Melissa Chappell

Manzara Development Achieves SIPP Compatibility

The recent approval of the luxury Manzara development with SIPP compatibility provides extensive benefits to investors. Located in Turkey's most sought after coastal resort town of Kusadasi, the Manzara development has been gaining a wealth of attraction ... Read >

Turkish Property Investment FAQs

As Turkey continues to progress as one of the most sought after emerging markets for property investing, several questions repeatedly arise from potential buyers considering the location. Below is a compilation of ten of the most frequently asked question... Read >

Letting Market Growth in 2010

The overall growth and decline of individual world markets in the real estate sector during 2009 provided excellent insight for predicting the expansion of letting markets during the coming year. The strongest activity for increases was found in the letti... Read >

Benefits of a SIPP Property Investment

Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) have gained an increasing amount of interest in real estate investments from pension holders over recent years. The concept of SIPP plans was originally introduced in 1989, creating a ‘hands-on' approach for pensi... Read >

Researching Successful Real Estate Investments

The most successful real estate investors never rush blindly into a purchase, instead full research is carried out to assess the realistic investment potential. Being well informed in both high and low risk investment locations will assist with devising a... Read >

Investment Locations in Panama

Panama has experienced spectacular growth and development in the real estate sector over recent years, gaining worldwide appeal due to various preferential investment factors. Tax incentives have held strong appeal for both investment and re-location buye... Read >

5 Reasons to Invest in Mexico

Following the initial influx of foreign real estate investors into the Mexican property market, the country has remained a steadily popular environment for both investment and re-location. The stable growth of Mexico's political and economic environment h... Read >

Brazil Real Estate Investor Guide

Following the addition of Brazil onto the international real estate investment scene, no end of interest in the region has been generated. Brazil tends to check all the boxes as a suitable property investment and holiday home destination. It even appears ... Read >

Making the Most of the Buyer’s Market

Following many years of real estate in both emerging and established markets around the world situated within a ‘seller's market' environment, the transition into a buyer's market has offered a distinctive turn-around. A buyer's market is determined ... Read >

Optimising Property for the Rental Market

Changes in the real estate market over recent months have resulted in a growth trend in the lettings market. Property investors are increasingly attracted to yield returns obtainable from the buy-to-let potential of properties currently undergoing slow ca... Read >

Turkish Real Estate Investor Guide

Investor interest in the Turkish real estate market has been steadily on the increase, despite the downturn affecting various other world property markets. Not only is the investment market progressively growing, lifestyle purchases are gaining appeal fro... Read >

The Reduction of Corruption in Bulgarian Real Estate

2010 will begin an interesting phase for Bulgarian real estate, with property prices at the lowest they have been for some years, mortgage loans becoming increasingly accessible at lower rates and the possibility of the new Notary Act coming into effect. ... Read >

2010 Real Estate Market Outlook

Following the past 2 years of decline, a full market recovery is highly unlikely during 2010. The strongest developments towards recovery will be experienced in markets where controls existed for avoiding excessive lending, speculative buying and instabil... Read >

Details of Spanish Rental Contracts

The popularity of purchasing a buy-to-let property along the coastal resort towns in Spain has lead to a variety of misunderstandings and general confusion regarding the rights of owners and tenants. Understanding Spanish rental contracts can assist with ... Read >

Reasons to Invest in Florida

Florida has long been a preferred investment and re-location destination for North Americans along with buyers from around the world. As an investment location, Florida offers a wealth of attractions to buyers. The economic crisis has drawn additional int... Read >