Asia Investment Property

Property Investors turn to Asia

2009-10-23T08:03:00.000-07:00

International investors have made a strong eye towards Asia according to the 16th Annual Foreign Investment Survey which tracks the buying preferences of the members of the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate, who collectively own approximately $700 billion of global real estate.

For the first time ever, five of the top ten cities were in Asian markets, and in the category for best country for capital appreciation, Asian countries made a very strong showing.

DSR have a wide and far reaching Asian portfolio. Their Orchard View property in Rudrapur, India, offers one of the finest investment opportunities on the global market. Just outside the town is a Special Economic Zone, and multinational corporations are flocking to the area where over 465 factories have been built or planned. Most of the 300,000 employees moving to work will need quality rental accommodation. Orchard View has been built to meet this demand.

For those in the market for the long-term, wanting a secure investment property that won't grow in value by any spectacular rate, but will continue to grow sustainably over the next ten to twenty years, then Thailand investment property is perfect. DSR have a number of properties in the country, in Phuket, Koh Samui, and Koh Phangan.

In Cambodia, property is a hot favourite with people eyeing a short-term investment. Not only can Cambodian property almost be guaranteed to grow in value by about 25 percent per year but property achieves rental yields of at least 9 percent per year also. DSR currently has authentic French colonial period apartments in Phnom Penh which have been fully refurbished and modernised to an incredibly high standard.

Philippines property prices are also moving incredibly fast and property is expected to grow in value by no less than 24 percent for the next five years and possibly even more in the next 2-3 years. Property is already attracting rental yields of 10 percent and that figure is expected to climb in the coming years. currently views Manila as the best place for investors and represents two properties in the capital, the Lancaster The Atrium Towers and the Ultima Residences Ramos Tower.

DSR also sees overseas property in Malaysia as attractive to investors because of the various tax incentives including the abolishment of capital gains tax. Not only this, but property is expected to grow by no less than 20 percent per year over the coming years, and possibly by as much as 25 percent. DSR currently has two properties in the capital Kuala Lumpur, The Crest and the Vivaldi, and one property in the beautiful resort region of Sabah in Borneo.

Malaysian property market set to reap lucrative rewards for investors

2009-09-02T07:09:00.000-07:00

News has just been released by Thinkproperty.my, a highly reputable news source specialising in the Malaysia property market, that there are strong signs that that the market is going from strength to strength, making a popular choice with investors.

Said Asim Qureshi, CEO of Thinkproperty.my has said that “data confirms that confidence has truly returned back into the Malaysian property market. The results of this survey suggest that we will see higher prices over the next few months, which will in turn likely lead to further confidence. Now is an excellent time to buy.”

The market has seen a 3% rise in equity and the survey also revealed that 61% of respondents favoured investing in the property market than the other two main classes of investment.

“Now is an excellent time to buy. Interest rates are low, banks are becoming increasingly aggressive, and of course, market confidence is returning.”

This report bolsters the predictions that the Malaysian property market will reap lucrative rewards for investors who buy now in the future. David Redfern, Managing Director of DSR Asset Management Ltd. also commented that “the report indicates some very positive news for investors. We’ve had our eye on Malaysia for quite some time as we knew there would be excellent returns on properties, which is why we’ve included some prestigious villas in our portfolio.”

DSR Asset Management Ltd have a number of luxurious villas available in two exclusive locations in Malaysia. If the investment property are bought now they could be worth a fortune in comparison with their current prices.

One location is the beautiful island of Langkawi which boasts ancient rainforests, landscaped gardens and spectacular sea views. Whilst the villas have been specially designed to incorporate a traditional Asian design whilst maintaining a modern feel. Villas have there own pool, 24 hr security with up to 70% financing available. There is also Kudat Karma, a luxury estate of private villas with helicopter services, spa and gym, restaurant and bars with extensive land and sea based activities.

If you are considering owning a peace of paradise that could one day provide with a high financial return then these opportunities are surely not to be missed. As the recent report has shown, now really is the time to buy as the low Malaysian prices cannot last much longer.

About DSR Asset Management Ltd

DSR Asset Management Ltd is an overseas property investment specialist, working directly with developers in more than forty countries. All properties are exclusive to DSR, giving an unparalleled selection of resale and new builds.

David Redfern is the director of DSR Asset Management Ltd an overseas property investment specialist. David works closely with developers in more than forty countries and oversees the DSR. education programme which lectures individuals and organisations on property investment.

Luxury property prices in Manila expected to fall back in 2009

2009-05-21T18:12:00.001-07:00

High end property prices in the Philippines are expected to suffer a sharp downturn in 2009, especially in Manila property, because of the economic downturn, it is claimed.

Industry analysts are expecting demand from foreign property investors and experts to fall and this will have a major impact on the real estate markets.

According to Christian Cruz, senior economist at Global Property Guide, prices of luxury units in Manila could be affected as expats are called back to their countries because of ongoing job cutbacks.

Colliers International research manager Ramon Aguirre said he also believes that there will be downward pressure on luxury unit prices. 'So far, prices are still flat. Developers are still holding on to current high prices. But when demand dries up during the latter part of the year because of the slowing economy, they would have to lower,' he said.

