Thinking of investing in Panama Property For Sale?

Panama has long provided several important incentives for foreign investors, including:
• US dollar-based economy
• Low inflation and zero foreign exchange risk
• Total absence of exchange controls
• Equal treatment of foreign and local citizens
• One of the most flexible company laws in the world
• No restrictions on 100 per cent foreign-owned companies
• No restrictions on mergers, acquisitions or joint ventures
• Excellent tax holidays for specific investments in sectors such as tourism, maritime, real estate, mining • Colon Free Zone, exports and others
• High percentage of labor force is bilingual
• Panama has been ranked first in the region for low cost of living, operational cost and index of labor by the Tripartite Committee, which consists of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB).

Panama has also showed no signs of change in its upward progress. In its annual Report, Moody's Investor Service says, "the country's (Panama) split ratings and stable outlook reflect a manageable fiscal position. Free Trade Agreements, such as the recent accord with Taiwan, will also help to benefit the Panamanian economy by encouraging foreign investment into the nation's financial and communications systems, the report added. In total, Panama has Bilateral Trade Agreements with over 20 countries throughout the world.

Monte do Poco Novo, Alentejo, Portugal

A beautiful, renovated Portuguese Farmhouse, in Pristine Condition, off the beaten track, set within 8.14 hectares (approximately 20 acres) of stunning beauty, including Lake, Swimming Pool Terraced Gardens and citrus fruit trees, within a huge conservation area. Beautiful lakes of Santa Clara and Monte da Rocha within a short range. Historical Note Monte do Poco Novo (the new well) was originally a small farmhouse typical of the Alentejo. A major extension and extensive ground works undertaken over recent years have produced a stunning house and environs.
Location: The property is located in the conservation area of Southern Alentejo, 7 kilometers south west of the town of Ourique, it is 3 kilometers off the made up road in the heart of the country which has endless options for quiet walking and riding. Its location affords total privacy with the sound of silence and spectacular starlit nights. Other properties are nearby but in no way intrusive. The region is showing strong interest from buyers who want the country and convenient to all centres of population. Major tourist developments are poised to raise the profile whilst not threatening the conservation area.

Investment potential in Africa and the Middle East

Property for sale in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the UAE are the most attractive consumer markets in Africa and the Middle East and also attractive investment destinations. Investment levels are highest in the UAE, boosting economic growth prospects there. All investment destinations exhibit strength and weaknesses, which potential investors need to be aware of.

Investment levels are one of the main determinants of economic growth potential. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has the highest levels of investment among the most attractive economies of Africa and the Middle East, signalling investment opportunities and great potential for future economic growth. The other major consumer markets of Africa and the Middle East are Egypt, Saudi Arabia and South Africa, taking into account the size of the economy, economic growth and population size. They too offer investment interesting opportunities.

DUBAI The World’s Best Leisure Destination.

In a little more than two decades, Dubai has transformed itself into one of the fastest growing cities in the world. A truly designer city, Dubai boasts of a lifestyle that is unique and desirable. The destination for intelligent property investors, it has some of the most breathtaking buildings and prestigious projects. A bustling metropolis, with towering skyscrapers and quiet boutique offices, Dubai has world-class shopping malls, restaurants, cafes and entertainment facilities. Home to some of the most unique master plans in the world, Dubai also boasts of the world’s richest horse race, the prestigious Dubai Shopping Festival and has the region’s ultimate fun and entertainment destination, attracting visitors not only from the surrounding countries but from Europe and Asia as well.

Property Portals

Property Portals - It is a matter of being in the right place at the right time to a degree and to ensure you spread your marketing dollar, pound or Euro...whatever - amongst the stronger of the names. Those looking generally will often start at a generic site looking for 'international property' or 'overseas property' - those looking for specifics will type in a specific. Look for portals that allow the insertion of title tags, descriptions and meta tags (although some question the use of these it is still relevant to a part. It also depends on where you are as a name like Primelocation or Viviun who are strong but have no relevance to people not in the UK or USA.

Agents who are seeking to build traffic should take a long term view - at least a year and build on the fact that listings get indexed over time.

International Property Directory has generated some 10,000 page views in less than a year for some agents but it can be hard to quantify a sale or a lead at times as users will see a property on one site - check it out on another or go and ask a local agent to check it out for them who may in turn have their own connections to another portal.

They do work but not as a flash in the pan affect which some people expect. If your property takes 6 months or more to sell locally why would you expect to sell internationally in 5 minutes - but sellers do!

International Property Forum

International Property Forum presents off plan and pre-launch Residential information from posters who seek to enter into discussions with other property professional and individual property owners seeking advice and information on an open platform. Featured as well are Retail and Commercial Property Sales Direct from International Property Developers as well as offering Agents and FSBO the opportunity of listing properties.

