It seems as if more and more people are asking themselves that questions now that 2010 has arrived. Everyone has certainly heard the news that the real estate market is generally on the rebound, even if signs have been weaker than most investors would like to see.

Home prices in the United States actually went up by 1.3% during the second quarter of 2009 after having posted 7% declines during the preceding two quarters. Even California, which has been ravished by the subprime mortgage crisis has begun slow recovery, but investors are still worried as credit remains constrained. (more…)

Have you ever used the 1031 before? Do you even know what it stands for? The 1031 refers to the section 1031 of the Revenue code. According to this code, those property owners who sell their investment property will not be subjected to the capital gains tax if the proceeds of the sale shall be used to purchase a similar investment property. However, there are rules and guidelines that need to be met first before he can enjoy this.

What property to purchase?

As mentioned earlier, the property owner has to purchase a similar property or a like kind property. This property has to be identified within 45 days on the closing of the initial property. It does not need to exactly the same with the property sold. Selling an unimproved land, does not mean that you have to purchase the same. As long as it is an investment property, that meets the condition and rules of the 1031 exchange. The IRS has provided a broad meaning and interpretation for the said property, which the investors can use to their advantage. (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…)

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…)

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…)

Interest in the Turkish real estate market continues to soar, with the first half of the year seeing continued demand from buyers keen on the extensive range of benefits the market offers.

The main demand from clients has been seen to be for new and off-plan properties in the coastal regions such as Bodrum and Kusadasi. Interestingly holiday home purchases have been the most sought after investment option amongst buyers in the Turkish real estate market. (more…)

Much speculation has been placed upon countries such as Cape Verde entering into the EU. Depending upon which investment company you have been in contact with, these claims can vary depending upon what the company believes their clients wish to hear.

While it can be argued that since Cape Verde is not technically a part of Europe, it can be confusing to understand how it is possible to be considered for entry into EU membership. Yet Cape Verde has a long connection with Portugal, having been a Portuguese colony for around 500 years, until it parted in the mid 70s to develop independence. (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…)

Although the list of stunning features of the Oase Luxium development is desirable and extensive, the investment features of Oase Luxium stand out as a project not to be ignored.

The developer has gone to incredible lengths to ensure, for what seem like the first time in a long time, buyers are getting their money’s worth. (more…)

Established markets for real estate investments are currently undergoing scrutiny for their continuation as ideal long term options. Traditionally considered to be the safest selection for long term growth potential, market downturns of recent times have caused a turn-around in many buyer’s opinions.

The situation has created opportunities for several emerging markets to prove their staying power as genuine contenders for long term strength. The strong gains and market stability traditionally reserved for established markets has, over recent times, shown a true test of each market’s genuine worth. (more…)