The Investment Hotspots Of 2008

March 10, 2008 - PRLog -- 1. Thailand

Thailand has emerged as the top property investment location in South-East Asia. Bangkok is rapidly developing and the coast is the best location to purchase a holiday or retirement home. High-end development aimed at the foreign market is booming. Around the expat hub of Pattaya, a large house with all utilities included.

2. Romania

Real estate transactions predicted for 2008-$ 10 billion. According to research done by Jones Lang LaSalle, Bucharest is rapidly becoming the financial and business center of South-East Europe. Rents have gone up by 50% this year. What more can we say? Romania takes the lead.

3. Morocco.

Morocco is beginning to attract the British, French and Spanish investors and it is, for the moment an exciting place to put your money in. The King of Morocco has presented Vision 2010, a plan to attract more foreign investments to the kingdom.

4. Cape Verde.

Cape Verde was the talk of the year in 2007 in the island will continue to show its potential. In the year that has just begun, Cape Verde will keep its position as one of investors’ favourites

5. Brazil.

Looking for an exotic location? It doesn’t get more exotic than Brazil. The young generation has always been attracted to the most vibrant country in South America for holidays. A new trend is starting to emerge: the young investors are prolonging their stay in Brazil and exploiting its potential

6. Dubai.

Perhaps the fastest growing city on earth, Dubai continues to amaze with new world records being set at an astounding pace. The glamorous emirate is attracting investors everywhere. They all want a piece of the action.

7. Turkey

Europeans spent $ 10 billion on Turkish property in the past five years. The beaches, the sun and the relaxing lifestyle make the country a perfect location to retire to British, with their rainy weather are especially interested in buying here.

8. Canada

One of the top performing economies the world and with snow-sure skiing resorts –Canada is another hotspot of 2008. Western Canada is the one to keep your eyes one to keep your eyes on, as prices are going up by 5-10 %

9. Montenegro

With 240 days of sun a year, Montenegro is a little paradise attracting from investors to celebrities. Some areas have seen an increase of 50 % since 2004. the shortage of quality homes will surely keep Montenegro in the top locations for property investors.

10. France

British have been in love with France for quite some time now. These days it’s even easier to travel to the country and property prices are well below those in UK. However, the market has slowed significantly in the last year and most agree it is likely to continue to do so in 2008, even if average prices do not fall.

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