The recent approval of the luxury Manzara development with SIPP compatibility provides extensive benefits to investors. Located in Turkey’s most sought after coastal resort town of Kusadasi, the Manzara development has been gaining a wealth of attraction since its recent release into the general market.

Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) are regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), enabling individuals to control how and where their pension funds are invested. Only real estate developments that have undergone approval from the FSA can be used for SIPP investments.

Providing an ideal location for strong mid to long term growth potential, along with an absence of capital gains taxes after 5 years ownership, Turkey presents and ideal real estate investment market. Turkey’s steadily growing economy, emerging market real estate demands and strong tourism growth, all assist in enabling an ideal market for SIPP investments.

For investors, the most important feature of the Manzara development is the financial breakdown. Designed to assist the buyer in the current real estate market, the developer has created a winning combination of investment features.

Owners can take advantage of a 5 year rental through a prominent European tour company, offering a guaranteed 6% annual return. Buyers wishing to arrange their own rental management are free to do so, as the guaranteed offers are purely optional. The 5 year rental guarantee can also be extended at the end of the term for an additional 5 years, enabling 10 years of guaranteed returns. The rental scheme provides 4 weeks personal usage each year, ideal for summer and winter breaks in a desirable holiday destination.

Investors wishing to take advantage of a fully managed apartment with guaranteed returns are also offered the option to sell their units back to the developer after 5 years for 150% of the purchase price. This guaranteed buy-back deal is written into the contracts of buyers who wish to take advantage of the offer, yet once again it is entirely optional.

Buyers requiring financing are further assisted with a developer mortgage entirely covered by the guaranteed rental returns. These 6% APR non-status mortgages have been specifically designed for clients of the Manzara development.

Buyers wishing to rent, manage, finance and sell their unit at their own accord are entirely free to do so, including live permanently in their property if they so wish. The investment features have been designed purely to benefit the buyers in the current market, yet are not compulsory. Mixing and matching requirements to suit the individual investor can also be arranged at the discretion of the developer.

Developer security is also important to many buyers of off-plan and under construction projects in the current market. The developer of the Manzara project has been active for 20 years with projects completed in Turkey, the UK and Bulgaria. Combined with a Dutch construction company, buyers receive the added security of purchasing from an established developer with a strong track record, along with securities in place to benefit clients in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

All units in the Manzara development are delivered fully furnished to 5-star qualities, with 24 hour room service. The 190 units are distributed between 7 apartment blocks, each with 5 floors, all benefitting from 24 hour security. Unit types available include studios, 1, 2 and 4 bedroom apartments, all surrounded by delightful Zen-style landscaped gardens.

Extensive services and amenities are featured throughout the development including two swimming pools, a spa centre, fitness centre, Turkish bath, Hammam, steam room and sauna. Other features include a poolside bar, restaurant, hairdresser and beauty salon. The full selection of services available to residents and guests is truly extensive, providing an ideal environment for luxury living.

Positioned in an idyllic setting with incredible panoramic views from every apartment, the location of the Manazara development is exceptional. Along with views of the marina, famous beaches, local castle and the near-by Greek island of Samos, the development is only minutes away from all local amenities. Easily accessible from both the Izmir and Bodrum international airports, the town is conveniently connected by an excellent road network.

Demand has been strong for properties in Kusadasi, as the popular resort town has become a sought after holiday destination. Cruise ships visit the town throughout the summer, increasing the population ten-fold, adding to the attraction for buy-to-let investments.

The benefits of controlling personal pension investments is gaining appeal amongst growing numbers of experienced real estate investors. Understanding market growth potential and investment options places an increased feeling of security for future welfare and ease of mind. The approval of SIPP compatibility for the Manzara development benefits all buyers into the project and continued confidence in the market.

As Turkey continues to progress as one of the most sought after emerging markets for property investing, several questions repeatedly arise from potential buyers considering the location. Below is a compilation of ten of the most frequently asked questions about Turkey as a property investment location.

