Real Estate Overseas Property Investment - A Solid Choice For Big Long Term Gains


by sacha tarkovsky - Date: 2007-06-10 - Word Count: 485 Share This!

When it comes to overseas property investment the world is a big place and there are plenty of destinations to choose from.

This article is not aimed at investors who want to take big risks it's for people looking for solid 20% + annual gains with low risk.

Let's look at overseas property investment in this area and its advantages.

The area we are referring to is the Central Pacific Coast in Costa Rica around the town of Jaco.

Let's look at why it is producing such good gains with low risk.

1. Its an established market

Many overseas property investors believe they will get better growth if they buy a new property "hot spot" but most of these never take off and these investors lose money.

If you want to be a pioneer go ahead and look at Honduras or Nicaragua, but keep in mind some pioneers got rich but most got arrows.

The advantage of an overseas property investment in an established area means that people come there for exactly that reason.

It's got an expat community and high quality facilities and infrastructure have grown up around it. Who wants to live somewhere where there is nothing to do?

Well you won't have that problem with the Central Pacific coast. It's got all the beauty and high quality restaurants nightlife and infrastructure you need.

2. Property Trends Last for decades

In 15 years a 30,000 house has grown in value to over 750,000 with little downside volatility.

Will this grow continue?

Yes when people buy overseas investment property they are looking for well priced property and lots of facilities so that buying remains strong.

Buying will remain firm due to the lifestyle and because beach front property can still be bought at up to 70% less than in the USA.

3. Location

The best priced overseas investment properties are near the expanding resorts not in them.

You can buy and wait for the resorts and infrastructure to expand and see your property rise in value.

The baby boomer generation are buying in record numbers and will continue to do so for retirement and a cheaper lifestyle than they can get at home.

Being a popular holiday destination the rental market is booming, unlike in many other near by countries.

4. Other considerations

Costa Rica is safe and stable is friendly to foreign investment and makes the buying process easy. Furthermore, you get the same rights as residents, low property taxes and an overall tax efficient investment.

If you want a solid low risk overseas property investment, then the Central Pacific Coast Costa Rica is an ideal choice to build long term capital gains.

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