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Barbados – your own property heaven

March 27th, 2011 Posted by admin | Posted in Caribbean Investments, Investment Abroad, Property Investment | Tags: , ,

Without a doubt one of the most popular luxury destinations in the world is Barbados. Why you may ask? The answer is simple – breathtaking scenery, rich culture and friendliness of the country. Barbados provides the best of both worlds. One of the best places to relax, Barbados also has exquisite restaurants, vibrant night clubs and world class golf courses. Throughout Barbados you notice the British atmosphere with cricket being the national sport. But despite the British influence, it is still a cosmopolitan country.

Located where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea and close to the equator, Barbados enjoys a warm and sunny climate all year. It is predominantly flat with rolling hills to the north, and has a unique coral structure which acts as a natural filter making its waters amongst the purest in the world. The Atlantic east coast is less developed and ruggedly beautiful, offering some spectacular panoramas forged over millions of years by the powerful Atlantic Ocean’s winds and waves.

As one of the most popular destinations in the world the tourist industry is now well established. There is a huge demand for hotel accommodation all year round, thanks to the good weather. Every year the total number of visitors has increased to Barbados and 2010 ended with a growth of 5% and a 10% rise in visitors in January 2011

There is an established property market in Barbados and prices are still rising due to near saturation as there is a limited stock of property available for sale and limited land available to build on. With capital growth expected to be consistent it is still an attractive prospect for overseas property investors who can be assured of a high return on investment

The Bajan Government sees the tourist industry as the main catalyst for economic development and has created the Tourism Development Act which offers incentives to expand the tourism and hospitality sector. It includes provision for investors in tourism projects to benefit from write off of capital expenditure and 150% of interest. Barbados also has an exemption on import duty, value added tax, building materials, supplies and equity financing.

The only sustainable option for tourism on a small island state like Barbados is to offer quality over quantity and to offer it all year round. As Barbados is in huge demand for overseas property investment, the demand will eventually outstrip the supply which means interested investors will be waiting on waiting lists to get on the island.

For those considering a Caribbean investment an obvious choice is the Buccament Bay Beach Resort, but you can also consider the Merricks Beach Resort, situated in the south east of Barbados on the stunning Atlantic coast in the parish of St Philip, 4km north of The Crane and next to Sam Lord’s Castle. As one of Barbados’s most luxurious family orientated 5 star property investments, it offers the highest quality, state of the art accommodation and the very best amenities including a world class spa. This level of accommodation is sparse in Barbados, so you get the very best.

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Overseas property investment trends

March 6th, 2011 Posted by admin | Posted in Caribbean Investments, Investment Abroad, Property Investment | Tags: ,

More people are investing in overseas property as a way to watch their money grow. Overseas properties are more affordable than the UK, and you can make big profits if your money is invested in the right place. However, you need to know that an element of risk is involved to reap the benefits. This article will outline some overseas property trends and rules to help you gain the most out of your overseas property investment.

Would you purchase an investment without a previous track record?

Many people would answer no, but so many people are making this mistake when they purchase an overseas property. They choose the cheapest property thinking of the huge profits later when more often than not they end up making a huge loss. What this tells you is purchase a property with a clear track record and conduct adequate research about the neighbourhood to get a good idea of the property prices and make sure the foreign community is established before investing.

Property trends can continue for a good few years so if you miss out on the beginning, don’t worry. After all, what you want is solid profits with minimal risks. If you buy into the trend, it would mean the house is in a popular location and more likely to sell quickly for an escalated price later, so always search for a property with future prospects.

Why should I purchase an overseas property?

You should have a list of reasons why you want to buy an overseas property in the first place:
• Would you migrate to that country in future?
• Are you just looking to sell the property for capital gains after 3 years of purchase?
• Are you planning to rent it to generate a second income?
• Is the country you choose safe and in a good location?

Location is the utmost important factor in choosing the right property for investment. Always search for areas that provide new up and coming resorts and see where new developers are constructing new build houses or apartments. These areas are more likely to attract buyers and continue the trend for years to come. Caribbean investments are becoming more popular with areas like the Buccament Bay Beach Resort. Overseas property investment has a portfolio of properties built to the highest standard on 5 star developments. The resorts themselves are managed by some of the world’s most respected hotel brands including West Paces and Sol Melia.

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Choose property for investment in Barbados

March 6th, 2011 Posted by admin | Posted in Caribbean Investments, Investment Abroad, Property Investment | Tags: , ,

The Merricks in Barbados is an attractive property investment for investors who are planning on buying property abroad. According to the Global Property Guide, the country has weathered the financial crisis well simply because it attracts wealthy clientele.

