Property Development World

Check out any of the yachting forums and you’ll often find a common thread about finding safe, secure and luxury mooring in the Caribbean away from the threat of a hurricane.  Well, if you want hurricane free Caribbean marina properties (and berths) try Costa Rica and a brand new, uber luxurious resort development called IslaMoin.

According to the developer of the marina, residences, hotel and resort at IslaMoin, because the development is taking place on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica rather than on the Pacific Coast, residents’ yachts will be assured safe harbour away from the threat of damaging storms and extreme hurricanes.  But what’s of far more interest to us property lovers is the fact that IslaMoin is offering up some rather tasty real estate options to boot.

So, you can moor your boat at the IslaMoin harbour and have access to such luxuries as dry storage units, full staff available to service and maintain your baby and also excellent security to prevent pirates…and you can reside in a home with beach access in the vicinity of national parks, rivers, tropical forestry and the stunning and diverse flora and fauna that Costa Rica is quickly becoming so famous for.

Sounds like a pretty good all round solution to us!

The properties for sale at IslaMoin vary from luxury apartments in low rise blocks to individual custom built homes on spacious water fronted parcels of land - and apparently interest has been sustained and intense so if you want to reserve your very own hurricane free Caribbean marina property in Costa Rica you have to move fast.

Within the IslaMoin marina resort there will also be a five star hotel – the facilities of which will be accessible to the residents of the IslaMoin villas and apartments.  There will be a spa, gym, restaurants, bars, swimming pools and plenty of outdoor activities and amenities.  What’s more, the residents of IslaMoin will also have 24/7 concierge and room service available to them meaning that if you decide to buy into this excellent property development in Costa Rica you can live in your own Caribbean home, have your yacht to hand and have all the benefits of being in a five star hotel…pretty nifty I think you’ll agree.

Check out http://islamoin.com/ for all the information you could possibly require.

The creation of an expansive and affordable tropical village is well underway on the outskirts of the town of Progresso in the Corozal District of Belize; and there are only a few parcels of land left in this impressive beach and lagoon fronted master planned resort community in Belize, so you’re going to need to move quickly if this one appeals.

If you like the thought of living in the only English speaking country in Central America within a like minded community of international citizens, if you want to be enjoying your retirement or holidays in a tropical and lush environment, in a nation where 60% of tropical forests are protected and where there are hundred of amazing species of flora and fauna, the second largest barrier reef in the world and an incredibly welcoming population then you might just find Progresso Heights meets all your needs.

Fronting the Cocos and Progresso Lagoon which leads to Chetumal Bay and the Caribbean Sea, the Progresso Heights master planned resort community in Belize is a one of a kind.  It is a mixed use development – there are a combination of residential and commercial premises throughout, it is a low density development with an expanse of land given over for community use and as a nature reserve, and there is a wide array of housing options available - from affordable and simple one bedroom models right up to exclusive detached four bedroom villas.

The community is within easy reach of the towns of Orange Walk, Corozal and Progresso which house schools, churches, shops, health care services, tourism amenities, restaurants, bars, banks and everything else you could possibly need if you’re planning on living, retiring or simply holiday in your home at Progresso Heights.

What’s more, the community has stand alone facilities and amenities for the exclusive use of onsite residents.  You have everything from a buzzing and lively club house which is the heart of the community to volleyball courts, shops and even a private nature reserve area - not to mention direct access to the waters or the Caribbean!  And in and around the resort you can partake of pleasures such as hiking, horse riding, bird watching, caving, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, diving and fishing.

Progresso Heights is an affordable way to buy and own freehold property in Belize…and because Belize is becoming an ever more attractive destination in which to holiday, invest, retire and live, these properties make a great investment opportunity.  There are many financing options available from the developers of this master planned resort community in Belize and if you want to find out more, see their website http://www.progressoheights.com/

The Silver Coast in Portugal is the latest area of this particularly appealing European nation to come under property hunter scrutiny.  It has all the delights of the previously well explored Algarve region - such as amazing weather, great beaches and world class golf courses - but it also benefits from being closer to Lisbon, historically interesting and lesser explored by millions of tourists annually.

