100% Finance opportunity just 30km south of Lisbon, Portugal.

This is not an ‘off-plan’ property project but a completed apart-hotel development that is likely to have opened its doors to the General Public ahead of Christmas 2010.  Prices start from £169,000.

Set in the picturesque fishing village of Sesimbra, on the Costa Azul of Souther Portugal.  This development has been built on3 levels into a hillside that overlooks one of the most stunning bays.  The architect has developed the buildings so the rooftops consist of wide green space that provide unrivalled views and each apartment has stunning unobstructed views of Sesimbra bay.

These luxurious suites are furnished and finished to highest standards, with on site facilities of adult and child swimming pools, 400m2 luxury spa, club house and bar, restaurant and childcare.  As an owner you will be entitled to enjoy the facilities yourself with up to 56 days of personal usage (this does not apply for purchases made via a SIPP).  As well as being just down the road from Lisbon, the resort is within easy reach of 10 golf course.

The developments location and features are enticing but the current financial package available is more attractive as the sun setting over the Atlantic Ocean.

The Finance option currently available to those who get involved now is:

• 100% mortgages (subject to status, the banks offer 90% LTV)
• Instant equity – approximately 10% of the current bank valuation
• Developer will pay all closing costs, which equate to approximately 10% of the property value
• Properties are fully furnished with no additional furniture package cost
• 2% cash back which goes towards the 1st years mortgage
• 3 year Interest only mortgage current rate circa 2.65%
• Projected rental returns of between 5-7% per annum

What deposit is required?

No deposit is required.  Clients are required to pay a 1% commitment fee (fully refundable should Banif Bank not offer you a mortgage), chose an apartment and apply for a mortgage.  Banif Banks current lending criteria suggests that  applicants who can demonstrate a gross income to liabilities ratio of around 70:30 will be successful.

For more information on this fantastic opportunity please either request a call back or send an email to info@thegpsnetwork.co.uk

Sesimbra Bay Beach Resort

The resort will be fully managed by Kasamia who will advertise and deliver a 5* quality service.   You will receive an personal usage allocation of 6 weeks, that can be returned the Management company in return for increased returns.  The rental returns, paid quarterly in arrears, will be 60% of gross Operating Profits of the resort.

Sal Island is the most popular of the Cape Verde islands with a recognized International Airport.  Dunas Beach Resort and Spa is on the prime beach front location of Ponta Preta beach just minutes away from the main town of Santa Maria.

Dunas Beach Resort and Spa is a stunning development comprising studios, suites, apartments and villas all built to the quality expected of the resort operator Sol Meliá.  The Resort Offers

• Stunning choice of properties including villas, apartments, studios and suites.
• Prices range from €100,000 to €1,000,000.
• Direct flights from the UK airports Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham.
• Excellent rental returns from room rate share.
• Flexible payment schemes including interest payments on cash investments during construction.
• SIPP approved.
• Resort managed by the world renowned Sol Meliá to maximize the rental income potential.

Cape Verde

The closest tropical location to Europe, around an hour south of the Canary Islands and just over 5 hours from the UK.  Cape Verde enjoys a dry tropical climate with cool currents drifting around the islands keeping temperatures to a pleasant 22^o to 30^o all year round, without the risk of hurricanes.

The Islands boast some of the best beaches in the world and are only just being discovered.  Tourism has leapt from 67,000 visitors at the start of the Millennium to over 300,000 in 2007 and expectation is that this figure will top the 1 million mark as early as 2015.

As the popularity of Cape Verde increases and land values rise, demand will grow and properties will become more valuable.  An annual income for property owners will increase significantly as the tourist footfall continues to grow.  Sal Island accounts for 69% of Cape Verde’s rental market and the government is investing in the Islands to create a modern, world class tourist destination.

Dunas Beach Resort & Spa

Located on the white sands of the Ponta Preta beach, just outside the main town of Santa Maria, the MELIÁ Dunas Beach Resort will be one the most prestigious resorts on Sal Island.

The Resort will comprise of:

• Stunning choices of properties including villas, apartments, studios and suites.
• High quality finishes and understated luxury throughout the whole Resort.
• All the facilities you would expect from a 5 star MELIÁ Resort.
• World-class restaurants with a blend of international cuisine to suit all tastes.
• Expansive communal pools for ultimate relaxation.
• Tranquil surroundings with beautiful landscaped gardens.

The Resort will feature many fine restaurants & bars, two poolside wet bars, courtesy & lounge areas, Meliá Yhi Spa & gymnasium, tennis courts and a variety of shops.

Funding your property purchase

The Resort Group plc have developed payment options to suit a variety of investors, these include interest payments against cash deposit, cost of equity borrowing funded during construction and utilization of SIPP’s.

Cash Investments

Whilst banks offer paltry interest rates on savings for their customers, The Resort Group offer the complete opposite.  For clients investing cash savings in a Dunas Beach Resort property they will receive annual interest of 6% on the cash invested during the property construction phase.

Equity Release or borrowing

Clients who look to utilize equity in a home, buy-to-let or other forms of borrowing to invest in a Dunas Beach Resort property, The Resort Group will offer to service the interest costs on this borrowing, up to an interest rate of 10% per annum, during construction.  These interest payments will be rolled up and added to the property completion balance.

Additionally, as the investment is in Euro’s The resort Group offer an attractive guaranteed rate of exchange from Sterling to Euro’s.  The Resort Group can also provide access to free legal services and completion mortgages (subject to status) through Banif Bank.

SIPP Purchase

The Resort Group have partnered with some of the UK’s leading pension and investment experts to enable clients to discuss current personal arrangements and explore the most effective and efficient way of purchasing a property at the Dunas Beach Resort.

Easy Ownership

There are three payment options provided to meet the majority of investor requirements.

