One of the best Housing Areas in Berlin Offers Rental Incomes of over 8% in what is Eagerly Anticipated as the Next Big European Investment Market

Looking for the perfect property investment opportunity but scared of distant emerging markets and the unknown? Then perhaps Berlin could offer the perfect solution. Eagerly anticipated as the next big investment market in Europe, property prices are steadily increasing and the rental market is one of the strongest around.

Julien Lu UK Regional Director for IMOINVEST says, “Germany is currently enjoying a period of sustained growth. Its economy is booming and it has reinvented itself to become an internationally competitive market that has become an attractive location for high tech companies. In short what Germany has achieved since unification is unparalleled. These are not the only factors however that led analysts to predict Germany as a growth hotspot. Financial institutions have fared extremely well in this prosperous country. This has led to the introduction of new packages that will give people more incentives to move into mortgaged property away from the traditional rental market which have been accepted as the ‘norm’ in Germany. The German property market and in particular Berlin is now on the verge of a property boom and investors can step on to the market with the reassurance that they are investing into a highly prosperous and pivotal European country.”

IMOINVEST now bring to the market a selection of studio and one bedroom apartments in the Wuesthoffstrasse area of Tempelhof-Schoeneberg. These characteristic apartments are exceptionally located in one of the best housing areas of Berlin and are situated within close proximity to the S-Bahn, bus and metro facilities.

All of the common areas including roof, façade and staircase have now been fully refurbished. Each apartment offers a private balcony and comes with wooden floors throughout offering spacious accommodation in a tree lined street with ample car parking facilities.

Prices start from just £24,064 for a studio apartment rising up to £46,494 for a one bedroom.

For a complete list of German Properties available through IMOINVEST please click HERE.

(PHOTO CAPTION: Studio and one bedroom apartments in Wuesthoffstrasse, Berlin available exclusively through IMOINVEST)

Germany has one of the lowest Home Ownership Levels in Europe and Foreign Investors are Cashing in

Germany has one of the lowest home ownership levels in Europe with statistics showing that nearly 50% of the population do not own their own property. Limited financial packages have been one of the main hurdles in rectifying this situation with many Germans having to put down as much as 40% in order to achieve a mortgage and have proof of sustained savings over a number of years. This coupled with what has been a bad decade for the German economy has led to a new period of investment as many shrewd investors see that the German property market is now about to rise at an unprecedented rate as better financial packages are unveiled in order to kick start the property market. An influx of foreign investors has led many to believe that Germany could be the strongest emerging market to date.

IMOINVEST International recognizes the incredible potential of this market and have recently opened a new office in central Berlin. Julien Lu Regional Director for IMOINVEST says, “With most of Europe’s property markets performing well, Germany is still on the bottom rung of the ladder. However, all of this is about to change. Recent years have shown that many private equity funds have invested billions into the German property market. This is a strong indication that the market is going to rise significantly over the next few years. These huge investments by private equity funds have also influenced individual investors who are jumping on the bandwagon at a tremendous rate due to the prospect of high rewards.”

With German banks now starting to introduce investor friendly mortgages and Germany starting to get to grips with its 1990 reunification which had long lasting effects on the economy, the ingredients are now in place to make Germany the most dominant property market in Europe. Their position is not dissimilar to the UK market in the 1990’s when investors started buying up low priced properties in order to refurbish and sell on or benefit from the rental market. The UK market as a result flourished for many years and property investors made tremendous profits by buying at the right time. The time is now right for Germany.

For a complete list of German Properties available through IMOINVEST please click HERE.

(PHOTO CAPTION: IMOINVEST now bring to the market the opportunity to invest in studio, one, two and three bedroom properties in Uthmannstrasse in Berlin. These turn of the century apartments are ideally placed in a vibrant suburb of Neukollen which is host to many wide open spaces including the 90 hectare Britzer Gardens. With excellent services and shopping facilities nearby these properties are expected to achieve up to 10.92% and come to the market starting from just £16,386.)

The Ski Season in the French Alps has Arrived and Competition over Property is Fierce

The long awaited ski season in the Alps has finally arrived and with this comes fierce competition over properties as many are snapped up by investors. The French property market continues to perform to the highest levels and there has been a marked increase in the number of British investors now buying ski properties rather than their traditional approach of renting in the main season.