The latest development that we’ve found to showcase for you really makes the most and the best out of the delights of the Silver Coast region – the equestrian country club homes in Portugal on the Quintas De Obidos resort that we’re featuring today offer the discerning buyer the chance to buy a seriously spacious and sumptuous mansion of a home within an expansive and exclusive community, and the range of amenities and facilities available is seriously impressive as well.

Quintas De Obidos has an international competition standard equestrian centre bearing the signature of Jessica Kurten, the world’s number one female show jumping champion, it borders one of the finest golf courses in Portugal, it is set around an intricate arrangement of freshwater lakes, it has its own helipad and all residents at Quintas De Obidos have unlimited access to the fully exclusive delights of the country club.

The Quintas De Obidos Country Club houses a spa, tennis courts, swimming pools, children’s activity area, bar, restaurant, coffee shop, boutique outlets, fitness suite, sports pitch as well as a whole range of additional leisure and sporting facilities - and it is the hub of this expensive, expansive and exclusive community.

The equestrian country club homes available for sale come in a variety of shapes, sizes and designs.  A collection of the finest architectural minds in Portugal have created an exclusive array of sixteen villa types which buyers can select from and choose to have built on the plot of their choice within the resort.  At Quintas De Obidos there are around 80 plots available that are at least one and a quarter acres in size, and on each plot the discerning buyer can select a home design that suits their individual tastes.  All homes available come with private pools and landscaped gardens and have a covered area of at least 425 square meters.

The emphasis when designing the homes at Quintas De Obidos was on embracing the very best of Portuguese architecture whilst creating a unique signature home for this exclusive equestrian country club resort.  The development is stunning, the homes are magnificent and you can visit the website by clicking here...

The slightly lesser known resort of Mammoth Lakes in California has been rediscovered very recently and as a result its property prices are going through the roof!  The town is a four seasons holiday destination which is becoming increasingly popular with those seeking accessible vacation property as both an investment and a practical asset that they and their entire family can enjoy.

This new development that we’re showcasing of deluxe Californian vacation homes in Mammoth Lakes in America is likely to be one that sells out fast – it’s called Tanavista and its residential units are coming to the market with quarter ownership options available.

Quarter ownership is just like fractional ownership; basically you simply pay the price for a property based on a more realistic consideration of the amount of time that you will get physical use from the property…in this case for three months of the year.  Quarters start from around USD 200,000 at Tanavista depending on the property you favour.

There are a variety of home options available from simple but stylish and extremely comfortable one bedroom homes, right up to lavish and opulent three bedroom homes from which you can entertain, with which you can impress and in which you can relax and really enjoy life.

The Mammoth Lakes area is a fantastic part of California – it offers everything from golfing to skiing, fine wining and dining to hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, horse riding, rock climbing, rafting and sailing.  And if all that sounds a little too energetic for you then you don’t actually have to venture much further than your front door at Tanavista to have a great time!  The resort fronts onto the Sierra Star Golf Course, it is within close proximity to fantastic shops and restaurants, it is home to a fitness suite, a games room, an owners’ lounge and bar and a huge and luxurious hot tub!

If Tanavista, Mammoth Lakes and quarter ownership vacation home options sound interesting to you then we suggest you visit http://www.tanavista.com/ to find out more about these affordable, fantastic and deluxe Californian vacation homes in America.

Are you tired of luxurious Caribbean retreats or seriously sumptuous homes in North America?  We thought you might be, after all one can have too much of a good thing...so how about some deluxe and indeed unique villas in Malaysian Borneo instead? 

When one thinks about properties in Malaysia for investment one usually thinks about Kuala Lumpur or when one thinks about Malaysian homes for holiday enjoyment one usually thinks of popular Penang…but in Malaysian Borneo you can now have a stunning and stylish home for your own personal enjoyment or partake of one of the development’s rental management packages and earn an investment income and all in one of the most undiscovered yet incredibly beautiful locations in the world.

The development that we have chosen to showcase is called the Kudat Riviera and it is a small, deluxe development of unique villa properties within an environmentally conscientious resort that offers residents and visitors every luxury under the sun.