Option One

• €2,000 Reservation Fee.
• 35% payment on signing contracts, less the reservation fee.
• 65% payment on completion.
• Interest paid on borrowing until completion (added to final purchase price) or 6% interest as compensation on savings utilized.
• Mortgage on completion (subject to status), opportunity for 70% loan to value mortgage.
• Hotel Excellence Furniture Package discounted by 50%.

Option Two

• €2,000 Reservation Fee.
• 45% payment on signing contracts, less the reservation fee.
• 55% payment on completion.
• Interest paid on borrowing until completion (added to final purchase price) or 6% interest as compensation on savings utilized.
• Mortgage on completion (subject to status), opportunity for 70% loan to value mortgage.
• Hotel Excellence Furniture Package FREE.

Option Three

• €2,000 Reservation Fee.
• 25% payment on signing contracts, less the reservation fee.
• 20% payment after 6 months.
• 20% payment after 12 months.
• 20% payment after 18 months.
• Final 15% is written off.
• Hotel Excellence Furniture Package FREE.

• There is a finite supply of land in the world
• Demand for excellent agricultural farmland is extremely high
• The demand for agricultural crops grows exponentially with increase in world population, which is expected to double in the next 40 years
• Developing economies demand higher protein diets, driving pressure on the supply of livestock foodstuff
• Agricultural farmland provides an annual return
• Australia is the worlds 4^th largest Wheat exporter
• Western Australia is away from the drought zone with crop yields generally higher than other areas
• Demand for agricultural crops will continue to be driven higher not just by the requirements to feed humans and livestock but also to find solutions to natural resource fuels

Australian Farmland investment

• Opportunity to purchase arable farmland in Western Australia
• Utilisation of industry experts to select appropriate land and recommend management
• Farmland professionally managed and farmed with 80% of the net profits from the sale of the harvest crops paid annually
• Resale of farmland managed for you
• Flexibility to structure products to meet clients profile and requirements
• Purchase options either via cash or alternatively using an IFA to look at utilising / creating a SIPP to make the purchase

For more information and a free brochure on this product please submit your full contact details, including email, telephone number and address here.

The Garapua Beach Resort will offer:

• Range of OFF-PLAN 5 Star luxury properties from Studios to 4 Bedroom Villas
• From £60,000 to £630,000 to purchase
• Fully furnished freehold properties
• 2 year RENTAL GUARANTEE at 10% p.a. with 50% net room share from year 3 onwards
• £1000 reservation fee with NOTHING to pay till COMPLETION (depending on status)
• 100% FINANCE OPTION available, Developer pays monthly interest payment on 30% deposit
• Developer will assist owners with obtaining finance on completion
• SIPP inclusive opportunity
• Owners own the FREEHOLD to the property
• 30 days free PERSONAL USAGE per year (excluding SIPP Investors)
• STUNNING location in emerging South American tourist hotspot

Excellent Property Investment Opportunities in Brazil

Harlequin Hotels & Resorts is purchasing 1,700 acres of land in Bahia, Brazil with a view to creating a 5 star luxury spa resort called Garapua Beach Resort in which it intends to incorporate a Gary Player Signature Golf Course, Pat Cash Tennis Academy, Football Academy, Trader Vic’s restaurant, Senor Pico’s and Mai Tai Lounge.

We are proposing to sell freehold plots of land from 450 sq m at up to 50% below market value and providing the owners of the land with the option to build a property within 5 years of receipt of title to the land. Owners of the land will be able to choose from a selection of property designs which can be customised to their individual requirements.

The plots of land are situated in what will become an exclusive gated community with landscaped gardens and swimming pools within a 5 star luxury beachfront spa resort. Residents and guests will have full use of the facilities within the resort. The hotel operator will manage and maintain the public areas within this area.

Why this is an Excellent Investment Opportunity

Real estate investment is growing due to the increasing popularity of Bahia as the favourite holiday destination of Brazilians and is still underdeveloped as a tourist market internationally and is predicted to grow exponentially. There is a huge demand for tourist accommodation and the property market is booming with foreign investment increasing as there are no restrictions on foreign ownership and inward investment is being actively encouraged by the Government. Brazil is also hosting the 2014 World Cup and is bidding for the 2016 Olympic Games.

Introducing residential property in emerging new Turkish business district

• High specification, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments.
• Off-plan and completed development – Opened September 2009.
• Prices from £27,305!
• 90% Finance.
• 10% Deposit Required.
• 15% Discount.
• 75% Loan to Value.
• Capital growth conservatively estimated at 15% – 20% p.a.
• Excellent rental potential with achievable rental yields of between 8% – 10% on a long term basis.
• A prestigious residential development in the major corporate centre of Cerkezkoy, a suburb of Istanbul.
• Designed to provide a luxurious standard of living to young professionals and executives relating to this flagship district.
• More than 50,000 people work in the area.

Key Points:

• Excellent location close to the international airport, the Trans European North-South Motorway, and superb fast railway connection.
• 24 hour security.
• On site Restaurants.
• A private school within the development.
• Shopping Mall, including a 36,000m² Tesco supermarket.
• Indoor and Outdoor swimming pools.
• Health and Fitness Suite/Gymnasium.
• Sports facilities incorporating a Tennis Club and basketball courts.
• Culture Centre.
• Business Centre.
• Cinema.
• Theatre.
• 4/5 star hotel within the development with 130-150 rooms.

Why Cerkezkoy, Istanbul?

