Real Estate Fair in Natal – Brazil

1 March, 2010 No Comments

About 10,000 homes, both new construction and second-hand, will be presented at the ninth edition of the Real Estate Fair in Natal (Brazil): IX Salão Imobiliário DO RN.

This fair will be held from 10 to 14 March 2010 at the Convention Center, in the area of Ponta Negra.

The public interested in buying their own homes or as investment property, will find more than 250 companies.

As indicated Ocimar Damasio, chief operating officer of the Communication and event organizer, this real estate fair is the second largest in Brazil in terms of turnover, after the real estate fair in São Paulo. Is expected to visit the show over 30,000 people during the five days it lasts. In addition, this year has increased the number of stands, even attracting companies from other countries.

During the exhibition, visitors will be informed of more than 200 real estate developments, for all tastes, from flats and apartments to houses and condominiums, even within the state.

During the week of 10 to 14 March, 14h-22h, visitors will find a complete environment with air conditioning, restaurant, wireless Internet and auditorium.

See you there!

An underground paradise hotel in China

26 February, 2010 No Comments

Hotel Songjiang near Shanghai, China, is a tourist paradise which has also won the award for best architectural design of hotels 5 *****.

This Jochman Martin’s architectural project, from Atkins study (also creators of the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai), requires builders to have a great imagination to exploit the particular field: a huge quarry with a wall where the river flows, whose peculiarity is that a waterfall flows through the exterior structure, as it is part of the walls of a “throat” where water accumulates. Its structure is steel and glass, simulating another waterfall, like those in this quarry.

The Songjiang Hotel is set amidst a landscape virtually untouched, the source of inspiration has been the respect for nature.

The environmental air is reflected in that its elements reach a minimum energy and environmental impact (eg green roofs in areas above ground level and the utilization of geothermal energy).

It has 400 rooms, of which some overlook an aquarium. It also has a gym and pool.

In this hotel we have three environments:

1. Underwater.
2. From inside the quarry, with rocky cliffs and natural waterfalls in the background.
3. A ground level, with the building at his feet.

The opening is scheduled for 2013.

It will be the inauguration of one of the most impressive architectural works whose complexity and combines stunning images for any lover of nature & modern architecture.

The Songjiang Hotel will be in the category of the most emblematic hotels in the world today.

Invest in Miami

22 February, 2010 No Comments

It appears that the Florida real estate market, particularly Miami, is recovering from a hard crash.

Currently, the real estate market in Miami is increasing sales.

The average sales price in Miami rarely exceed €150.000, which is affordable for Europeans.

The sale of properties in Miami has increased due to:

1. The arrival of the U.S. President, Barack Obama.
2. La housing stock reduction, which the famous subprime foreclosures left in the hands of banks (the properties were auctioned).
3. The increase of malls and shops.
4. The decline in housing prices, added with the weak dollar, which has created a very attractive market to foreign buyers, which has led to a high percentage of international customer transactions.
5. The important market for luxury real estate, which has maintained its buyers due to falling property prices up to 50% exclusive. The buying clients come mostly from USA, Canada, Europe and Latin America.
6. The potential of the city to absorb the overbuilding generated in recent years due to its climate and as a greater international resort, cruise and shipping companies on the continent.

Both the Spanish Chamber of Commerce as the ratio of financial analysis by Standard & Poor’s, advise investing in Miami real estate market.

In new construction homes, promoters offers great incentives:

• bear the maintenance costs and taxes for 2 years.
• ensure the rent to the owners of the property for 3 years and if sales prices fall, guaranteeing repurchased by the same purchase price, proposed a housing finance with 35% of the down payment.

Miami has the Latin charm (65%, mostly Cubans) and the efficient and practical system of USA. With 2,400,000 people, Miami is a cosmopolitan city, full of celebrities, millionaires and a lot of visitors.

Brazil, an ideal country for the real estate investment

19 February, 2010 No Comments

At this moment, it’s time to invest in Brazil, either as a buyer and promoter.

Brazil will host the 2014 Football World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

These two events will involve the construction of stadiums, metro networks, new airports and hotels as well as updating existing ones. It will also require the construction of housing, along with the modernization of cities and real estate developments in today’s society due to the increase of the middle class.

In general, the Brazilian economy seems unstoppable (it’s the 9th economy of the planet), for his big break, with sustained economic growth, its ability to withstand the financial crisis, job creation, the image of stability against the Brazilian government foreign and oil resources in their coastal waters.

The foreign property investment in Brazil should consider the country’s characteristics: its size, different regions and products most commonly requested. The northeast area of Brazil had a huge real estate development in the middle of a virgin area.

Spain vs England in real estate investment

4 December, 2009 No Comments

The “real estate crisis” has affected several countries. We can make a comparison between Spain and the UK to see the evolution in each of these housing markets.

Referring to the residential housing market:

• In the UK, prices have fallen more quickly than in Spain, as sellers have assumed that without this prices decrease, the sale would not expedite. In addition, must take into account that the actual price drop by the devaluation of the pound, prompted investors to find properties with a discount of up to 50%. It has made that the real estate market in England is now already beginning to recover.
• In Spain the price reduction has been much lower and in the segment of luxury homes, this reduction has barely noticed. It is anticipated that the recovery in Spain will start between 12 and 18 months.
• Unlike the office market (see below), in the housing market there is a glut and excess debt; the worst is behind us yet. Even so, as discussed in the article of 26/11/09 La Vanguardia, in Barcelona and Madrid real estate begins to pick up.

About office market:

• In Spain, the real estate market is about to bottom out, as it has been noticed some cuts in prices for office, sometimes exceeding 40%. But this is clearly a market that has always had a shortage of supply.
• The office market in Spain has suffered the fall in rents, which has been linked to changes in the economy. When the rents are lowering, there is more risk for investors. If the economy recovers, rising consumption and improved incomes. Potential investors must be, therefore, very attentive to the evolution of the Spanish economy.
• Rental contracts in Spain are normally 3 to 5 years, unlike England, where contracts are much longer.
• Spain remains an attractive country for investment. A German investor particularly like to invest in Spain.

 The Spanish financial entities, and we talk about banking in general, seems unwilling or unable to dispose of their property, at least at current prices. The big question would be: Why should I sell now if within 8 months I get a 15% – 20% more? The answer is given: If these entities sell now, will always be at a price lower than that recorded in its books and, therefore, prefer to wait until the market recovers a bit.

New Homes International Portal

2 December, 2009 No Comments

The aim of New Homes International Portal is to provide our visitors information about the best international real estate developments.

On the New Homes International Portal you will find details of new property developments currently under way all over the world. You will also find a large number of property development companies providing information about their latest new property projects, together with individual property owners advertising new homes for sale.

In addition to the advertised real estate developments, this site is offering helpful information to the buyer in the different
countries: legal steps to buy real estate, taxes, socio-politic, economic and general ideas of the choosen country to invest in. All together will be a basic tool for investors to decide between the different countries.

QUALinHABITAT Real Estate Barcelona

1 December, 2009 No Comments

QUALinHABITAT Barcelona is a real estate specializing in luxury houses, flats, land plots, country houses and hotels for sale in residential areas of Barcelona and its surrounding areas.

This real estate offers personalized assessment in several languages, as we think every customer is unique. A realtor & real estate lawyer will provide legal assistance during the property buying or selling process

Additionally, it provides additional information of Barcelona, including:

• Hotels, 4 and 5 stars
• Restaurants
• Sport clubs
• Fitness & Spa
• Spanish and international schools
• Consulates
• Car rental