The villas available for sale range from two bedroom, traditionally styled but contemporarily finished rice barns available for sale from GBP 156,000 to six bedroom, ultimate luxury, turn key Cocoa Villas which even come with lap tops and flat screen TV as part of the turn key package – available from a cool million.

Homes can be rented out and fully managed as mentioned by the onsite development company, or you can keep your home for your own personal use and exclusively benefit from private and direct beach access and all of the delights of the Kudat Riviera resort in Sabah in Malaysian Borneo. 

In terms of the activities to do and sites to see you can charter and sail a yacht, you can scuba or snorkel, horse ride through the mountains, visit the rivers and canyons, quad bike through the rainforests, watch the birds, examine the amazing wildlife or just stay in the resort, go to the restaurant or indulge yourself in a spa treatment.

This resort is truly unique – it’s in such an exciting location and what’s more, the homes are seriously stunning and sumptuous inside – the properties are five star, the environment is five star and if you want to know more visit http://www.kudatriviera.com/

If you want a holiday retreat in an amazingly exciting and exotic destination what about on a game reserve in Africa?  We’ve discovered some stunning country club and spa property in South Africa that is available on a fractional ownership basis and which offers the buyer one of the most incredible chances to own a home in an unforgettable location.

The development in question is called the Zebula Country Club and Spa.  Zebula is north of Pretoria in South Africa and it is a resort covering 1,200 hectares of malaria-free African Bushveld.  Buyers have the chance to purchase a fractional share of a stunning home within the country club and spa resort whilst having direct access to the game park which is home to over 500 species of amazing birds and animals.

Just imagine being able to go on safari every year whilst staying in your own home, just imagine having a capital appreciating real estate asset that you can benefit from, resell, derive a profit from and yet not have to worry about for the weeks when you are not living in it!  And just imagine being able to get up in the morning and decide whether you want to go on a horse back safari, play on the five star, US PGA standard golf course, work out in the fully equipped gym in the country club, relax by your pool or indulge in the spa for the day!

Wow, what a choice!

Owning a home such as this on anything other than a fractional ownership basis would literally cost millions and require the owner spend out significantly on security and maintenance staff.  However, this particular offer of country club and spa property in South Africa at Zebula gets around all of these annoying issues by presenting homes for sale as fractional ownership units. 

You can select the numbers of weeks a year you want to visit your property and only pay for those weeks, you can resell your fraction at any point, you can rent out your fraction or enjoy it with family and friends.

To find out all about the stunning resort and also the fractional ownership options select ‘Zebula Country Club and Spa’ from the ‘Current Projects Available’ drop down menu on the developer’s website: - http://www.djsyndico.co.za/

Situated in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is a fabulous sporting estate which wraps around the famous Narragansett Bay and which offers those seeking the ultimate summertime or full time address a range of private homes on the Carnegie Abbey Club sporting estate on Narragansett Bay in the USA.

Carnegie Abbey Club is the ultimate resort for golf, equestrian, sailing and tennis lovers, it has a sumptuous five star spa and exquisite club house facilities as well, and its sporting facilities are world class - what’s more, it’s actually possible to buy anything from a modest condominium to a six bedroom, detached mansion within the Carnegie Abbey Club’s grounds and benefit from unlimited usage of the entire facilities of the Club.

If you’re one of these people for whom address is everything, you’ll know all about Narragansett Bay, Portsmouth, Rhode Island and Newport from which the Carnegie Abbey Club is just a short drive, you’ll understand how this part of America is so in demand with second home seekers as well as those in search of the perfect place to call home and you’ll know that if you could just get your hands on a private residence within this extended community you will have arrived!

Well, arrive you can – the real estate available for sale at Carnegie Abbey Club is amazing.  The attention to detail that has gone into the design of the homes is matched and possibly even surpassed by the interior design and finish.  Think granite, stainless steel, imported hardwood flooring, great rooms, living rooms, garages with golf cart storage etc., etc., and the amazing thing is, a few of these properties are still available for sale despite the development coming to completion.