Julien Lu Regional Director of IMOINVEST says, “Property markets tend to go in cycles and with the UK at a sluggish stage it has led many British investors looking overseas in order to achieve capital appreciation. Investing in strong markets such as the French ski market is actually a shrewd move. Rentals throughout the main ski seasons vary but are among some of the highest in Europe and in the long run it is almost certainly more cost effective to buy rather than rent. The fear of emerging ski locations in ‘new’ European countries has been unfounded and if anything has further enhanced the French ski resorts as a premier destination. France is a thoroughbred country that enjoys strong economics and is not solely reliant on tourism. It benefits from an abundance of budget airline flights and is renowned as worldwide popular destination. Those looking for a strong investment providing good capital appreciation and high rentals would struggle to find anywhere in Europe that offers the same potential, I believe that the next few years will see significant property price increases as more and more investors look to take advantage of the French market.”

Rentals in these sought after areas according to the FNAIM (Federation of Nationale de I’Immobilier) have already reported a 3% rise in 2006. This big increase in rentals endorses the fact that property price increases are expected. Average growth in the French Alps for the last ten years has been at an outstanding 10% per annum. The reason for this is that there are limited properties available but with a much higher demand. In France you have what is called a ‘Loi montagnes’ this actually limits the number of building permissions delivered to French developers in order to protect the environment and landscapes.

Julien adds, “If you are planning to purchase a property in any of the French ski resorts you must make sure that you have your paperwork ready and that you are in a position to put a deposit down. Such is the ‘bullishness’ of this market that a property that you have viewed may no longer be available after a few hours. The local property markets are in full swing and there will be no let up in the following months as there is no shortage of investors.”

For a complete list of French Properties available through IMOINVEST please click HERE.

(PHOTO CAPTION: Hotel du Golf is a leaseback investment opportunity in the Les Arcs region of the Alps. This four star development offers unparalleled facilities and comes to the market as a ‘pure’ investment opportunity. Capital gains potential is extremely high and rental income is guaranteed at 4.5% net per annum for a minimum of 9 years. Prices start at just £64,184 for a studio apartment rising up to £109,450 and above for a one bedroom apartment. Available through IMOINVEST)

Driven by a Youthful Population Sevres is a City on the Move

Investing in property in the student market in France is probably one of the safest forms of investments around. Paris currently has an existing student population of over 600,000 and a strong potential for further growth. Students do not buy their accommodation, so as long as there are students then there will always be a letting market.

Julien Lu the UK Regional Director of IMOINVEST says, “Investors will benefit from few constraints, plenty of flexibility and considerable advantages. Low cost and easy finance coupled with long term guaranteed rental income make this an outstanding long term investment plan. In effect you are letting demand alone pay your mortgage whilst enjoying capital growth.”

Sevres is undoubtedly a city on the move; growth in recent years has been substantial and driven mostly by the youthful population. Many of the student population studying in the city will stay on after graduation and fuel future demand for quality residential housing. Its location to Paris and the growth of this region means that over the next 5 years, the Paris Ile-de-France region will need to construct and develop over 200 student residences to meet the ever growing demand for short term housing for visiting students.

So why is France and in particular Paris benefiting from increased student numbers which offers good long term investments for those looking to step on to the property market?

Julien says, “Students who study abroad come away with a sense of having broadened their horizons, achieved a greater independence, a more open mind and an adaptability that will help them successfully enter the job market. French higher education has a long tradition of openness and accessibility and the education provided here ranks among the best in the world. Today France is the world’s fourth largest economy and second largest exporter of services. At present there are over 190,000 international students who have chosen France for all or part of their higher education. These international students enrich the French system with their culture, experience, energy and accomplishments. This in turn benefits the French property market and subsequently those that invest in it.”

Student accommodation is now becoming more and more attractive to investors as a whole. This again is due to increased student population leading to increased demand for student property and a strong guaranteed rental return. Student population is a stable demand source. There will always be students requiring accommodation and government policies underpin continued student numbers growing. Demand is also less volatile than other property markets, due to the set ‘academic’ year which predetermines exactly when investors will be receiving an income from their investment.

