Кипр гарантирует безопасность вложений, говорит глава инвестиционной компании.   

Все больше россиян выводят деньги из страны и делают безопасные и надежные вложения в недвижимость Кипра (по данным аналитического отчета). 

За последние несколько месяцев российский рынок недвижимости и инвестиций ощутил влияние глобального экономического спада, однако особенно сильно на его состояние повлияли падение цен на жилье и обвал котировок на российской фондовой бирже. 

Снижение фондовых индексов РТС и ММВБ заставило россиян рассмотреть возможность вложения своих средств в более надежные источники дохода. 

«Россияне, как и все остальные инвесторы, хотят быть уверенными в том, что заработанные ими деньги не пропадут, и будут работать на них, - сказал Дерек Хаттон, директор киприотского агентства недвижимости Morpheus Investments. – Пока на рынках других стран продолжается сильный спад, цены на жилье в Кипре   остаются стабильными. По информации агентства Knight Frank, за последний квартал ее стоимость выросла на 9%. Задумываясь о покупке недвижимости, необходимо удостовериться, что строительство объекта будет доведено до конца. Я рад отметить, что гольф-курорт в Терсефану (Ларнака) недавно получил одобрение правительства Кипра на начало строительства». 

Заморозка строительства многочисленных жилых объектов в Москве и других регионах России как последствие экономического спада уменьшило былую уверенность инвесторов в сохранности их вложений в российскую недвижимость. 

Примером удачной инвестиции можно назвать приобретение у компании Morpheus Investments жилья стоимостью 188 тыс. евро летом прошлого года. Этим летом недвижимость была оценена в 255 тыс. евро, что означает прирост около 70 тыс. евро. Эта тенденция сохранится, утверждают представители компании. Ежегодно Кипр привлекает тысячи туристов и покупателей из за рубежа (например, Великобритании и Скандинавии), а это означает, что сильный рынок аренды и продажи сохранится и в будущем. 

«Кроме того, ваши инвестиции будут работать на вас круглый год – ведь 300 дней в году на Кипре светит солнце, - сказал Хаттон. - Кипр издавна пользуется популярностью среди российских покупателей, и инвестиционная привлекательность Кипра намного выше, чем, скажем, Болгарии». 

Компания Morpheus Investments является членом Международной Ассоциации специалистов недвижимости (AIPP). Целью Ассоциации является повышение профессионализма компаний на международном рынке недвижимости. 

Компании, входящие в AIPP, добровольно подписываются под этическими стандартами ведения бизнеса (http://www.aipp.org.uk/code_of_conduct.asp). Кодекс стандартов ведения бизнеса был создан с целью помощи потребителям в выборе профессиональной компании недвижимости.

Cyprus offers security for their money says one investment company.

A growing number of worried Russians are taking their money out of the country and placing it in the safe haven of Cyprus, according to reports.

The Russian property and investment market has been feeling the pinch of the global economic downturn for the last few months, however, has been hit hard by recent drops in house prices of late, along with major falls in stocks and shares in the last two months.

The RTS Index and the MICEX stock index has had hundreds of points wiped from its value in the past months, and this is having an impact on the number of Russians looking to put their money into a less volatile place to ensure its continues to appreciate.

“Russians are the same as anyone else, and they want to make sure that when they work hard for their money that it is safe and is going to work just as hard for them,” explains Derek Hatton, Director of Cyprus estate agency Buy Into Cyprus. “While investments in other countries have been suffering, Cyprus house prices have remained stable, with Knight Frank recording house price growth of 9% in the last quarter of this year alone. Another thing to consider is whether or not a project you are buying into will actually be completed. I am pleased to say that our 5 star golf resort in Tersefanou, Larnaca, has recently received government approval to go ahead.”

In contrast, work on the Russia Tower in Moscow, which was planned to be the tallest building in Europe, has been halted because of the downturn in the country, leaving many investors uncertain of what the future holds for investments in Russia.

One recent buyer with Buy Into Cyprus purchased his property in Cyprus last summer for €188,000 and had it revalued this summer at €255,000 - growth of around €70,000. The company expects this to continue as Cyprus attracts thousands of tourists and property buyers from other countries such as the UK and Scandinavia, which means a strong rental/resale market in the future.

“The added benefit of this is that you can actually use your investment all year round as Cyprus enjoys 340 days of sunshine per year,” added Hatton. “Cyprus has long been a favorite of Russian buyers and has a lot stronger investment case going for it that in Bulgaria for example.