If you want to find out more about owning your own private homes on a sporting estate on Narragansett Bay in the USA then check out the development’s website: - http://www.carnegienewport.com/

The town of Celebration in Florida is the realisation of a dream of the Walt Disney Company to create a quaint and community spirited town built from the ground up within close proximity of Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World and Orlando International Airport - and the Mirasol community in Celebration, Florida provides you with one of the very last chances to buy into this unique community.

Mirasol is a five star, large and exclusive residential and spa resort within Celebration which has won countless awards, much praise and huge interest from home seekers and property investors alike…because the land that Celebration occupies is restricted by the strict planning rules of the town, Mirasol represents one of the very last chances for buyers to be a part of this inimitable town.

Celebration itself is a community built on five core foundations namely education, health, technology, social place and community; as a result the town is an incredible place to live with excellent schools, healthcare facilities, shopping and entertainment opportunities and it is also one of the most in demand locations with those coming on holiday to Florida seeking to take advantage of the Walt Disney World attractions. 

Celebration is clean, it’s safe, it’s attractive and above all else, it’s a community that hasn’t experienced a slow down in property price appreciation nor demand for property to buy or rent despite a slowdown in the American real estate economy!

Currently there’s a great chance to buy into this community especially for overseas buyers – the dollar is weak against currencies such as the pound and euro and what’s more, the Mirasol spa and residential resort is offering a number of special deals for those who commit to the project at this stage.

Homes available for sale range from one to three bed properties and each comes with an excellent array of features such as ten foot high ceilings, spa bathrooms, master chef kitchens and the latest in in-home technology.  And these homes are within a resort that offers the resident or their visitors access to swimming pools, a day spa, fitness suite, personal trainers, conference centre, tennis courts etc., etc.

Celebration is an inimitable, unique, truly one of a kind town and the Mirasol community in Celebration, Florida is quickly becoming the must have address within this incredible town.  Whether you’re looking for a great new place to live or you want an incredible investment opportunity check out http://www.mirasolatcelebration.com/

Imagine if you could own your very own five star villa on an almost deserted Caribbean island; your ideal sumptuous Caribbean home would likely be surrounded by lush rainforest gardens, have its own infinity pool, be a stones throw away from palm fringed, white sandy beaches and the stunning clear aquamarine waters of the Caribbean Sea and of course it would be within a resort community that would offer you the delights of a spa, restaurants, tennis courts, fitness centre and beach front bars for example…but it would cost well over any modest budget and be out of reach for us normal folks right?

Wrong!  Let us introduce you to a sumptuous Caribbean home you can afford in Grenada.  The Bacolet Bay Resort and Spa in Grenada is an incredibly luxurious new development of buy-to-let properties that you can invest in, enjoy for four weeks a year and then generate an income from as your home is let out to the Bacolet Bay’s paying guests and visitors.  Sounds like the perfect solution?  Believe us, it is!

Grenada is one of the lesser explored and developed Caribbean islands – okay, so we exaggerated a little when we said it’s almost deserted but it is pristine and planning and construction density laws are so rigid and only allow for low density and low rise construction meaning that the island retains its natural beauty and charm.

The island of Grenada has mountains, rainforests, waterfalls and deserted beaches and is the perfect spot for that ideal Caribbean holiday.  Which is why the Bacolet Bay concept is such a fantastic one.  The developers behind the project are creating cottages, villas and condominiums that all form part of the main hotel but which can be owned by the likes of you and me, we can holiday in our home for four weeks a year as mentioned and then the property is taken over and managed and maintained by the resort and used as part of the accommodation options on offer to guests coming on holiday to Grenada.

This is a chance for anyone to buy the most inimitable holiday home in the sun within a resort that has 41 acres of gardens, 200 meters of pure white sandy beach and direct access to a secluded bay – and what’s more, it’s a chance to buy a fantastic income generating, capital appreciating property asset.  One bedroom villas start from just GBP 207,200 or you could upgrade to a luxury cliff top home in its own expansive and private grounds for 1.2 million pounds?  Check out the Bacolet Bay website for all the information - http://www.bacoletbay.com/

Well, it’s not the Caribbean, it’s not the Costa Blanca, it’s Cardiff which is the capital city of Wales in the UK – not as glamorous for sure - but we’re showcasing some stunning UK waterfront apartment on Cardiff Bay for you today that are certainly as chic as properties you can buy elsewhere in the world and they come with the added advantage of being a sure fire good investment bet as well.

