Posts Tagged ‘Property investment’

Languedoc Properties for sale – magnificent vineyard apartments and townhouses in the 18th-century Chateau de la Redorte

Monday, June 21st, 2010

Chateau de la Redorte

Chateau de La Redorte, an architectural masterpiece, is a seriously grand chateau dating back to the 18th-century and has been handed down through the Countess Dominique d’Artois’ family for five generations. The chateau, which used to be one of the loveliest in the Minervois region, the renowned wine district in Languedoc, is now being restored to its former glory.

Chateau apartments and townhouses

The centrepiece of this unique Languedoc property project will be the fully restored chateau, a superb quality-renovation using traditional materials and craftsmanship for the design, which fuses the ancient and the contemporary to spectacular effect.

The Vineyard & Spa Resort is offering a select number of elegant Languedoc properties for sale as freehold ownership including leaseback options.

The Vineyard & Spa Resort offers a collection of 35 fully-furnished Languedoc properties; 11 apartments in the chateau itself, and 24 townhouses in the two new wings.

The country Estate and Spa comes with all the amenities you would expect from a world-class resort, including a vineyard, Mediterranean Spa with 2 treatment rooms and a heated indoor pool, restaurant with terrace, bar, swimming pool, wine cellar / wine tasting area, reception rooms and lounge areas, children’s area, French gardens and vegetable garden.

You will also, as an owner of one of the residences, get one case of wine from the estate’s vineyard each year. The Languedoc region is the largest producing wine region of France due to the unique soil and Mediterranean climate.

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In the Catalonian city of Sitges, property investors are captivated by raked beaches, laid-back charm and a cosmopolitan heartbeat

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Sitges

Twenty miles along the craggy coast from Barcelona, the unspoilt seaside town of Sitges, with its style, culture and élan, instantly stands out from the overdeveloped resorts along the Costa Dorada.

Sitges is in a beautiful setting between the hills of the surrounding Natural Parc del Garraf and the Mediterranean Sea. The town is well known for its amazing golden sandy beaches, gastronomy, nightspots, golf courses, marinas and historical sites. It is a famous area for avant-garde art and houses many art galleries and museums, and is renowned worldwide for its Film Festival and Carnival.

A former fishing village with narrow streets, a compact old town and a mellow vibe, this is where rich Catalans come to tan. With miles of meticulously raked beaches, laid-back charm and a cosmopolitan heartbeat, it is a jet-set favourite, too. Sitges has a very exclusive feel, and it is known by many as the St. Tropez of Spain and the Crown Jewel of the Mediterranean.

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Investing in a rebound

Monday, May 31st, 2010

city scape

A.T. Kearney, one of the world’s leading management consulting companies, has released the recent Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index, which tracks the impact of likely political, economic and regulatory changes on the foreign direct investment intentions and preferences of the leaders of top companies around the world.

The report states that several emerging markets remain attractive to foreign investors. China, India and Brazil are in the top five of the 2010 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index, while emerging markets with large consumer bases, such as Indonesia and Vietnam, also rank highly.

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The Middle East is regarded as a major investment destination

Sunday, May 30th, 2010

Dubai

In less than a decade, the Middle East became a major global investment destination. In 2000, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows to the Middle East were US$3 billion, but this grew to US$78 billion by 2008.

A.T. Kearney’s recent FDI Confidence Index confirms the importance of the region. The most attractive Middle Eastern destination is the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which ranks 11th. Egypt also is an up-and-coming destination.
Dubai ranked 1st place in the Middle East region closely followed by Abu Dhabi at 2nd place.

The study revealed global investors’ recognition of Dubai’s unique location, best-in-class infrastructure, advanced logistics facilities, safe environment and value proposition as a hub to access the regional market, as well as its strong economic foundation with a unique ability to rebound. Much like Hong Kong for mainland China and Singapore in Southeast Asia, Dubai may maintain its position as gateway destination to the region. Dubai is a hub for the region ranging from North Africa, Middle East, Central Asia all the way to Pakistan, encompassing more than 500 million consumers.

