Economics Masterclass: Exchange Rates

Exchange rates can really affect the ‘real’ cost of overseas investment. In this article, John Farrell, takes a look at the importance of understanding how the foreign exchange rate mechanism works and how figures can be locked in to save investors a significant amount of money on an overseas purchase.

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Read Dominic’s honest appraisal on issues relative to investors. In this edition he takes a look at novice investors and the importance of positive cash flow in the absence of a portfolio in addition to looking in to the mindset of the rich and successful and looks at the psychology that drives these individuals.    

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Focus on Bulgaria

Rachel Newcombe reviews Bulgaria. Is this the next best investment deal or a giant lemon waiting to go sour? With much having been written about the potential returns in Bulgaria, this report expels the myth and explains how the gains of the early innovators have given rise to a country whose property supply vastly exceeds the demand. With many investors telling horror stories of under-letting and impossible re-sales we look at the reasons why.

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Focus on Germany

Shaun Curran reviews how the problems caused by reunification in 1990 have now reversed, leading to a robust economy and looks at the investment opportunities that can now be found in the German capital of Berlin. With a population of 3.4 million, low ownership and a culture of rented accommodation it is easy to see why it looks like a top tip for the coming years.

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Focus on Spain

Rachel Newcombe reviews the Spanish love affair for many British buyers and contemplates is it really over? With many ‘pure’ investors having already departed in favour of new opportunities in countries in the early growth phase, we look at the options available for ‘lifestyle’ investors and those bargain hunters happy to explore the opportunities in some of the less developed areas. In this report we look at the beauty of Murcia as we move away from the coast and search inland….

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Accessible Property

Richard Thompson highlights why good access equates to good business. He takes you on a whistle-stop tour of the importance of catering for the disabled user and how simple incorporations at the design stage can add thousands to rental and resale values to the prudent investor.

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Mortgage Monitor

Resident mortgage expert, Tony Taylor, explores the advantages and disadvantages of interest-only and capital re-payment mortgages. He also shares a few top Tax tips for landlords.  

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It's never too late to start investing in property...

Collette Lord explains why age should be no barrier when embarking upon a career in property investment. Read the interesting insight into how Collette began her new found career in life and how she has gone from owning a single home to developing a successful business and income generating portfolio of property.

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