March 10th, 2010
This mountain property is nothing short of spectacular – Dakota Mountain Lodge offers luxurious condo living in a spectacular mountain setting. Exceptional finishes, fantastic amenities and a superb ski in ski out location combine to create a unique property and opportunity.
Located in Park City, Utah as part of The Canyons, Utah’s largest ski and snowboard resort and one of the largest in the United States, the Dakota Mountain Lodge brings cache to The Canyons and offers a resort experience like no other.
The Dakota Mountain Lodge is is the newest addition to the world renowned Waldorf Astoria Collection. Only landmark hotels with a reputation for superior service, a luxurious sense of place and unique architecture or artistic and historical significance are selected to be included.
The exclusive ski property is comprised of 105 whole-ownership fully furnished exclusive condominiums ranging from studios to six-bedroom penthouses and are outfitted with the finest furnishings including Viking appliances, European showers, Jacuzzi tubs, fireplace and private balconies – all presenting refined alpine luxury.
Located within steps of the Frostwood Gondola, owners of the mountain homes are able to ski in ski out to The Canyons’ slopes with personal ski valets escorting their equipment to and from the gondola.
The amenities at the Dakota Mountain Lodge are what will set this luxury condominium hotel apart from other luxury residences at The Canyons Resort in Park City. It will include a 15,000 square foot Golden Door Spa which is recognized as one of the top Spas in the world. Also on premise will be the Spruce restaurant serving contemporary American cuisine with French roots. Spruce’s namesake and sister restaurant is recognized as one of San Francisco’s best.
Owning and experiencing this elite level luxury of the ski-in, ski-out Dakota Mountain Lodge at The Canyons Resort in Park City is now possible.
More info about The Dakota Mountain Lodge at LuxurySkiProperties.com
March 5th, 2010
The developer of The Heart of Europe project has officially broken ground on Germany Island.
The Heart of Europe is a six-island, 12-site luxury holiday development on The World project in Dubai. Situated on the islands of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, The Netherlands, St Petersburg and Sweden, the first-class destination offers an unrivalled lifestyle and leisure experience.
When complete The Heart of Europe will house 75 private luxury villas, six apartment buildings, six hotels, six lighthouses and six floating palaces as well as an impressive range of retail, entertainment restaurants and bars.
Since the launch of Germany Island in December 2009, 11 of the 20 ultra modern villas have already been sold. The 3-6 bedroom contemporary homes epitmoises best of modern living with cutting-edge, sleek design by A-cero Architects. The villas will be out of this world – yours to own.
More info on the luxury villas on the Germany Island from Modern Homes Worldwide
February 20th, 2010
With completion and resort opening planned for end of 2010, there are now only 4 luxury 2-bed Beach Residences remaining for private purchase at Natal Ocean Club.
If you have been thinking about investment property in Brazil, don’t miss this unique opportunity to pick up not only Brazil’s most highly anticipated resort residence, but also attract gross yields of 10%+ based on a thorough competitive set hotels and resort study.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts will manage global marketing and reservations via their 60+ dedicated sales staff in 35 offices worldwide. With the affiliation with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Natal Ocean Club will join flagship hotels such as the Sandy Lane Barbados, K Club Ireland, Lanesborough London and Montage Hotels USA.
The world-class resort amenities include the cliff top Ocean Club, Ocean Rock Spa & Fitness Club, designer infinity pools blending with the azure Atlantic waters, sports bar & grill for nightly seafood BBQs. The designer landscaped jungle and sea view gardens by Sergio Santana include the Tranquility Retreat & Kids Activity Club, and Tennis and Volleyball Clubs. Other activities on offer include dune buggy expeditions, fishing, surfing, windsurfing, snorkeling, diving, kite surfing and Pipa beach boutique shopping.
More info about Natal Ocean Club from International Luxury Real Estate.
February 19th, 2010
ESPA, a leading provider of luxury Spa and wellness products and services, has been announced as the operator of the Spa at Marquis Estate St Lucia. ESPA prides itself on developing exceptional Spas, and will create a unique Spa concept and menu of treatments.
Since its inception in 1993, ESPA has become the world’s leading authority on Spa and wellness.
ESPA has created award-winning Spas in some of the world’s most luxurious hotels – The Ritz Carlton in Moscow, Ireland & Tokyo, BVLGARI Hotel & Spa, One & Only Reethi Raj in the Maldives, The Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland, The Peninsula in Tokyo and Mandarin Oriental in London.
