Investments

Metropolises on the up: 7 design-savvy cities to watch in...

01.04.2018

Keeping track of global trends in 2017 was no mean feat. From economics to elections and from politics to property, the overarching specter of uncertainty made for an erratic 12 months. And 2018 doesn’t look much clearer or calmer. Rado True Designers’ Series – Philippe Nigro That makes it all the more important to identify…

EVALUATION OF THE REAL ESTATE MARKET FOR BUYERS FROM RUSSIA...

31.03.2018

The published study “Quality of Living” ranks Austria’s capital at the first place for the seventh time, ahead of Zurich (Switzerland) and Auckland (New Zealand). 39 factors were analysed, bundled into ten categories, which were regarded as relevant for the inhabitants of a city. Some important points were: political stability and personal development opportunities, low…

Kriaritsi – a new legend of modern Greece by Damianos...

30.03.2018

Grekodom Development, a well-known and reliable player in the real estate market in Greece, announced the implementation of an unprecedented project in Kriaritsi, a small resort village located in an ecologically clean place on the peninsula of Sithonia, the middle «finger» of the Chalkidiki Peninsula. According to experts, currently Kriaritsi is considered one of the…

Top 5 real estate buyers in Greece

30.03.2018

In 2015 the number of Greek real estate market transactions increased for the first time after the crisis. Foreign investors account for 20% of buyers. According to data collected between 2005 and 2015 by the Greek Statistical Service (Elstat), the number of Greek real estate transactions increased for the first time in 2015, growing by…

MBG Consulting Services – Company Profile

29.03.2018

Created in 2015, MBGcs is a provider of Premium Consulting Services in Greece and Cyprus. Our main objective is to help and guide potential investors, companies or individuals with their bussiness ventures in the Mediterranean. An experienced team of lawyers, financial experts and real estate consultants can help realize your investment plans in Greece &…

Russian Investors Flock To German Real Estate

22.03.2018

Is Germany becoming a new safe haven for Russian capital? Schloss Sanssouci, Berlin, Germany Wealthy Russians are ploughing money into the German real estate sector, mostly picking housing and commercial projects in the range of $1-9 million, the Vedomosti business daily said on Jan. 19, citing a survey by the Tranio real estate broker. Cyprus…

Interview With Mr Konstantinos Petridis – CEO Of Grekodom...

14.03.2018

What would you say is the state of the Greek real estate market at the moment? The unstable economic situation in Greece made it possible for many participants of the investment market to carry out their financial games. First of all, the economic situation has given many opportunities for banks, developers, investment funds. Many countries…

Basic principles of the SMART concept.

05.03.2018

Its essence corresponds to the name and consists in the extremely rational use of the entire available space of the apartment and the most effective allocation of functional areas necessary for the comfortable living of all tenants of the apartment as a whole, and each of them separately. The main idea behind the…

Real Estate 2020 Building the future

02.03.2018

Looking forward to 2020 and beyond, the real estate investment industry will find itself at the center of rapid economic and social change, which is transforming the built environment. While most of these trends are already evident, there’s a natural tendency to underestimate their implications over the next six years and beyond. By 2020, real…

Overseas Properties 2018 – A Househunter’s Guide to the...

21.02.2018

Spain Spain has a lot of obvious advantages, such as the amazing climate, sunny weather for more than 300 days a year, famous beaches, healthy cuisine and an attractive traditional culture. Your children can receive an excellent education, and parents – one of the best levels of medical care. Today this country is recognized as the best country…

So what will happen to Dubai’s real estate market in 2018?

20.02.2018

Developers will be tempted to reduce the size of apartments to make their price tag more affordable in 2018 as finding value for money remains a priority for buyers, according to a high-profile brokerage firm. Mario Volpi, chief sales officer of Kensington Properties, said this trend has already started in locations such as Dubai South,…

Moderate costs in the Dominican Republic but beware of fraud

17.02.2018

How high are realtors’ and lawyers’ fees in the Dominican Republic? What about other property purchase costs? TRANSACTION COSTS Who Pays? Transfer Tax 3.00% buyer Notary Fee 0.25% – 1% buyer Document Stamp Tax 1.30% buyer Real Estate Agent´s Fee 5% – 10% seller Costs paid by buyer 4.55% – 5.30% Costs paid by seller…

The landlord can call the police in Thailand

17.02.2018

Rents: Can landlord and tenant freely agree on rents in Thailand? Rents are freely negotiated. Rents are not usually adjusted for the duration of the fixed contract period. Landlords are required to notify their tenants in advance of pending rent adjustments, usually coinciding with the renewal of the lease agreement. Deposits Landlords usually receive…

Which European cities have confidence of real estate...

17.02.2018

The report Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2018, jointly published by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) the research and education organization and PwC showed that the pessimism of last year has dissipated considerably, with better general economic outlook and increased tenant demand. Continental European countries have mixed feelings about the UK, with uncertainties about the future…

5 New Habits to Refresh Your Real Estate Business in 2018

15.02.2018

There is a distinct difference between the professional habits of top performing real estate agents and those who struggle to grow their business. Growing a successful business requires quality habits with specific and measurable goals. Key Takeaways Consider spending a few hours every day contacting new prospects Think about how to add extra value…