The Property Investor Show itself promises to be an exciting event too. Property Secrets is, of course, exhibiting. You can come find us on Stand 268. We'll be previewing some upcoming investment opportunities, our range of money making publications will be on sale and, very importantly, we'll be launching two new titles.

Where In The World To Invest, written by our Chief Analyst Simon Tweddle and Editorial Director Robin Bowman, will tell you how and where you need to invest to make a fortune in just 10 years, while How To Make Money In The UK TODAY!, written by myself and Investment Director Richard Davies, assesses the current UK property market and what opportunities it holds. Visit the stand at the show to findout more!

We're also holding several seminars with the aforementioned Simon Tweddle, covering such subjects as where in the world to invest, undervalued markets and Poland - have you missed the boat? His views may surprise you. We have arranged for a superb discount on the seminar fee, exclusive to Property Secrets members. To take advantage and book your place at the seminar of your choice, click here.

Now, on with the week's newsletter!

Credit crunch - What does it mean for property investors and what should you do if they need to re-mortgage?

The sub prime mortgage crisis in the US has pushed up the cost of money for lenders, leading them to raise the risk premium on mortgage rates. So even though the UK base rate has been held, mortgage rates are still on the rise.

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Sofia, so good - How the Bulgarian capital stacks up as investment location

Investment director Simon Blakebrough talks about Sofia, a new location for Property Secrets, and gives his view on how its property market will develop and where it should fit in a portfolio.

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» Excellent price – average price per sqm of €965/£661

» Very low entry price of €74,894/£51,297

» Property Secrets has obtained a 5% discount from the developer

» Independent valuation has valued units 16% below market value

» Exclusive units not yet available on the market at pre-launch prices

Corona offers investors a fantastic opportunity to gain entry to Romania’s second city at exceptionally low prices. With an entry price of €74,894/£51,297 and average price per sqm of €965/£661, this is one of the best prices currently available in Romania. We have received a 5% discount (worth on average €5,304 per unit) from the developer and our independent valuation has valued the units at 16% below market value.

Units in Corona have not yet been launched on the market but there is already proven demand. Prices at the neighbouring development of AvantGarden are 19% higher than Corona, yet 70% of the units have already been sold. The developer at Corona is also expected to increase prices of units in the next stage of this phase in the development in four months time by 10%.

Brasov is experiencing current house price growth of 25% per annum however some areas are seeing increases of up to 40%. There is huge demand for new build residential developments in the city. Our previous investment opportunity in Brasov, Tampa Gardens, has sold out its 256 unit development. Phase 1 of our first development in the city, Bellvue Residence has also sold out with Phase 2 prices expected to increase by 35%.

One of the key features of this deal is the fantastic price we have secured from the developer. We have managed to negotiate a 5% discount. Prices in the neighbouring residential development, AvantGarden, are up to 19% more expensive and the verdict of our independent valuation report is that units in Corona are 6% below market value.

Corona will be located to the north of the city centre in the district of Bartolomeu, just 2km from the city centre. Access to the city centre is excellent with good road and public transport connections. Bartolomeu is now emerging as a popular new residential area in the city. Corona is situated adjacent to the AvantGarden development. This project has 320 apartments where 70% have already been sold, an indication of the growing popularity of this residential district. Transport links will also improve as more people locate to this area of the city.

NEW TITLES

Germany Property Market Profile
Is the sleeping property giant about to wake?

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If you are interested in investing in the German property market, then you NEED this report. It will:

• help you understand the German property market
• guide you on where to invest
• advise you on where to avoid
• teach you what levels of capital growth and yields to expect in a range of German cities
• provide you with detailed demographic and economic information

Our Germany Property Market Profile is the most up-to-date guide to one of Europe's key economy's and is essential for EVERY investor looking at Germany. » Find out more

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