Morocco:
Morocco offers the savvy investor an excellent opportunity with prices currently being approx. 50% less than in other European hotspots like France, Spain and Italy. Areas like
Saidia on the Mediterranean coast are offers excellent investment potential being only 40 minutes flying time from The Costa Del Sol, yet a fraction of the price.
The development in this area is aimed at the up market set, with many big name Designers already snapping up some of the retail areas and rumors of some of the world’s best footballers having already invested here are rife. King Mohammed’s 2010 vision is fueling the demand. This plan should see some 10 billion
Euros invested to bring Morocco’s tourism up to first class standards. Part of the vision is The Plan Azure. This centers around six new up market resort areas, with the aim being to attract 10 million visitors by 2010. These investment areas together with the planned upgrades to the infrastructure, which include new local airports, motorways, high speed rail links, new ports and even an ambitious plan to build a tunnel under the sea linking Morocco and Spain, should over the next few years, see any buy to let investors gaining a good return whilst sitting on a prime piece of real estate.
Why Morocco?
- Prices approx 50% cheaper than other favored European resorts
- Low cost of living
- 10 year build guarantee similar to NHBC offers purchasers security
- Heavy investment in tourism and related infrastructure
- Since 1st January 2006 an "open skies" agreement has been in place with the effect that low cost airlines have been flooding in, boosting the number of tourists
- The Economy is healthy and stable, in 2006 the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) stood at 8%.
Mortgages up to 70% of the property value are now available. - For the first 5 years NO property tax needs to be paid. The tax is then paid on the annual rental value of the property, which is up to 30% on a sliding scale. A buy to let investor who never lives in the property will have to pay 13.5% on the rental per annum.
- Morocco has a double taxation treaty with the uk meaning that where tax is due you only pay it once.
- Morocco has the perfect holiday climate, giving a long all year season, great news for investors wanting to maximize the rental potential of their investment!
As in any rising market, Moroccan foreign buyers should enjoy healthy capital gains as investments in Moroccan infrastructure to support the building boom come into fruition.
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Malaysia:
Blessed by a year round warm climate and miles of beautiful unspoilt sandy beaches, Malaysia offers an exotic investment for the more discerning investor. Set in the heart of South East Asia, Malaysia is truly Asia at its best. Malaysia already has a reputation for luxury resorts with impeccable service and friendly locals.
With many tourist attractions, from the bright lights, sights and smells of the city, to the outstanding natural beauty of the ancient rain forests, majestic mountain ranges, unspoilt dive sights and outstanding natural beaches, tourism is thriving. The tourism and property market is being fuelled by investment form Europe but
particularly from the new middle classes emerging in China. Malaysia has something to suit every one from the luxury island retreats on the tip of Malaysia’s East coast and the eco friendly appeal of Borneon states of Sarawak and Sabah, the options for buying beachfront property are plentiful. The resort of Sepang in particular is showing real potential. Popular for weekend breaks in Asia, Sepang is on Malaysia’s "Gold Coast" it is also easy accessible from the capital, Kuala Lumpur. This outstanding resort is blessed with over 20 km of unspoilt beaches, facing the crystal clear waters of the Straits of Malacca. The area is also home to the F1 grand prix circuit. Nearby Port Dickinson is a much favored holiday resort where shrewd Singaporean and Hong Kong Investors have already invested, is also highly recommended.
Why Malaysia?
- Constitution and property buying procedures based on uk system
- Warm all year round climate, giving higher rental returns
- Strong demand for rentals and new homes from China’s emerging middle classes
- Miles of unspoilt beaches and rainforests.
- Malaysia is actively promoting to increase tourism, 2007 is "visit Malaysia" year.
- Low cost of living
- Warm friendly people
- Air Asia recently announced low cost flights from UK.
- English widely spoken
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Egypt:
Just 5 hours flying time form the UK, Egypt has it all! Beautiful sandy beaches, a warm all year round climate, ancient architectural monuments, stunning Red Sea dive sites, romantic Nile cruises, it’s no wonder tourism is growing from year to year. Egypt has a unique charm that attracts visitors from all over the world time and time again.
Recently Egypt’s potential has been realized by some of the world’s shrewdest investors. Property prices have risen an impressive 50% over the past 2 years and it is forecast to increase a further 20% over the coming year, fuelled by the countries expanding economy. The government has noted the strong interest
in property from foreign investors and has encouraged investment by streamlining the purchasing procedures and revising the customs and income tax laws offering more favorable terms. The Red Sea resort of Hurgada is an area to watch ,thanks to high profile developments such as Serrenia, designed by Lord Norman Foster, an innovative, ultra luxurious, self sustaining community with 7 star hotel and Camper and Nicholson Marina. Another area to get excited about is the amazing
Sahl Hasheesh, soon to be one of the worlds most sought after waterfront address, with beachside developments and golf courses. Situated only 20 minutes from Hurgada International airport, these walled, private communities, are setting a precedence as the first in the area to exist as renewable, sustainable communities, which utilize as many natural resources as possible. 12 km of natural beaches, uniquely beautiful dive sites and three 18 hole golf courses makes Sahl Hasheesh one of the best investments for 2007!
Why Egypt?
- Approx 50% price increase over past 2 years
- 20% capital appreciation forecast over the next year
- All year round warm climate offering strong holiday rental demand
- No capital gains tax
- No inheritance tax
- Diverse culture and tourist attractions
- Low cost of living
- Excellent value for money
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Brazil:
Tourism is a relatively undeveloped in Brazil apart from the Scandinavians who have long since realized it’s potential., however last year alone it is deemed to have increased by 30% This in turn is fuelling the property Long term plans to deal with the increase in tourism include heavy investment in the existing infrastructure and include a new road bridge to open up the area and a new proposed airport north of Natal by June 2009.
of current development is centered around Natal area, and Punta Negra which is a short drive away. Buyers are lured by the relaxed lifestyle, friendly locals and a near perfect warm all year round climate.
Why Morocco?
- Excellent potential for strong capital growth, some areas in North East boasting approx 20%p.a
- Near perfect all year round warm climate offering high rental returns
- Currently 6 to 12% rental returns are not uncommon.
- Low cost of living
- Unspoilt sandy beaches and virgin rainforest
- Low cost entry level
- Natal region boasts lowest crime rate in country
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