Nice is celebrating 150 years of “Frenchness”

It was around 1860 that people ‘discovered’ Nice and have been madly passionate about this slice of France ever since. Wealthy people, mostly Brits, arrived in their droves, building homes, hotels and churches. It was THE place to be seen.

The city of Nice is celebrating 150 years of ‘Frenchness’ by putting on 150 special events over the summer. The major has announced the celebrations. It is to be a festival of community spirit and they are hoping to get all the patrons of Nice to roll up their sleeves, spruce up their districts and meet the neighbours. There will be some wonderful cultural and sporting events in the summer and Nice is expecting tourists from all over the world to come and attend.

Due to the high volumes of people descending on Nice we are expecting an upturn in both property sales and rentals – particularly on the Promenade where it is usual for most of the excitement to take place.

Buying a property in Nice is a safe, secure investment offering consistently solid returns.

The rental market is strong in Nice and most properties in the centre are on the market only for a few days before they are rented. There are two rental options to consider when deciding to rent on a monthly basis: a short term contract and a long term contract.

Renting a property on a short-term basis, usually per week to holiday-makers, is a very popular option for buyers for a number of reasons. Compared to long-term letting, rental returns are higher. As a general rule, the expected income per week when rented to a tourist in the peak season is roughly equivalent to the expected rent per month when let on a long term basis. For example, a two bedroom apartment that could let for €1,000 per month on a long term contract could be rented to holiday-makers for the same amount per week in the peak season. With this in mind, twelve weeks rent is the same return as renting it out per month for a year but with the possibility of using it yourself or increasing your rental return, or both.

Please take a look at our property in Nice in the Musiciens Qarter!

Again good news from Brazil!

Brazil attracts foreign investors with the news that the country’s middle class has grown to include 91 million people.

Brazil’s middle class now represents 49% percent of the population and accounts for 46% of the national income, according to a report by the Getulio Vargas Foundation. The number of middle class people in the country has grown by 42% since 2003, when the number was 64 million.

The shortage of low-cost housing in the country is well publicised, but the growth of the middle class is also creating a demand for higher quality property. “What was seen as up-market apartment ten to fifteen years ago, currently is the basic requirement of a middle-class apartments” experts say.

Second homes are also becoming increasingly popular among Brazilians “The Brazilian middle class are applying their savings to a second home in order to have a second income.”
 experts say.

The rising Brazilian demand provides foreign investors with an exit strategy. That’s why foreign investors are also so interested in Brazil.

Developers can sell more quickly to investors at below-market values and move onto to developing more projects.

Because buyers have been bruised in the past, many are going in with lower level investments, but a higher volume of units than last year has been sold so far, as investors are buying as many as four apartments in one go.

We are focusing on property in the northeast of the country, partly due to its tourist appeal to both domestic and foreign buyers.

Although the area has traditionally been poorer, a disproportionate number of people are moving from low to middle-income groups, so the area has got very high growth potential and there’s more space to develop in somewhere like Natal than in Rio.

Discover our latest development in Pipa! http://www.dolcecasaitaly.com/index.php?/Pipa-Your-Villa-in-stunning-Resort.-High-rental-return-high-capital-gain.html

OPP News report the fervent real estate activity in Egypt

Opp news report that a master agent Egypt  has sold more than a property a day since the start of 2010. “As at 15 January we have closed 17 sales this month, with buyers from the usual wide spread of buyer markets including the UK, Italy, Poland and beyond,” said the managing director. “Our simple ingredients of guaranteed sun, low prices and easy access in addition to a booming tourism industry (…) give us enormous optimism for the future.”
”Egypt is selling very well despite the tough economic conditions”

This statement confirms the real estate trends that all major experts predicted in the last months: that’s why I’ll keep telling you that this is the time to invest in Egypt properties!

Take a look at the project we’re dealing in Egypt

Global Property Experts Offer Their Predictions for 2010

The International Property Journal asked an array of industry leaders: What will be the big news in international property in 2010?

Here are some excerpts from IPJ:

“Looking further afield, destinations such as Brazil, Panama, Middle East and the Far East will be all but unsalable”.-James Wyatt, partner, Barton Wyatt International

“Well, the big news won’t be a big rebound in the Spanish property market, because that’s not going to happen”.-Mark Stucklin, analyst, SpanishPropertyInsight.com

“This buyer activity is already happening at the top end of the market in the U.K. where foreign buyers are taking advantage of the devalued pound, a slow moving property market (tipped to get slower in 2010) and a stalled economy”.-Martin Dell, director, Kyero.com, Spain

“We see France as a developing market. It already has a stable and robust real estate and mortgage market, and as well being the most visited country in the world. Developers are now leveraging these credentials to provide more and more tempting deals, mainly utilizing high loan to value mortgages–only the credit worthy need apply!”-Stuart Johnson, product sourcing manager, Experience International, U.K.