1. What makes Turkey an interesting investment market?

Currently Turkish real estate is one of the strongest emerging international market growth sectors, showing excellent potential for continued demand and expansion. Capital growth for mid to long term investments, along with good rental yield potential are attracting investors to the country’s property sector.

Coupled with the country’s domestic market, demand for property currently exceeds supply, resulting in fast increasing real estate prices. Growth within the tourism sector and interest to re-locate are also areas creating further demand and a strong growth market. Read the rest of this entry »

The overall growth and decline of individual world markets in the real estate sector during 2009 provided excellent insight for predicting the expansion of letting markets during the coming year. The strongest activity for increases was found in the lettings markets, where continued favourable outlooks are expected in the majority of world markets.

Countries that fared the worst during 2009 saw only slight declines, where the significance was low in comparison to the previous year’s decline. This factor alone offers a positive light with the knowledge that the worst of the crisis in the world real estate market appears to be entering the light of recovery.

Whether 2010 offers extensive overall improvements in comparison to 2009 still remains to be seen, yet investor confidence is growing as market rebounds offer positive expectations. Sustainable markets that were experiencing positive growth prior to 2007 have remained the favourite contenders for investors planning to enter buy-to-let markets in 2010. Read the rest of this entry »

Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) have gained an increasing amount of interest in real estate investments from pension holders over recent years. The concept of SIPP plans was originally introduced in 1989, creating a ‘hands-on’ approach for pension holders to make full decisions of how and where their pension is invested. For real estate to be eligible for SIPP approval, the properties are required to undergo strict criteria approval, ensuring greater security as an investment option.

Pension Benefits

The development of SIPP plans have enabled integration and flexibility for pension holders to determine how their funds are invested, enabling control over the resulting returns. Traditional pension plans have often been limited in diversification, where investment options were entirely controlled by the fund managers.

The introduction of SIPP plans has created the opportunity for under-performing investments to be changed at the request of the pension holder, maximising the return potential. The flexibility of a SIPP offers many distinctive investment advantages, avoiding the problems associated with traditional plans that may be trapped into financial losses during periods of economic downturn. Read the rest of this entry »

The most successful real estate investors never rush blindly into a purchase, instead full research is carried out to assess the realistic investment potential. Being well informed in both high and low risk investment locations will assist with devising aversion plans to avoid any potential issues that may arise.

Dedicated investment companies will carry out extensive research prior to offering properties to their clients. Comprehensive research will not only provide an insight to the property itself, but also the economic and political stability of its location.

Understanding the property and its location in detail provides further assurance that the property presents an optimum investment opportunity. Knowing what to search for when selecting an investment property will enable clients the ability to confirm facts and figures for peace of mind.

Return on Investment

The realistic return on investment is one of the main initial factors to consider. The return on investment is essentially the amount of money the property will make through capital appreciation and yield returns prior to selling. Read the rest of this entry »

Panama has experienced spectacular growth and development in the real estate sector over recent years, gaining worldwide appeal due to various preferential investment factors. Tax incentives have held strong appeal for both investment and re-location buyers, along with the extensive growth potential from ever increasing demand.

As more buyers flocked to take advantage of Panama’s ideal real estate investment opportunities, the appeal of all the regions the country has to offer became increasingly apparent. The discovery that Panama features a wealth of regional attractions besides the concrete jungle of luxury city centre living widened the appeal of the country’s real estate market attraction.

Alongside personal preferences, the end result of the intended investment should be taken into account when deciding upon the ideal location for a property purchase. While a secluded mountain or island retreat may appeal as a dream holiday getaway, if striving for the highest rental yield returns and fast capital appreciation, properties in these preferred areas may not provide the expected returns.