• The area is a major corporate centre and tax free business zone encompassing in excess of 600 companies including many blue chip corporations such as Bosch, Sony, and 3M.
• One of the fastest developing regions of Turkey.
• 20 minutes to Ataturk Airport, (Istanbul International Airport).
• 10 minutes to Salivri Airport a new international airport anticipated to complete in 2013.
• 2 minutes to the Trans European North-South Motorway (TEM) a modern system of motorways and expressways, connecting the Baltic, Adriatic, Aegean and Black Seas.
• Close proximity to a European high speed rail terminal scheduled for completion in 2010. More than 200,000 people live in the Cerkezkoy area.
• Accession to the EU anticipated by 2013 (The Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan).
• HIGH predicted capital growth in Istanbul of 20%-30% p.a. (Source: California Chronicle 22 April 2009).
• EXCELLENT RENTAL YIELDS anticipated, currently quoted at 6.22% (average) in prime locations. (Source: Global Property Guide 18 March 2009).
• HIGH INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT – The International Investors Association (YASED) says Turkey can expect a foreign investment inflow of $15-20 BILLION from 2008 onwards.
• Turkey is currently attracting around 25 MILLION TOURISTS per annum. (Source: ArticleDashboard.com. 2009)
• Turkey has the WORLD’S 15th and EUROPE’S 6th largest economy.
• Widely forecast to become one of the TOP 10 ECONOMIES in the world by 2050.
• Turkey will require an additional 5.5 MILLION HOUSING UNITS by 2015 to satisfy predicted shortfalls of 500,000 properties per year.
• In 2007, Turkey launched MORTGAGE PRODUCTS for foreign property purchasers.

Development comprises:

• 43 properties consisting of: 21 x 1 Bedroom Apartments. 12 x 2 Bedroom Apartments. 10 x 3 Bedroom Apartments.
• There is a 5 year building warranty on Narin Park. There is a 2 year warranty on internal fixtures & fittings and workmanship.
• Planning Permission has been obtained. Construction permit No: 246/12.
• Ave Price/m² 1 bedroom apartment: £637 approx.
• Ave Price/m² 2 bedroom apartment: £616 approx.
• Ave Price/m² 3 bedroom apartment: £608 approx.
• These can vary depending on which rental scheme you wish to adopt. Typically, rental charges are 12% – 15% for long-term lettings.
• Achievable rental in the area (Long -term): Approximate predicted rental figures as at July 2009:
• 1 bedroom apartment = TRY 400/550 (£160/£220) PCM – unfurnished/furnished.
• 2 bedroom apartment = TRY 550/700 (£220/£280) PCM – unfurnished/furnished.
• 3 bedroom apartment = TRY 700/850 (£280/£340) PCM – unfurnished/furnished.

Why Turkey is considered a prime location:

• Actual growth in 2005 – 2006: 30% anticipated growth 15% minimum in 2009. Anticipated 20% in 2010. Source(s): Invest Worldwide Ltd, Turkey.
• Would-be investors can now be assured that they are investing into a nation with a healthy economy and one where the property market holds long-term potential for strong capital appreciation. Turkey represents the best investment opportunity in the overseas market that anyone is likely to find over the next year and a half. Source: GoWealthy 15/02/09
• Predicted Market Growth: Istanbul property is seeing unprecedented growth, although not the fantastic 85% returns that some investors achieved during 2005/06, capital growth rates of between 20% – 30% are still expected for buyers of both residential and commercial property in 2009. Source: California Chronicles 21 January 2009
• In their sixth annual report ‘Trends in Real Estate Europe 2009’ financial experts Price Waterhouse Coopers quote Istanbul as being one of the top 3 Eastern European destinations offering opportunities to those looking to make an international purchase.
• Jones Lang LaSalle state in their August 2008 report that Istanbul will undoubtedly remain the focus of occupier, developer and investor interest for the foreseeable future.
• The rental market in Turkey is extremely buoyant all year around, a situation which is continually being supported by the Turkish government and the fact that the restrictions on developable land is limiting the availability of high specification apartments and villas. 78% of land in Turkey belongs to the Treasury and therefore cannot be developed.

Planned to be the finest resort in the Caribbean, combining superb accommodation, a stunning location and fabulous facilities including the Gary Player Signature Golf Course. The Estate offers:

• Range of OFF-PLAN 5 Star luxury properties from studio apartments to four bedroom villas
• From £130,000 to £500,000 to purchase
• 2 year RENTAL GUARANTEE at 10% p.a. with 50% net room share from year 3 onwards
• £1000 reservation fee with NOTHING to pay till COMPLETION (depending on status)
• 100% FINANCE OPTION available, Developer pays monthly interest payment on 30% deposit
• Developer will assist owners with obtaining finance on completion
• SIPP inclusive opportunity
• Owners own the FREEHOLD to the property
• 30 days free PERSONAL USAGE per year (excluding SIPP Investors)

Key Points

• The resort will be around 15 minutes from the George Charles Airport near Castries
• The Worlds first Gary Player Golf Hotel

The Marquis Estate – The Resort

An estate of this individuality requires considerable care to leave this piece of land better than it is. The developer plans to do this by ensuring the indigenous population’s involvement and the protection of the wildlife and existing ecosystems to create a new legacy.

The Marquis Estate – Resort Amenities

Elegant bars and restaurants are planned for a number of key locations within the hotels, golf course, marina and The Island Sanctuary to provide a range of culinary experiences from fine dining to casual lunches. The developer is currently in discussions with a number of world renowned restaurateurs and chefs whose early involvement will ensure dining areas are designed to create a truly exceptional and memorable experience.

The championship 18 hole signature golf course will be both challenging and picturesque with fabulous views across the Atlantic Ocean.

The casino will be developed by one of the best known Vegas operators.

One of the world’s best known and most highly regarded architects is involved in the development of The Marquis Estate resort. The resort will also offer full conferencing and banqueting facilities for a maximum capacity of 500 people.
The equestrian centre will be managed by highly qualified staff. A world class Polo field will provide the perfect practice ground for international Polo players along with extensive stabling facilities.

The Harlequin Sports Academy will provide expert cricket, football and tennis coaching for both children and adult, and will be equipped with modern facilities which will attract international teams for out-of-season training.

Eco-friendly electric buggies equipped with GPS will enable guests to navigate the resort with ease as well as transporting golfers around the stunning 18 hole course.