The Middle East is experiencing a major transition, from an economy predominantly driven by natural resources to one that is more diversified. The Index results are a testament to its success at diversification.

The Middle East still has its challenges – ranging from geopolitical concerns to cultural issues. The investors with regional experience pointed to several challenges for further FDI growth, such as cross cultural challenges, corporate governance, transparency and availability of business data, which are all sign of the region’s economic maturity and globalization.

Riviera Maya real estate may be the best bet for property investment in Mexico

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Riviera Maya

Although the global economic crisis has affected many parts of Mexico, the Riviera Maya real estate is bucking this trend with ongoing high resort occupancy. With a new airport under construction, and projections of a six fold increase in annual visitors over the coming fifteen years, Riviera Maya is a great place to acquire a fantastic lifestyle along with a sound property investment.

For those seeking the quintessential tropical experience – miles of white-sand beach with pristine coral reefs just offshore – the Caribbean coastline of Quintana Roo offers a variety of pleasures.
The Riviera Maya runs along the Yucatan Peninsula Coast, and it is the only Caribbean coastline in Mexico. It stretches nearly 72 miles south from Cancun to Tulum with Playa del Carmen near the centre. The Riviera Maya is located in the state of Quintana Roo, which is the fastest growing state in Mexico.

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Madrid and Barcelona property leading Spanish real estate recovery

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

barcelona

The Spanish property market expanded in March according to latest house sale figures from the National Institute of Statistics (INE). In March, residential property sales totalled 33,632, up 8.2% compared to the same month last year. It will take a few more months to establish whether a true growth trend is emerging but this is the third consecutive month that the market has experienced growth, suggesting rising confidence in the Spanish property sector.

For the first time in over a year, resales have overtaken sales of new builds just as they should do in a healthy market. According to INE the property sales are currently being driven by Madrid and Barcelona where real estate sales have increased 30% and 41% per cent on an annual basis.

Barcelona is a beachfront city that, along with its coastal areas, is regularly voted one of the best places to live in the world. It is a cosmopolitan city and a fantastic place to live, work and visit. Everyone is captivated by the city’s urban old world charm. Barcelona is arguably one of the finest of European cities.

The range of property for sale in Barcelona is diverse; from traditional and contemporary city apartments for sale in Barcelona’s old town to exclusive family homes and modernist mansion houses to buy in Barcelona’s Zona Alta and from sleek modern beachfront villas to apartments to buy in Sitges, Castelldefels and Gava Mar.

Madrid is Spain’s capital and a city of cultural, political and economical importance and is the third largest European economic centre. Madrid hosts the head offices of the vast majority of the major Spanish companies, as well as the headquarters of three of the world’s 100 largest companies. Barajas international airport is one of Europe’s major transport hubs and means that the city has excellent access from Europe and the rest of the world.

Madrid offers an incredible lifestyle, excellent international schools and fantastic transport links to Europe and the rest of the world. The city is also home for the legendary football club Real Madrid.

The range of property for sale in Madrid is diverse, from traditional and contemporary city apartments for sale in the best parts of the centre of Madrid city such as Barrio Salamanca; to family homes to buy in exclusive residential areas such as La Moraleja and Aravaca.

Considering all factors above, it is no surprise that Barcelona and Madrid are the starting points for the recovery of the Spanish property market.

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Ibiza property – a shining star

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Ibiza

Ibiza is a compact, beautiful island that continues to attract international and cosmopolitan property buyers. The combination of a mild climate, wonderful beaches and countryside, a traditional Mediterranean lifestyle together with its world renowned social and music scene has converted this island into one of the most fashionable locations to own a second home.

The island attracts more discerning visitors including film stars, artists, writers and musicians all drawn by Ibiza’s natural beauty, the laid back attitude of the Ibicenans and of course the style and splendour of the island’s capital, Ibiza Town.

All along Ibiza’s rugged coast are tiny inlets, sandy coves and some of the world’s most beautiful beaches backed by craggy cliffs and often almost devoid of other people.

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