A lot depends on how much developers are willing to budge. According to Clara Cordero, head of research and consultancy at Jones Lang LaSalle Leeched Philippines, some will have anticipated weaker demand.

'As early as the third quarter, developers realized that they could not count on buyers from overseas so what they did was concentrate on the local market. Local buyers can carry the market for the meantime,' he said.

There is potential room for buyers with cash to consider investing in property rather than stocks and shares because of their volatility.

'People with the money to spare are not investing in financial instruments right now. We could see a move back to basics such as property,' Aguirre said.

Some developers said they are not planning to lower prices. 'We even had a price increase in some of our luxury projects, where demand continues to be strong,' said a spokesman for Eton Properties Philippines.

However some analysts are warning that while local prices remained cheap relative to the region, constitutional restrictions on foreign ownership make neighboring countries more attractive.

Cordero said investors may also choose to invest in other Southeast Asian countries because they have advanced real estate investment trusts, which makes the markets there more transparent.

But foreigners may still be attracted to property in Manila because of its relative low cost of living and political stability.

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DSR is an overseas property investment specialist, working directly with developers in more than forty countries. All properties are exclusive to DSR, giving an unparalleled selection of resale and new builds.
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The Philippines: Strong Growth in Testing Times

2009-04-26T23:46:00.001-07:00

Despite the prospect of an economic slowdown -- the result of an increasingly hostile global climate -- strong growth is expected to continue unabated in the Philippines property market.

On Friday, the Philippines Economic Planning Secretary Augusto Santos said he expected annual economic growth to slow between 5.2-6.2 percent in the first quarter as high oil and food prices hit consumption.

Despite this, property prices in the Philippines are being kept buoyant by a huge housing backlog, low interest rates, friendly payment terms, higher incomes of workers in the growing outsourcing industry, and a rising expatriate population.

In particular, the housing backlog of 3.8 million units has left 70 percent of the country's 90 million population (approx) without their own home. This is the big difference between now, and the property boom before the Asian crisis of 1997-98. The demand for housing is not speculative; it is not investor driven; but rather end-user demand driven -- a specific demand that is being addressed.

Construction is booming across much of the country, especially in Manila, a mostly low-rise city where dozens of residential towers are beginning to dot the skyline. According to DSR research for property Philippines, at least 38,000 new apartments will be available by 2013 in the Makati financial district and in nearby Bonifacio Global City alone.

One such property in Makati is Lancaster the Atrium Towers. Situated in the heart of the central business district the units are keenly priced and offer substantial capital growth. Off plan property prices per m2 in this district have grown by 40% in the last 24 months and the property promises higher than average yields of around 12 percent. With no let-up in demand, the time to invest is now. Find out more about buying property Philippines.

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David Stanley Redfern is one of the U.K.'s leading overseas property investment specialists. The reasons for this are an incomparable range of international properties spanning 40 destinations worldwide, and unrivalled customer care, which lasts long after the purchase has been completed. Experienced, professional staff and membership to the overseas property market's regulatory body, as well as their stringent due diligence procedures gives buyers the confidence that any purchase with David Stanley Redfern is a safe one.

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The Philippines: Ten Percent Capital Appreciation In Just a Few Days

2009-04-26T23:42:00.000-07:00

Construction costs in the Philippines are expected to increase by more than 35 percent this year due to record oil, steel, cement and global shipping prices on the back of US Dollar devaluation.

Nearly all construction materials used in the development of Philippine high-rise buildings are imported. With the strong depreciation of the US Dollar value in the South-East Asia combined with record high oil prices that may see crude hit 150/160 USD per barrel in July and August 2008, construction materials exported from China, Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan, together with their shipping costs, continue to increase in price at a phenomenal rate as exporters of steel reinforcement bars, electrical wirings, aluminium, copper based components and Portland cement in the region are set for upwards of 40/50 percent price increases.

Developers of the Lancaster The Atrium Towers in Manila stated they would increase prices of apartments by 10 percent, effective July 16 2008, but clients who reserve now through DSR can take advantage of current prices and see an immediate return on their investment. Not to mention obtaining 70% interest free non status finance.

This is the perfect opportunity to get into a hot market as property in Philippines is expected to grow in value by no less than 24 percent for the next five years and possibly even more in the next 2-3 years.

Philippines GDP has been rising by over 5 percent year-on-year and Manila has fast become a major S.E Asian trading post and is no competing against Bangkok as the commercial gateway to the East.

And despite the high prices of foreign imports such as oil hitting the economy - economic growth is expected to slow between 5.2-6.2 percent this year - property prices in the property Philippines are being kept buoyant by a huge housing backlog, low interest rates, friendly payment terms, higher incomes of workers in the growing outsourcing industry, and a rising expatriate population.

The housing backlog of 3.8 million units, in particular, has left 70 percent of the country's estimated 90 million population without their own home. This is the big difference between now, and the property boom before the Asian crisis of 1997-98. The demand for housing is not speculative; it is not investor driven; but rather end-user demand driven; a specific demand that is being addressed.