Managed by a world-class hotel management company The Marquis Estate will offer unparalleled luxury, service and comfort with every attention to detail including a 24 hour concierge facility.
All this will ensure that this exclusive resort will be the Caribbean’s finest luxury destination.

The Marquis Estate – The Properties

The Marquis Estate will comprise a distinctive collection of bespoke estate villas uniquely positioned to take advantage of the natural beauty and scenic vistas afforded by this wonderful setting, luxury apartments, penthouses and hotel suites will provide exclusivity and sophistication within a setting of natural beauty.

The Marquis Estate will also include The Island Sanctuary, an exotic, tropical paradise surrounded by fresh water channels and reached only by private bridge. Each of the luxurious villas has its own private grounds. Designed and built to the highest specification the villa offers elegant and spacious accommodation.

The world’s first Gary Player Golf Hotel will comprise luxurious rooms and suites enjoying inspiring views of the championship golf course and the sea. The mood is one of quiet elegance and deep comfort with an atmosphere of effortless sophistication and immediate relaxation.

Gary Player Golf Hotel rooms and suites and riverside villas are also available to purchase as investment opportunities.

Comfort, space and seclusion will reign supreme in the Gary Player residential hillside villas. Providing every modern luxury, including private pools, air conditioned bedrooms, the highest quality kitchens and bathrooms.

You can choose from a two, four or six bedroom residential hillside villa on one of three generous plot sizes. Villas can also be tailored to your personal specifications, at additional cost, within architectural guidelines established to maintain the integrity of the whole development. As you purchase the freehold ownership of a villa there are no limitations on usage. On site management and maintenance is available and for when you are not there, a home letting service can be arranged.

The Marquis Estate will comprise a distinctive collection of bespoke estate villas uniquely positioned to take advantage of the natural beauty and scenic vistas, luxury apartments, penthouses and hotel suites will provide exclusivity and sophistication within a setting of natural beauty.

Gary Player Design has designed over 300 golf courses all over the world and is delighted to be working with Harlequin Hotels & Resorts to create a Gary Player Signature Golf Course at The Marquis Estate in St Lucia.

This will be the first resort in the Caribbean to include a Player designed golf hotel and properties co-branded with Harlequin Hotels & Resorts.

Welcome to The Marquis Estate

The Marquis Estate is situated amongst some of the Caribbean’s most attractive landscape on the stunning northeast coast of St Lucia and occupies a breathtaking 500 acre site in a wide lush, tropical valley that sweeps majestically down to one of the most beautiful beaches in St Lucia, the Marquis Bay, where with pristine white sands meet clear, turquoise waters that are perfect for scuba diving and snorkelling.

An estate of this individuality requires considerable care to leave this piece of land better than it is. Harlequin plans to do this by ensuring the indigenous population’s involvement and the protection of the wildlife and existing ecosystems to create a new legacy.

We have already released hotel suites and apartments for early investment at off plan prices of more than 50% below market value.

Location – St Lucia

St Lucia is a strikingly beautiful tropical island situated at the heart of the Windward chain in the Eastern Caribbean between St Vincent and Martinique. The stunning coastline offers variety from classic stretches of white-sand beaches to the dramatic cliffs and hidden coves, and has some of the finest natural harbours in the Caribbean.

The Marquis Estate is located just 15 minutes from the George Charles Airport near Castries.

FACTS

Population: 170,650
Capital: Castries
Area: 616 sq km/238 sq m); 43 km/27 miles long 23 km/14 miles wide
Time Difference: GMT -4 Hours
Language: Official language is English; the local dialect is French Patois
Monetary Unit: Eastern Caribbean dollar EC$ (fixed to the US Dollar); US dollars are widely accepted
Airport: Hewanorra International Airport on the southern tip of the island handles international flights. The George F.L. Charles Airport in Castries handles inter-Caribbean traffic
Flight Times: 8 hours 45 minutes from London – BA and Virgin fly from Gatwick; Virgin fly from Manchester; 4 hours from New York – with American Airlines
Climate: Tropical climate with little seasonal temperature variation averaging 27°c; average daily sunshine is 8 – 9 hours; seasonal rainfall between June and December
Government: St Lucia is an ex-British colony and has been an independent state in the Commonwealth since February 1979; Economy In 2005 GDP grew by 5.1% Improvements in roads, communications and services infrastructure have attracted foreign investment.
Tourism: St Lucia is considered to be the most romantic destination in the Caribbean and attracts a large number of visitors each year. In 2005 tourist visitors totalled over 700,000 mainly from the US and UK and tourism accounted for more than 48% of St Lucia’s GDP. High season – mid Dec to mid April

The Resort

The Marquis Estate – Why Invest?

• St Lucia is an established and increasingly popular holiday destination that is also one of the most accessible – three major airlines from the UK provide a direct service to St. Lucia (9 hours). St Lucia has a stable economic and political environment with a high probability of price appreciation over the next ten years. St Lucia has many of the same advantages as Barbados but property prices are currently 60% lower.

• The World Bank has recently placed St Lucia in the top 30 countries in the world to invest, making St Lucia the only Caricom country to make the top 30, ahead of Barbados and Antigua.

• There are very favourable tax concessions for property buyers from overseas: No Rental Income Tax, No Capital Gains Tax, No Inheritance Tax, No Repatriation Tax*.

• The real estate sector in St Lucia is booming. St Lucia is still one of the most reasonably priced islands in the Caribbean for property acquisition with prices up to 60% lower than on Barbados. Property prices have increased by around 40% per annum for the last 2 years, and are projected to continue to rise for the next 5 years.

This all points to a fast maturing property market in St. Lucia with increasing prices, making an early commitment to a home a sound investment in lifestyle and real estate.

*Please seek advice from an Independant Tax Professional.