Investing in property abroad has grown in recent years as people are beginning to realise what they are getting for their money. Barbados is immersed around the sparkling, turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea and offers a unique offshore banking haven that boasts a combination of British common law, tax privacy & freedom. Barbados investment property is a flourishing business and it is a unique way of saving your money in every year. Before entering into any kind of investment overseas there are some important issues you have to put into consideration. First of all ask yourself whether the property is mainly for investment or a combination of holiday and investment.

Most people tend to purchase low entry investments which will guarantee high returns in the future. With the global economy in turmoil there has been quite a difficulty in raising money to buy some overseas properties and this has proven a challenge to most people.

Although Barbados economy is based primarily on the countries successful offshore financial services industry and its tourism product, property is also a key economic generator and a spin off from the tourism sector. There are no legal restrictions of any kind to foreign ownership of property in Barbados which makes it very attractive to overseas investors. A real estate title can be held in one name, a group of people or by a company or corporation. Title to property is granted and guaranteed by the Barbados Government protecting ownership.

These attractive factors, in addition to no annual property tax, no inheritance tax, political stability, favorable landlord and tenancy rules, a beautiful natural environment and many local attractions have facilitated the growth of a significant and buoyant property market.

Most properties purchased in Barbados are done under a freehold agreement, whereby the title to that property extends for an unspecified period. In 2007 the government reduced the property tax from 7.5% to 2.5% making Barbados more desirable and easier for purchasers to purchase freehold.

Barbados is an excellent overseas investment opportunity and provides the following benefits:

  • One of the most popular holiday destinations in the world.
  • Huge demand for hotel accommodation all year round at 85% occupancy rate
  • Well established and still growing tourist industry, expected to grow by 4.6% per annum up until 2012
  • Established property market, prices haven’t fallen in over 60 years
  • Capital growth and return on investment have been consistent – capital growth is expected to be +15% per annum for the next 4 years
  • Prices are still rising due to near saturation

Property for investment offer many opportunities for Caribbean investments, including luxurious properties for sale in The Merrick resort in Barbados. The focus is on providing the opportunity to buy rooms and villas within luxury resorts.

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Buccament Bay Resort

December 7th, 2010 Posted by admin | Posted in Caribbean Investments, Investment Abroad, Property Investment | Tags: , , , , ,

Scam! Buccament Bay Resort

Financial investment market has been evolving big time in the last few years or so. Apart from investment that comes in to traditional financial instruments like mutual funds, stocks and insurance, a new vista has been discovered which is as lucrative as it can get.

The investment property abroad has been steadily emerging as a major player I the financial markets and the financial investment scenario. The new model enables you to invest in a property abroad and earn good returns from the property.

The investment can be in the form of buying a property and selling it later when the value appreciates; you can also participate in the property development by paying a part of the property development cost. The overseas property for investment, hence, has emerged as the red hot option for financial investment of late.

Many Caribbean investments especially have been identified as high returns property that could easily ensure very high returns. There are many institutions that specialize in the field of property development and investment which could help you find a suitable property for investment.

The Buccament Bay resort has emerged as one of the most prominent properties that can be utilized for high monetary returns. This is a luxury beach resort located by the sea. The hotel resort property is up for sale.  It has certain characteristics that could prove to be irresistible to the standard investor or customer. The prices of a hotel resort property begin from $1, 25,000.

This property enables you to avail of 100% finance and the property developer ensures that your monthly payment is made on the 30% deposit till completion.  You have the mouth watering option of 10% guaranteed income on the rental amount and that is followed by 50% share of the net room rate.  This property is ideal for the inclusion of the Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) plan.

You can have 30 days of free usage of the property each year. The entire property is rated by experts as one that will receive excellent capital appreciation thereby guaranteeing you of a very good return. You need to pay only £1,000 as a reservation fee and do not need to pay anything else till the property is completed. The developer of the property will pay you a 6% interest per annum on the cash deposits on a monthly basis.

You can also use a Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) plan to invest in a SIPP property. However, in this case, you may not be eligible for the facility of 30 days of free usage of the property every year.

You will do well to get in touch with experts in property for investment aboard or financial institutions that specialise in this area and can give you sound advice.

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Why Invest in Resort Hotels

November 2nd, 2010 Posted by admin | Posted in Caribbean Investments, Investment Abroad | Tags: , ,

Resort Hotels

Resort hotels have of late been a very popular option among the investors. The reason is that such property for investment offers a blend of entertainment and excellent returns on your capital. True that there are other investment options too that offer excellent growth but many of the traditional investment options focus on money solely and not on other avenues.

The advantage with owning a resort as an investment property abroad is that you own an excellent property abroad which can be utilized for holidays and also for earning decent money when you are not using the property.

Resort hotels give you, as a resort owner, the excellent combination of high yield on your capital investment, great looking locations and brilliant facilities on the resort. The Caribbean investments have been doing very well in this respect.

An excellent fact about the resorts is that most of the resorts take a long time to get them established. On an average, such a property for investment is good because the guaranteed period for rental income is 2 to 10 years.

