São Paulo! This cosmopolitan metropolis is filled with the beauty of its contradiction. A city brimming with skyscrapers as far as the eye can see sits in perfect harmony with its countless parks, tree lined avenues and garden walls. We sampled its divine cuisine and danced the Samba all in an effort to blow off […]
Our bags are packed (well sort of)…as the countdown begins before we make our debut on the Sâo Paulo scene… We are thrilled to be taking part in the INVESTIR USA Expo beginning next week in Sâo, Paulo Brazil. This expo is poised to be attended by investor groups, real estate professionals and every day buyers who are […]
Ferrari , Porche, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Maserati, Lotus.. the list goes on and on of the beauties that were on display at the 8th Annual Cars on Fifth in Naples on February 11, 2012. More than 450 exotic, classic, muscle and sports cars were on display along the 5th Avenue South, the most well known street […]
As we come to terms with leaving Bali and the 24 hour flight ahead of us we leave you with some of our favorite images of the beauty and stillness of this enchanting location. We started this adventure with no expectations but instead shear joy at our […]
The Balinese believe that integrating internal and external environments is the only way to live. It allows for harmony and balance. This relationship is seamless and provides a variety of spaces to sit and observe the world. The notion of bringing the “outdoors in” is something the West has begun to implement only recently while […]
We left Java behind today and after a short plane ride arrived in Bali. Countless writers have described this as the “island of the gods” and from what we have experienced this description is spot on! Enjoy a few pictures of traditional and modern Balinese real estate.
We just got done visiting the most inspiring site to date. Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple in the world with 504 buddha statues in place, and over 1400 reliefs depicting his story. Some buddhas have been removed or partially destroyed in temple raids or as a result of time and degradation since its completion […]
We just arrived at the Phoenix Hotel in Yogyakarta, Indonesia and are enjoying all that this beautiful country has to offer. Yogyakarta is located on the island of Java and is known as the center for Javanese fine art and culture. This important city stood as the countries capital in the 1940’s before Jakarta took […]
We have just arrived to Thailand.. our first stop our our South East Asia adventure. We’ll be on the lookout for examples of exquisite architecture, traditional homes and vistas that illustrate the Zen that this part of the world embodies. Enjoy the view !
While we reported in our last segment that there is firm evidence that British consumers have returned to their old shopping habits, we can’t help but wonder how the property market has been impacted since the downturn in the market.
Our contacts noted that student housing market throughout the United Kingdom is booming, and upon further review it makes perfect sense.In areas like Liverpool or Nottingham where universities have thrived, student populations have swelled, naturally increasing the demand for student housing. As a result, rental rates remain strong and therefore a solid investment for investors exists.Outside of the student accommodation options, few developers were active throughout the dire recession. Yet those who have been successful came to market with “no frills” new build property options, where pretty extras like tiled floors and granite work surfaces are left to the purchaser to install after they move in. Price has been the driving factor in making deals; prompting buyers to move and investors to open their wallets.
From student housing accommodations to small and large residential schemes the British public and foreign investors are a bit spoiled for choice. With so much commotion we look forward to reviewing the up and coming new build schemes that will ride on the coattails of the 2012 Olympics in London .. and how the market will react!
It was time to take a trip over the pond to Ol’ Blighty….to see some friends and reconnect with colleagues. After having worked in the London property market for five years and been away from it during the past two turbulent years we were interested to see how the country had coped with the austerity measures put forth by the coalition government and wondered about the true sentiment of the economic environment.
We are so pleasantly surprised that the general consensus is positive..almost optimistic!