Panama City

Panama City is one of the first images of the country’s real estate sector for those who are new to the market. For city living amidst a cosmopolitan business environment, Panama City certainly does offer an extensive variety of opportunities. Upmarket, modern and spacious apartments are available at comparably lower prices in comparison to the city’s established market counterparts. Divided into various neighbourhoods, Panama City offers variety from quaint to ultra modern, with something for all preferences. Read the rest of this entry »

Following the initial influx of foreign real estate investors into the Mexican property market, the country has remained a steadily popular environment for both investment and re-location. The stable growth of Mexico’s political and economic environment has provided increased security as an emerging market investment location.

Buy-to-let investors are continuously on the increase, especially in coastal resort locations such as Cancun, largely in part due to the steady stream of holiday makers flocking to the tropical destination throughout the year from all around the world.

An extensive list of reasons can be created as to why ever increasing numbers of buyers are continuously looking towards Mexico to increase real estate portfolios, yet the main five reasons have been listed below.

1. Stable Economic and Political Environment

In recent years the Mexican government has strived to reform the political environment, creating a strengthened economy and encouraging direct foreign investment. Foreign investment into the Mexican economy is predominantly from the US and Spain, with construction being one of the smallest sectors. The avoidance of being heavily reliant upon the construction sector provides increased stability and ample room for growth in the real estate sector. Read the rest of this entry »

Following the addition of Brazil onto the international real estate investment scene, no end of interest in the region has been generated. Brazil tends to check all the boxes as a suitable property investment and holiday home destination. It even appears that the travelling distances are overlooked by many buyers, as the tropical paradise location is worth the effort to reach.

For investors the low priced property, consistently strong capital gains and high rental demand are all rolled into an idyllic setting. Brazil has tempted many prospective buyers over recent years and long term growth and interest in the market shows no sign of slowing. The additional benefits of the 2016 Olympic Games and the 2014 FIFA World Cup only add to the growth and demand for investing in the country’s real estate market.

The Brazilian government is encouraging foreign investors, especially into the stunning North Eastern coastal regions such as Natal. As Brazil has a strong economy with the potential to become a world superpower, the country is not reliant upon foreign real estate investors for economic stability. The active encouraging of foreign investment brings an additional touch to the friendly nation. Read the rest of this entry »

As the month comes to a close, we have rounded up the viewing statistics to find the most popular articles for November. Because we are sure our readers will enjoy discovering the interests of other investors around the world, we have compiled the Property Investing Overseas Top 10 viewed Blog articles for the month. Each of the articles is listed with an excerpt and the full article can be read by clicking on each title.

1. 2010 Real estate Market Outlook

Investment approaches will evolve from excessive speculative buying into strategies with improved stability and market demand. Long term investments and buy-to-let ventures are expected to be the strongest growth areas, with fewer risks involved and excellent gains potential due to the exceptionally low priced investment options available in both emerging and established markets.

2. Turkish Real Estate Investor Guide

The growth and development of the Turkish real estate market amongst foreign investors has been largely attributed to the excellent realistic opportunities the market represents for pure investment, buy-to-let and lifestyle purchases.

3. Understanding Mexican Real Estate Trust Agreements

The processes involved in acquiring Mexican real estate are relatively straight forward, yet a little bit of initial knowledge can go a long way in comprehending the regulations relating to the purchasing processes.

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Following many years of real estate in both emerging and established markets around the world situated within a ‘seller’s market’ environment, the transition into a buyer’s market has offered a distinctive turn-around.

A buyer’s market is determined when there is an excess supply over demand, resulting in lower property prices and extensive advantages to those with the ability to enter the market as a buyer.

Due to the worldwide financial crisis, many owners have been forced into a position of necessity to sell their properties, creating an excess of units available. With an extensive number of properties for sale, the buyer’s market environment has evolved.

Many governments around the world have created additional benefits for those in a position to purchase. Reductions in associated purchasing costs, reduced interest rates on mortgage loans and tax rebates have all contributed to stimulus packages designed to attract buyers, assisting the growth of the market.

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