More info about the Marquis Estate St Lucia at www.marquisestate-stlucia.com
February 18th, 2010
A SIPP is a Self-Invested Personal Pension for which UK residents, investing for retirement, decides what their pension fund is invested in. Traditionally pensions are managed by a pension fund manager who will decide where to invest the client’s funds. Investing via a SIPP can give the investor the flexibility to manage their own fund by choosing their investments.
The SIPP provides a wrapper and enables the holder to have a number of different investments to take as pension benefits when they retire. As with any pension fund, the investor cannot take money from the fund until age 55.
Marquis Estate St Lucia and Garapua Beach Resort Brazil are SIPP approved overseas investment in property allowing property investors to use their personal pensions to invest in an overseas property.
What type of investments can be included in a SIPP?
A variety of investments can be held within a SIPP, for example, commercial property, Government securities, stocks and shares and unit trusts.
Why Marquis Estate St Lucia and Garapua Beach Resort Brazil are considered suitable for SIPP investment?
Marquis Estate St Lucia and Garapua Beach Resort Brazil are part of a hotel resort, therefore the property investment is classed as a commercial purchase under HMRC Guideliens.
Are there any exclusions when purchasing via a SIPP?
The property investor is not able to utilise the property for personal gain and is therefore not entitled to the 30 days free usage per year.
Where can I get advice on a SIPP?
Advice on a SIPP must be sought from a pension specialist working for a firm authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
Click on the links for more details of each development:
Garapua Beach Resort
Marquis Estate St Lucia
February 17th, 2010
Zil Pasyon is a remarkable, environmentally sustainable project featuring a limited collection of impressive luxury villas in the Seychelles. Consisting of architect designed hilltop residences and an ultra-luxurious individual villa ‘boutique’ resort, several residential villas have already been sold with a selection remaining on the market on this idyllic private island which has been tailored to suit only the world’s most discerning home owners and travellers.
Zil Pasyon’ – in the local Creole language means ‘Island of Passion’, and lies in a coveted corner of the Seychelles archipelago; a private island gemstone which has slumbered, untouched, since the dawn of time, amid limpid, azure waters not far from the mainland and other popular islands.
On completion, Zil Pasyon will present a stunning array of designer hilltop residences created by acclaimed British architect – Richard Hywel-Evans, to totally blend into the incredible natural granite. Complimenting the extraordinary residences, a selection of 34 premium resort villas stretching along 1.6 kilometers of the coastline and offering an array of desirable ultra-luxury resort amenities is set to unleash a rare mix of luxury, indulgence and sensual living for villa owners and resort visitors alike.
For those demanding VIP lifestyle without a VIP price tag, the Zil Pasyon/Sunseeker Shared Ownership Programme offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to have it all by part-owning a large villa and a luxury motor yacht. This is designed for people who wish to experience and enjoy the ultimate in luxury, comfort and style both on and off the water but without the costs and responsibilities of sole ownership.
In addition, if you are are looking not only for a dream holiday home, but also for a second home boasting environmental accountability, Zill Pasyon fits the brief. Before construction commenced, environmentalists headed by Steve Hill (responsible for the rehabilitation of Frégate Island) moved in to discover unique fauna and flora on a relatively unspoiled island. Creating a nursery with his team, 30,000 endemic seeds have been planted and nurtured for the further beautification of an already stunning island. Ecologically Félicité will become a benchmark for environmental sustainability.
More info about Zil Pasyon at Modern Homes Worldwide
February 15th, 2010
Ideally situated in the heart of Cornwall, the superbly renovated barns at Tregrenna comprise of two separate detached barn conversions. As carbon neutral holidays become increasingly popular over the upcoming decade, Cornwall is likely to epxerience a tourism boom.
Attrractive investment in luxury fractional ownership property
- Luxury property in one of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations
- No management fee, running or service costs to pay for 5 years
- 4 weeks annual residency (2 weeks peak/2 weeks off peak) for personal or rental use
- 2 year 8% net guaranteed rental return (provided that 2 weeks peak or 2 weeks off peak is entered into the rental pool )
- Complete title deed ownership of your fraction
- Fractions currently available from £39,000 (3 bed) – £86,000 (5 bed) for a 12th share
- 5 million tourists vist Cornwall annually and similar rental properties achieve up to £2,500 per week in peak season (figures for 5 bed)
Sought-after lifestyle
- Detached, beautifully renovated barn conversion in 1.8 acres of land
- Beaches and local attractions nearby
- Incredible views across Bodmin Moor with direct access from your private paddock
- Large gardens, paddock, river bordering land
- Fully furnished to a high standard
- 5 star accommodation without the overheads and maintenance concerns
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