And despite the rising costs, construction continues to boom across much of the country, especially in Manila, a mostly low-rise city where dozens of residential towers are beginning to dot the skyline; at least 38,000 new apartments will be available by 2013 in the Makati financial district and in nearby Bonifacio Global City alone.

It is in Makati that The Lancaster the Atrium Towers are situated, in the heart of the central business district. Off plan property prices per m2 in this district have grown by 40% in the last 24 months and the property promises higher than average yields of around 12 percent. But by buying through the overseas property specialists, DSR, investors now have the chance to see a return of 10 percent capital appreciation in just a few days.

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The Bright future of Emerging Markets

2009-04-26T23:32:00.000-07:00

The future of the emerging market was called into question at the beginning of this year. On one side commentators and bloggers on property forums were posting that the current focus on banking problems in the U.K. and economic problems in the U.S. will cause property investment in emerging markets to slow, in favour of established markets.

On the other side experts are forecasting that the emerging market of Brazil will become the world's fifth largest economy over the next few years. And Standard Life research showed that the new emerging markets would grow strongly throughout a global slowdown, as the big emerging markets with their continued growth, carry the new ones forward by importing basic materials from them because they can do so more cheaply than any of the world's established markets. What's the truth here?

Emerging markets are just that: emerging. No matter how slow global economies get, businesses from Asia where growth will remain strong will favour trading and importing from emerging markets. People will always take their yearly holidays, and most of the emerging markets are fuelled by massively rising tourism.

How Emerging Markets Grow Throughout a Global Slowdown

As visitors from the developed countries spend their money on accommodation and their holiday spends in emerging markets, it develops the country's economy and helps to spread affluence.

As tourism grows travel operators start looking at the country and/or sending scouts to investigate its potential, the number of flights to the country often increases and before you know it Trump tower and hotel chains are sprouting up, and employing all but top-level management – which are brought in from outside – from within the local population. The most responsible of these companies will pay more than they need to, both to keep the best staff, and to help regenerate the economy and alleviate poverty.

Even without promotion, new businesses like that and growth in local businesses through increasing Asian trade provides higher wages and more employment for members of the communities, more people obtain the opportunity to look at renting their own place, and then in a few years time the possibility of buying their own home, which will provide sales on the resale market for buyers now. This all brings massive regeneration into the community and the economy.

For the above reasons growth in the newer emerging markets is actually fuelled by a global slowdown. We were predicting this in January, but it is now getting to the point where this is being proven, by the likes of Standard Life's research mentioned above.

Emerging Market Property

In property terms, off plan properties in emerging markets that are fuelled by tourism see the quickest and highest levels of capital growth.

So, the shrewdest investors will put their money into a swanky off-plan apartment or villa around the time that flights start increasing, major tour operators launch a new destination, and hotel chains like Hilton get in on the action.

We are always striving and researching to try and open up a new emerging market to overseas property investors before anyone else. When emerging market property starts to receive interest from global buyers, this in itself causes prices to rise, because property no longer has to be marketed to what locals can afford, but what international buyers are willing to pay.

Furthermore, as an economy develops prices start to rise for building materials, builders and labourers along with all wages; rise in line with increasing living costs, this all pushes house prices up.

The Emerging Market Cycle

Therefore the emergence of a market has what can be called perpetual motion; once the emerging market cycle starts, it very rarely stops.

In short, once experts start calling a location an emerging market, and overseas property agents start offering property there, then the chances are prices are already rising across the board, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.

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Philippines Property: Internal Sales Increase as External Fall

2009-04-26T23:21:00.000-07:00

According to a Reuters Real Estate report, the number of Philippines properties being bought by Filipinos based in the U.S. and other countries has began to fall because of U.S. economic woes, but development continues to grow, as the shortfall is picked up by increasing sales to Filipino's from within the country. This is a massively important report for the Philippines, because it means that the efforts to resolve issues over the distribution of wealth in the country are beginning to pay off.

Most of the development is happening in Manila, specifically in the Makati financial district, and especially high rise condominiums and apartment hotel complexes.

DSR are ideally placed to comment on sales figures for High Rise apartment complexes in Manila's Makati financial district, and David Redfern, operations manager for the overseas property specialist did just that:

"Our Lancaster Atrium three tower high rise apartment complex is selling like hot-cakes. The first tower was sold out before completion, and having pictures of the finished first tower as visual aides in marketing the second tower, have helped to ensure it has sold just as rapidly. The second tower only has a few of the larger units remaining, and we have started taking advance orders for the third tower."

Mr Redfern refers to the Lancaster Atrium, a development of studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments in the heart of the Makati financial district. Studio's originally started at £27,500, but prices increased by 17% last month, making the starting price for units in the development around the £33,000 mark. Given the growth in Philippines property, when the third tower comes on to the market it is unlikely you will be able to get a studio apartment for any less than £35,000.

DSR's research department have predicted sustained growth of at least 24% per year in the property Philippines, for at least the next 5 years. Anyone who wants a studio apartment now will need to wait for the release of the third tower, but would be advised to get in as early as possible before the inevitable price rise.