Buy Into Cyprus has fielded a number of calls from concerned Brits looking to take their money out of the UK and into Cyprus.

The head of the Barclays Bank has issued a dire warning about the UK economy and predicted that the already beleaguered housing market will suffer a further fall of 15% before the end of the financial crisis.

In an interview with Sky News, Barclays’ chief John Varley said that the UK was only “halfway” through the housing crisis, adding: “from the top to the bottom, you would see a fall of something like 25% - 30%”.

Derek Hatton, Director of Cypriot property specialists Buy Into Cyprus, said that he has already fielded calls from worried clients looking to salvage whatever savings and equity they have in their UK property and invest in Cyprus.

“This is not a good time to be a UK homeowner,” says Hatton. “As soon as you think that a bottom might be appearing in the UK market, further warnings come like this. I have had two calls since this story broke asking me for a rundown on our portfolio in Cyprus. It has hit young and old alike. Even those of us that sell overseas property own homes in the UK as well! The younger generation just wants to get on the ladder, while the older citizens are worried about their retirement and their disappearing pensions. Fortunately for our clients, we have a diverse spread of options available in Cyprus for them at a range of entry levels. We also have relationships with lenders too.”

According to the latest NatWest UK House price information, house prices across Britain have fallen by 13.9% since November 2007, or around £25,000. The average house price in the UK now stands at £158,442.

Other independent statistics also confirm the decline, with the latest Global House Price Index from Knight Frank showing UK price growth as a whole has fallen 10.2% since Q3 2007 and dropped 19 places on the world rankings.

“Lithuania, Canada, the UK and Norway saw the biggest falls in Q3, with prices falling by around 5% in just three months,” confirmed a spokesperson.

In contrast, Cypriot house prices have remained constant throughout the global economic downturn. According to the Knight Frank Index, Cyprus recorded an average of 9% growth across the island in the last three months of this year.

“No one is pretending that Cyprus is untouchable,” added Hatton. “However, it is in the fortunate position of having a good supply-demand chain and a growing number of buyers from all over the world helping secure resale prices. A client of ours purchased his property in Cyprus last summer for €188,000 and had it revalued this summer at €255,000. This is growth of around €70,000 and we expect this to continue. We have also started marketing our golf course property in Tersefanou, Larnaca and this helps prices grow as well. A recent survey from KPMG found that golf course properties retain their prices and grow by an additional 10% - 15% on average.

Due to be built in the town of Tersefanou, the  5 star Larnaca Golf and Country Club, will comprise of an 18-hole  championship golf course, over 500 residences, breaking down to 285 two to four bedroom villas, 211 one, two and three bedroom apartments and 40 ‘hotel-style’ rooms in the complex. Alongside this will be a clubhouse, a village square and purpose built function rooms and spa facilities.

More brits are taking their money out of `traditional` investments and putting it into the safe haven of Cyprus.

As many Britons face an uncertain economic future, a growing number of people are taking their savings and putting it into Cypriot property to hedge against the current economic turmoil in stocks, shares and plummeting UK property prices.

Derek Hatton, Director of Cyprus specialist Buy Into Cyprus, said: “This is supposed to be a quieter time of year, but we are fielding a disproportionate number of calls from worried Brits looking for a safe haven for their money.”

According to the latest NatWest UK House price information, house prices across Britain have fallen by 13.9% since November 2007, or around £25,000. The average house price in the UK now stands at £158,442.

Other independent statistics also confirm the decline, with the latest Global House Price Index from Knight Frank showing UK price growth as a whole has fallen 10.2% since Q3 2007 and dropped 19 places on the world rankings.

“Lithuania, Canada, the UK and Norway saw the biggest falls in Q3, with prices falling by around 5% in just three months,” confirmed a spokesperson.

The global economic downturn has also hit stocks and shares, with many Britons facing an uncertain retirement, after literally billions of Pounds were wiped off the value of investments.

The value of the FTSE 100 has plummeted from around 6,500 points in December last year, to just over 4,100 at present, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average has gone from 13,625 points to just over 8,000, wiping away the value of people’s pensions that are invested in traditional funds.

As a result, research from benefits provider B&CE Benefit Schemes, found that some 44% of workers in Britain are saving for retirement but not opting for a pensions scheme and have chosen property as their asset.

In contrast, Cyprus house prices have weathered the economic storm and held up well against the turmoil at present.

