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Location, location, relocation

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A lot of investors friends tend to use their new properties for a couple of years before they sell on. They do this for two reasons. One is that they like to enjoy the space and sourounding area. Second reason is that they usually refurbish the house before they resell it, to be able to command a higher price. There is also the occasion when someone buys-to-let. One way or another people are eager to experience the property and the area for at least one holiday season before they move on (excluding the professionals amongst us). Relocation might be a heavy word but a move is surely on the cards. Moving as you might know is not an easy business. Some times the costs of moving alone can be hugely discouraging to a first time buyer of holiday property. Unless you have enough money tucked away to furnish the place from ground up, you will need the expert services of a moving company. The next obvious problem is therefore shopping around for a good deal and most importantly a reliable so...

Property investment picking up in Australia

Favourable conditions in the Australian property market has caused a return of investors. According to official figures investment lending was on the rise in New South Wales during February. Stable interest rates help investors to feel more confident in the market. Median rent rates are also up and the combination of low vacancy rates and increasing rents are a no-brainer for property-to-let buyers. Growth is expected to sustain throughout this year and there is a positive outlook amongst the Australian finance community that recent changes could signal a revival of the market.

Secrets of property investment in Dubai

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The United Arab Emirates have been working day and night to diversify the local economy from purely dependent on oil production and natural gas to something more varied. Two major areas such as travel and property came into play for this reason. In The focus on property development for the leisure market has opened up some fantastic investment opportunities with enormous construction and development work carried out. LatticeWerks are an overseas property investment firm based in London, UK. They specialise in select areas including Dubai . Although most property investment firms fail to explain the opportunities in an attempt to hide the risks LatticeWerks kindly give out plenty of information, convicing even the most doubtful investors about the opportunities at hand. Visit their website for a comprehensive analysis of the Dubai property market. Don't forget to ask plenty of questions regarding the property you are interested in and also get a feel of the local legislation sour...