Purchasing a buy-to-let investment property has become increasingly popular in recent years, with growing numbers of both first time investors and those already with a substantial property portfolio.

Buy to let properties have gained appeal due to the increase in interest for real estate investments, with the possibility of enabling the property to pay for itself. In much the same way as rental properties provide an income to the owners in local areas, the overseas market has gained appeal due to the lower purchasing costs and a number of other interests to suit the individuals. (more…)

The irresistible temptation of the Turkish property market is driving increasing numbers of potential investors to look at the most ideal regions of the country to purchase. For strong growth and yield potential, the preferred coastal touristic areas offer excellent choices.

Turkey has actually surpassed Spain as the most sought after destination for British holiday makers, with Bodrum and Kuasdasi at the top of their lists. As a year-round touristic destination, the coastal areas feature a conservative estimate of 8 months rental potential each year. (more…)

Having faced its fair share of ups and downs over recent years, the international real estate market appears set to mature. Following excessive amounts of speculative buying from first time investors, buyers are becoming increasingly aware of realistic growth opportunities. Due to this, guaranteed buy-back offers on new developments have become harder to encounter, mostly due to the volatility of many emerging and established markets in recent times.

The idea of a guaranteed buy-back scheme is generally based on a contractual offer from a development company. The developers agree to re-purchase the property for a set percentage of the price, after a set period of time. (more…)

While any property investing market can be a potentially lucrative buy-to-let location, several factors of individual regions stand out to enable ideal returns. Turkey has strengthened as an optimum investment location, assisted greatly by the strong growth of the touristic market.

Development over the past 5 years in the Turkish tourism industry has run parallel with the demand for affordably priced and excellent quality of buy-to-let property. Demands for self catering accommodation from British tourists, have actually outweighed hotels in many touristic locations. Attractions of holiday apartments enable visitors to enjoy increased privacy, reductions in overall costs, greater freedom and comfort, along with opportunities for groups and families to benefit from being under a communal roof. (more…)

Despite the slowing of interest in the Bulgarian real estate market from British clients in the past year, the market has fared better compared with similar near-by markets. Tourism has steadily grown in the country at a rate of around 6.5% per annum, appealing to larger variations of the mass market in recent years.

Bulgaria was in fact, one of the few regions that experienced positive growth in 2008, slowing down only in the final quarter. The country is only beginning to realise its full potential for tourism and real estate growth, enabling more extensive attractions than simply skiing and beaches. (more…)

As the appeal for foreign property investments continue, buyers are becoming more interested in obtaining the full potential from their purchases. Buying procedures are evolving as investors become increasingly confident in the processes and risks involved in overseas markets. Average investors are moving further afield from regions of familiarity, understanding the increased benefits to be gained from markets other than Spain as an example.

Turkey has long been a preferred holiday destination, with the appeal as an investment location steadily growing as the features and benefits become increasingly evident. Both new and seasoned investors are attracted to the Turkish property market for the exceptional opportunities it is presenting. (more…)

The idea of purchasing an investment property in an emerging market is very attractive to many who are beginning to create an investment portfolio. As the prices of the properties are inevitably lower than those in an established market, lower potential financial loss will result from any associated risks.

An emerging market is essentially one that has recently opened up to attract foreign buyers, bringing increased income through foreign direct investment to the country. This investment also assists with developing and establishing a tourist market, which may not have previously existed on a wide ranging scale. (more…)

Turkey is continuing to gain strength as a renowned ideal overseas investment market. The varied reasons why ever increasing numbers of buyers are looking into the Turkish market can be summarised into the main points mentioned below. While every investor has their own personal preferences for investing in particular markets, the selection revised below comprises of five of the location’s main selling points.

Sought After Emerging Market

Emerging markets often present several optimum investment opportunities for both capital growth and rental yield potential. Prior to an established mass market attraction, prices are often at their lowest. Several other factors normally cause rapid price growth, bringing costs of land and construction up as the infrastructure and ease of access increase. The higher demand for properties usually results in lesser availability, also causing prices to rise dramatically. (more…)

Information and press releases abound relating to the proposed opening of a Disneyland resort in the touristic region of Turkey’s Izmir district. Having graced the front pages of several local Turkish and English language dailies, the possibility of the theme park will bring extensive benefits to the country’s tourism.

Even those who have no interest in visiting a park willed with life sized cartoon characters and over excited children, cannot deny the appeal of the Disney brand for attracting clients to increase hotel occupancy and self catering buy-to-let accommodation. (more…)