November 24, 2009

Emerging and developing markets looking more attractive

Filed under: Property News


While we feel the UK property market is still ripe for investment (certainly in the residential market, though not so in the commercial market, the latter of which probably still has significantly further to fall), we are constantly keeping our eye out on overseas markets.

Troubled economies such as Lithuania, Estonia, and Iceland could prove very lucrative long-term investments for the current investor, plus up and coming areas such as Cyprus remain very much on the radar due to positive political developments there.

Emerging markets are also deserving consideration, especially South America. Brazil has been especially noted for investment opportunities in this powerful emerging economy. However, it is worth investors looking beyond traditional property and looking specifically at land, especially where there are real returns. Agricultural land for sale, especially in emerging economies, are certainly worth considering.

Nevertheless, it remains the case that global property markets remain subdued, and despite recent recoveries, these remain frail, so investors need to take extra precautions if looking to buy at the present time – however, the canny investor will already be researching countries now, to take full advantage of individual opportunities as and when they come up.

If nothing else, one of the big perks of investing overseas is having to take repeated holidays abroad. :)

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