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Philippines Property Market Report

2009-04-26T23:14:00.000-07:00

The Philippines property market is currently one of the hottest in the world. Affected worst by the Asia economic crisis, since Asia began to grow again the Philippines is fast becoming the commercial hub of south East Asia. Its low starting point has also made Philippines property a hot favourite with investors.

The massive growth potential of Philippines property is fuelled by the level of new businesses and foreign investment the Philippines, especially Manila is attracting. Philippines property is expected to grow in value by no less than 24% for the next five years and possibly even more in the next 2-3 years.

Investment Property in the Philippines

Philippines property considered worthy for investment purposes, is currently mainly in Manila. Philippines investment property with the most potential is off-plan apartment complexes, high rise towers in Manila's financial and business centres.

Philippines property like that is attracting rental yields of 10% already, and that figure is expected to climb in the coming years. Because of its massive growth potential, Philippines property was number one for short-term investment in the DSR's research department's top ten.

Our Philippines Property

Our Philippines property is a three tower development of apartments in Manila's main financial district, Makati. As Philippines property goes, the Atrium towers have found the perfect balance between luxury and affordability. Their low price makes them a favourite with investors hoping to capitalise on the huge growth potential of Philippines property.

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Philippines Property Investment Remains Prosperous

2009-04-26T23:06:00.000-07:00

Investment opportunities in Philippines real estate remain high.

Specifically, the country is benefiting from increasing tourist arrivals, the business process outsourcing boom, and the positive effect of overseas Filipino worker dollar remittances into the country.

Over 11 million Filipinos work abroad bringing a remittance of $16 billion a year. Around 30 percent of this pours into real estate.

Most importantly, around 80 percent of Filipinos buy on full equity with only 20 percent relying on bank lending. In the era when cash is king, when major financial institutions are crumbling, and property markets suffer from sub-prime debt; this is important.

The property Philippines is in fact one of the hottest places to invest in Asia, and has recently been tagged by Goldman Sachs as part of the N11 – the Next 11 countries with the highest economic potential in the world.

And tourist arrivals in Boracay remain so strong that when Philippine President, Gloria Macapagal-Arryo, arrived unannounced last week, there was no room at the inn. Her aids had to hop from one resort to another until they eventually found a resort that wasn’t being rented or used.

The island, which is cited as having some of the world’s best beaches, continues to draw more and more tourists each year.

In 2007, over 596,000 tourists visited the island as tourism earnings ballooned to P10.969 billion. DSR, the overseas property specialists, have invested in the Crown Regency Resort on Boracay to cater for this ongoing demand.

The resort is fully equipped, a 3 minute walk from the beach at Crown Regency, and 5 minutes from Bolabog beach. Prices start from £51,000 and there is a guaranteed rental yield although yields are expected to be upwards of 12% a year. Capital appreciation is expected to hover around the 25% mark over the next 3-5 years.

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Philippines Property Boosted by Rising Tourism

2009-04-26T23:01:00.000-07:00

The Philippines Department of Tourism data shows tourist arrivals from January to April increased by 7.5 percent on the same four months last year.

Tourist arrivals in the Philippines already topped the 3 million mark in 2007, the highest in years, while tourism spending grew by almost 41 percent last year. Yet 2008 looks likely to be an even better year for the property Philippines.

In April alone, arrivals were up 4.3 percent on last years figures, a 126% improvement over the 1.9% increase recorded in April 2007. Add to this the possible introduction of a common visa across South-East Asia -- a move expected to streamline tourism to the region -- and the future looks bright for the Philippines.

There is nowhere better placed to profit from this increase than the capital, Manila. Of the 11 cruise ships that arrived in the country throughout January to April; seven of them disembarked here.

It is in Manila; in the prosperous financial district of Makati where DSR's Lancaster the Atrium Towers can be found. Already the location of choice for serious global investors, Makati benefits from an ever increasing number of business users that flock to the area as multi-national corporations and established Filipino companies take hold.

Off plan prices per m2 in the Makati district grew by 40% in the last 24 months and units in Lancaster the Atrium can come fully furnished, fully managed and ready to rent. With business demand already promising rental yields of up to 12%, an upsurge in tourist arrivals merely presents another reason to invest.

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Philippines Means Profit From £26K

2009-04-26T22:52:00.000-07:00

Makati in Philippines is steadily increasing in corporate appeal and holds great attraction for business executives in the capitals main business district that's abundant with numerous Filipino companies and classy hotels, exclusive restaurants and 24 hour golf courses. Combined with its already established, perfect 'dream destination' profile, serious investors looking on the global property market are succumbing to the Filipino charm.

DSR are longstanding and reputable overseas property investment specialists who have turned their ever watchful eye toward Makati, adding the mesmeric skyscraper project, the Lancaster Atrium Towers to their enviable portfolio. And so they're now offering top class Filipino property from as little as £26,000.

