im wondering this one!! Can anyone help where is good to invest at the moment, i guess anywhere which is selling in USD as the value is so low right now, but where any ideas anyone?
Personally, I don't think that Turkey will get into the EU. Particularly if the AKP are returned to power. The only reason that the issue (EU membership) came to the forefront in the first place was when the US (and some of is allies) wanted bases in Turkey for the invasion of Iraq. Membership of the EU was, in my opinion anyway, nothing more than a carrot.
Anyone watching what has happened in Greece since it joined the EU knows what has happened, particularly to prices.
I personally hope that Turkey gets "preferred trading status".
If the AKP are returned to power again then we will see what happens. The army statements of late stated "our position will become clear if and when the need arises".
The Turkish economy is strong enough to withstand considerable strain.
My parents are looking at buying in Tanzania. The government is stable and the country is beautiful. Also a 6 bedroom house on the beach can be purchased for around $60,000 US.
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I don't dispute that its a beautiful and laid back country.
If Sarkozy wins in France, does that mean a hard line by the Elysee Palace on the chances for Turkish accession to the E.U.? Maybe. The recent price rise has been partially predicated by the expectation of Turkey joining the E.U. Remember that the French Parliament has already made the 1915 Armenian massacres an issue between Paris and Ankara.
Secondly - The Turkish Parliament has just called for a general election on 22nd July. What happens if the Turkish people re-elect the current government with a bigger majority? How would that affect the constitutional argument about the presidency? How would the armed forces react?
With all these uncertainties should an investor still be long Turkish Lira currency or assets or does he take the risk off the table and wait and see what happens.
For me there are many more sensible places to invest one's hard earned money at present.
Thats not to say Turkey won't prove to be a good long-term investment but current climate not the best.
we are thinking to buy there next year....i have friend who is having this resort in Bali and from this month untill september his resort is fully booked for 600us$ a night and it's 10 villa inside there.
OMG..thats a big deal! but for sure there is low season and high season for such a business. But i believe Bali will be one of the biggest tourism in the world..people are so lovely there.
The price of a nice villa range 400.000usd-600.000 with 3 bedroom and swimming pool. but usually if you want to buy the whole resort you may have to pay 1.5 million dollar at least.
There are loads of property programmes on television in the UK at the moment, some about property renovation and property development, others aimed at people buying abroad. You might find some useful background information about different countries on the programme websites (but bear in mind that the programmes are aimed at Brits):
thanks for this! i never considered malaysia or the Phillipines i might just have a look there now, its got to be somewhere we can kind of retire too and buy to let at present! Im shocked at Turkey i have never been there as i always thought it wasnt a pleasent place ( full of brits to be honest!!). Thanks for your thoughts on this one
Malaysia has enjoyed political stability for years despite its multi-ethnic society. Costs of living is much cheaper than here. Infrastructure is good and modern. People are warm & friendly.
To give you some ideas on how much it costs to buy a property in Malaysia, please visit this website : www.iproperty.com.my
Malaysian government has also introduced a special package to retire in Malaysia.
It is a Visit Malaysia Year this year....so please come to my country to see it for yourself.
Turkey is sound, believe me. It regularly goes through these spells. The stock market may have dropped a bit but it will rcover immediately they announce new elections. The Lira hasn't budged.
There is clearly political tension building there and doesn't seem the soundest investment available at the moment.
Canada continues to be exceptionally good value for us Brits - a three bed semi in Clapham is magically transformed into a 5 bedroom mansion in the Toronto suburbs with plenty left over to stash in the bank.
Very high quality of living, but the weather.....Eeeeewwwwww!
I wouldn't be sure about Turkey at the moment. Not if a hardliner gets in. There's a fair amount of unrest over there at the moment, a bit of a riot in Istanbul, although I'm guessing all is calm and well where you are Dweller?
A little about myself, my QL name is Greman, I am presently in Doha, Qatar. I represent European Market Research Center (EMRC) head office in Brussels, Belgium, www.emrc.be. We usually Organize International Forums on many different subjects but mostly on Agriculture.
Presently, we have broadcasted an event to hold on the 3rd of May, 2007, in Rome, Italy (you can check for details on the website) and we are seriously preparing. We usually invite people for participation or for those who may be aware through the media, we do welcome their enrollment.
Now, the request is, I am faced with a task to invite Participants from Qatar and other part of the Gulf but I am not very familiar with the region and would really like to build on that.
The Event is an Agric Business forum and a lot of relevant subjects will be entertained among International dignitaries (Presidents, Ministers and Ambassadors) and prominent Business men from around the world, whom have already enrolled for participation. So it is going to be very good grounds for sharing of ideas, investment opportunities and also partnership.
There is this feature call award/gala night where golden awards are conferred to special Personalities in front of the whole gathering. Those awarded will gain more international recognition and their projects will be given more consideration and will be subjected to one-to-one discussions specially organized, with more privileges, stuff like that...
If there is any one who is interested in participating or who can give me more information (highly appreciated) on my invitation processes please write me a private mail or reply to this post, please.
Best regards once again and thanks a lot for your anticipated positive and soonest response.
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Personally, I don't think that Turkey will get into the EU. Particularly if the AKP are returned to power. The only reason that the issue (EU membership) came to the forefront in the first place was when the US (and some of is allies) wanted bases in Turkey for the invasion of Iraq. Membership of the EU was, in my opinion anyway, nothing more than a carrot.
