Why Invest inOverseas Property?

The foreign property market has been one of the fastest growing markets over the last 10 years, emerging markets with stable economies often providing the best opportunities. Traditional UK investment options are limited or less attractive than in the past owing to low confidence and volatility in the financial sector, tighter criteria from banks, under performance of the domestic property market, as well as decreased pension fund values coupled with an increased likelihood of pension shortfalls.

Intelligent investment in luxury overseas property can often be achieved at lower purchase prices than the UK. This allows those who have investment aspirations but have not yet implemented a plan to achieve financial freedom to take their first step. For individuals who have some investment experience already, luxury overseas property can be a way to diversify an investment portfolio.

Of course, owning your own property on a top-class resort in a luxury travel destination can mean you have potential use of your property for holidays. However, the main reasons that this type of investment could be called intelligent investment are:

• the potential for a high return on investment through strong capital growth over the short and long term.
• the revenue generated through ongoing rental income offers the potential for a continuous return on investment.

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Why invest in the Caribbean?

The Caribbean has been identified as an emerging market hotspot. Emerging markets are more likely to sustain high levels of growth. Land values are expected to continue to increase, which offers property investors potential for high resale prices.

As the Caribbean is an all-year round destination, there is high rental demand which drives high occupancy rates. The average occupancy is 85% (310 nights per year) compared to typically 35% in European destinations. This results in higher rental returns for investors.

A growing tourist industry suggests this demand will continue and, in fact, expansion of tourism is a key objective of the governments, who are investing heavily in this industry.

Luxury destinations continue to be desirable and affordable to wealthy visitors and beachfront properties are always in high demand, offering high rental returns and resale values.

There are favourable taxation incentives in place for investors in the specific Caribbean resort developments that are offered through White Coral.*

For more information on why each of the specific islands could make an intelligent investment, please click on the links to that country.

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*Investors are encouraged to seek professional tax advice.

Why invest in Barbados?

• Barbados is already one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world.
• The island has an all year round demand for hotel accommodation.
• The local tourist industry is expected to grow by 4.6% per annum.
• Growth of property prices in Barbados has been driven by both a limited stock of properties and limited land available to build on.
• Capital growth is expected to be consistent at 15% per annum for the next 4 years.

Read our how it works page to find out more about the investment opportunity or learn more about the Merricks resort in Barbados.

Why invest in the Dominican Republic?

• The Dominican Republic is already a major tourist destination.
• There is huge demand for hotel accommodation as the location continues to increase in popularity.
• There are currently very few 5 star resorts to compete for holiday-makers in the Dominican Republic.
• Competitively priced compared to many islands in the Caribbean.
• There is a strong opportunity for profit as the island far from fully developed.
• Favourable taxation regimes.

Read our how it works page to find out more about the investment opportunity or learn more about the Las Canas and Two Rivers resorts in the Domincan Republic.

Why invest in the St. Lucia?

• The World Bank has recently placed St. Lucia in the top 30 countries in the world to invest.
• St. Lucia is an established and increasingly popular tourist destination.
• It is an accessible destination - there are global routes to the island by sea and air..
• The island is unspoilt and plans are in place to ensure it does not become overdeveloped.
• The general crime rate one of the lowest in the Caribbean.
• St. Lucia has a stable economic and political environment.
• The government sees the expansion of tourism as a key objective, which means there is excellent potential for rental properties.
• Prices are currently about 60% lower than Barbados.
• Property prices have increased by around 40% per annum for the last 2 years, with a high probability of price appreciation over the next 10 years.
• Favourable tax concessions for property buyers from overseas.

Read our how it works page to find out more about the investment opportunity or learn more about the Marquis Estate resort in St. Lucia.

Why invest in the St. Vincent & the Grenadines?

• St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a newer tourist destination with all year round sunny weather.
• The islands are beautifully unspoilt & underdeveloped, which offers a huge potential for growth and has strong support from the government.
• There is excellent rental potential as there are currently only 400 rooms available on the island and no hotels or resorts above 3 star.
• The proposed international airport, due for completion in 2011, will increase visitors to the island.
• Current prices are a quarter of those in Barbados so prices will rise as the island becomes more popular.
• Favourable taxation regime.

Read our how it works page to find out more about the investment opportunity or learn more about the Buccament Bay resort in St. Vincent & The Grenadines.

Why invest in Brazil?

Real estate investment is growing due to the increasing popularity of Bahia as the favourite holiday destination of Brazilians because of its year round climate, pristine beaches and the excellent infrastructure already in place. It has excellent accessibility with flights into Salvador from Europe and the USA yet is still underdeveloped as a tourist market internationally and is predicted to grow exponentially. There is a huge demand for tourist accommodation and the property market is booming with foreign investment increasing as there are no restrictions on foreign ownership and inward investment is being actively encouraged by the Government. Brazil is also hosting the 2014 World Cup and is bidding for the 2016 Olympic Games.

Read our how it works page to find out more about the investment opportunity or learn more about the Garapua Beach Resort resort in Bahia, Brazil.