FRANCE - Leaseback with 6 Months Personal Occupancy?

IMOINVEST are now pleased to be able to bring to the market an alternative to the traditional leaseback. ‘Quasi Hotelier’ is virtually the same as leaseback except it offers the investor the option of using the property personally for up to 6 months of the year. ‘Quasi Hotelier’ is expected to transform the French property market as its versatility will be of significant benefit to those who felt restricted by the traditional leaseback.

Julien Lu Regional Director of IMOINVEST says, “Basically ‘Quasi Hotelier’ is just a reworking of the traditional French leaseback. It offers all of the same benefits; VAT discount, non taxation of the rental income, guaranteed rental income, hassle free investment, 9 year minimum first term lease and a management company taking care of your property. The only difference is, in the formula used, it is far more in favour of the investor who wants to benefit from using their property for more than the standard 8 weeks per year. Investors who now want to benefit from the rental market but also want to perhaps use their property for six months or more of the year can now do so.”

Julien continues, “This relatively new concept is already causing quite a stir and is putting some excitement back into the French property market. If the initial findings and success rates continue to prove conclusive then ‘Quasi Hotelier’ could actually transform the French property market as a whole and be responsible for the French market rising significantly.”

IMOINVEST are now marketing Domaine du Golf, which is part of the ‘Quasi Hotelier’ investment programme, in the quaint town of Fabregues which is ideally located close to Montpellier in southern France. This charming Languedoc town is just a 20 minute drive from the ancient city of Rodez, with a back drop to the Aubrac Mountains in an area dotted with ancient stone villages.

Residence Domaine du Golf will comprise of 110 one, two and three bedroom semi detached properties and cottages surrounded by well maintained landscaped gardens with two swimming pools adjoining a private 9 hole golf course. Each property will be fully air conditioned and come with fully fitted kitchens as standard along with private car parking facilities. In addition, each property will boast sunny wooden terraces with Jacuzzis overlooking the mature grounds. The development will also offer state of the art security with surveillance cameras throughout the grounds.

Prices at Residence Domaine du Golf start from just £54,646 for a one bedroom apartment rising up to £142,763 for a premier three bedroom property. Traditional leaseback offers a guaranteed rental income of up 4.8% with ‘Quasi Hotelier’ offering a guaranteed rental income of 0.8% to 1.4% depending on the guaranteed rental formula chosen and the type of apartment chosen. Please contact www.imoinvest.com direct to learn more on guaranteed rental incomes under the ‘Quasi Hotelier’ formula depending on the amount of months per year you wish to use your investment property for personal use.

Photo Caption: INTRODUCING THE ‘QUASI HOTELIER’ INVESTMENT PROGRAMME - Domaine du Golf in Fabregues on the Mediterranean coast available through www.imoinvest.com

“Candy Bomber” – Free Inspection Trip with a Difference

IMOINVEST are pleased to announce that they will be holding a draw for an all expenses paid property inspection trip and sightseeing weekend for two to Berlin. This includes four star accommodation, flight, meals, transportation and an exciting flight in a ‘Candy Bomber’, a real 1944 bomber airplane.

‘Candy Bombers’ is the name which attached itself to the hundreds of airplanes that supplied citizens of West Berlin with essential supplies back in 1948. Nicknamed ‘Rosinenbomber’ by Berlin citizens after American pilot Gail Halverson originally started dropping chocolate bars tied to handkerchiefs. When superiors found out about his actions they further endorsed the idea by setting up ‘operation little vittles’which meant that candy and gum from all over America was collected so that all pilots could drop extra ‘handkerchief’ supplies and further win over the support of not just Berliners but the world in general.

Julien Lu Regional Director for IMOINVEST says, “Berlin is a property market that has quickly hit the headlines in recent months as the predicted high capital growth that was long anticipated is starting to come to fruition. Sales and enquiries into the Berlin market have more than quadrupled in the last three months and investors are now taking the opportunity to get on board this burgeoning market with prices at present being attractively low. Berlin with its chequered past has had many hurdles to jump in the 20th century not least the 1990 reunification. However with this all behind it, this powerhouse of Europe stands on the threshold of being one of best investment markets mainstream Europe has ever encountered. Investor friendly mortgages and billions invested by private equity funds have further increased speculation and with over 50% of Berliners not owning their own property the property market is about to increase at rates the capital has never seen before.”

In order to win this all expenses paid trip individuals need to sign up to the IMOINVEST newsletter or new listing e mail alert at www.imoinvest.com . The draw will take place on April 1st and investors are encouraged to sign up until midnight on March 31. Day one of the trip will consist of property viewings tailored to meet the client’s budget and specifications along with the opportunity to meet an attorney and mortgage rep at IMOINVEST offices. Day two is free to spend as the client wishes along with the ‘Candy Bomber’ experience.

IMOINVEST currently have a range of properties within Berlin to suit most people’s budgets and desires ranging from £24,310 to large investment properties up to £50 million for large investment properties, on demand. IMOINVEST currently host regular inspection trips to Berlin for home buyers and investors, priding itself on a personal and informative approach. There are two types of trips available; group tours or personalized inspection trips.

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

(PHOTO CAPTION: ‘Candy Bomber’ sightseeing flight over Berlin)

Formula 1 comes to “La Isla Magarita” and Property Investors are Aplenty with 25% Capital Appreciation Expected on Completion in October 2007

Property investors are certainly aplenty on La Isla Margarita in the Caribbean, as the new formula one track takes shape and officially joins the international circuit from October 2007. An estimated investment of 1000 million US Dollars is set to transform this island and push tourism figures to new heights and shrewd property investors already buoyed by the burgeoning Caribbean property market are buying off plan as this emerging island is expected to fall into line with its more affluent neighbours of St Lucia and Barbados.