Costa Rica: “Most of the investment in second homes will be for retirees as their funds had been locked up in their primary residences.  As well as, there are great deals to be made in the second home market and investors will be taking advantage”.-Debbie Maue, NAR liaison to Costa Rica, broker associate, Jameson Real Estate, Chicago

“No one will be taking risks by either over-paying or buying in fringe areas hoping for a ‘ripple effect’, but they will continue to buy quality property, finished to a high specification located in the most desirable areas”.-Adam Blaskey, managing director, North Beach, U.K.

USA: “My 2010 Prediction is that more banks will be closed in 2010 resulting in lot more properties foreclosing and driving our pricing down even more”.-Dagmar Sands, former FIABCI-USA president, broker, Real Estate International, Inc.

“The second home market around the world and in Panama will continue to be lethargic and may get worse if the economy continues to decline. To be successful in this troubled market will require innovation in both development and marketing”.-Sam Taliaferro, director/developer, Valle Escondido, Panama

We’ll go for Egypt, Brazil and France… Stick around for Dolce Casa Italy’s news for 2010!

Mortgages for foreign property investors in Brazil expected within the next 12 months

The government and property industry in Brazil is putting pressure on the countries banks to offer financing options to foreign investors who want a mortgage to buy real estate.

International investors currently find it hard to obtain finance from Brazilian lenders: although in theory the Central Bank allows foreign investors to have access to finance in practice it does not really happen.

It is a situation that needs to change, in fact extensive negotiations are taking place with officials, and mortgages will be available to foreign real estate investors within the next 12 months, say government representatives.

Real estate in Brazil has changed radically in recent years. Five years ago Brazil suddenly had an invasion of foreign buyers. And this has meant that the whole system for buying real estate had to take this into serious consideration.

The last step is to allow foreign investors to get finance in Brazil…and it seems the dream is finally coming true!

OPP Industry Award 2009: Marsa Alam Developer wins!

I’m proud to announce that the Developer of the Marsa Alam project, during the OPP Industry Award held in London, won the award as “Best Developer”!

Judjes declared: “An extremely well run company linked to other multi-national companies, the Group has invested heavily in client protection and education as well as systems to support its extensive network of international agents.”

I really wish to congratulate my partner on this achievement, but I also wish to share this achievement with you all and emphazise that this declaration of efficiency and professionalism constitutes further success guarantee, and it consolidates the distinguishing features of safe and secured investment opportunity.

I’d like to remind you that the Developer has already achieved a success: he has built another wonderful Resort in Egypt, signing a cooperation and management agreement with Best Western, the biggest hotel chain in the world, with 4.200 hotels in 80 countries.

And the Marsa Alam project will reach even more exciting results: it will boast more significant and prestigious features (it will be a 5 star luxury resort), that will make the development unique!

It’s worth to give it a look! http://www.dolcecasaitaly.com/index.php?/spspspspsps.html

 

Investing in a vacation home making an interesting profit and using it whenever you want!

Let’s make some thoughts on this subject.

It’s called “buy to let”, a good way for you to get a hassle-free profit. And I fully agree!

The “buy to let formula” is currently considered the most attractive and convenient. It allows you to use your property with flexibility and getting a profit from it when you’re not using it.

Everywhere in the world, mainly in emergent Countries and in prime touristic locations, many developments have been completed and will be realized, and most of them boast buy to let opportunities: properties located in residences, resorts, clubs; fully furnished; wonderful locations; all of this with the possibility to let a specialized company manage your property and the rentals.

When choosing a buy to let investment, these are the parameters which should be taken into consideration: taxation, which should be low; transaction costs, which should be kept down; affordable purchasing prices, medium/long term return on investment, interesting rental yield.

Many investors, from the smallest to the biggest, are concentrating on worldwide buy to let opportunities. The attention is now focused on emerging markets, where purchasing prices are affordable, capital growth is interesting and rental yield is remunerative.

Egypt and Brazil are currently the best Countries to invest in buy to let opportunities. Both of them fulfil the above mentioned parameters which make this type of investment so interesting.

To the newest investor who wants to approach the international real estate market, and to the savvy investor who already owns properties abroad, I advise you take into consideration the Marsa Alam project, which I already wrote about in a previous post:

• Investments from as low as Euro 34.300

• Average rental guarantee of 10% for 5 years

• Estimated value growth of 15% per annum

• Very low rental taxation (non existent fot many of the units of the project). In Egypt there’s no capital gain tax. A 2.5% tax is applicable to re-sales after completion.

• Purchasing costs lower than € 1.500

 Visit the link to the Marsa Alam project http://www.dolcecasaitaly.com/index.php?/spspspspsps.html or send an email to info@dolcecasaitaly for more information

Your home in Italy…at a fraction of the cost!

