Tuesday 31 July 2012

For Sale: Luxury Texas Real Estate... previous owner: Sandra Bullock


One of Hollywood’s most popular and successful actresses has put her luxury estate in Texas up for sale.  Sandra Bullock, star of multiple Hollywood blockbusters including Miss Congeniality and The Blind Side, has listed her 5,663 square foot home in Austin for £1.6 million ( $2.5 million) after her divorce from TV star Jesse James.
Bullock also owns properties in California and New York while she is primarily raising her son Louis at their home in New Orleans.  The 47 year old is therefore selling the home she shared with her ex-husband Jesse James.

According to the source, "Since at least the mid-1990s [Miss] Bullock has owned a home (and numerous businesses) in the music-loving, lefty-liberal Texas city of Austin where a month or so ago she chose to lighten her considerable and no-doubt costly to maintain real estate load and hoisted a walled and gated estate southwest of downtown Austin on the market with an asking price of $2,500,000."

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Friday 27 July 2012

Spanish bank bailout is approved by Germany’s parliament


The German Parliament, with a huge majority, has accepted a proposal to help bailout the banks of Spain, with the aim to stop the Spanish economy from spiralling downwards, as it has been for quite some time now. Great news for those interested in a mortgage or buying property in Spain.

Since Spain’s debt emergency started there have been ten votes on European crisis measures. In the most recent of these votes, the majority (473 to 97) voted to pass the proposed bailout [valued at around €100bn (£78bn)] to supply some desperately sought after cash to stimulate the spanish financial sector.

Only a couple of MPs across the parties opposed the bailout, probably due to the fact that they were dragged kicking and screaming from their Summer holidays for the vote. Or perhaps more likely, in opposition to the German economy, is yet again, taking responsibility for providing rescue packages for European countries in debt.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the leader of the of the opposing SPD party revealed that a handful of MPs are "totally unconvinced." "How many rescue packages are we actually going to need?" asked Steinmeier. "It cannot go on like this." Thirteen deputies abstained in the vote. This is in contrast to the general support across the majority of the parties.

Due to the point that Madrid hoped to sign the agreement formally with eurozone finance ministers as quickly as possible, the vote was classed as “urgent”.

"In this exceptional situation, we are helping the Spanish state to battle against the overblown nervousness of the financial markets and we are therefore making our contribution to the overall financial stability of the eurozone."

The first chunk of the €30bn is expected to be received by Spain at the end of the month. This is return to the promise of adhering to a selection of EU inspections and reforms of the banking sector that aim to establish an efficient restructuring process.

If anyone was sceptical of the urgency of this bailout, earlier on a bond auction in Spain showed a lower demand and much larger borrowing costs, leading secondary market rates to increase close to the “unsustainable” 7pc level.

There is still conflict in Germany  (providing almost 30pc’s worth of the loan) over who should be accountable for guarantees

It was confirmed last month during a summit of EU leaders, that banks could be supplied straight from their permanent bailout fund, as long as an expansive European body, directed by the European Central Bank, is established.

Until that point, Berlin has requested that the responsibility for the loans and their repayment is to be in the hands of the spanish government.

Schaeuble stressed that "Spain makes the application, Spain gets the money to recapitalise its banks and Spain is liable as a country for the aid,"

On the whole, analysis specialists are pretty laid back about the vote by the Parliament and it has had little impact on the markets.

On September 12th the top court of Germany will be ruling on whether or not the Eurozone €500bn permanent rescue fund will become law, so at the moment economists are keeping an eye on how that is developing.

Judgment from the Federal Constitutional Court will be placed on the series of obstacles to the
EU's fiscal pact and the European Stability Mechanism after the president of Germany refused to write his signature, hindering progress.

It’s expected that the court will allow the key crisis tools to pass, and it’s also thought that the German Parliament will hold more influence over further bailout issues, suggesting that the chances of this being the last emergency vote are slim.


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Dubai Property Market turns a corner!!

In new data released this week by CB Richard Ellis there are more and more signs that the Dubai property market has turned a corner. The stats show a 2% average growth in apartment rentals in the second quarter, and growth of up to 8% on well-located commuitys such as Emirates Living and Downtown Dubai.

It also showed that rents were only lower in a couple of locations, with rents in the Jumeriah Village down 5%, while those in Dubai Sports City, Motor City and Business Bay all remained unchanged in Q2 according to CBRE.

CBRE say that while the cost of renting a villa is expected to remain steady throughout the rest of the year, villa rentals have also risen by 2%, meaning that villa rents are now up by 5% in the first half of the year.

