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New Leaseback Investment from Pierre & Vacances in Western France
Summer 2008 saw Pierre & Vacances – Europe’s leading leaseback developer and management company – launch the CITEA Residence in Poitiers business district. Positioned as a city leaseback investment opportunity the five-storey building comprising of 127 apartments will return 4.2%, index-linked for 9 years, to those investors who choose to purchase property at the residence. [...]
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The MLS system explained»
Towards the late 1800s, the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) System was created. The CREA (Canadian Real Estate Association) and the NAR (National Association of Realtors) were the original founders of the MLS System, and still today only their members may make use of it. When one broker is given the opportunity to sell a home, he then notifies other realtors who are part of the MLS System to market the home as well.
Legal
Buying a Property in Italy»
Buying property in Italy is different from the UK and the US, and the same terms can mean different things. It is wise to hire a solicitor in the UK as well as the Italian solicitor who handles the deal – the notaio. When you first offer on a property to an agent you will probably have to pay a small holding deposit, and it is worth stating that your offer depends on the property meeting certain conditions.
Finance
FEES FREE MORTGAGES»
In a move set to shake up the overseas mortgage industry HiFX Mortgage Services has launched as the only major UK broker to provide a fee free service on overseas mortgages. The fully regulated and independent service will provide both overseas and UK mortgages to the growing number of people buying property abroad. HiFX has launched the service following consumer feedback on the problems of dealing with unregulated overseas brokers and the complex nature of foreign mortgages.
Analysis
Brazil is ripe for investment»
The UK is in recession, as is the US and most of Europe. However, not all countries in the world are suffering in the same way. Brazil, for example, is booming. Interest rates are low – yes, like they are in the US and the UK, but inflation is stable and employment levels are rising [...]
Opinion
Egypt looks good for future opportunities»
The land of rich cultural past could become the land of rich future opportunity. In Egypt economic and social reforms have helped the economic climate, and these have been followed by private enterprise and investment, including foreign investment. The country’s business are rising to the challenge, and are jostling to compete for domestic market share and broader expansion [...]
Marketing
Why You Should Have A Blog If You’re A Realtor»
You have your Web site with all your listings, some fancy search tools for home seekers, and some facts about you and your commitment to helping people find the perfect home, and you’ve done your best to expand your marketing techniques to help people find you – but have you thought about a blog? There [...]