“The Knight Frank Index shows Cyprus price growth of 9% in the last three months of this year,” added Hatton. “This is great news for our investors and we expect this trend to continue. The Cypriot legal system is based on the British model, and all investments are safe, particularly when compared to the volatility of the stock markets. A lot of people in their fifties are coming to us and asking us to provide them with a financial vehicle that will help secure their retirement. The added benefit of this is that you can use your investment as well, with over 330 days of sunshine per year.”

Hatton continued: “A client of ours purchased his property in Cyprus last summer for €188,000 and had it revalued this summer at €255,000. This is growth of around €70,000 and we expect this to continue as the country is not overdeveloped and a lot of buyers from overseas are coming here, helping establish a strong rental/resale market.”

“Fortunately, Cyprus is as close to the UK as can get, minus the rainy weather, expensive living and increasing crime rate. Cyprus has an English Common Law system, making it easy to buy your property, is part of the EU so relocating is straightforward, personal tax rates are one of the lowest in the UK and crime rates are also negligible.”

The rising number or tourists and property buyers from Dubai has pushed Emirates Airlines to launch new daily flights between the two countries.

A rising number of nationals from Dubai and the UAE are taking their money out of the country and into the nearby safe haven of Cyprus as the global economic downturn hits the UAE.

Stock markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi plummeted earlier this month, with the Dubai index dropping 7% led by property and banking stocks.

Many analysts see Dubai as the weak link in the chain of growth underway in the Gulf as many of the international investors in the region are heavily leveraged and susceptible to interest rate fluctuations globally.

Property companies have been some of the hardest hit, with two of the UAE’s biggest firms losing almost 10% of their stock value.

“We have had a growing number of concerned Dubai investors contacting our offices of late as the speculation that is Dubai starts to be questioned,” said Derek Hatton, a director of Buy Into Cyprus. “Cyprus is only a few hours flight away, and as a member of the EU, has a stable and accountable economy.”

Buy Into Cyprus are marketing a range of properties on the new €300 million Larnaca Golf and Country Club, which comprises of an 18-hole golf course, over 500 residences, breaking down to 285 two to four bedroom villas, 211 one, two and three bedroom apartments and 40 `hotel-style` rooms in the complex. Alongside this will be a clubhouse, a village square and purpose built function rooms and spa facilities. Health treatments will also be available on site, with minor cosmetic surgery being performed in the resort’s medical centre.

The developers of the golf course have also signed an exclusive contract with the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) which will manage the golfing facilities and develop a PGA academy on site. The agreement with the PGA is exclusive to the island of Cyprus.

Hatton added: “This golf course project has something for everyone, from the family buyer, through to the top-end investor and the latter are heading to Cyprus to store their money away from the uncertain conditions on the Emirate. Many Dubai nationals are also heading to Cyprus and setting up their business operations here as it has one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the entire EU.”

As a result, Dubai based airline Emirates has launched daily services between Dubai and Larnaca International Airport, just 20 minutes from the Larnaca Golf and Country Club.

Nabil Sultan, Emirates’ Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations in Europe said: “We are very pleased to be able to announce that we are stepping up our operations in Cyprus. After 14 years of services, we are extending our commitment to the island and significantly improving connections to and from Dubai and beyond, opening up more possibilities for travelers, trade and Emirates SkyCargo freight throughout the broadening Emirates’ network.”

Risky financial investments, a stagnant property market and bad weather are all contributing to a surge in the number of brits gearing up to buy abroad.

A recent survey revealed eight million UK citizens now own overseas property. The number of Brits moving abroad has rocketed by 50% in the last 10 years.

Derek Hatton, director of Buy Into Cyprus, a property investment company specializing in Southern Cyprus, said: “We’ve noticed an increase in the number of people buying second homes in Cyprus as the housing market in the UK continues to slow.

“Many customers are telling us they would rater take their money out of the bank and invest in bricks.

“Cyprus is increasingly popular with those emigrating. The low crime rate, long dry summers and low cost of living, are just a few of the reasons why people choose this country.”

The UK is currently in the midst of the worst financial crisis it has seen in decades.

Stocks and shares on the FTSE have plummeted by nearly £100billion in the last month alone, wiping millions of people’s pensions and savings, British and European banks are looking increasingly unstable as Northern Rock and more recently, Icelandic bank Landsbanki have gone under, and young couples are struggling to claw their way up the housing ladder in Britain.

As economic conditions cause Brits to worry more and more about their financial stability, a growing number are investing their money in Cyprus.