Panama - The Dubai of the Americas

Development in Panama is moving full speed ahead. The Panama market is attracting the American retiree population, as well as many other buyers from North and Latin America and investors from Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Whether investing or relocating Panama has many reasons why this region has been attracting people for several years and will it seems continue to do so.

Political Risk Services (PRS) placed Panama in the top three countries of the hemisphere with the best risk-investment qualifications. Moody's and Standard & Poors have both granted high ranking to Panamanian bonds.

Panama has also showed no signs of change in its upward progress. In its annual Report, Moody's Investor Service says, "the country's (Panama) split ratings and stable outlook reflect a manageable fiscal position. Free Trade Agreements, such as the recent accord with Taiwan, will also help to benefit the Panamanian economy by encouraging foreign investment into the nation's financial and communications systems, the report added. In total, Panama has Bilateral Trade Agreements with over 20 countries throughout the world.

Afghanistan property for sale is not for the faint hearted

Afghanistan property for sale or rent is a new region to the world of investing and is not without difficulties at this stage of the war torn region.

Private real estate agents are still reluctant to explore or invest in a market that a World Bank study reveals that even though local businessmen have poured in a whopping $250m in construction activities in the country since 2001, very little of the money has gone into building homes. Most of it has been invested in luxury commercial buildings, thus assuring returns in a country starved of quality commercial space. Generally residents are erecting dwellings with little or no permission and land ownership is not without issues.

Afghanistan is one of the world's poorest countries, yet has shown good signs of emerging from its great economic slump. Plans are even underway to redevelop Kabul where a new development, called the City of Light Development, will incorporate both commercial and historical elements of the city by revitalizing the old war torn buildings and protecting shrines and temples.

Morocco aims to attract over 10 million visitors by 2010

Officially known as the Kingdom of Morocco, this exotic and cosmopolitan country covers 171,834 sq miles and has an estimated population of 33,000,000. Bordering both the Mediterranean and Atlantic, Morocco offers a delightful all-year round climate and exceptional physical beauty that ranges from unspoilt coastline to stunning mountain ranges and the rugged wilderness of the Sahara.

The pace of social change and economic improvement is supported by the energetic and extremely popular young King, Muhammad VI. By encouraging foreign investment and infrastructure development he is rapidly leading Morocco to the international top tier of property investment and tourism.

Egyptian Market Moves Fast

New Cairo and a selection of developments have sold very quickly and have appreciated in value due to the Middle Eastern property market thriving - even in a world market turmoil.

Egyptian Property for Sale

Property for sale in Egypt in the land of pyramids and ancient civilizations, sun-drenched beaches and superb diving, comfortable climatic conditions and spectacular clear water. A land with quintessential mix of the old and new, extending from its architecture to its arts and beyond. A land truly bustling with life, beauty and excitement. Visiting Egypt would be the dream of a lifetime. Property for sale in Egypt is fast becoming a haven for investors and private buyers alike - this is a market to consider.

International Property Listing

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Our expanding portflio of users and associates includes worldwide renowned developers, Estate Agents, Brokers and Realtors as well as a wide base of private property owners looking to sell or rent out their properties to an international audience.

International Property Directory is currently No2 in Google for the term 'international property'.

Commercial Property is viable in the Middle East

Commercial property is subject to the same market conditions as any other type of property. In economic sound markets businesses require office space from which to operate and reach their target audience.

International Property Developers can offer access to a wide range of commercial office space opportunities - especially from emerging markets that have, and do offer sound commercial reasons as to either opening up an operational office from or to simply purchase into a market where capital appreciation and high rental returns can be achieved.

Middle Eastern markets as well as Far Eastern Markets such as South Korea, Malaysia and China all represent growing markets from a relatively low base. As these markets mature the next decade or so could see these regions over run and exceed the costs and returns achieved in once what was the strongest markets worldwide. London UK, New York and Tokyo will see very strong competition from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Mumbai and Shangai as in terms of attractiveness for business owners and investors.

New Project for Punta Cana - Dominican Republic

Punta Cana is a recently developed area, approximately 1000 acres on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, with a shore on the Atlantic Ocean. Host to a burgeoning tourist trade, the region is growing at an exciting pace. The democratically elected government is crafting laws to encourage controlled and quality development. A number of political dignitaries, business leaders and celebrities have chosen Punta Cana for their primary or vacation homes.

Weather in Dominican Republic constantly pleasant with average temperatures around 82° in the summer and 62° in the winter. Punta Cana is blessed with continuous warm ocean breezes, and hundreds of shady coconut palms dot the mile upon mile of sugar-sand white beaches.