So, you can buy an apartment in a centrally located Philippines skyscraper for as little as £26k, surely not, what's the catch? Well, due to its sheer quality, limited availability is an understandable issue, though that's about it, really. Remember, it's not just the alluring investment environment of Makati that draws investors to property Philippines, its perhaps something about the properties expected higher than average 12% yields and exceptional growth (off plan prices per m2 in this district have grown by 40% in the last 24 months) too. Philippines GDP has been rising at over 5% year on year and the Filipino peso appreciated a staggering 20% against the $USD since de-pegging just 12 months previously. Makati is where it's all at.

Your fully furnished, fully managed £26k apartment includes fixtures, fittings, furniture and all dressing items such as tableware, glassware, bedding, cutlery etc, essentially making for immediate rental, though the option of obtaining a rental yield (around 8-12%) by leasing the apartment back to the in-house management company is open to buyers.

Foreign investors can own this second to none property on a freehold basis, amidst the sustained, aggressive and growing Filipino economy. With interest free credit available, buyers can spread their payments and reduce the initial amount of cash they require to get a piece of this action. Contact DSR today to find out all you need to know about this amazing opportunity.

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Philippines Means Profit From £26K

2009-04-26T22:48:00.000-07:00

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Overseas Property Specialists Breathless in Boracay

2009-04-26T22:23:00.000-07:00

Overseas property investment specialists DSR added a new development on the Philippines island of Boracay Fri June 27 2008. The leading overseas agent decided on the move because of the islands massively rising tourism and rapidly growing popularity with international investors.

Boracay is without doubt one of the most promising property investment localities in the world. The gorgeous tropical island has something for everyone, and everyone who goes can't wait to get back. Station 1 is the haven of the fortunate in search of a peaceful, quiet and ultimately relaxing holiday. Station 1 is predominantly isolated and private individual accommodations, at premium prices. Station 2 is within easy range of the islands bars and nightspots. And Station 3 is home to the cheapest accommodations on the island.

DSR's Boracay property is The Crown Regency Resort, located in station 2 and offering studio - 1 bedroom apartments, with prices starting from just £51,000. The properties can be leased back to the Crown Regency Resort as part of an income share agreement, for an expected 9% net rental yield based on a conservative estimate of 60% occupancy, and so is actually likely to be higher. The leaseback program gives owners 45 days of free usage; the expected yield is based on 60% occupancy of the remaining 320 days. The free-usage can be relinquished in return for an increased starting yield of 12%.

50% of your gross annual income share is taken by the hotel to cover maintenance, association dues, and to allow for any bonuses and incentives offered by the hotel in the course of the year. 50% may seem like a lot, but no one will achieve the kind of occupancy levels that the hotel will, and for the high charge owners get the benefit of a high yield; because the hotel is likely to get at least 60% occupancy, which then gives the aforementioned 12% net yield.

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New Incentives for Investors in the Philippines

2009-04-26T22:16:00.000-07:00

When DSR first launched the Crown Regency Condo Hotel project in Boracay Island, they knew they had something special. As if this beautiful Island location wasn’t enough – the project also features all the securities which many modern investors are looking for.

You can own a fully managed and maintained unit within this project run by a very successful hotel chain. So confident are they in their success that investors can choose for a 12% rental guarantee for 15 years – one of the highest we have seen at DSR.

The developer buy-back guarantee means that clients simply cannot lose out on this Philippines investment opportunity and the in-house financing makes it affordable for all.

Owners can also benefit from a huge 45 days free stay and are given priority over when they choose to use their unit. To put the icing on the cake – our investors who buy here are now entitled to 1 week’s free accommodation at a location of their choice.

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Money to be Made in Manila

2009-04-26T21:17:00.000-07:00

As everywhere in the world, the credit crunch causes most people in most countries to tighten the grip on their pockets, the Philippines, well to be honest, Manila, money is being thrown about by the million. All of Philippines major newspapers this week covered the report by the Thrift bank, which announced a massive increase in mortgage lending for 2007, up by 11% to 84.4 Billion Philippine Pesos. And that was only one story of many that mentioned multi-million or multi-billion peso sums.

Asia as a whole is predicted by analysts to be the world region most likely to see continued and strong growth throughout the turmoil endured by the global economic infrastructure, but the property Philippines is even exceptional for being within Asia. So, with so much growth potential, DSR's Manila apartments in the twin-tower Lancaster Atrium development are suitably priced to make the most of the Manila boom.

Starting from £28,000 for an unfurnished studio, £33,000 with the least expensive furniture pack installed, that Atrium apartments are "set to double in value in the next 2 to 4 years," according to the Head of International Research for the overseas property specialist, he continued:

"Based on other Asian capitals, now established markets like Bangkok, and those that began their growth cycles before Manila, like Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 25% annual capital appreciation is easily achievable for Manila. The downside constantly mentioned for Philippines property investment on forums is the high Capital Gains Tax, but as I told one person on a forum:

Panama property prices grew by 50%, between early 2006 and early 2008 putting capital appreciation at 25% per year for the past two years, in Cambodia, many people have bought and sold 6 months later for 12% more than they paid, and bought and sold in a year for 24% more than they paid, putting Cambodia capital appreciation at 24-25% year on year. Manila is showing similar economic growth, and attracting similar new businesses and development as both those cities did at the start of their growth cycles. I'll put myself on the line, if I bought now and sold in four years time I would expect to be left with double what I paid, even after paying taxes." Operations Manager chimed in:

"The Lancaster Atrium towers are selling like hot-cakes, the first tower, which was recently completed, was sold out well in advance of completion, and the second tower has only a few apartments left. The photographs of the finished first-tower apartments have proven a valuable visual aide in marketing the second tower."

