There have been several surveys released recently, commenting on house price growth across the world, most notably Knight Frank. Knight Frank's research of 43 countries shows that over 80% of them demonstrated negative growth for the last quarter of 2008 vs 2007. So whilst this indicates the biggest and most widespread decrease we may have all seen, there are still some good news markets out there.
 

Buoyant Property Markets

We have mentioned in previous newsletters other economies such as Poland that have weathered the storm better than most and have written some articles on just this. Read more....Poland is a story of a nation's growing wealth, substantial FDI and conservative retail lending by the banks. Whilst it has not been immune to the global slowdown, the fundamentals look good. There are other economies that are faring well outside Europe as well, that have been buoyed more by dimensions such as having a protected economy and currency.

Morocco

Morocco continues to fascinate many and is still bringing in record tourist numbers (over 3.2m in 1st half of 2008, 7.4m in 2007). French, Spanish and British visitors top the table. Whilst tourist numbers may be affected in 2009, the country has not got securities in international funds or companies that have been affected by the subprime crisis. Big infrastructure projects continue to be financed and Plan Azur, the vision for attracting 10 million tourists by 2010, is still being pursued with vigour. Read more

Featured property

Saidia-Morocco
Mediterrania-Saidia is the only Plan Azur resort on the Mediterranean coastline. Launched in mid 2005 the construction of this €1.6 billion, 7,000,000 sqm real estate project is completing in 2009. It has excellent communication links, there are international airports at Oujda, Nador and Melilla, complemented by the improved road network and the stunning, recently completed, 840 berth Marina-the largest in the Mediterranean. Prices start from £70,000. Read more

Warsaw-Poland
 Are you looking for an investment in an area with thriving international business that can generate a quality stream of tenants? Are you seeking robust yields of 6% in an economy that is set to grow strongly in the medium to long term? If so this could be of interest as it can deliver over 430% return over 5 years, at 20:80 loan to value.

Exchange rate is currently over 5 Polish Zloty to Sterling £, which means you can buy 20% more property for your money than in January . Centrally-located apartments, in Ochota district, within 10 minutes access to the city centre. Prices from £77,000, representing 10% below market value (BMV). Read More

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