Dubai Maritime City - The world's first purpose-built maritime centre.

Dubai Maritime City, the world’s first purpose-built maritime centre, is a 227 hectare fully-equipped, iconic and multi-dimensional maritime centre providing a world-class infrastructure and environment for the global maritime industry and related sectors. Dubai Maritime City is driven by the needs of both local and international marine and maritime communities for a dedicated hub.

Located at the heart of Dubai, next to Port Rashid, Dubai Maritime City capitalizes on the strengths of Dubai as a regional and international hub for trade and commerce, redefining the global maritime industry. It will provide a strategic location for the maritime industry sectors across the full spectrum of maritime business, maritime management, maritime services, maritime retail and recreation, maritime education and research, ship and yacht repair and maintenance.

Dubai Property Market continues to boom

The property market in Dubai is set to grow much faster over the next decade, compared to the past 10 years. Evolving regional stability along with planned new development initiatives will continue to attract regional and international investors to Dubai.

The decision to allow non-UAE citizens to purchase freehold property has provided a major boost to the property development sector, kick starting a diverse range of projects that have encouraged foreign investment. The UAE's political and economic stability, combined with a tax-free environment and the high rate of return on investment will continually aid the property market.

Driven by vision, the city is going to attract a lot of quality and knowledge workers to the Emirate which will drive future growth in the property market. Currently the supply seems to be less sufficient with the projected demand which is expected to cause high appreciation in the years to come. There will be continuous demand for real estate property at the mid to high segment of the market, and parallels phased growth schedules charted out by major real estate developers.

Cyprus Property for Sale

Cyprus – one of the world's most popular tourist destinations islocated in the hot and sunny Mediterranean. Officially the Republic of Cyprus, this country is a Eurasian island located in the East Mediterranean. Turkey sits to the North, the Levant to the West, and Egypt to the South with Greece sitting East-Southeast. Syria and Lebanon also sit to the East and Israel to the South East.

Agia Thekla, Famagusta - Ayia Napa, Cyprus

Note: This project at Ayia Thekla is located in one of the best places in Cyprus - a new marina is due to be launched which will provide the environment for prices to rise much higher during the nest two years. Therefore the Ayia Thekla project, as well as its perfect location, is also very suitable for investment purposes.
One of the most up-and-coming areas on the east coast is Agia Thekla, which is named for the little church nearby. This location is reach in outstanding natural beauty. It is carpeted with flowers in the Spring and has a small, secluded, unspoilt beach. There are plans for a marina at Agia Thekla and international standard golf courses are planed for nearby Protaras and also Larnaca.

Dubai Mortgages and Financing

Many of our developer associates are engaged in facilitating and obtaining Dubai mortgages

exclusively for our clients all over the world.

They will help you in securing the most suitable loan for your home or office. The Mortgage Advisors will hand-hold a customer or prospect and suitably facilitate the mortgage process with the lending institution.

Any UAE resident or non-resident who has already purchased or considering to purchase a residential property can use these services. If purchasing commercial or retail property UAE-established businesses can also use these services for financing their commercial property purchase. (Commercial property finance is strictly available to UAE-established businesses only). Loans are however granted at the discretion of the lending institution.

Cyprus Property Market Outlook

Cyprus changed their currency to the Euro in Janaury 2008 which is being seen as highly beneficial to the island’s property market and the change means that interest rates are likely to coem down as this will be seen as very beneficial to the local buying market as well as the expat and investor market.

Prices may increase by as much as 50% over the next year or so acoording to many analysts who have been predicting a dramatic growth in the property market of Cyprus. In that the island naturally has limited land space these predictions are quite likely to play out as larger portions of the nation are developed and less space is left for further construction projects to take place which in turn strengthens the market.

Iraqi Property Developments

Kurdistan, Iraq, with the launch of the Tarin Hills master development in Erbil. Located in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, the project is a conglomeration of residential, retail, commercial, hospitality, entertainment, health and sports components interwoven within the picturesque terrain of Erbil. The development, to spread across a massive 170 million square feet, will offer residential communities and the best of retail environments and recreational offerings. Phase 1 of the development has a value of USD 4.5 billion.

El Gouna Golf Resort, Egypt

El Gouna is onveniently located just north of Hurghada on the west coast of the Red Sea and is home to 14 spectacular hotels built along 10 kilometers of beachfront and spreads across islands interlinked by lagoons. Neighborhoods of attractive villas and apartments bustle with the activity of entrepreneurs, artists, environmentalists, sports enthusiasts and other individuals and families from all over the world who have made El Gouna their permanent or vacation home.

More information due soon.