This trend has been picked up on by property investment experts Buy Into Cyprus, which have offices in the UK and Cyprus.

“We have noticed a growing number of Britons of all ages, financial backgrounds and walks of life enquiring about the range of different investment options we have available for them in Cyprus,” explained Derek Hatton, director of the company. “These financial vehicles aside, you can use the place straight away and take advantage of the year-round sunny weather. Our enquiry levels are up around 40% on last year’s figures.”

Buy Into Cyprus have tailored their new apartments and villas alongside the island’s only PGA accredited golf course development, currently under construction near the town of Larnaca to suit a range of buyers.”

A recent survey found that over 80% of British people aged between 25 – 55 did not believe that the government could provide them with an adequate pension when they retire and are looking at overseas property as a place to invest in their future.

Fortunately, Cyprus is as close to the UK as can get, minus the rainy weather, expensive living and increasing crime rate. Cyprus has an English Common Law system, making it easy to buy your property, is part of the EU so relocating is straightforward, personal tax rates are one of the lowest in the UK and crime rates are also negligible.

Buy Into Cyprus are the lastest branch from Morpheus Investments who are now members of the Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP). The body aims to improve the standards of professionalism in the international property market, helping the industry and the public.

AIPP Members voluntarily sign up to follow the AIPP Code of Conduct. This was established to help consumers know who the professional property companies are and illustrates a sign of commitment from each member.

Morpheus Investments are specialists in Southern Cyprus property with a particular focus on the beautiful and historic Larnaca region.

Established in 1996, the Cheshire-based company is AIPP approved co-developers, with award-winning Hassapis PLC, of a range of exclusive Mediterranean-style villas and apartments in the Larnaca region.

So far they have sold well over one hundred properties, and there are currently several luxury apartments and villas that will be completed over the coming months. The developments are perfect for those wanting a secure investment and/or a holiday-home without compromising the qualities of local scenery, history and culture. All resorts are within easy reach of the islands proposed five-star hotel and the only PGA approved golf course and set among some of Cyprus’s most beautiful countryside and coastlines.

In terms of tourism, Cyprus is growing by approximately 7% per year and around half of the islands visitors come from the UK. The island enjoys 340 days of sunshine per year, nine months of good golf weather and the island’s quality of life is ranked amongst the highest in the world. These factors, coupled with the fact the average property price is lower than in France and Spain, are the main reasons behind its success in the UK.

Morpheus Investments’ sales figures support recent industry research showing that 3.8 million first time buyers are considering buying abroad, just to get on the UK property ladder. In recent months, Morpheus Investments has sold a number of its apartments located in Kiti, Southern Cyprus, to single first time buyers as well as groups of first time buyers pooling cash.

Louise Maudsley, sales consultant at Morpheus Investments, comments:

“First time buyers are adopting strategies more familiar with professional overseas property investors to beat the current credit crunch. They are quickly identifying booming property hot spots such as Southern Cyprus, buying off plan and are content with overseeing development progress.

“Cyprus is experiencing annual rises in property prices of around 15-20%. Furthermore, property saleability is strong and will remain so over the next decade due to limited land availability and new developments on the island such as the PGA managed Golf Resort and Spa close to our Kiti apartments.”

Morpheus Investments and their brand Buy Into Cyprus, both offer a wide range of luxury properties that include off plan and resale. If you would like more information, call today on 08000 751 777.

Buyers should look overseas instead of worrying about the UK housing market, says one property expert. Danielle Maxton, Managing Director of Cyprus specialists Buy Into Cyprus, says the bleak scenario of falling house prices, price rises and job cuts that have been described recently by financial industry honchos can be `sidestepped`.

The Society of Business Economists and CBI have both painted a picture of an increasingly desperate situation in the UK - and this is exactly what Brits can avoid by buying abroad, says Maxton.

`The financial damage caused by the housing slump, a lack of competitive bank products and falling stock market prices can be side-stepped with clever overseas property investments.` she said.

`There is currently an island mentality that dictates we should batten down the hatches, ride out the country's financial problems and see what we have left in five years, but this is blinkered thinking and verging on the defeatist.

Making a profit in property is possible, she says, `but this will involve looking outside Britain.`

`We advise people to do their research and talk to the right companies. If they do this correctly, they will find they have a safe investment for the future. `

Cyprus property is showing yearly growth of more than 18% and with a legal system based on Britains, its no wonder the island is popular with UK investors, according to property experts.