• Range of Off-Plan 5 Star luxury properties from studio apartments to six bedroom villas
• From £160,000 to £1.2 million to purchase
• Resort opens to public Summer 2010
• 2 year rental guarantee at 10% p.a. with 50% net room share from year 3 onwards
• £1000 reservation fee with NOTHING to pay till COMPLETION (depending on status)
• 100% finance option available, Developer pays monthly interest payment on 30% deposit
• Developer will assist owners with obtaining finance on completion
• SIPP inclusive opportunity
• Owners own the freehold to the property
• 30 days free personal usage per year (excluding SIPP Investors)
• Stunning location in emerging Caribbean tourist hotspot

Key Points:

• Prime location approximately 15 minutes drive from existing and proposed Airports
• Resort managed by world class hotel company OASIS HOTELS & RESORTS

Features and Amenities

• The library provides a peaceful, cool haven to enjoy quiet times reading newspapers or a book.
• The Green Flash Beach Club comprises a bar and restaurant, with terraces and gardens providing relaxing shaded areas to enjoy cocktails and casual dining by day and night.
• The Harlequin Sports Academy offers expert tennis, football and cricket coaching for all ages and abilities.
• The Harlequin Fitness Centre comprises a full range of cardiovascular and physical training equipment
• The Island Sanctuary Spa has indoor and outdoor treatment suites.
• Buccament Bay Beach Resort has several bars and restaurants. Freshwater swimming pools and children’s pool are situated within the gardens, all with a concierge service for drinks and snacks.
• The Diving & Watersports Centre offers PADI tuition, snorkelling, catamaran sailing, kayaking, windsurfing and waterskiing.
• Buccament Bay shopping mall is a small collection of boutiques. In most shops you have the opportunity to make your purchase at tax-free prices.
• Other entertainment is provided by a Casino and live music venue.
• Conference facilities are also available.

Resort for Children:

• Kid’s Club
• Baby-sitting service is available from 7pm until midnight
• Teen Club

Buccament Bay Beach Resort – The Galleon Restaurant

In keeping with The Pirates of The Caribbean theme, we have commissioned a ‘pirate galleon’ to be built and moored in Buccament Bay. The Galleon will be used as a floating restaurant for the sole use of the Buccament Bay Resort. The vessel will be 38m long, with an 8m beam.

Apartments

• Fully air-conditioned
• Fully furnished to the highest standard
• 3 double bedrooms each with luxuriously appointed ensuite shower room
• Personal in-room safe
• Interactive Entertainment system with flat screen TV
• Internet access
• Stereo
• Private balcony with jacuzzi and plunge pool

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY:
Underwater springs supply abundant fresh water. Eco-friendly sources of power and waste disposal.

Private Residences

The Private Residences Property styles available:

• Studios
• 1 Bedroom Apartments
• 2 Bedroom Apartments
• 2 Bedroom Garden Villas – semi detached
• 3 Bedroom Garden Villas – semi detached
• 4 Bedroom Houses – detached

Luxury apartments and villas situated in a gated community within the grounds of the Buccament Bay Beach Resort

• Fully air-conditioned
• Fully fitted kitchen with all appliances
• Unfurnished – furniture package options available
• Exclusive amenities including swimming pool
• Full use of the 5 Star facilities at the Buccament Bay Beach Resort
• Managed and maintained by the hotel management company
• Buy to live or use for short or long-term rental

Island Spa Villas

Each of the luxurious villas will have its own private grounds and will be surrounded by channels of fresh water and tropical planting. Designed and built to the highest specification the villa will offer elegant and spacious accommodation.

The interior will combine oriental-style simplicity and contemporary luxury with air conditioning, a bar, a state-of-the-art media centre plus an interactive entertainment system with internet access. Bathrooms will be elegantly appointed with a multi-spray shower and an outdoor rain-shower; beds will be large and sumptuous with crisp white bed linen.

The glass walls of the villa will slide back to provide an extended living area opening onto a terrace with a sunken double bath and an infinity-edge swimming pool. The sala will offer shade for a siesta, a massage or an intimate after dark dinner and will have parabolic speakers linked to the villa’s entertainment system.

Welcome to Buccament Bay, St Vincent & The Grenadines

St Vincent is one of the 32 St Vincent & The Grenadines islands, known as Jewels of the Caribbean. Regarded as a sailors’ paradise, the turquoise waters that surround these volcanic isles are considered some of the best cruising grounds in the world and are home to a wonderful array of marine life.

Still largely untouched by tourism and with its secluded coves and spectacular backdrops of high mountains cloaked in lush tropical forest and cascading waterfalls St Vincent is an authentic and unspoilt tropical haven.

Situated on the southwest coast of St Vincent the Buccament Bay Beach Resort is a 15 minute drive from both the existing and proposed airports. The wide bay enjoys the calm waters of the Caribbean Sea.

Buccament Bay Beach Resort will be managed and maintained to the highest standard by world-class hotel company OASIS HOTELS & RESORTS. They are confident in providing the highest standards of quality, style and comfort for guests. The resort will also benefit from the efficiency of their global booking system and established online presence which will ensure maximum occupancy throughout the year.

Completion Date
The building of the resort is well underway and the opening is scheduled for Summer 2010.

Site Visits
The onsite sales & marketing suite will be completed soon and will be staffed 7 days a week so there will be someone available to welcome you and guide you around the site when you visit.

Location

St Vincent & The Grenadines are a chain of more than thirty small islands and cays known as the Jewels of the Caribbean. Situated at the lower end of the Windward Islands in the Caribbean Sea between St Lucia to the north, Grenada to the south and 100 miles west of Barbados, they are close to the Equator and enjoy a steady tropical climate year-round. St Vincent is the largest and most populated island of the 32 St Vincent & the Grenadines islands

Introducing St Vincent and The Grenadines

The island of St Vincent is an authentic and beautifully unspoilt tropical paradise. Blessed with rich, fertile soil the island is cloaked in lush, tropical rainforest where banana and coconut palms grow and is also home to the colourful St Vincent parrot. Crystal clear rivers and streams tumble down from the majestic mountainous peaks in the north of the island, forming spectacular waterfalls such as the Falls of Baleine which drop to a huge, rock-lined pool formed by the Falls. Trinity Falls descends in three cascades into a circular pool, then drops another ten feet into a second pool perfect for swimming.

