International Property Investment – Take a Risk and Reap the Rewards

May 30, 2008 - PRLog -- As Jim Bowen rather insensitively pulled back a screen to show losing Bullseye game show contestants “what they could have won” there are many shrewd property investors sitting on tidy profits whilst those who believed that claims of double digit capital appreciation were too good to be true rue missed opportunities.  Sighs of ‘if only’ as they flick through the property press watching emerging markets leap up in price, but it’s not too late, there are high returns yet to be realized if you get the formula right.

International off-plan real estate experts, Dream Homes WorldWide, has been tracking the progress of its carefully selected investment opportunities over the years and it makes for very pleasant reading for its 1,500 existing clients.  Take Sunlight Apartments in Bodrum, entry launch price in October 2005 £31,000, today’s sales price £46,600 – capital appreciation 50% or Profile Residences in Dubai Sports City, entry launch price in July 2006 £142,530, today’s sales price £199,550 – capital appreciation 25%.  Makes stocks and shares look like small fry.

Ian Fisher, Managing Director for Dream Homes WorldWide assures that there are plenty of boats that have not been missed.  “Buying off-plan has twin prospects for high yields, the first is that profit is already built-in as developers discount in the region of 10-15% off market value in recognition of the fact that investors are putting their faith in a intangible product and essentially helping them finance the build, the second is that throughout construction and in the years that follow a growing market will deliver capital appreciation in addition to that 10 or 15%.  A rule of thumb is that the greater the risk, the higher the potential financial reward.  If you amass considerable insider knowledge and are a confident enough to look at new emerging markets the levels of growth can be potentially huge.  Using a company such as ours helps to manage and control that risk as you are able to tap into our specialist knowledge and build property portfolios across different regions and countries.”

For those who are averse to risk and are willing to accept steady capital appreciation but prefer to rely on rental income, more established markets are worth considering, particularly when the property can double as a holiday home.  In this scenario Dream Homes WorldWide would recommend something like Flip Flops in Bodrum, Turkey.  Capital appreciation is strong at around 15% and rental potential is high particularly as tourist arrivals to Turkey leapt from 18.5 million foreign tourists in 2006 to 23.8 million in 2007, a 29% increase.  One bedroom apartments are priced from £40,000.

Those looking for more exotic locations might consider new kid on the block Ras-Al-Khaimah, Dubai’s near neighbour is forecast to experience phenomenal capital appreciation of between 100% and 200% over the next five years and in developments such as La Hoya Bay Residence the developer is demonstrating utmost confidence by offering an 8% guaranteed rental income on selected units for the first year after completion.   Little wonder that earlier in 2008 Dream Homes WorldWide took reservations on over 125 units in just 25 days.  Prices at La Hoya Bay Residence start from £66,000 GBP for a studio.

So, don’t let Jim Bowen’s words echo in your head, secure an off-plan investment which mirrors your attitude to risk and you could be enjoying some pleasant reading about double digit returns on your portfolio in a few years time.

Dream Homes Worldwide can be contacted on UK freephone 08000 193 847 or Irish freephone 1800 805 006 or in Spain telephone 00 34 952 908 803 email enquiry@dreamhomesww.com or view www.dreamhomesww.com
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