Prospective investors who see the potential of Manila property are advised to act swiftly to avoid disappointment. Find out more about Manila investment property and buying property Philippines.

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Manila Property Investment Report

2009-04-26T21:15:00.000-07:00

Manila property is hot news at the minute, it has been one of the most popular, and profitable destinations to invest since 2006, and is still going strong. The Philippines is currently the no1 property investment destination, according to DSR research of 2008 thus far, and Manila is currently where the boom is within the Philippines. Like many of the most profitable emerging markets, property in Manila is so massively popular because prices are so low, and, with growth potential so high, it is a very appealing entry-level investment, drawing in its share of first-time buyers keen to increase their buying power back home where property is more expensive.

Investment Property in Manila

All Manila property is investment property, there isn't an inch of land anywhere in the massively growing city that won't appreciate in value by at least 24% per year. Rental yields are currently sitting around the 8% mark on luxury partments, but this is expected to hit 12% over the next two years. Taxes on Philippines property are high, but your profits on aManila investment are likely to be so large that there is plenty left after taxes are paid.

Make no mistake, despite its emerging market status, Manila property is one of the safest investments you can make.

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Manila is growing so rapidly because of the fact that, worst hit by the Asian economic crisis, when Asia began to turn around, Manila became very attractive to businesses because costs could be kept lower than almost anywhere else in Asia. Because of its business fuelled growth Manila's Makati financial district is an area within the city seeing spectacular growth even for Manila, as well as enjoying a particularly strong rental market.
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Filipino Property Investment

2009-04-26T21:12:00.000-07:00

Fantastic Philippines: Bordering the Philippine Sea, the South China Sea and the Celebes Sea as well as Borneo, Taiwan, Palau, Moluccas and Sulawesi, Philippines is stunning in every sense of the word and is only accentuated by its equally fantastic neighbours Vietnam and Sabah. Philippines is a beautiful place filled with friendly festival loving people who openly welcome you to their mountainous, jungle and beach featuring home amidst a hot and humid tropical climate.

Filipino property: Thailand hosts numerous rental properties that range from flats and apartments to condos and villas, so whatever you’re looking for in a Filipino home, you’re practically guaranteed to find something that suits your individual needs.Easily accessible via any of the countries 17 airports, wherever you choose to buy, you’re sure to appreciate its location.

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Filipino regions: The Philippines is divided into 3 groups, relative to the islands of which it consists. The Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao groups are further divided into 17 regions, 81 provinces, 136 cities, 1,494 municipalities and 14,995 ‘barangays’. In 2006, President Arroyo proposed the formation of 5 super-regions, so as to focus on the countries specific economic strengths. Manila is the capital and is one of the regions most popular visited cities.

Filipino Investment opportunities: Proving jut how powerful the Filipino allure is, the fact that despite its somewhat high transaction costs of anything from 16-24%, foreign investment into the Filipino property market has not only seen a steadily rising GDP but prime property is commonly commanding a yield of around 10%. The Asian financial crisis of a decade ago is nothing more than a distant memory and Philippines is enjoying an understandably revived interest in its real estate sector. Property prices are more than reasonable and offer investors a real opportunity of owning financially rewarding prestigious property in a tropical paradise.

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EU Philippines Grant Could Boost Property Market

2009-04-24T21:56:00.000-07:00

It is commonplace for the new Eastern European emerging markets to receive grants from the European Union to stabilise their economy and develop their infrastructure in preparation for joining the EU -- Montenegro and Albania for instance. The Philippines however is a little outside the EU's catchment area, a fact that hasn't stopped the EU from giving a €61million grant to the Philippines.

The money is to help towards funding a series of reforms recently planned by the Philippines government for the health service, better protection of human rights and efforts towards finding peace with Muslim rebels.

Such a large amount of money, on top of the Philippines economic growth should help bring the Philippines government a lot closer to solving some of its major problems. DSR's head of international research explained what effect it will have on the Philippines ' real estate market:

"In terms of potential for growth, property Philippines is among the best in the world. Rental yields are picking up from around 8%-10%, should be around the 12% mark by the end of the year and could continue to rise. But the main centre for the growth is Manila , outside of Manila it is a completely different picture: poor distribution of wealth, high unemployment, poverty, human rights abuses, slave labour, and the list goes on."

He continued: "The situation outside Manila is about the only thing that could put people off making a property investment in the Philippines, if this aid has the effect I think it will, the situation outside Manila could improve drastically, therein taking away the final potential obstacle to the country's growth into one of the world's foremost property investment hot-spots."