The owner of the resorts can also keep earning from the investment property abroad even after the rental period is over. After the rental period is over, the owner of the property becomes eligible for the room rate scenario. The rooms operate like those in a hotel and the owner of the resort is entitled to as high as 50% to 60% of the room rate.

An advantage with the resort hotels is the promotion and publicity. These resorts typically are aligned or associated with high profile leisure resorts and attract a lot of celebrities. Hence, the more the number of celebrities, the more is your income from the reputation.

As a resort owner, you can also look forward to lots of sops in the form of tax benefits and concessions from the government as the builders of the resorts typically negotiate with the government for tax and other duties concessions. Hence, having an overseas property investment is indeed a mouth watering option for you.

Having this type of property for investment means that the builder is obliged to pay you an interest till the resort becomes fully operational. This not only ensures a hefty income but also ensures that the builder completes the resort on time. Hence, even if you have done pensions investments and bought one, this is always a good option for you.

Caribbean investments have been the frontrunner, when it comes to owning resorts, because of the exquisite locales. These resorts have also become good options for people doing pensions investments.

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Overseas Property Investment

August 26th, 2010 Posted by admin | Posted in Caribbean Investments, Investment Abroad, Property Investment | Tags: , ,

Advice on Overseas Property Investment

Many people in UK are looking at property for investment abroad in places like the Caribbean, Cape Verde. Topping their list of investment priority is purchasing luxury holiday villas and hotel rooms in the Caribbean islands, Cape Verde through a self invested personal pension plan or SIPP.

Such kinds of fully furnished investment property abroad or hotel resort investment property in beach holiday spots are in high demand as they yield high return on capital and bring about huge amounts of profit/income.

Thus, hotel resort investment property in Caribbean, Cape Verde is perhaps the best property for investment abroad. Caribbean investments in real estate, especially if done through SIPP can turn out to be really advantageous as it gives you excellent control over as well as flexibility over controlling your personal pension schemes.

Two more advantages that deserve mention are personal advantages and tax benefits. However, be prepared to shell out management fees.

When you an overseas property investment, you may not be able to use it for personal interests. This is because essentially and effectively, this overseas property for investment is the pension fund’s asset. You will have to get the property for investment and your pension funds authorized by the Financial Services Authority or FSA.

Apart from this I will also advise you to consult a tax specialist or pension advisor who can give you expert advice and details that you require to meet your individual needs.

When you want to purchase a property for investment overseas, you need to have a strategy in place, be it long term or short term. Your main goal should be to maximize your investment potential. You will need to know how to add to your investment portfolio, manage your investment property overseas, how to improve on it in the future and other such things. For this you may require expert help and advice from a team of experienced property investment company.

Another golden rule for pension investments overseas is that you have to know which region offers commercially viable options, which region suits your long term, short term and medium range goals as well as your budget.

There is one more problem that novice investors have to face. After picking up an area or region which is appropriate for your goals and budgets, you have to identify the most suitable developers or agencies that can help you with your property purchase. The agency or developer has to provide further customer service support to you without charging you any advisor fees or obligation fees. Whatever other tax charges and substantial costs you might incur will be explained to you in full details by these developers or agencies.

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Properties Overseas

July 20th, 2010 Posted by admin | Posted in Caribbean Investments, Investment Abroad, Pension Investment | Tags: , ,

Why Buy Off-Plan Properties Overseas

Off plan properties have been the hot investment option these days. This is an investment option that has beaten all other conventional and yet high returns investment options.

The reason is that while other conventional investment options focus on investing money in the market and giving back good returns, off plan properties have not only been giving high returns, but have been combining leisure and great entertainment as a package.

An off plan overseas property allows you to own a property, enjoy a holiday in the property and at the same time, earn high returns from this as an investment tool. No wonder than that this has become a hot property for investment.

You have very sound reasons to invest in off plan properties and some of these reasons are listed below:

  • Off plan properties, as an investment property abroad, has the potential to give you a return of a minimum of 20% to 100% in just a period of 24 months.
  • Some countries offer tax free investments as a sop and hence you can earn tax free returns as a yield and the interest and the rent you earn from the property for investment can also become tax free, depending on the country.
  • The off plan properties have a tendency to appreciate their value very quickly which means that you earn high yield on your investments very quickly.
  • Buying off plan properties as an overseas property for investment is very convenient too, financially. You need to just pay 10-30% of the total cost and the remaining price can be paid on completion of the property or in staggered payments basis. It is also very easy to arrange for mortgage finance.
  • Another reason why off plan properties are a lucrative form of investment is that as an owner, you get to earn interest from the builder of the property. The builder of the property pays you interest till the time the property becomes fully operational.
  • Off plan properties usually are associated with high profile leisure resorts abroad and they also invite celebrities to the resorts. In other words, there is a lot of effort on publicity and promotion of the property. All these translate into customers and more income from your property.
  • Other than giving out your property on rent and earning high income, you can also enjoy staying in your property for a specific duration of the year.