Anyone watching what has happened in Greece since it joined the EU knows what has happened, particularly to prices.
I personally hope that Turkey gets "preferred trading status".
If the AKP are returned to power again then we will see what happens. The army statements of late stated "our position will become clear if and when the need arises".
The Turkish economy is strong enough to withstand considerable strain.
My parents are looking at buying in Tanzania. The government is stable and the country is beautiful. Also a 6 bedroom house on the beach can be purchased for around $60,000 US.
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I don't dispute that its a beautiful and laid back country.
If Sarkozy wins in France, does that mean a hard line by the Elysee Palace on the chances for Turkish accession to the E.U.? Maybe. The recent price rise has been partially predicated by the expectation of Turkey joining the E.U. Remember that the French Parliament has already made the 1915 Armenian massacres an issue between Paris and Ankara.
Secondly - The Turkish Parliament has just called for a general election on 22nd July. What happens if the Turkish people re-elect the current government with a bigger majority? How would that affect the constitutional argument about the presidency? How would the armed forces react?
With all these uncertainties should an investor still be long Turkish Lira currency or assets or does he take the risk off the table and wait and see what happens.
For me there are many more sensible places to invest one's hard earned money at present.
Thats not to say Turkey won't prove to be a good long-term investment but current climate not the best.
Just my view.
Why shocked at Turkey?
If you get off the tourist track it's a beautiful country and laid back.
There are more and more Europeans retiring here although prices have risen of late.
British mainly on the Western Aegean.
Germans , Dutch and French in other areas (Antalya, Belek, Bodrum etc)
we are thinking to buy there next year....i have friend who is having this resort in Bali and from this month untill september his resort is fully booked for 600us$ a night and it's 10 villa inside there.
OMG..thats a big deal! but for sure there is low season and high season for such a business. But i believe Bali will be one of the biggest tourism in the world..people are so lovely there.
The price of a nice villa range 400.000usd-600.000 with 3 bedroom and swimming pool. but usually if you want to buy the whole resort you may have to pay 1.5 million dollar at least.
There are loads of property programmes on television in the UK at the moment, some about property renovation and property development, others aimed at people buying abroad. You might find some useful background information about different countries on the programme websites (but bear in mind that the programmes are aimed at Brits):
http://www.channel4.com/4homes/buyingabroad/index.html
http://www.channel4.com/4homes/buyingabroad/countryguides/index.html
thanks for this! i never considered malaysia or the Phillipines i might just have a look there now, its got to be somewhere we can kind of retire too and buy to let at present! Im shocked at Turkey i have never been there as i always thought it wasnt a pleasent place ( full of brits to be honest!!). Thanks for your thoughts on this one
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love life!
Buy one in Boracay, Philippines. A real paradise.
Try searching for Boracay in google and you'll see a lot of property / real estate for sale.
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Buy In Malaysia !
Malaysia has enjoyed political stability for years despite its multi-ethnic society. Costs of living is much cheaper than here. Infrastructure is good and modern. People are warm & friendly.
To give you some ideas on how much it costs to buy a property in Malaysia, please visit this website : www.iproperty.com.my
Malaysian government has also introduced a special package to retire in Malaysia.
It is a Visit Malaysia Year this year....so please come to my country to see it for yourself.
Turkey is sound, believe me. It regularly goes through these spells. The stock market may have dropped a bit but it will rcover immediately they announce new elections. The Lira hasn't budged.
There is clearly political tension building there and doesn't seem the soundest investment available at the moment.
Canada continues to be exceptionally good value for us Brits - a three bed semi in Clapham is magically transformed into a 5 bedroom mansion in the Toronto suburbs with plenty left over to stash in the bank.
Very high quality of living, but the weather.....Eeeeewwwwww!
I wouldn't be sure about Turkey at the moment. Not if a hardliner gets in. There's a fair amount of unrest over there at the moment, a bit of a riot in Istanbul, although I'm guessing all is calm and well where you are Dweller?
Your ad is really p*ssing me off.
Please put it where it should be....in the classifieds
Turkey is still a good bet, particularly as the YTL is dropping at the moment.
Dear All,
Kind regards.
A little about myself, my QL name is Greman, I am presently in Doha, Qatar. I represent European Market Research Center (EMRC) head office in Brussels, Belgium, www.emrc.be. We usually Organize International Forums on many different subjects but mostly on Agriculture.
Presently, we have broadcasted an event to hold on the 3rd of May, 2007, in Rome, Italy (you can check for details on the website) and we are seriously preparing. We usually invite people for participation or for those who may be aware through the media, we do welcome their enrollment.
Now, the request is, I am faced with a task to invite Participants from Qatar and other part of the Gulf but I am not very familiar with the region and would really like to build on that.
The Event is an Agric Business forum and a lot of relevant subjects will be entertained among International dignitaries (Presidents, Ministers and Ambassadors) and prominent Business men from around the world, whom have already enrolled for participation. So it is going to be very good grounds for sharing of ideas, investment opportunities and also partnership.
There is this feature call award/gala night where golden awards are conferred to special Personalities in front of the whole gathering. Those awarded will gain more international recognition and their projects will be given more consideration and will be subjected to one-to-one discussions specially organized, with more privileges, stuff like that...
If there is any one who is interested in participating or who can give me more information (highly appreciated) on my invitation processes please write me a private mail or reply to this post, please.
Best regards once again and thanks a lot for your anticipated positive and soonest response.
Greman
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