The report stated that “Although there are major villa projects in the pipeline expected to enter the market in phases during the coming months, it is unlikely that this new supply will have a significant impact on lease and occupancy rates in established locations”.

“However, new and emerging villa communities may initially see rise of competitive offers as investors look to avoid void periods amidst new supply,” it added.

According to Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of the Dubai Supreme Fiscal Committee, Dubai was the prime example in the real estate crash, with prices plummeting by over 60% between 2008 and 2010, and it is only until very recently that there have been signs of an end to this decline. The recovering economy is fuelling the recovery in the property market, with the goal of reaching 4.5% GDP growth for the emirate this year, following growth of 3% last year.

Data from the Dubai Land Department stated that the number of residential real estate transactions increased in the second quarter by 15% with the total value reaching AED7.1bn!! The average transaction value during the three months ending June 30 was AED1.2m.

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Wednesday 25 July 2012

As Spanish property prices fall, number of bargain-conscious Britons jumping on Spanish property ladder rises.



A specialist mortgage broker has reported that with Spanish house prices taking a turn for the worst, bargain-hunting Britons are leaping to get onto the Spanish property ladder.

As Spanish properties are suffering their biggest decrease in value since the economic recession began in 2007, It has been reported that there has been an influx of interest in Spanish properties. The country’s economic downturn and continued banking problems have left properties desperately trying to sell in and across Spain with little outcome.


However, every cloud has a silver lining with overseas mortgage specialist Conti having seen an increase of enquiries regarding taking out a Spanish mortgage. The rise in interest over May and June is up by 33% in comparison to previous monthly averages.

This is despite the fact that the monthly house price index from appraisal company Tinsa, is showing that Spanish property values were down by 10.8 % year-on-year. 

Director at Conti, Clare Nessling has said that there are a combination of factors which are playing a part in the boosted budgets of buyers. She said: ‘The Spanish market has reached a low point, so buyers are using it as an opportunity to shop for a bargain.’

In the meantime, the rising strength of the pound against the euro combined with interest rates being at an all time low, is making having a holiday home appealingly affordable. ‘It ticks a number of boxes that Britain doesn’t; including the weather,’ she added.

As a mortgage provider in over 40 countries, Conti says there is a healthy appetite for lending in Spain. It adds that figures from the Spanish National Statistics Institute, INE, show that the annual decline in property sales in May was only 9%, a lot less than the declines from January to March this year, which were between 21 and 33%.

If you fancy buying property in Spain, try to think long term...
It’s common knowledge that Spain’s economy, banking system and property market are suffering. Despite the fact that interest in buying Spanish property is on the up, this raises the question: “Is now the best time to invest in overseas mortgages and Spanish property?”

Ms Nessling of Conti - Overseas Mortgages, however, said: ‘If you are looking for the long term market, then it is [a good time to buy], for holiday and retirement homes.’
She added: ‘You should always go through the same process that you would follow if you were buying a property in the UK.
Take independent advice from an English-speaking lawyer who is not connected to your seller, estate agent or property developer. And ensure an independent valuation of the property is carried out, even if you’re buying in cash.’
Director of Conti - Overseas Mortgages, Clare Nessling makes this warning due to the increase in the number of British bargain hunters being taken advantage of by people selling property in Spain.

A week ago Money mail reported about how potential investors were being scammed out of their life savings by forceful spanish property sellers offloading cheap houses, apartments, villas and timeshares etc.
The property meltdown has provided a huge quantity of bargain Spanish properties, where in some instances, prices have been sliced in half.
These bargain basement prices have appeared as developers, or Spanish banks that repossessed them, are desperately trying to get rid of them from their systems.
A scarily large chunk of these Spanish properties (estimated at 300,000) are often missing gas, electricity, mains water or even planning permission.

Overseas mortgage broker Simon Conn says: ‘In many cases, people are seduced by the sea, sangria and relaxed Spanish lifestyle. They do not think straight about why a property is so cheap.
‘Before you buy, always ask yourself: Is the price low because the owner has fallen on hard times or just needs to sell? Or is it a property that should never have been built in the first place?’


Conti’s advice:
Conti, the UK’s leading overseas mortgage specialist gives the following advice to people interested in buying Spanish Property. 'It pays to be selective. Many so-called bargains are being offered at knock-down prices because they’re of poor quality and in undesirable locations.’
'It’s very easy to be pulled in by descriptions of ‘cheap’ or ‘knock down’ prices, but you really don’t want to end up with a toxic asset simply because you didn’t do your homework or take the right advice.
'It may be wise to look at re-sales, where you can get references from previous buyers and check any other re-sales being offered on the same development. As a result, you’ll get a much better idea of the property’s true market value.’