St. Vincent & The Grenadines is one of those all too rare, virtually undiscovered dive destinations and boasts an almost infinite selection of wall diving sites complete with pristine corals. SVG was awarded the 2006 “BEST DIVING ISLAND OF THE YEAR” from Caribbean World. While at sea you may see dolphins and whales, six types of dolphin are found in Vincentian waters, including spinner, spotted, Fraser and bottlenose. Orcas and pilot whales can also be observed.

St Vincent is an ex-British colony. It remained a British colony until autonomy was granted in 1969. It gained full independence in 1979 and maintains ties to the British Monarch represented in Barbados by the Governor General.

St Vincent is home to the oldest Botanical Gardens in the Western Hemisphere which were founded in 1762 as a commercial breeding ground for plants brought from other parts of the world.
Wallilabou Bay on the west coast of St Vincent was the principle Caribbean location for Disney’s 2003 hit movie ‘Pirates of the Caribbean – The Curse of the Black Pearl’, and sequels ‘Pirates of the Caribbean – Dead Man’s Chest’ and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean – At Worlds End’. The bay was transformed into the 17th century town “Port Royal” – the set and props are still in situ and can be visited.

FACTS

Population: 110,000
Capital: Kingstown
Area: 344 sq km/133 sq miles; 29 km/18 miles long 18 km/11 miles wide
Geography: St Vincent is a volcanic island. The northern third of the island is mountainous. Most of the island’s population lives near the southern coast. The island has a total of 84 km of coastline.
Time Difference
: GMT -4
Language: English
Monetary Unit: Eastern Caribbean dollar – EC$  US dollars are widely accepted
Local Airport: E T Joshua Airport, in Kingstown in the south of the island; an international airport is planned for 2011 +
Flight Times: 5 major gateways – Barbados (30 mins) Grenada (30 mins) Martinique (45 mins)
St Lucia (20 mins) Puerto Rico (21/4 hrs); 5 x flights daily from Barbados (LIAT)
Climate: Tropical climate with little seasonal temperature variation averaging 27°c; average daily sunshine is 8 – 9 hours; seasonal rainfall between May and November
Government: St Vincent is an ex-British colony and has been an independent state in the Commonwealth since October 1979.
Economy: St Vincent is emerging as a well-governed and regulated financial jurisdiction, the main activities being banking, trusts, insurance and mutual funds.
Tourism: St Vincent is a new, unspoilt tourist destination. It is currently visited by ocean cruisers from the UK & US for day trips. High season is January to May. There are @400 rooms on the island, and no hotel is above a 3 Star.

The Resort

Situated on the southwest coast of St Vincent, Buccament Bay Beach Resort is a 15 minute drive from both the existing and proposed airports. The wide bay enjoys the calm waters of the Caribbean Sea and is an ideal location for snorkelling and diving. Built to the highest specification and offering state-of-the-art facilities it will be the first luxurious 5 Star family-oriented resort on St Vincent. The target audience is wealthy tourists. Our team of architects and designers are working to create a stunning 5 Star resort that is modern yet reflects the warmth and charm of this wonderful Caribbean island.

This is the perfect opportunity to invest in up to 45% below market value Detroit property with guaranteed rentals backed by the US government!

With Gross yields of 21% +, all the properties are fully managed with complete hand-holding throughout the lifetime of your property ownership providing a totally hands-free investment.

Why Detroit?

Located in the upper Eastern portion of the United States, Detroit is the only major US city that looks south to Canada. Founded in 1701, it is now home to in excess of 5.4 million people.

Like many other US cities, Detroit, the largest city in the State of Michigan, is being affected by the economic downturn, which in turn has led to a shortage of affordable housing.

Currently there is a waiting list of over 9,800 people.

Property can be acquired at very low prices, while rental returns remain high. Coupled with the high rental demand, Detroit ticks all the boxes for investors.

US Government backed rental scheme

All the properties are refurbished houses by Home Depot, converting foreclosed properties into clean, safe homes to provide working families with a higher quality of housing.

Working in conjunction with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the rents are either all or majority funded by the government. The properties are 3 or 4 bedroom homes and are located in stable established communities.

The properties are fully refurbished and sold at between 30% – 45% below the current market value.

The HUDs Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) is seen as the best in the United States benefiting both tenants and landlords alike. The HCV program has been around since 1937 ensuring that tenants get quality maintained affordable homes and landlords get a quality tenant. Tenants are not just placed; they get to choose their home. This means everyone is happy, the tenant by receiving quality accommodation and the landlord by having their property for.

One Strike & You Are Out!

As a pose to the UK where unruly tenants repeatedly get re-housed, in the US under HUD and the HCV program tenants are routinely evicted if they do not respect the property thus protecting your investment. Any tenant evicted from a HUD home loses the right to join a HUD or HCV program anywhere in the US in the future. Tenants are therefore responsible for the general welfare of their home, and this system ensures that they do not abuse the property and treat it as if it were their own.

The property is fully managed for you on your behalf with regular inspections of your property by the management company and a yearly inspection by HUD. Furthermore the management company will secure a tenant for you and liaise with the tenant, HUD and HCV.

Detroit is a vibrant industrial area with a plethora of technology operations, from small business to multi-national corporations. Detroit Airport is one of Americas largest and has been recently modernised, with 6 runways, maintenance facilities to service and repair Boeing 747s and an attached Hotel and conference centre.

Metro Detroit serves as the headquarters for the US Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command. Wayne State University in Detroit has the largest single-campus medical school in the United States.

From 1997 to 2004, Michigan was the only US state to develop more than 10,000 major new developments.