Located 40km north of Venezuela and boasting over 340 days of sunshine a year, La Isla Margarita is a mountainous tropical paradise surrounded by the better known islands of the Caribbean. Renowned as the world’s main source of natural pearls this tax free island offers over 164km of sandy beaches and benefits from both the calmer Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

IMOINVEST now have pleasure in bringing to the market ‘Viento Y Aqua’ (Wind and Water) which is just 25 minutes away from the international airport and offers direct flights from Gatwick and Manchester. This superb new development is already under construction and is due for completion in September 2007. It will offer a selection of one, two and three bedroom spacious apartments all built to the highest standards and coming to the market with fully fitted kitchens and air conditioning as standard. The facades of the development will exhibit a Caribbean rustic style stone work on the exterior and the onsite facilities will include a communal swimming pool, landscaped tropical gardens, children’s pool, playground, bar, restaurants, BBQ areas, security and on site parking. Situated just 800 metres from Playa el Aqua the most popular white sand beach in the north east of the island there are a whole host of facilities available including bars, restaurants, boutiques, water sports and of course miles of beaches surrounded by tropical waters.

Julien Lu Regional Director of IMOINVEST says, “La Isla Margarita is a strong investment opportunity and undoubtedly the excitement being generated by the forthcoming Formula one track is one of the major reasons behind this islands growing success. However don’t be fooled into thinking that the Formula one’s decision to race here is the only reason to invest in this buoyant market. La Isla Margarita has perhaps been overlooked for too long as other more dominant islands such as St Lucia and Barbados have often being associated as the ‘well to do islands’. The truth is the Caribbean as a whole is doing extremely well as an entire market and it was only a matter of time until the smaller islands caught on to the growing demand for this area. With tourist numbers increasing each year in the region there has actually been a shortage of quality accommodation in order to satisfy demand. Therefore islands such as La Isla Margarita are coming into their own as they provide quality accommodation but at a fraction of the price of the more well known islands.”

Julien continues, “Viento Y Aqua is all set to achieve capital appreciation of up to 25% upon completion in September of this year and if you add to this a guaranteed rental income of 10% for two years and the proposition looks even better. The guarantee is backed by the region’s most prominent property developer with an onsite local management company to look after your property. The current conservative approach to the islands future is already putting capital appreciation at 10% per annum. Anyone therefore investing at this off plan stage are assured a sound investment and with Formula One racing just around the corner la Isla Margarita is assured of an international presence.”

Prices start from just £36,791 for a one bedroom apartment and £115,160 and above for a premier three bedroom apartment.

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

(PHOTO CAPTION: Viento Y Aqua on Isle de Margarita available through IMOINVEST)

SOFIA - The "Smart Investors" Market

Sofia is often attributed as the ‘smart investors’ market particularly when you take into account that prices are still two times lower than almost any other capital city in the EU including even 2004 entrants. With this in mind IMOINVEST are pleased to announce the release of Platinum Residence II in Sofia which is tailor made for buy to let investors which is expected to achieve capital growth of up to 35%.

Platinum Residence II is a modern residence located in the Vitosha quarter, with both embassies and diplomatic residencies as neighbours. On the other side of the development 50 metres away the vibrant and lively student’s quarter so named ‘Studenski Grand’ begins. Bustling with shops, bars and restaurants it is also ideally located being only 15 minutes from Sofia International Airport and 10 minutes from some of Sofia’s main attractions including Sofia Zoo and Vitosha Mountain and ski lift. The residence consists of 32, one and two bedroom apartments and all offer balconies from this elevated position providing panoramic views of the city and the mountain range. With underground parking and storage rooms this modern development is ideal for the buy to let market and its location is second to none.

The same developer also has Platinum I on the market located in the ideal centre a stones throw away from Alexander Nevski Cathedral, which still has a small number of apartments available.

Julien Lu, Regional Director of IMOINVEST says, “Sofia is a city that offers an all year round rental market but perhaps more importantly it is a natural market that is not dependent on the more fickle fluctuations of tourist trends. What we are finding is that Sofia’s population is growing quickly as you have a demographic movement into the capital from other parts of the country. If you couple this with the welcoming of large companies such as Hewlett Packard that now has their main service centre for Europe based here we are seeing an increase in the high skilled outsourcing sector. This is pushing up salaries of the emerging young middle classes which are the predominant buying segment. One must also take into account the increased number of ex pats which are now working in Sofia for the many thoroughbred companies that are setting up headquarters here; this is also stimulating the market.”

Julien continues, “When investing into a capital city such as Sofia with a quickly growing economy it is hard to go wrong. Presently we are seeing a relative high degree of supply at this time while construction is more intense, so now is the time to invest in the best areas while good supply keeps prices competitive. Once construction is completed, these areas not have the current off-plan supply and within a couple of years only resale will be available in much more limited supply pushing prices higher, as has been seen to such a large extent recently in cities such as Warsaw and Budapest which are comparables a few year ahead in market terms.”

Platinum Residence II comes to the market with prices starting from just £60 240 for a one bedroom apartment rising to £70,000 and above for two bedroom apartments.

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

(PHOTO CAPTION: Platinum Residence II in Sofia available through IMOINVEST)