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Wealthy individuals boost emerging markets

• Merrill Lynch's recently published Global Wealth Report 2008 provided some surprisingly optimistic reading for property developers in emerging markets.

French property market still a good investment

• France's largest estate agent trade body, the FNAIM, recently reported that French property prices were still on the increase. Figures for the first quarter of 2008 showed a rise of 3.1%. With demand outstripping supply by an estimated 500,000 units, this trend is expected to continue.

Turkey wins 'Best Golf Destination of the Year - Europe'

• The International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) have awarded Turkey ‘Best Golf Destination of the Year – Europe 2008’.

Tax reforms for holiday home owners

• It is estimated that around 10-20% of the 850,000 UK residents who own foreign property have purchased their property through setting up a holding company and becoming the company’s shareholders.

Spanish get tough on illegal holiday lets

• The Spanish authorities are clamping down on property owners who rent out their properties to tourists, without registering them with the local tourist authority.

The economic week ahead

• The primary focus for the UK will be on Thursdays' interest rate decision by the MPC (Bank of England).

French leasebacks offer more security than ever

• The UK and American economies might be suffering from the doom and gloom of the credit crunch, but this hasn't affected Europe. For investors looking for a solid return, we can offer a number of enticing leaseback schemes in France. With the possibility of 100% financing available, leasebacks offer a secure long term investment with guaranteed rental returns and annual rental income increases. The properties are usually located in prime tourist locations and can therefore, also be enjoyed by friends and family.

Turkey lifts ban on foreign Tapus

• The Justice Commission of Turkish Parliament ruled on May 1st that the ban on the issue of title deeds to foreigners will be lifted, weeks after it came into effect. Foreigners were suspended from purchasing Turkish property on the 15th April 2008, when the Constitutional Court temporarily banned the issue of Tapus to all non-nationals. The suspension was imposed due to the ambiguity over how much land a foreign person or company could own as a percentage of the total land available in any district of Turkey. Previously, foreign individuals were unable to purchase more than 0.5% of the province's entire total area.

Spanish boost to sluggish economy

• The Spanish Government has come up with a number of initiatives to boost Spain's sluggish economy, many of which should benefit expats and investors in Spanish property. Firstly, tax breaks will be offered to anyone renovating a property, where the cost of the renovation is greater than one quarter of the property's purchase price. Secondly, in an effort to revive the flagging construction industry, changes will be implemented to speed up the way public works are put out to tender and contracts completed. House owners will be able to extend their mortgages for two years, without further fees being charged and 150,000 state subsidised houses will be built per annum. Furthermore, 16.4 million workers are expected to be given a 400 Euro rebate on their personal income tax and Wealth Tax is set to be abolished after the 2007 payment.

Turkish tapu suspended!

• From the 16th April, foreign companies and individuals were suspended from purchasing land or real estate in Turkey. The Constitutional Court decided to suspend the issue of Tapus, or deeds, to foreigners due to the ambiguity concerning how much land a foreign person or company could own as a percentage of the total land available in any district of Turkey. Once a new law has been drafted to finalise details of allowable percentages of ownership by foreigners, the ban will be lifted. It is not known how long the suspension will remain in force, but while it is, foreign companies and individuals will only be allowed to sell their land or property to wholly owned Turkish companies. This temporary measure does not affect proprietary rights of foreign nationals who already legally own Turkish properties.

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		French Property of the Week

£235,000 1 Bedroom Barbados is the leading island destination in the Southern Caribbean for British, North American and European tourists. Apart from the sandy beaches, hotels, fine dining restaurants and exciting nightlife, guests to Barbados will always experience the charm and friendliness of the people as well as some major event on the island that appears to never sleep. Renowned for its duty free shopping and love of cricket, it has a strong and growing tourist industry. The Merricks is only a 15 minute journey from the Grantley Adams International Airport. This is due to undergo massive expansion and Virgin intend to increase the number of flights to Barbados, once the Merricks is completed. The resort is situated within 70 acres of lush Caribbean paradise with a secluded half moon beach and on a cliff top location in the stunning South East Parish of St Philip. You have the choice of either purchasing a luxury Apartment, Cabana or villa in this exclusive residence or investing in the most exciting new resort to open in Barbados in the last 20 years! The benefit of buying one of these prestigious residence homes is that they have the full use of facilities of the 5 star Merricks Beach Resort Hotel which will include a spa, gym, swimming pools and tennis courts also bars and restaurants, a conference centre and local shops. Investors are offered two years 10% rental guaranteed, followed by 50% net room rate share and 30 days free use per year. 100% finance is available subject to status and terms and conditions apply. Read more...		£270,000 2 Bedrooms Situated in Europe's biggest ski area, this 2 bedroom apartment offers a 4 star experience both on and off the piste. The apartment is part of the second phase of an already established luxury development which offers its guests breakfast, housekeeping, catering, an indoor pool and well-being centre, a shuttle service to the lifts and ski pass sales. The leaseback apartments come fully furnished and are equipped with flat screen television with satallite TV channels, DVD players, music system and internet access as standard. Tignes is legendary as a ski resort. It lies at an altitude of 1560 metres and includes 330 kilometres of pistes, 96 ski lifts, 9 slalom stadiums, 2 mogul stadiums, 2 snow parks and 2 half pipes. Whether or not you choose to use the apartment yourself, there is a guaranteed yield of at least 4.2% and full management for 9 years. Rental income is index linked every 3 years and there is a VAT rebate of 19.6%. Read more...

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