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Discover the true state of the UK BTL market and how to build a profitable Polish portfolio
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Interest rate rises and media hype have led to a confused picture of the UK buy to let market but we've got Tony Booth on hand to sort the truth from the fiction - as an aspiring or experienced buy to let investor, this is vital reading...
Chief Analyst Simon Tweddle, meanwhile, uncovers the current state of the Polish property market and reveals the best ways to build a highly profitable Polish portfolio.
In other news we look at risk, mortgage brokers and South Africa. A real mixed bag!
Finally, we have a new book to announce! This handbook is a must-have for all landlords, providing you with the tools and knowledge you need when you face the 'problem tenant' situation. Find out more later in this newsletter...
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UK Property Investment // CEE Property Investment
Investment Property // Books & Reports // Online // Other News
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Article of the Week
 UK BTL RIP? – What is the true state of buy to let in the UK? A new report reveals (almost) all...
 What ROI can you really expect from UK BTL investments? When is the best time to find a tenant? What voids can you really expect? Tony Booth looks at the facts...
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In Brief
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Article of the Week
 Tweddle Investigates
Polish portfolio - a rapidly developing Polish property market means a new approach to creating a balanced portfolio
Poland's property market has undergone huge change over the last three years and now offers property investors a diverse range of opportunities to grow a property portfolio. Property Secrets Chief Analyst Simon Tweddle explains...
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In Brief
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THE GARDENS
Prague, Czech Republic
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» Units have been independently valued at an average 19.5% below market value
» Unique location which cannot be matched by anything else on the market
» Property Secrets secured units as they were released to the market with the remainder of this one-phase development selling out to locals in six weeks
» Excellent terms of 15% deposit and 85% on completion with a long lead time of 18 months until completion
With a truly unique location and an independently verified 19.5% discount to market value, The Gardens offers investors a rare opportunity to buy into one of the fastest growing sectors in Prague, Czech Republic at fantastic prices.
It has excellent transport links with a tram stop right outside The Gardens and is just three kilometres away from the City Centre. Just across the Vltava River is Holešovice, the old industrial heartland of Prague, which is being transformed into a new business district.
The Gardens offers investors a great location in an area where prices are set to boom. Our Czech investments this year have all experienced high demand – due to the strength of the Czech market in 2007/2008. As The Gardens is nearly 20% below market value and we only have 20 units, we advise early registration for this opportunity.
It is not surprising there is no developer’s discount, which is often featured in our deals when you look at the starting price of CZK286,136 (£78,241) and consider there is just a 15% deposit with the remaining 85% not due until December 2008.
This shows just how much the Czech property market is maturing, especially when you consider there are now 100% LTV mortgages on the market for foreigners. Although the practice of discounting the value to reach a bank value still persists, however, the discount is now around 5–10% so LTV’s of 95% are now possible.
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Presenting the Property Secrets Way - Buying Below Market Value in High Growth Markets
If you have not yet seen the latest incarnation of our Investment Property page, then I suggest you take a look. For the first time, at least the first time clearly, we have laid out what the benefits for you are when buying through us in high growth markets at Below Market Value.
I've even recorded a strong presentational video, in which I explain in full what we do, why we do it, how we do it and, more importantly, why you benefit in terms of both RISK and REWARD.
You can read both our case and view my presentation, by clicking here.
It's our hope that, after reading and watching, you'll see why the Property Secrets Way is the right way for you to invest!
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That's all for this week. Happy investing!
Cheers
Chief Executive Officer
Property Secrets
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