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Tuesday 24 July 2012

Plans for futuristic tower in Venice causing a sharp divide!



 Plans for a brand new, futuristic skyscraper, to be designed by Pierre Cardin, have divided critics and residents, with many taking the view that it will intrude on the traditional architecture of the historic city.
Cardin,  90, who emigrated from Veneto to France as a young man, has set his sights on building the 800ft tall modern skyscraper, which will be able to be seen from the heart of the World Heritage-listed city thanks to its unusual design - three shard-like towers connected by six interlocking, horizontal discs and 60 storey height. The project is predicted to cost £1.25 billion (1.5 billion euro).
While many are up in arms about the construction of this tower, that would be more suited to the Emirates, the positive aspects of the build must also be weighed up. For instance, the project itself will create thousands of jobs for those in Porto Marghera, which used to be sustained by oil refineries and chemical plants that closed in recent years having a negative effect on the community.
Due to his advancing years, he recently said that it would be his “last great project” and that numerous cities around the world would be happy with such a big development project, but he chose Venice for sentimental reasons as it is close to the village where he was born.

Cardin has collaborated with his nephew Rodrigo Basilicati, an architect, on designing the tower. When questioned on their plans Mr Basilicati told the Corriere del Veneto newspaper "We chose this apparently ugly and difficult location because we hope that it will convince other people that Porto Marghera can enter a new chapter…We'll create four to five thousand jobs, maybe even 7,000, and we want to give employment to people who have been out of work."
The skyscraper, which will feature apartments, hotels, restaurants, offices, nearly 60 lifts, a cinema complex AND a helicopter landing pad, has the backing of local politicians.

Politicians gave the go-ahead for the development earlier this year, but it has since become suffocated with the controversy surrounding such a grandiose project. However there are concerns that because the tower is so high, that it may interfere with planes flying into Marco Polo airport, the
primary serving airport to Venice with millions of foreign tourists flying in every year.
Historians and cultural heritage figures say it is too large – and too vulgar – to be built anywhere near Venice.
The first symbolic stone of the project is due to be laid in September by Pierre Cardin himself, however the controversy has put a spanner in the works, and there are speculations over whether that will happen.
He is apparently getting very impatient with the delays and has said that if Venetians cannot sort out their disagreements, he will take his vision elsewhere, perhaps to China or Dubai.


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Monday 23 July 2012

Lady Gaga: plans to build Grecian, floating dream home!


Lady Gaga, having brought land in the Greek island of Crete last year, is now building her dream house that will seemingly float in the sea at a measly cost of £10million!
The Daily Star newspaper reported that an insider had said: ''It's going to be absolutely phenomenal when she's finished with it…It's right on the water and appears to be floating, so anyone wanting a gander will only be able to see it if they go by boat.''
Reports state that within the plans they are planning to build both a church and a palace as well as two pools and a tennis court.
The source added: ''It has ended up costing over £10m for the whole development and that's only so far. Extra costs are sure to mount up.''
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The world's top 20 cities to buy-to-let property, by The Telegraph


No. 20: Jakarta, Indonesia

No.19: Chisinau, Moldova

No.18: Amsterdam, Netherlands

No.17: Istanbul, Turkey

No.16: Auckland, NewZealand

No.15: Grand Cayman, Cayman Island

No.14: Managua, Nicaragua

No.13: Bangkok, Thailand

No.12: Marrakesh, Morocco

No.11 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

No.10: Bahamas

No.9: Santiago, Chile

No.8: Budapest, Hungary

No.7: Sao Paulo, Brazil

No.6: Skopje, Macedonia

No.5: Montevideo, Uruguay

No.4: Bogota, Colombia

No.3: Amman, Jordan

No.2: Panama City, Panama

No.1: Lima, Peru



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Thursday 19 July 2012

Opportunities across the pond



Tuesday, 17 July 2012 13:39 by  http://investmentinternational.com
As the eurozone crisis continues and the US property market shows signs of recovery, many property investors are being drawn stateside, according to Clare Nessling, director at overseas mortgage specialist Conti

Property sales in the US increased by more than 10% in April from a year earlier and may end the year up by as much as 13%, according to the National Association of Realtors. Its research has also found that property prices rose in 50% of US cities in the first quarter of this year.

According to the latest house price index from CoreLogic, residential property prices across the US increased by 1.1% year on year in April 2012. And the S&P/Case-Shiller index of property values in 20 cities fell by 1.9% in April compared with the same month in 2011, but this is the smallest decline since November 2010, after dropping by 2.6% in the 12 months to March.

The general consensus is that the property market is showing signs of bottoming out as mortgage rates continue to get cheaper and improving employment prospects draw buyers back to the market.