Derek Hatton, director of Buy Into Cyprus, says:

"I have noticed an increase in the number  of people buying second homes in Cyprus, as the housing market in the UK is slowing down. They are more interested in investing in bricks and mortar rather than shares and savings in banks."

Morpheus Investments, the Southern Cyprus property developer, is reassuring customers of its high professional standards during the housing crisis, by joining an organisation that monitors overseas property professionals.

Morpheus Investments is now a member of the Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP). The body aims to improve the standards of professionalism in the international property market, helping the industry and the public.

AIPP Members voluntarily sign up to follow the AIPP Code of Conduct. This was established to help consumers know who the professional property companies are and illustrates a sign of commitment from each member.

Derek Hatton, director of Morpheus Investments said: “Being part of the AIPP means we can offer consumers professional confidence. The organization also gives us industry professionals a united voice.”

Morpheus Investments was formed in 1996 and sells a range of exclusive Mediterranean-style villas and apartments in the regions of Larnaca, Tersefanou and Kiti, ranging from £60,000 to £550,000.

Cyprus is fast becoming the choice for many British people looking to re-locate due to the island’s low income tax, low crime rate and an English law system, making it even easier to invest.

PLUNGING share prices and dwindling pension pots are sending demand for overseas investments in ‘safe’ countries such as Cyprus soaring, say experts.

Overseas property developers in countries unaffected by the credit crunch are still building and selling to Brits desperate to find a decent return on their investment.

The FTSE has fallen 40% this year but positive returns on properties bought at the start of the year in countries like Cyprus are approaching 20% says Morpheus Investments, the Cheshire-based company, which sells new build property on exclusive developments in Cyprus.

Dani Maxton, managing director of Buy Into Cyprus, says the island is booming and clients are pouring cash into property:

“Cyprus is a safe bet for investors because of the returns looking set to continue as people pull money out of their pension contributions and transfer their UK property assets into European countries less affected by the credit crunch.

“Other markets, like Spain and France have crashed but unspoilt, underdeveloped havens like Cyprus are still secure and will still produce good returns. It makes no sense to continue pouring money into falling UK stocks, shares and bricks and mortar when countries like Cyprus look like solid investments.”

There are currently 2.3 million Britons who own property abroad, according to Cater Allen private bank. Of these properties, up to 500,000 are seen purely as an investment.

Risky financial investments and banking, a stagnant property market and bad weather are all contributing to a surge in the number of Brits gearing up to buy abroad.

A recent survey revealed eight million UK citizens now own overseas property. The number of Brits moving abroad has rocketed by 50% in the last ten years.

Derek Hatton of BuyIntoCyprus.com a property investment company in southern Cyprus, said:

“We’ve noticed an increase in the number of people buying second homes in Cyprus as the housing market in the UK continues to slow. Many customers are telling us they’d rather take their money out of the bank and invest in bricks and mortar.

“Cyprus is increasingly popular with those emigrating away from the UK. The low crime rate, long dry summers and low cost of living, are just a few of the reasons people choose this country.

Hatton continues:

“We’re also seeing a rise in enquiries from first time buyers. The current housing market in Britain is impossible for potential home owners, coupled with the fact that mortgages are becoming rarer, so buyers are looking further a field.”

Manchester professionals got into the swing of things at a charity golf event which raised more than £10,000 for the Five Stars Scanner Appeal.

The event, which took place at Mere Golf and Country Club was organised by Morpheus Investments and saw 52 people from across the region compete on the fairway.  

Derek Hatton, director of Morpheus Investments, said:

“The Five Stars Scanner Appeal is doing a brilliant job raising £1 million for an MRI scanner to go into the New Children’s Hospital and we wanted to do our bit to help them with the last push.

“We all had an amazing time at the golf day and saw some raw talent on the golf course that would rival Tiger Woods.”

13 teams of golfers took part in the golf day on Tuesday, 16 September which was won by a team put together by the Manchester Evening News which included Mark Rix, Frank Stretton, Richard Rycroft, and Philip Middlemiss. The golf was followed by dinner, entertainment and a charity auction.

Charmaine Wilkinson, appeals director from Five Stars Scanner Appeal said:

“We’re so grateful to Morpheus Investments for their support and to everyone else who helped out and donated on the day. The £10,000 puts us another step closer to our target to buy this critical piece of life saving equipment.”

If you would like to find out more about the Five Stars Scanner Appeal or make a donation then please call 0870 977 0057 or visit www.fivestarsappeal.co.uk.

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