Contact any of our skilled advisors to learn more about the opportunities available in this very interesting market.

• Prices from €138,000.
• 1 year rental guarantee at 5%p.a.
• Off plan development completion planned February 2011
• Strong rental yields anticipated
• Capital growth of 5% p.a. predicted upon completion.
• High specification apartments -include all white goods, wireless connectivity, tiling throughout
• Excellent exit strategies. Pyla has been designated a ‘hotspot’ for 2009.

Key points:

• Dedicated management office.
• Large fully equipped gymnasium.
• Solar heated indoor swimming pool.
• Large communal outdoor swimming pool.
• 10 minutes from the new international airport opened in October 2009.
• Airlines flying to Larnaca include British Airways, EasyJet, and Thompson.
• Less than a 10 minute walk to the proposed site of potential theme park.
• Within a 10 minute drive to the 18 hole PGA golf course.
• Approval has been granted for a new marina in nearby Larnaca providing 900 births and able to accommodate ‘super yachts’ over 35 metres.

Why Cyprus?

• Cyprus will take over the EU Presidency in July 2012.
• The service sector (including tourism and shipping industry) contributes nearly75% to the GDP and employs around 70% of the labour force. (Source: The Federation of International Trade Associates)
• The anticipated population growth in Cyprus is vast. According to recent European Union projections, the number of people living in Cyprus will rise by 66% by 2058, strengthening the property market and stabilising cost predictions.
• A fantastic EXISTING tourist sector which is expected to significantly increase with: The approval of a further 14 golf courses making 17 in total on the Island. Cyprus aims to become a prime international golfing destination. The construction of 4 international marinas to be located across Cyprus.
• An excellent business sector, and a popular offshore haven for investors.
• Cyprus offers one of the lowest corporate tax rates at 10% in the EU.
• Predicted Capital Growth: 5% p.a.
• “Cyprus to have Highest Growth Rate in Europe” Cyprus Finance Minister, Charilaos Stavrakis, Cyprus growth rate will be quite satisfactory and close to 2%.
• The anticipated population growth in Cyprus is vast. According to recent European Union projections, the number of people living in Cyprus will rise by 66% by 2058, strengthening the property market.

Recent Editorial Reports:

“Cyprus has been rated as the best place to invest in property anywhere in the world”
Quote: A Place in the Sun -2007

Set your sights on Cyprus
There’s always hype in a country when it adopts the euro and Cyprus is no exception. It joined the Eurozone in January 2008, a move that so far seems to have given it a shot in the arm. “In spite of the world going through an unprecedented economic crisis, marked by high levels of inflation and stagnation, the Cyprus economy remains extremely satisfactory”.

Cyprus has year-round sun, glorious beaches and a British heritage. A recent survey showed that Cyprus is the 4th most popular destination with readers looking to buy abroad. June 2009 The Sunday Times January 20, 2008. Today, we reveal the best places in the world to retire, based on eight key financial categories – income tax, inheritance tax, property tax, property costs, ease of gaining residency, healthcare, climate and culture. The comprehensive research, conducted by the Homebuyer and Property Investor Show, gave the 10 most popular retirement countries a mark out of 10 in each category, to come up with an overall score out of 80. Cyprus tops the list of destinations. Nick Clark, managing director of Homebuyer Events, said: “Not only does Cyprus offer a warm, sunny climate, it also benefits from favourable taxation and healthcare policies.”

The Dominican Republic is a major tourist destination with a huge demand for hotel accommodation and very little supply of 5 Star Resorts. Las Canas Beach Resort will be located on the stunning North Coast of the Dominican Republic offering:

• Range of OFF-PLAN 5 Star luxury properties from Studios to 4 Bedroom Villas
• From £110,000 to £795,000 to purchase
• Fully furnished freehold properties
• 2 year RENTAL GUARANTEE at 10% p.a. with 50% net room share from year 3 onwards
• £1000 reservation fee with NOTHING to pay till COMPLETION (depending on status)
• 100% FINANCE OPTION available, Developer pays monthly interest payment on 30% deposit
• Developer will assist owners with obtaining finance on completion
• SIPP inclusive opportunity
• Owners own the FREEHOLD to the property
• 30 days free PERSONAL USAGE per year (excluding SIPP Investors)
• STUNNING location in emerging CARIBBEAN tourist hotspot
• 20 minutes from International Airport at Puerto Plata

Features and Amenities

• The Las Canas Reception will provide a concierge service
• The Harlequin Sports Academy will offer expert baseball, cricket, football, rugby and tennis coaching
• The Harlequin Fitness Centre will comprise a full range of cardiovascular and physical training equipment.
• The Island Sanctuary Spa at The Hideaway will have indoor and outdoor treatment suites providing a range of  massages, beauty treatments and holistic therapies.
• Las Canas will have several bars and restaurants situated to take advantage of this beautiful location and offering guests a choice of dining experiences, including Trader Vic’s
• Several freshwater swimming pools, including a children’s pool, will be situated within the landscaped gardens, all with a concierge service.
• The Diving & Watersports Centre will offer PADI tuition, snorkelling, catamaran sailing, kayaking, windsurfing and waterskiing.
• 18 hole golf course provides a challenge for all levels of golfer.
  Las Canas Beach Resort – For Children
  The Kid’s Club will provide day care for young children with closely supervised, fun-filled activities, age appropriate toys, puzzles and games.
• A baby-sitting service will be available from 7pm until midnight.
• The Teen Club will allow young adults aged 13+ to enjoy their own lounge with an adjoining games room providing pool, table tennis, tabletop football and a jukebox.

Las Canas Beach Resort – The Hideaway

Imagine escaping to a 5 star luxury boutique hotel with year-round sunshine, the shimmering sea and pristine white sandy beach on your doorstep.