Even with the current situation, DSR have had no shortage of interest in their Manila apartments, but maybe that is because they present such a great investment opportunity. He went on the record as saying that Manila property prices will be at least twice what they are now in two years time. £28000 buys you an unfurnished studio apartment in a Manila high rise, Manila is a hot-spot for capital growth, and the Atrium towers are in a growth hot-spot even for being within Manila.

The Makati financial districts is set to grow into one of South East Asia's trade and industry hubs, and the demand for quality rented accommodation is growing at a spectacular rate, this gives the Atrium apartments the potential for residential lets at high yields. One tower has already been completed giving potential buyers the opportunity to view images of the finished product.

There are no direct restrictions on foreigners buying condominiums in the Philippines , only that no more than 40% of the development can be sold to foreigners. Capital Gains Tax is rather high at 25% with no reductions, and rental income is also subject to a 25% tax. That seems like a lot but given the potential size of the rental and capital gains, even in a very short space of time, the profit left after tax is still going to be as high as any other investment hot-spot.

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Will Cambodia's Government Blow Property Market Wide Open?

2009-02-05T05:25:00.000-08:00

Nuth Nurang, Secretary of State at Cambodia's Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction said: has revealed that the government is considering an amendment to Cambodia's law that would allow foreigners to buy property in the rapidly emerging market freehold. Currently the best option for foreigner investors is to buy on a leasehold tenure of up to 99 years. Another option is to form a company with Cambodian partners - this carries complex tax issues and needs to be considered carefully.

David Stanley Redfern's French Colonial Apartments in Cambodia's growth centre, the capital Phnom Penh are on a 99 year leasehold tenure. The contract includes the option to buy the properties freehold if and when the law is amended - experts predict that foreigners will be buying freehold in Cambodia before this year is out, likely a lot sooner.

Foreigners being able to buy property freehold would blow the Cambodian property market wide open. Bouncing back from the brutality of the Khmer Rouge gives Cambodia's emergence a vibrancy and vitality all of its own. From the children in school upwards there is a drive and determination to put Cambodia where it should be on the global scene, and to make sure the thousands who were killed didn't die in vane.

Most of Cambodia's male population is under the age of 25, as a result of Khmer Rouge mass murders, and the aforementioned drive means every child in school is there to learn as much as they can and to be all they can be. I'm not sure how much of an attraction this is to the multinational companies currently flocking into Cambodia, probably not as much of an attraction as the low cost of living and potential for a low cost workforce.

Either way it is good for the Cambodian's. Multinational companies are not only setting up shop in the emerging market, but are making Cambodia their S.E. Asian operations hub. I asked an incredibly knowledgeable source, who is well travelled in Asia but unfortunately can't be named, how much the big companies pay the local staff they employ in the lower positions, more than Cambodian's would normally make, or the absolute bare minimum.

I learned that they -- especially the big banking operations -- often have to pay more to get the best out of their workforce, and they are also giving perks like health insurance and dental plans. And that because of Cambodia's better-than-you-might-expect education system, combined with the aforementioned determination that permeates Cambodian society, often the staff are getting promoted and getting pay-rises to keep them in the company.

When things like this are happening the economy is regenerating all the time, especially in the world's main growth hot-spot and a place experts believe will enjoy sustained growth over at least the next five years.

The Cambodian's in stable and well paid employment have money to spend on their accommodation rented or bought, spending their wages is spreading money throughout the business sector, living costs start to go up, meaning building materials start costing more, labourers and tradesmen get closer to what they should for their hard-labour - all pushing up the value of Cambodian property. A prediction for the future might be some of the big car companies opening operations in Cambodia - watch this space for that and be the first to know the minute freehold ownership is possible for foreigners in Cambodia.

Asia's Branded Condotels: DSR Take the Good and Leave the Bad

2008-07-13T09:39:00.000-07:00

A new trend is currently sweeping Asia's property investment scene: branded condo-hotels, where investors are paying more than the market value for the safety and marketing power of global corporation branding. David Stanley Redfern have not been left behind, having just added two such developments in the Philippines to their books, but with one key difference, the properties are not priced above their market value.

The Ultima Residencies Ramos Tower offers fully serviced, and fully managed studio apartments from just £15,000 – clearly not above market value given their location amid the Cebu real estate boom. In typical Condotel style, owners can choose to take the rental guarantee, in which their condo becomes part of the hotel, and part of the income pooling scheme. Participants get 30 days free use of their condo and are still expected to receive a 12% rental yield, based on 60% occupancy of the remaining 335 days.

The second Condotel development added to the David Stanley Redfern portfolio is on the lush tropical island of Boracay. Near the vibrant station 2, in close proximity to all the bars, nightspots and other amenities, as well as 2 beaches and the police station, the Crown Regency resort offers studio apartments from £51,000.

Liam Bailey, head of international research for David Stanley Redfern explained why the new Condotels are becoming so popular:
"The new wave of Condotel popularity sweeping Asia is really no surprise. Many of today's property investors are young people making holiday home investments, branded Condotels offer the perfect hassle free holiday home investment."

