As the German Economy shows signs of revival and the advent of the World Cup 2006, increased direct flights are making Berlin the latest focus of attention for overseas property investors. Germany’s capital city offers investors access to a stable letting market and which currently offers historically low valuations and attractive yields when compared with UK and Irish property.

Being developed by a Irish-owned Capital Invest, Birkbusch Haus is a listed Continue reading ‘Birkbusch Haus is a landmark Berlin property development for Germany’

Madison 901 now over 55% sold, the 147 residences at 901 W. Madison are set to be among the most beautifully finished condominium lofts the West Loop has seen to date. A prime location, Madison 901 is just west of the Loop, two blocks to Halsted and Greektown, Randolph and Gallery Row; a few more to Little Italy, UIC, Chicago’s Medical Center district and a superb location to enjoy the very best city lifestyle.
 

Under contruction by top Chicago based developer Terrapin is completing the project in a joint partnership with Jameson Realty Group. With a condo development already completed at 1001 W. Madison and one underway Terrapin is not new to the West Loop. Continue reading ‘Madison 901 from Terrapin Properties hots up Chicago West Loop’

Following a recent trip to the happening city of Chicago, I managed to take some time out to check out some of the city’s new developments to hit the property market. Chicago seems to be in the midst of a real estate project boom with pre-construction condo developments being marketed in locations all over Chicago city. Staying locally with family, I was given the inside low-down on some of the up and coming areas of the city.

Chicago has always been overlooked by international property investors wooed instead by the bright lights of New York, however Chicago’s more affordable prices and increasing popularity are attracting the sights of smaller property speculators. Continue reading ‘Chicago Real Estate Condo Development Booms’

Property Investment does not have to involve large sums of money. Real Estate Syndicates are becoming more popular as you don’t necessarily need large deposits to get your foot on the property ladder. Read More from the Independent…

As UK property prices are at an all time high, first time investors are moving their money into growth property markets to help them to build up enough capital to buy back home. Bulgaria is top of their list…Read More from the Independent…

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has shown that house prices in the UK have risen for the 6th consecutive month in April. Read more at Assetz News…

The Irish overseas property company Prestige Group announced its first International Hotspots Index.  The Index analyses the current top-ten overseas residential hotspots, and provides a useful guide for off plan property investors. Read more at Finfacts…

If you are looking to buy a property abroad, but need to finance it, this is a must read article. Read more at the Observer…

Many US house builders are adopting a strategy of environmentally responsible construction, but with figures at 2% of total construction there is still a long way to go. Read more at CNNmoney.com…

A large increase in demand for hotel rooms across Eastern Europe has help boost interest in the condo/apart hotel concept. Developers are now looking to add more of these type projects to their portfolios. Read more at the OPP…

To avoid a real estate bubble in China the government are trying to cool the hot property market by introducing a new property gains tax. Read more at Xinhuanet…