Apartments

Villas and apartments will be constructed to the highest specifications, using the best quality local materials – tiles, stone and timber from sustainable sources – with oriental-style architecture to provide contemporary and spacious living accommodation. All the villas and apartments will be fully furnished with stylish, modern simplicity, featuring stone tile floors and hand crafted Caribbean mahogany furniture.

Property Styles Available:

• Studios
• Studio Suites
• 1 Bedroom Apartments
• 2 Bedroom Apartments
• 2 Bedroom Wrap Apartments
• Bali Garden Villas – 3 and 4 bedrooms
• Bali Beach Villas – 3 and 4 bedrooms
• Penang Garden Villas – 3 and 4 bedrooms
• River Bungalows – 3 and 4 bedrooms
• Water Bungalows – 1 bedrooms
• Semi detached Cabanas – 1 and 2 bedrooms
• Plantation Villas – 1 bedroom
• Island Sanctuary Spa Villas – 1 and 2 bedrooms

Features:

• All rooms air conditioned.
• Each bedroom will have its own shower room.
• All villas and apartments will have an interactive entertainment system with flat screen TV, internet access, stereo, personal in room safe and telephone.
• All villas will have a private jacuzzi.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY:

Underwater springs supply abundant fresh water.
Eco-friendly sources of power and waste disposal.

Bali Villas

Located within the extensive tropical gardens of Las Canas Beach Resort, the villas and apartments are constructed  to the highest specifications, using the best quality local materials – tiles, stone and timber from sustainable  sources – with oriental-style architecture to provide contemporary and spacious living accommodation.

All the villas and apartments are fully furnished with stylish, modern simplicity, featuring stone tile floors and hand crafted Caribbean mahogany furniture.

Harlequin Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce that Trader Vic’s legendary cocktail bars and restaurants will  be located at each of its resorts in the Caribbean. Trader Vic’s combines elegance and comfort providing the perfect ambience to have a truly memorable evening. Using only the best and freshest ingredients from around the globe, the eclectic array of food is a delicious blend of Pacific Island, Oriental and American cuisines. Trader Vic’s Mai-Tai Lounge has an informal atmosphere where guests can enjoy tropical rum cocktails made including the original world-famous Mai Tai cocktail invented by Trader Vic himself to perfectly compliment the sounds of live Island music and Latin rhythms.

Dominican Republic, Las Canas Beach Resort

When Christopher Columbus, the Dominican Republic’s first tourist, stepped ashore over 500 year ago, he marvelled at the spectacular natural beauty of its mountainous peaks, verdant valleys, spectacular waterfalls and breathtaking palm-fringed beaches. With an average temperature of 28 degrees, more than 300 sun-filled days every year and warm, clear, turquoise seas make this the perfect place to just lay back and relax on the beach or enjoy the vast array of watersports available.
Las Canas Beach Resort will be located on the stunning north coast of the Dominican Republic, 10 minutes from Cabarete and just 20 minutes from the International Airport at Puerto Plata.

Site Visits
Please contact our Sales Support Team to arrange your visit.

Introducing Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola and is the second
largest of the Greater Antilles islands.

Things to See & Do…

• Explore the 83 protected areas of natural beauty: 19 national parks, six scientific reserves, 32 natural
  monuments, 15 natural reserves, two marine sanctuaries and nine protected parcels of islands also
  called panoramic views.
• Browse galleries, antique shops and artist colonies in Santo Domingo, the charming Colonial capital city
  of the Dominican Republic and the oldest city in the New World.
• Climb Pico Duarte which is the highest mountain in the Caribbean and a hotspot for adventurous travellers.
• Take a guided tours through the jungle, canyons and 18 waterfalls of this stunning country.
• Watch the thousands of humpback whales near Cabarete which arrive between January and April every
  year to breed and care for their calves.
• Go fishing – recognised by fisherman as one of the best hideouts for dozens of species of prized fish the
  Dominican Republic hosts several international billfish tournaments each year, many world records
  have been broken in the waters surrounding the country.
  Ride the waves and take advantage of the strong surf and powerful winds at Cabarete,
• Follow in the footsteps of Bill Clinton and George H. Bush and tee off on some of the  21 spectacular golf courses

FACTS

Population: 9.2 million
Capital: Santo Domingo
Area: 48,730 sq km/30,279 sq miles; 380km/235 miles long, 265km/165 miles wide at the extremes
Geography: The Dominican Republic is the second largest country in the Caribbean. Its terrain is mostly rugged highlands with towering peaks plunging down into lush valley. The country has 1,288 km of coastline of which 300 km is golden sandy beaches
Time difference: GMT -4 Hours
Language: Official language is Spanish
Monetary unit: Dominican Peso
Airport: There are 10 international airports in the Dominican Republic.
Flight times: 9.25 hours from London via Miami; 2 hours from Miami; 3.5 hours from New York. BA operates from London via Miami (American Airlines)
Climate: Tropical climate with little seasonal temperature variation averaging 28°c; average daily sunshine is 9 hours; seasonal rainfall between May and November
Location: The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of the Caribbean island called Hispaniola; Hispaniola is the second largest of the Greater Antilles islands.
Government: Presidential Republic.
Economy: Economic reforms launched in late 1994 contributed to exchange rate stabilisation and reduced inflation and in the first half of 2006 the economy grew 11.7%
Tourism: In 2004, the Dominican Republic welcomed 3.5 million tourists (29% of the Caribbean total) who spent in excess of US$ 3.4 billion (5% more than in 2003). Tourism accounted for 24% of GDP. High season: December to April

Las Canas Beach Resort – Why Invest?

The Dominican Republic is a major tourist destination for sunseekers and thrill-seekers alike. There is a huge demand for hotel accommodation as it is increasing in popularity as a tourist destination.
There are currently very few 5 Star resorts in the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic is a safe investment with opportunity for profit because:

• it is far from fully-developed
• property is very competitively priced compared to many Caribbean islands
• property prices are set to rise

The Dominican Republic has tax-free status – no buying taxes, capital gains tax and inheritance tax.