"There is also absolutely no risk with the investments," he continued "because the size of the brand you are buying into gives security with regards that the building will definitely be completed, while the level of research that they will have done into the market before deciding to build there means that buyers can bank on them achieving high occupancy, and thus decent rental yields for them.

"There is also no danger of them losing their money, because as part of the agreement, you can sell back to the hotel after an agreed period for the price you paid, or let them put it on the open market, or do the latter yourself. So, if the property has grown in value, you sell and collect the profit, but if the resale market has dropped you can take out the money you put in and live to fight another day."

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David Stanley Redfern Ltd is one of the U.K.'s leading overseas property investment specialists. The reasons for this are an incomparable range of international properties spanning 40 destinations worldwide, and unrivalled customer care, which lasts long after the purchase has been completed. Experienced, professional staff and membership to the overseas property market's regulatory body: the Association for International Property Professionals, as well as their stringent due diligence procedures gives buyers the confidence that any purchase with David Stanley Redfern is a safe one.

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Cambodia: Asia's Property Investment Tiger

2008-02-11T06:46:00.000-08:00

Tiger is a word that is used a lot when talking about emerging markets -- especially Asian ones. But when I use tiger to describe Cambodia it also has an additional meaning to the norm, in that Cambodia is primed and ready to pounce. Most of you interested in investing in a Cambodian property may already know that foreigners can't buy property freehold there because of government restrictions - and that apart from that fact, Cambodia is one of Asia's best property investment markets.

So you will be glad to know that the government is currently coming under increasing pressure to abolish the restrictions on foreign ownership, and the possibility of buying freehold in Cambodia may be just around the corner. Current law leaves potential foreign investors with two options, leasehold of up to 99 years, or forming a company, and taking on Cambodian nationals as partners sharing 49% of the company -- the foreigner has the controlling 51% share.

David Stanley Redfern Ltd has some excellent properties in one of Cambodia's strongest areas: the French Riverside Quarter of Pnomh Penh: left over from the French colonial era, the aptly named French Colonial Apartments. The properties are bought on a 99 year leasehold and cost from £29,151 for a one bedroom and from £48, 100 for a 2 bedroom. In the contract is a clause that allows buyers to buy their property freehold for $1 should the law change to allow it. Their location is one of the prime areas of Cambodian real estate, making their low price a real bargain.

The properties are completely refurbished in what I would call a modernist style with an oriental twist, (or is it an oriental style with a modernist twist? See accompanying pictures and decide for yourself) and what I would also call absolutely stunning. Perhaps most attractive about the properties is that they come with a 10% guaranteed rental yield for the first two years. But because of Cambodia's recent popularity with tourists, and the shedding of its skin as a destination for back-packers, to attract more of the middle-high end of the tourism market, with more disposable income, earning a 10% yield after 2 years shouldn't be all that difficult. Capital appreciation on the properties is conservatively estimated at 20% - 25%.

Also on the plus side is the fact that Cambodia's rental laws are pro-landlord, and there is no income tax on rental income, other than the tenant withholding 14% of the land-lords rent is what is unsurprisingly called a withholding tax. Also on the plus side are the low-moderate total transaction costs of 3.9% - 6.5%. Call David Stanley Redfern Ltd today for a free no-obligation chat with the experts on all aspects of overseas property investment.

The Two Faces of Thailand's Property Market

2008-02-06T07:16:00.000-08:00

Potential property investors considering an Asian purchase, may well have Thailand included in their list of potential locations at the outset, when they start researching they will realize that Thailand’s property investment market is currently a mixed bag.

First they might see that Bangkok was recently listed as one of the twenty top tourism locations in the world, which should make a property investment there a good one. But before too long they are bound the discover that capital appreciation, having long been high in Thailand, along with all other investment considerations, has been affected by political turmoil of late, most notably the coup of September 2006.

Nonetheless Thailand is still one of the best countries in Asia for a foreign property investment: there is no inheritance or gift tax, capital gains are treated as income tax charged at the standard rate, and foreigners can buy condominiums freehold. Foreigners can invest in property other ways, but purchasing a condominium is the easiest by far. Even with the political turmoil; rental yields still hit the 8% mark in Bangkok.

A rising star in Thailand’s (and Asia’s) tourism industry is the island of Koh Samui, which has barely been affected by the political turmoil on the mainland -- if at all. Potential investors will mostly find excellent resort property on Koh Samui. As tourism grows on the island, and it begins to attract the higher end of the tourism market, as oppose to mainly back-packers, the villa resort properties can attain rental yields of 10-12% relatively easily, and a conservative estimate on capital appreciation is 15%-20%.

Round trip transaction costs are a reasonable 10% - 12.3% in Thailand, but both parties must have their own solicitor, and there is slight confusion over the calculation of buying costs; specific business tax and stamp duty are paid on whatever is higher between the assessed and declared value.

Overall Thailand is well worth investigating as a property investment location, and one of the world’s best for a buy-to-let holiday home investment.

Republished from David Stanley Redfern's Thailand News Section