Calabria is “Italy’s Best Kept Secret”, and is one of the most beautiful parts of the country, with perfect weather year-round and a relaxed, Italian way of life. Our Calabrian properties are the best value for money around, and for the investor it offers great rental potential and fabulous appreciation over the next number of years.
Prices start as low as £33,000, and almost all of the Calabria properties are beach front or within a few minutes of the beach. A two-bedroom apartment in Calabria can rent for 3000 euro’s a month in July and August.
The Calabrese People - Like the food they love, the Calabrese people are fiery and warm, open and welcoming. They will adore your children, welcome you into their homes and generally treat you like long lost friends. Traditionally hospitable and eager to share he beauty of the region they live in, you will find yourself making friends quickly and easily – and you won’t want to leave! Calabria may be one of Italy’s least famous regions, but the toe of Italy has played a large part in Italian culture.
The famous tarantella dance originated in Calabria, and famous Calabrians include the late fashion designer Gianni Versace, Charles Atlas (the original world’s strongest man) and Hollywood actor Nick Mancuso.
Bianco - One of the hidden gems of the Calabrian region - properties are within walking distance of the town, by the beach and surrounded by picturesque woodlands. This is peace and tranquility, with some of the most beautiful scenery in the whole of Italy. Bianco delivers the taste of true Italy, flavours of a colourful past reflected in street parades and parties. There are spectacular wine festivals, open-air theatres and celebrations of the natural world.
Bianco and the neighbouring town of Bovalino both have a good selection of bars, café’s and restaurants. For a traditional dining experience there are Italian trattorias or pizzerias, while keen cooks will find that Bianco has the finest ingredients imaginable, available from well-stocked supermarkets and stores. Calabrese cuisine includes a wide variety of colourful vegetables (this is one of Italy’s main agricultural centres) so vegetarians will not be disappointed. The town has a chemist, beauty salons, an Internet café, boutiques, butchers and a delicatessen. There are also medical centres, post offices and banking facilities in Bianco and Bovalino.
The Capital – Reggio di Calabria - with its position on the Straits of Messina facing Sicily and the stunning snow capped peak of Mount Etna, is an elegant and dynamic place to spend time. It is from there you can get cheap, regular ferries to Sicily, to go scuba diving and visit some of the most breathtaking archaeological museums in Italy.
There are daily flights to Calabria through Ryanair from Stanstead to Lamezia, or alternatively from other parts of the country you can fly into Rome with Easyjet, British Airways or Alitalia, and then connect through Alitalia to Lamezia or Reggio Di Calabria (which is the regions capital).
Have you heard about the wonderful Inspection Trips? When you arrive at the Airport or Hotel, you are met by one friendly Property Consultant, their job is make you feel comfortable, and show you exactly the properties that fit your budget.
We hope that finding a bargain property in Calabria is your choice to find that dream home by the beach!
The Real Estate Investors Guide
There are several people who wish to get into real estate investing. On
the other hand there are several experienced people who have spent
their lifetime on the real estate ground realities and are a know-it-all
type. Now what if both of them were clubbed together. A whole bunch of
wise chaps would emerge. Can you become the wise chap? Let’s see.
Seeking to invest
Now everybody who wishes to build a career in real estate seeks to find
out the hassles that can approach him. Positive prospects of course
keep a person ever motivated. There are many of things that an immature
investor getting into the trade would like to know. He would certainly
seek information about the tricks of the trade, as exercised by
successful people. What if someone told me all the pros and cons in a detailed
and down-to-earth manner? Am I enough qualified mentally and skillfully
to be able to actually put my foot into the real estate scenario?
Well the list goes on and on. There are however certain things that
every real estate experienced person would like to tell you. Several
common problems and challenges faced by people are often produced on the
paper. And for those already into the trade, they would keep these things
in mind if at all they ever get a chance to start all over again.
Things to keep in mind before the final start
The seller’s readiness is of prime importance
As an investor one may be attracted by the possibility of a high
potential deal coming his way. This might give you dreams of going to the
utopian land and becoming rich in a day. You have not given a second
thought to doubt and have not bothered to ask yourself, Isn’t the sellers
attitude a shaky one? Shun a half hearted seller.
Step out and take initiative
As an investor or a real estate agent you need to take no time to think
twice or shy away from offers. Remember, successful investors take no
time to interact and catch offers. They are ever motivated and ever
eager.
Be very clear about the sum involved
When you interact with a party that’s looking for a deal be very clear
in mentioning the sum involved and the amount to be paid in
installments. There are several people who may reject the deal at the last inch
due to your late quotations.
Don’t indulge in long and unhealthy projects
There may be some projects that have a long gestation period and
high-investment. Make sure you don’t involve yourself in high-risk, long and
lengthy, time consuming projects.
Go and make proposals
There are several investors and property dealers who never go into the
market and, make open offers. They sit back and wait for people to bump
into them. If you want to be successful you need to take action all by
yourself.
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Real option
Real estate is an intelligent option to add to your portfolio and
diversify your risk. Real estate, as an investment option generating profits
for an investor was unheard of years before. There was just a market
rumour that, real estate could at anytime capture the markets. Later on,
the real estate market heated up and the scenario changed rapidly.
Take an example of Bangalore (India) where people who had bought land
years back have suddenly become billionaires. They were just common
people whose lands have appreciated. It has finally emerged as an ideal
investment over the years and there are many takers this day for a land
that’s available at a fair price or has an appreciation potential. The
market is far more vibrant today and the participation of investors is
ever increasing. Moreover there are many speculative market players who
try to create an artificial rise in prices. So a balanced real estate
market can prove a stable investment for a layman.
Real estate as an investment avenue
The investment scenario in the country has taken a backseat and has
experienced a steep fall over the last few years. However, this downfall
is a just the result of skyrocketing prices. The demand has steadied
again as the need for office spaces and business houses have increased.
The rentals being collected are the chief source of regular income. Thus
the real estate sector is at par with other investment options like
stocks, shares etc.
Investment in housing and residential property is a wise option with a
massive potential. Moreover housing finance companies offer easy loans
to people seeking to invest in property deals.
Office and residential spaces
These are the more trusted options available to an investor today.
People who possess property can transfer it to a company or individuals and
gain regular income from it. Infact more people who are into real
estate investing are considering this glamorous option. Rental incomes are
anywhere between 11% to 15% and are also offering the benefit of capital
gains too.
In another market option the customer can also lease the property and
gain a monthly rental. However one must not forget that the risk element
is to be kept in mind.
Diversification of holdings
As an investor one can hold property in various markets and also across
many states and countries. If at all the market condition tends to slow
down in a particular state there can be a total slowdown in the
business of real estate investors. Hence intelligent investors make it a point
to hold property across states so that there is a diversification of
risk. Thus the business doesn’t suffer on a large scale and is more
stable even at such times. An investor can further diversify his real estate
holdings into residential and commercial holdings. But, office spaces
and lease or rental properties remain evergreen options.
To cap it all, real estate remains one best option with people who are
willing to play it big.
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