Hence, an off plan property for investment is always a lucrative option for investment. You can also participate in pensions investments and be the owner of a property. The Caribbean investments have been the frontrunner, as far as the off plan property investment goes overseas.

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ROC Investments

July 20th, 2010 Posted by admin | Posted in Caribbean Investments, Investment Abroad, Pension Investment, Property Investment, SIPP Investments, SIPP Pension | Tags: , ,

ROC Investments, Who Are We?

ROC is a reputed consultant that advises on investment matters and specializes on real estate. Over the years, ROC has built a reputation for providing excellent advisory services and consultation, especially for overseas property for investment. The consultation capabilities of ROC have helped its clientele create wealth by investing in real estate and properties and of late, in the off plan properties and resorts abroad.

ROC investments enable its customers to buy rooms in the 5 star hotels all over the world and earn significantly from the investments.

ROC investments follow a stringent process of selecting the properties and 5 star hotels all over the world based on a lot of parameters like the profitability and viability; future returns guarantee, just to name a few. All these activities are undertaken to ensure that the customers earn high returns on their investments. To know more about the consultation services of ROC, you need to visit the website on ROC investments4u.

Other than the above, ROC investments services offer a host of services such as:

  • One on one consultations at ROC offices
  • One on one consultations at the customer’s place or office
  • Fully dedicated consultant for a customer
  • Arranging mortgage finance for buying a property investment abroad
  • Pension planning for its customers
  • Consultation on tax matters for its customers
  • Giving guidance on legal matters
  • Giving guidance on foreign exchange matters

ROC enables the investors to earn a high income by investing in properties by using a pension investment plan known as a SIPP. From the ROC end, a fund manager typically manages all the pension funds and invests it on behalf of the investors.

ROC enables its customers to transfer any kind of pension into the Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) plan. For example, some pension funds may be invested into the frozen plans and the investors can transfer the amount to be invested as a Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) plan.

The main benefits that a person going for a Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) plan is that the individual is entitled to tax benefits on capital gains.

ROC investments have several case studies that go to prove their credentials and capabilities in the field of real estate investment. The case studies are about hugely diverse and varied cases and ROC has been able to handle each case with varying degrees of complexity very adroitly, thereby resulting in immense wealth creation for its investors and customers. Naturally, this has resulted in a great degree of customer satisfaction.

ROC has specialized knowledge on Caribbean investments and has a dedicated customer help desk that addresses all customer queries satisfactorily and quickly. No wonder, ROC has carved out a niche for itself.

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Caribbean and Overseas Property Investments

June 8th, 2010 Posted by admin | Posted in Caribbean Investments, Investment Abroad, Pension Investment, SIPP Investments, SIPP Pension | Tags: , , ,

Higher Capital Growth Potential

The financial markets all over the world and the followers have been waking up to newer avenues that have higher capital growth potential than ever. In other words, the financial and capital market have evolved and discovered newer vistas of capital investment, never thought of before. Overseas property investments is now the biggest rage in the investment scenario and has been giving the customers very decent returns.

The overseas property for investment, especially the Caribbean investments are considered the goldmine where you can invest your hard earned money and earn decent returns. You could invest in a Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) plan that is related to the properties and earn big.

However, the prospects of higher capital growth potential must not lure you into making hasty and wrong decisions. Hasty and wrong decisions, especially in matters of finance, can lead to a disaster. Since this is a relatively fresh development in the financial market, you need to be circumspect and careful and preferably take expert advice before you actually take the plunge.

There are various ways you could invest at an investment property abroad. The Caribbean investments have, among other regions, emerged as a lucrative destination where you could invest in the properties and earn good returns. You could rent five star rated properties at a rate that is well below market rates.

You can avail of 100% finance; have a specified period earmarked for free use to name a few till the property is completed. The places in the Caribbean that are hot destinations for overseas investments are Barbados, St. Lucia, to name a few.

Investment in the properties in the emerging markets too has been emerging as a very lucrative avenue. This is a very lucrative area for overseas property for investment. The emerging markets, because of the fast developing markets and economies in their respective countries, are high risk prone but at the same time, can offer very high growth and high returns on your investment.

You can purchase a property from the property developer and can later sell it when the value appreciates .You can also invest in the property development in a participative manner.  In the first case, the returns are pretty high from the sale while in the latter case, you stand to gain from the profits that accrue because of the selling or renting of the property.

The Self Invested Personal Pension plan or  SIPP pension has also emerged as an option for with a relatively higher capital growth potential.

However, before you take the plunge in any of the options that promise to earn you good returns, consider the pros and cons very carefully so that you do not incur any loss. It is advisable to take expert counsel.

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