Amberlamb: Property Investment Abroad
The Latest News Tips and Ideas For Overseas Property Investors
Published on 31 March 2008 at 08:50 am
Filed in Property News for Malaysia
Despite the continued strength of the Malaysian economy which is predicted to enjoy growth in the region of 5.8% this year, and the popularity of the nation as a business hub in the still affluent Asian region, the recent ‘United Nations Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific’ report highlights the fact that the Malaysian property market is not immune to the global financial situation.
Whilst Malaysia is relatively well positioned to survive any pending global economic slowdown in many sectors of its economy thanks to the fact that it is an oil exporter and has managed to diversify its export base to include emerging markets, real estate is one area of the economy that could well be hit hard.
Published on 25 March 2008 at 08:06 am
Filed in Property News for Turkey
It’s official – no longer are the likes of Dublin, London, Barcelona or Budapest worthy of your real estate investment cash, Istanbul is the number one location for property investment money in 2008 according to the Urban Land Institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
In their excellent and fascinating ‘Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2008’ report which focuses on both old and new Europe, Istanbul’s residential and commercial sectors were highly ranked as investment prospects and for developmental advancement. So, if you were looking where to expand your portfolio in 2008, look no further than Turkey’s developing property market.
Published on 18 March 2008 at 10:02 am
Filed in Property News for Panama
Ho him, the highly respected Homes Overseas magazine recently published a piece all about Panama and quoted Amberlamb. Which was nice.
The only trouble is, the world and his wife will now be looking at the investment prospects in this country and presenting themselves as prey to some of the less than scrupulous sales agents that exist in Panama. Not exclusively you understand, they exist everywhere, but in Panama there are a number of scams and tricks that are fairly unique to the country’s property market. So we thought we’d better add a bit of a addendum to the ‘Where to Lay Your Hat’ piece in Homes Overseas...namely, buying property in Panama safely and securely.
Published on 17 March 2008 at 03:57 pm
Filed in Property News for Croatia
There are many so called ‘emerging markets’ vying for property investor attention - from Brazil to Vietnam - and because it’s a buyer’s market pretty much globally, the onus really is on you to do plenty of due diligence to find out which nations do actually live up to their hype...because you could buy in Romania only to discover a better bargain in Morocco and then only have yourself to blame!
If you’re overwhelmed by the choice of similarly priced locations for potential investment at the current time why not consider Croatia? In this article we’ll look at reasons why to invest in Croatia that might very well encourage you to look more closely at this particular European market...we’re not saying it’s definitely the best of the bunch, but it does present an attractive prospect or two for would-be investors.
Published on 16 March 2008 at 09:30 am
Filed in Property News for Turkey
With the recent news that Istanbul in Turkey is now home to more billionaires than the likes of Hong Kong, Dallas and Tokyo and that it is following hot on the heels of New York and London in terms of the number of super rich inhabitants, it’s no wonder that luxury property in Istanbul is becoming par for the course. But what is of surprise is how relatively affordable real estate in this stunning city remains...for now!
The economy in Turkey has rebounded incredibly impressively and robustly since the currency collapse seven years ago, and it is this rebounding of the nation’s fortunes that’s supporting an exceptionally impressive and rapidly expanding property market. It is also why Turkey is now considered one of the hottest emerging markets in the world in which to invest. So, if you’re looking for a location that offers the opulence of Dubai but the affordability of Egypt, look no further than Istanbul for your next property fix.
Published on 14 March 2008 at 06:31 pm
Filed in Property News for Montenegro
Montenegro now officially receives more foreign direct investment per capita than any other European nation - and nowhere is the money being more obviously spent than in the property market. And if you want to save property in Montenegro from the Russians it looks like you’re going to have to move very quickly indeed!
Russian investment in this stunning nation is the most intense and it is also incredibly focused...and it is transforming the nation. At Amberlamb we are divided as to whether this is damaging or positive really – because on the one hand the investment is certainly transforming the commercial real estate landscape and improving infrastructure and even the economic prospects of local citizens as it is resulting in greater employment prospects. But then on the other hand, some of the construction that is under way is decidedly...well...Russian in taste...!
Published on 07 March 2008 at 06:28 am
Filed in Property News for North Cyprus
The Republic of (south) Cyprus is currently in the midst of election fever with voting obligatory and the candidate considered most likely to walk away with victory having been knocked out of the running in a shock defeat at the polls yesterday. For all those with property in Northern Cyprus we bring you this important update.
President Papadopoulos, the current president of Cyprus, has been knocked out of the presidential running whilst his two strongest opponents, both in favour of restarting talks about a solution to the division of Cyprus, will go on to the final stage of the battle on the 24th of February. This all has a significant effect on those with property assets in North Cyprus and the Republic of Cyprus.
Published on 03 March 2008 at 01:38 pm
Filed in Property News for Brazil
There’s an old saying that goes something like this ‘when America sneezes, Europe catches cold and the rest of the world gets pneumonia.’ There are about a hundred derivatives of this phrase but you get the general idea – i.e., if the number one economy in the world is suffering then the rest of the world suffers more greatly. And in the past it was incredibly true that if there was a downturn in the US economy, then Brazil was one nation that bore a significant brunt.
However, recent economic indicators and financial opinion from leading global think tanks suggest that the Brazilian economy is actually holding its own in spite of a US downturn thanks to economic diversification, and that 2008 will see the nation continue to witness substantial levels of foreign direct investment (FDI). Therefore, in true tabloid headline style, we at Amberlamb see that there are fantastic fiscal fundamentals supporting Brazil’s property sector.
Published on 02 March 2008 at 04:49 pm
Filed in Property News for Morocco
There has been an increase in awareness of Morocco recently that has been fuelled by a revisiting of the market by the media as the nation enters the second phase of its ‘Vision 2010’ economic development plans, and it has also been initiated by the fact that there are some increasingly positive fundamentals supporting the emergence of Morocco’s property and tourism markets, creating a healthy environment in which to invest in real estate.
Real Estate TV has certainly picked up on the trend and as a result they are going to be responding directly to viewer based demands for information about where and why to invest in Morocco according to recent news released by the company. They will be screening a new addition to their ‘The Next Big Thing’ series focusing on Morocco – and more specifically focusing on where next for property in Morocco.
Published on 26 February 2008 at 09:42 am
Filed in Property News for Romania
With the news that CB Richard Ellis Group has acquired the largest independent commercial property services company in Romania released this month, the rest of the world cannot remain ignorant about the massive growth occurring in this relatively small corner of the central and eastern European region!
There is significant investment happening in the commercial property market in Romania and the Romanians are targeting this sustained foreign direct investment commitment with a single mindedness that is really enhancing the investment climate. If you were wondering why the Romanian residential sector was less than exciting, it’s because all focus is on commercial property and if you’re looking for a solid long-term bet, maybe a fund in this nation and this particular segment of the property market might be worth closer inspection.
