible potential for economic growth in its own right, as more and more businesses relocate to emerging markets, and buy their consumables from emerging market traders in the massive global cost-cutting exercises.

Economic growth, which is secure in Albania's future until at least 2014, will generate increasing affluence within the population at large, living cost rises bring about wage rises, bring about living cost rises and so on, in a what-came-first-the-chicken-or-the-egg scenario. And house prices will be pushed up in line with that people can afford.

All the above means that you can predict stable and sustained growth in Albania property prices until at least 2014, at which point, the stable democracy, and semi-established market of Albania will have a fair chance of seeing continued property price growth from then on.

2: Panama

Since the Panamanian government announced plans to expand the Panama Canal in October 2006, Panama's economic growth has been off the charts, GDP growth around 11% year on year to be exact, property values have been growing at a recorded and sustained 25% per year over the same period.

Though Panama is currently growing into one of the world's main financial and banking centres, with good communications and first world amenities, Panama's dollar based economy is sustained largely by the Colon Free Trade Zone (largest in the western hemisphere) and the Canal, as well as services from the operation of the two including flagship registry and canal tolls.

The Canal is the only waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, a massive benefit when it was created because of the number of ships being lost traversing the dangerous route via the Drake Passage and Cape Horn. The Canal is rapidly becoming too small for today's ships, and the expansion will not only double its capacity but quadruple revenues from its operation, which, combined with operation of the Free Trade Zone already accounts for a quarter of Panama's GDP.

The canal expansion will add new live to Panama's economic growth, which is likely to remain strong between now and its completion, making Panama excellent for long-term property investment.

Another benefit in Panama's property market is the fact that it is to American's, what the Costa's are to Brits. More American's buy their retirement homes in Panama than any other country. This provides a massive market for the resale of Panama properties, to ensure that growth in property values can be cashed in.

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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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