Hello, how are you today?

I’d like to make a thought on fractional ownership. What do you think about this opportunity?

I believe it’s a good and interesting option.

Fractional ownership gives you the full enjoyment and satisfaction of owning an elegant vacation home — without the high cost of entry and many of the usual responsibilities associated with owning a traditional vacation home. You can even exchange your time and visit other destinations in the world.

As an owner, you can transfer, sell or bequeath your interest as you would with true estate ownership.

Every amenity imaginable will be provided to you making ownership privileged, one that you and your loved ones can enjoy for generations to come.

I recognize that fractional ownership is higly respected and accepted in the consumer marketplace today and has become an important sector of vacation ownership. You won’t have to purchase a complete home and use it for three or four weeks while bearing all of the cost yourself, you can simply purchase what you need. And this makes fractional ownership a savvy choice.

I also deal whole ownership properties, but first take a look at these opportunities!

Visit this link for more information http://www.dolcecasaitaly.com/index.php?/Your-dream-home-in-a-comfortable-and-refined-four-star-Borgo-the-ultimate-Tuscan-experience.html

 and here http://www.dolcecasaitaly.com/index.php?/Prestigious-Villas-in-Unique-Golf-Residence.html

Look forward to hearing your comments on this post!

Silvia

Rio to hold the Olympics in 2016: The reward for the rebirth of Brazil as a regional and world power

During the last days, people are talking a lot about Brazil: Rio will host the 2016 Olympic Games!

It hasn’t been a random vicotry: Brazilian Government has in fact been able to lead a worldwide intense and effective diplomatic campaign throughout the years thanks to President Lula, who, from 2002 keeps achieving political successes, both with internal and international politics. And he still detains the 80% of consensus, an absolute record.

Thanks to President Lula, Brazil has achieved political stability, low inflation and steady growth. He resetted to zero the external debt. And again, all ministers of Economy, from Pedro Malan to Antonio Palocci, to Guido Mantegna, have been able to give stability to the micro-financial variables and achieve a better international rating.

All this meaning, like Lula says, that the Country carries out serious and reliable politics, keeps bills in order and has gained credibility.

On the International front, Lula has been able to erect Brazil to the rank of regional and world power, allowing Brazil to witness a substancial and ongoing real estate investments growth, which definitely intensified after the Olympics hosting announcement: the capital appreciation potential will strongly increase.

For those who wish to benefit from this good opportunity, there are two main real estate investment options: one is related to second/vacation homes, the other related to the purchase of houses for the Brazilian market (I remind you of the “My house, my life” project by the Government of Brazil). For this last option, which also includes bulk investments, please send an email to info@dolcecasaitaly.com, then visit this link for an interesting investment opportunity in Natal! http://www.dolcecasaitaly.com/index.php?/Natal-Last-Villas-Available.html

Easy and risk free investment

If you’re looking for a great, safe and remunerative investment, I have something really interesting.

I’m talking about a 5 star resort in Marsa Alam, Egypt. It’s an interesting development. Do you wanna know why?

- First of all it’s located in Egypt, country rich in culture and history, where the sun shines 365 day, where there’s one of the most beautiful coral reef in the world;

- In Egypt is witnessing a strong tourism growth: it’s considered the number one medium haul destination from Europe. Tourists are drawn by the increase in high quality resort accommodation, direct flights from Europe, the world’s best diving sites, not to mention the 365 days of sunshine and the abundance of culturally significant attractions.

- The Resort will be amazing! There will be swimming pools, spa, restaurants, shops, diving center…and there will be a lot more, all services and facilities will be within your reach.

I could list hundreds of good reasons like these, but maybe you’re asking yourself: is this a safe investment? Will this be a remunerative investment?

Let’s analyze a couple of things together.

The investment is safe and risk free. I think this is the safest investment opportunity available at this time, as noone else is providing with such strong guatantees:

- all payments will be held in escrow

- there’s a bank guarantee to secure your rental yield

And all of this from a developer with a strong track record in high quality developments throughout the world. Due Diligence reports, information and everything else you might need are gathered in a report edited by a famous UK lawyer firm. It’s available upon request.

The investment is remunerative: an average 10% rental guarantee for 5 years is available! And you can expect high appreciation for your property in the short to medium term.

Oh, and prices are accessible both for the smaller and the bigger investor, with prices starting at € 34.300 for the junior suites and at € 49.450 for the 2 bedroom apartments.

My advice: don’t wait so long as this fantastic opportunity won’t be on the market forever! We have only few units left for phase I!

Please visit this link http://www.dolcecasaitaly.com/index.php?/spspspspsps.html and do not hesitate to contact us for more information and/or to make your reservation!

Silvia