Julien continues, “Academiades De Sevres has to be of the strongest investment opportunities that we have ever offered. It is overseen by the largest French student resident management company which is predominantly owned by CDC a government own financial institution. In actual fact investors can take great satisfaction that their rental income is guaranteed by France itself, not bad considering Treasury bonds area at 2% but here you get 4.8% guaranteed rent and capital appreciation.”

For more information on the benefits of investing in student accommodation contact www.imoinvest.com who have significant experience in this field and can advise individual investors as to the best way forward.

For a complete list of French Properties available through IMOINVEST please click HERE.

(PHOTO CAPTION: Academiades De Sevres, available exclusively through IMOINVEST is situated just 15km from Paris in the South West Suburbs. Designed by an award winning architect, Academiades De Sevres offers top quality facilities meeting the needs of the modern day student/professional. Providing the perfect solution for student and professional life this off plan opportunity brings to the market studio apartments offering fully fitted kitchens, solid wood fixtures and plenty of storage space. The development also offers a multitude of amenities including breakfast hall, sports facilities, laundry, and parking and is close to superb transport links and shopping areas. This leaseback opportunity comes to the market with prices starting from just £49,335 with a guaranteed rental return of up 4.8% and investors will receive a full 19.6%VAT refund along with reduced notary fees. Available through IMOINVEST)

Jet-to-Let Brits are Discovering Eastern North America's No1 Ski Resort

Wyndham Cap Tremblant is located at the summit of Mont-Plaisant at 1,200 feet altitude enjoying spectacular views over the old village of Mont Tremblant and within sight of Tremblant, the number one resort location in Eastern North America. Sitting in 200 acres and enjoying spectacular scenery there will be a total of 400 mountain homes within 38 superb manor houses.

The first wave of baby boomers began to turn 55 years old in the year 2000 which coincidently happens to coincide with the peak age at which North Americans tend to buy vacation property. Every day sees more than 10,000 boomers cross this threshold. Vacation home purchasers are expected to rise sharply from 3.5 million homes in 2000 to 5 million in 2013. With these ingredients in place and Wyndham Cap Tremblant Mountain Resort being only an hour and a half away from two major cities and with a population of over 50 million living within one hour’s flight away the future of the Quebec property market looks assured.

IMOINVEST now have pleasure in bringing to the market this strong condo-hotel investment opportunity in the celebrated Mont-Tremblant ski resort area of Quebec, the #1 ski resort in eastern North America for 8 years running, offering capital growth of up to 7% which is strongly expected to rise above 11%.

Wyndham Cap Tremblant brings to the market one, two, three, four and even five bedroom furnished homes. Each offers copious amounts of space in elevated settings offering glorious mountain and lake views. Each unit is equipped with a stone fireplace and a large balcony or terrace. There are a whole host of amenities on site including swimming pools, (largest in the region) 4 season spas, skiing, hiking, massage centre, tennis courts, restaurants and bars. Already voted best ski resort in Eastern North America for the last eight years many ‘Brits’ have been taking the opportunity to become the new ‘jet to let’ consumers. With cheap transatlantic flights on offer many shrewd investors have realised that by investing in high quality destinations such as Canada they are actually safeguarding their future investment compared to the relatively unknown emerging ski markets of Eastern Europe. Over 2.5 million visitors visit the Mont Tremblant region each year, which means that there is an exceptional rental market which always bodes well with investors.

Julien Lu Regional Director of IMOINVEST says, “After seeing the success of Tremblant, Wyndham Cap Tremblant with its $1 billion investment looks set to be the next hottest development in this region. One of the main benefits of investing here is that owners do not have to care for the maintenance of their property. This automatically eliminates many drawbacks. It was found that this was an over riding factor as to why many people who were mature in age did not invest in a vacation home. Furthermore upon investigation it evolved that investors liked the idea of having neighbours but didn’t like the communal entrances that these properties offered. Wyndham Cap Tremblant Mountain resort offers its owners a sense of privacy because of the extra care that was given to design – with each property enjoying its own entrance and the maximum density of two mountain homes per acre only.”

This development is the first and only mountain resort to welcome an international banner in the great Mont-Tremblant area. This is a guarantee of quality and superior service. Therefore investors are assured to be part of a mountain resort that is truly world class.

For a complete list of Canada Properties available through IMOINVEST please click HERE.

(PHOTO CAPTION: Cap Tremblant Mountain Resort in Quebec, Canada available through IMOINVEST)