Located just 10 minutes from the Central Business District, i-Zen@Tiffani is designed to target the affluent & international business population searching for high quality apartment accomodation in the Mont’ Kiara area of Kuala Lumpur. A collaboration between three of Asia’s most prestigious real estate companies (Ireka, CapitaLand & Ascott) brings this prestigious project to the Malaysian property market.

Enjoying a central position for business and residential living, the Tiffani by i-Zen apartments are to be built to a very high specification aimed at appealing to the luxury end of market where demand remains high. Investors will receive their apartment fully furnished selecting from two interior design options. I-Zen buyers purchasing as a buy-to-let opportunity will also have the option of a guaranteed income return of 7.5% per annum offered by Ascott International, one of the world’s leading international serviced residence chains. The investment stacks up with an initial deposit of £24k and a subsequent acquisition of an 80% loan-to-value, 20 year mortgage from the United Overseas Bank. Continue reading ‘i-Zen@ Tiffani in Kuala Lumpur a luxury Malaysian property development’

Just a quick reminder to everyone following our overseas property podcast series, tomorrow we focus on the Eastern European property marketplace and in particular the Montenegro real estate market.

If you have any questions about buying a property in Montenegro please email them here

The Turquoise in Tuzla is a stunning off plan project located a short 15 min drive from the Milas Havaalani international airport and the buzzing resort town of Bodrum is only 20 mins away. Continue reading ‘The Turquoise in Tuzla a 5 star Turkish property opportunity in Bodrum’

Following news in June that Turkey’s State Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Abdullatif Sener, will make the bill regulating the implementation of Turkey’s new mortgage system, a top priority for the 2006 parliamentary year, it is a positive step that HSBC bank along with Istanbul Mortgages set to release the first overseas mortgage product for buyers wishing to invest in Turkey. European Turkish property investors now have the ability to borrow up to 80% of the purchase price or valuation to finance the purchase of their chosen Turkish property investment over a 30 year period. Continue reading ‘Turkish Mortgages boost Turkey property boom’

A recent article in the Telegraph highlights a particular Costa del Sol property development involved in the infamous Marbella Town Council corruption scandal resulting from Operation Malaya (cunning disguise there).

Spain and its property scandals are a firm favourite of the British press who seem to never miss an opportunity to berate the Sunshine coast, but this unhealthy fascination with Spain is taking the heat off other media property favourites Bulgaria and Turkey.

Several new scandals about alleged corruption at state and municipal level have made the news in Bulgaria in recent days regarding the case of Valentin Dimitrov, the former head of Toplofikatsia Sofia, the city’s heating utility. Currently, Dimitrov is in custody, under investigation for money laundering. An audit report sent to the Prosecutor-General’s office, suggested Toplofikatsia’s management had caused losses of nearly 17 million euros to its subscribers as a result of overcharging.

Continue reading ‘Article Talkback Telegraph Britons pay the price on Costa del Scam’

In this, the fourth overseas property podcast, Mark O’Sullivan Head of Trading for Currencies Direct talks about the impact of currency exchange when buying off plan property abroad. Mark offers advice on market rates, buying foreign currency for the future, currency trends and tips on what to think about when choosing your FX Company. He also answers some more listener questions and gives his opinion on future property hotspots. Continue reading ‘Foreign Currency Exchange Podcast with Mark O Sullivan’

Overseas Property TV – Sky Channel 287
After the soft launch on the 14th of August the Overseas Property TV channel is due to go fully live on the 1st of September 2006. MacAnthony Realty International (MRI) have secured a 5 year contract with Arqiva’s Satellite Media Solutions division to showcase overseas property in many countries including the USA, France, Spain, Portugal, Bulgaria, Dominican Republic, the Bahamas and Turkey, notably the company’s complete collection of real estate locations. Continue reading ‘Overseas Property TV useful tool or just a platform to showcase MacAnthony real estate’

In this the third overseas property podcast, Stefano Lucatello Senior Partner for the International Property Law Centre talks about the legal aspects of buying off plan property abroad. Stefano offers his legal advice on late completion, buying through a company, Italian investment, emerging market pitfalls and answers some of our listener’s questions. Continue reading ‘International Property Law Podcast with Stefano Lucatello’