Average rates on 30-year and 15-year fixed deals have been falling to record-low levels in recent weeks, which is making property more affordable. At the time of writing, rates on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage are averaging 3.56%, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey of conforming rates. This is apparently the lowest since long-term mortgages began in the 1950s, and compares with an average rate of 4.51% this time last year.

The turnaround in property prices is spreading some cautious optimism, as it’s a required step towards enticing more buyers and sustaining demand for homes. And with sales improving, the inventory of homes for sale has been decreasing, which is also bringing some welcome stability into the market.

Prices are still, in general, more than 30% below their 2006 peak and this, together with record-low borrowing costs and a weaker dollar, are making the prospects of owning a home in the USA better than ever.

Interest hotting up

Conti continues to get a lot of interest from prospective investors who are thinking of buying a property across the pond. Top of the list for many is Florida, where property prices have fallen dramatically over the last few years, with many homes being sold for less than it cost to build them. And if the property is within easy travelling distance of the famous theme parks, year-round rental opportunities are good too.

The NAR’s figures show that international buyers accounted for $82.5bn (£52.9bn) of homes sold in the year to March - almost 9% of sales and an increase of 24% on the previous year. Florida was identified as the fastest growing destination, accounting for 26% of foreign sales.

But it’s not just us who have been experiencing increased interest in the States from clients - the most recent Rightmove Overseas search report sees the USA remain in third place after Spain and France. It’s also in third place in the HIFX Property Hotspots Report, and third place in the Overseas Property Guides quarterly index, again after Spain and France.

It’s clear that in the current economic environment many buyers are sticking to locations which they know and trust, especially those where returns from the rental market are promising. Easy access, low interest rates, and bargain property prices are also contributing to the attractiveness of these countries, as is the weak euro. There are signs, however, that the ongoing eurozone crisis is starting to have a negative effect and is pushing many prospective buyers further afield to markets such as the USA, which they feel is a safer bet at the moment.

Do your homework

As with anywhere else, though, it pays to be selective and to do your homework. There have been warnings to investors about the dangers of buying repossessed properties at bargain basement prices in locations such as Detroit, which often involve too much risk.

Mortgages are not available for such properties and I would definitely advise against a cash purchase in these cases. It’s advisable for investors to stick with the better known and trusted markets such as California, Colorado, Texas, Florida, and Manhattan New York, where you can also find bargains with a lot less risk involved. You’re more likely to qualify for a mortgage in these areas too

Mortgage availability
You may have read, however, that strict lending policies are still preventing many borrowers from taking advantage of these investment opportunities.

There’s no doubt that the mortgage market has changed significantly over recent years in the US and that financing the purchase of a property there is not as easy as it used to be. But it’s certainly not impossible, especially if someone has a healthy deposit to put down.

When it comes to mortgage availability, there are - in theory - no restrictions to foreign nationals owning property in the USA and mortgages are available for purchases up to 65% or 70% of the property’s value depending on the state in which the property is located.

Most are on a repayment basis, and interest rates and loan terms tend to vary depending on the property type and exact location.

The maximum term of any mortgage is 30 years, the minimum loan amount is $100,000, and total mortgage payments and other financial commitments must not exceed 38% of the buyer’s gross monthly income. Many of the mortgage deals on offer have no redemption penalties.

If the property is to be rented out, the rental income is most likely to be in dollars, so it may make most sense for a buyer to take out a dollar-denominated mortgage so that they’re not subject to any currency fluctuations.

Renting out a Florida property could also come with some tax-efficient benefits, as it’s possible to offset mortgage interest payments (as well as other expenses) against any rental income.

Last word

There’s no doubt that it’s a good time to buy property in the USA. The fact that we speak the same language also helps, as does the availability of regular flights, good weather and excellent facilities and welcoming people. What’s not to like?

As always, however, it’s imperative to take professional advice before committing to anything. Prospective buyers should always go through the same process that they would follow if they were buying a property in the UK, and this includes consulting a good independent lawyer and ensuring that an independent valuation of the property takes place, even if it’s a cash purchase. There’s nothing to be gained, and everything to lose, by cutting corners and taking unnecessary risks.

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Spanish mortgage enquiries up 33 per cent


Enquiries from overseas property hunters looking to secure a Spanish mortgage have risen by 33 per cent during May and June, according to overseas mortgage specialist Conti. 

The company believes that favourable exchange rates and buying conditions, coupled with the fact that mortgage lending is generally good, have meant that overseas property buyers still have an appetite for property in SpainMaximum loan to value loans are still high at around 65-70 per cent. 

