Cashing in on the Global property boom

Global speculators including private property investors, corporations, pension and fund managers are always looking to invest in new markets with plenty of new development potential. This because in recent history, real estate investments have provided investors with significant capital gains in relatively short time periods.

Globalisation, access to cheap finance, lower air fares and growth in tourism have contributed to global real estate increases. Choosing the correct country is a difficult choice and careful analysis should be made considering factors such as political stability, income per capita, GDP and other factors. Smaller investors buying off-plan property in countries such as Dubai, Bulgaria and Cape Verde have helped to fuel market growth.

Recently, Germany, Romania, Egypt and Morocco have been the focus of attention where prices are rising by 20% a year or more in some locations. Land and property prices are generally much lower in less developed regions of the world and this price disparity provides opportunities for the experienced investor.

Dependant on your requirements, there are several methods of investing in land and property-

• Private offshore property portfolio (medium to high risk but with associated tax advantages)
• Single purchase in buyers own name. (higher risk with little tax or inheritance advantages)
• Participation in single joint-venture project with property experts (lower risk with tax advantages)
• investment in a spread of real estate through a regulated offshore investment fund . (lower risk with pension, inheritance and tax advantages)

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