Clare Nessling, Director at Conti, says: “Bargain prices and the opportunity to negotiate these down even further with some very motivated sellers mean that it’s most certainly a buyer’s market.  In addition, despite the ongoing eurozone crisis, the growing strength of the pound, which has been rising against the euro to levels not seen for around four years, is boosting the budgets of British buyers. These factors, together with historically low interest rates, are making it more affordable to buy in Spain right now. And signs that the market is improving are starting to lift the confidence of prospective buyers.”

The company were also keen to stress the importance of getting indepent advice “You should always go through the same process that you would follow if you were buying a property in the UK. Take independent advice from an English-speaking lawyer who is not connected to your seller, estate agent or property developer. And ensure an independent valuation of the property is carried out, even if you’re buying in cash.”


Written by: A Place in the Sun Tuesday, July 17, 2012
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Interest in Spanish property on the increase...


Published by WARREN LEWIS

Despite a turbulent few years, it seems that the British love affair with Spain is far from over
Conti has seen a 33 per cent increase in Spanish mortgage enquiries over May and June, and attributes the rise to excellent buying conditions and signs that the market is starting to bottom out.

According to the monthly house price index from appraisal company Tinsa, Spanish property values were down by 10.8 per cent year on year in June, compared with 11.1 per cent in May. And figures from the Spanish National Statistics Institute, INE, show that the decline in property sales in May were -9 per cent, a lot less than the declines from January to March this year, which were between -21 and -33 per cent.

Clare Nessling, Director at Conti, says:

 “Bargain prices and the opportunity to negotiate these down even further with some very motivated sellers mean that it’s most certainly a buyer’s market.  In addition, despite the ongoing eurozone crisis, the growing strength of the pound, which has been rising against the euro to levels not seen for around four years, is boosting the budgets of British buyers. These factors, together with historically low interest rates, are making it more affordable to buy in Spain right now. And signs that the market is improving are starting to lift the confidence of prospective buyers.”

Conti says that mortgage availability is generally good, despite the negative headlines about the property market. Mortgage providers still have a healthy appetite for lending, with maximum loan to values still around 65-70 per cent. Generally speaking, smaller deposits are possible in areas where house prices are more resilient, such as the Balearics, the Canary Islands, Madrid and Barcelona.

The company stresses the importance of seeking the right advice before agreeing to a purchase.

 Clare Nessling says: 

“You should always go through the same process that you would follow if you were buying a property in the UK. Take independent advice from an English-speaking lawyer who is not connected to your seller, estate agent or property
developer. And ensure an independent valuation of the property is carried out, even if you’re buying in cash.

It also pays to be selective. Many so-called bargains are being offered at knock-down prices because they’re of poor quality and in undesirable locations. It’s very easy to be pulled in by descriptions of ‘cheap’ or ‘knock down’ prices, but you really don’t want to end up with a toxic asset simply because you didn’t do your homework or take the right advice. It may be wise to look at re-sales, where you can get references from previous buyers and check any other re-sales being offered on the same development. As a result, you’ll get a much better idea of the property’s true market value.” 

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Planning crucial to buying home abroad, expert warns

It is crucial people considering making international money transfers to purchase a property abroad do not let their enthusiasm for the move stop them from carrying out all the necessary processes to plan for their investment, an expert has warned.

Clare Nessling, director at overseas mortgage specialist Conti, noted that the eurozone's ongoing problems can offer an opportunity for canny buyers who assess the situation correctly.

Writing in Every Investor, she noted that traditional locations such as France and Spain are seeing a drop in prices, made even more pronounced for UK buyers because of the exchange rate between the pound and the euro.

However, Ms Nessling reminded investors that cutting corners in search of a bargain is a mistake, especially given the various criteria for purchasing homes that can apply over different countries.

It is vital to be fully aware of all the clauses contained within a contract, something which can be made easier by hiring a bilingual lawyer who can help analyse a document like this, she added.

"If required, you can also consult valuers, surveyors or architects. They should be proficient in your chosen country's laws and processes and also know the specifics involved in buying a property there," added Ms Nessling.

Furthermore, investors should conduct "thorough research" about nearby transport links and other amenities, as this can sometimes be overlooked when coming across a home that initially appears to be perfect.

"And consider the property off-season - many resorts are seasonal and practically shut down when the tourists return home," the expert warned.

She concluded that thoroughly checking what extra fees may need to be paid when purchasing a home can help save investors some cash in the difficult economic climate currently prevalent.

Lindsay de Feliz, marketing manager at Expat Focus, recently suggested that expats should learn the language of their new country as soon as possible.

Posted by Eleanor Ward

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