Cardiff Bay is an area of the city of Cardiff that has witnessed millions of pounds worth of redevelopment and redesign in the past few years so that today it is the most exciting and desirable place to live in this vibrant and culturally rich city.

The property development we’re showcasing at Cardiff Bay is Waterquarter – a development of one and two bedroom apartments and penthouses that are finished to the highest specifications, come with the option of interior design packages and are seriously in demand from the rental community in Cardiff which is made up of both professionals and students.

Waterquarter is located on the waters of Atlantic Wharf, it’s a stones throw away from the heart of the Cardiff Bay area meaning that all the amenities, facilities, entertainment and lifestyle options are within walking distance…and what’s more it is on all the major transport links and accessible easily to the road arteries that lead into the city centre and around to the various business and university districts in the greater Cardiff area.

Each apartment has been designed to make the most of the waterfront location – large panes of glass in the windows in the main living areas present the inimitable Bay and Atlantic Wharf views in their best light, the bedrooms are quiet havens for rest whilst the kitchen, dining and sitting room areas are open plan and invite communication and interaction.

These apartments are perfectly located between the heart of the city and the very best of Cardiff’s attractions that are available on the Bay therefore they will be hugely in demand in terms of rental and resale making them a seriously good choice for an investor looking for relatively low risk.

In terms of some of the best specification details – you have professionally designed interiors, landscaped garden areas, private allocated parking, superior security and balconies or terraces.  And in terms of internal details – you have the likes of brushed stainless steel sockets and light switches (nice touch), wooden flooring, carpeting and ceramic floor tile options, recessed lighting, linear kitchens with all appliances integrated and top of the range and what’s more…if you want a complete interior design package down to the pictures on the wall and the lamp beside the bed you can have it.

These stunning UK waterfront apartments on Cardiff Bay can be a home, a turnkey business residence, a short term investment or a long term asset.  Check out the website http://www.waterquarter.co.uk/ to see which properties are still available.

Austria is a far less pretentious destination for some of the most fabulous skiing in the whole world in our humble opinion.  Instead of being overly concerned about whether you have the latest designer ski suit your Austrian ski resort hosts are far more into the actual snow and having the most fun possible before, during and après ski - which is why we thought we’d showcase some amazing alpine apartments in Austria for you dear readers.

These alpine apartments are in Rauris in the Austrian state of Salzburg in the Schonblick (or Schoenblick – meaning beautiful view) Mountain Resort and Spa and they offer residents some pretty fantastic living space in an impressively well facilitated resort community.

The amazing apartments for sale range from two to four bedrooms, they are elegantly presented with the apartment buildings having been designed to look like large alpine chalets or lodges from the outside.  Inside every attention to detail has gone into the finish with many natural products having been using in the construction and completion of these homes.

Think natural wood, natural granite, clear glass and stunning, nay, breathtaking views of the Austrian mountains, the ski slopes and the surrounding forested area.  Each home has a large balcony from which the beautiful views can be enjoyed and inside each contemporary chic home the emphasis is on embracing eco-friendly construction methods whilst making the living space as comfortable as possible.

In the summer these properties will be home to those who enjoy the hiking, biking, fishing and climbing activities popular in Austria, in the spring they’ll be ideal for wild flower lovers and in the autumn and winter they will make the perfect retreat for skiers and snowboarders.  But if all that sounds too active for you and you just want to kick back and chill out at your holiday home in the Austrian peaks, why not indulge in the fact that each home comes with complete and unrestricted access to the community’s spa, health and leisure centre.

The Schonblick Mountain Resort and Spa has everything from indoor and outdoor swimming pools, hot-tubs, massage suites, beauty parlour, gym, sauna etc., etc – basically everything your pampered heart could possibly desire!  So, why not consider one of these apartments for a holiday home that can be enjoyed in a different way year round by you and your family and friends and which will be highly desirable as a holiday rental property and from which you can potentially earn a handsome sum!

To learn more check out the Alpine Homes website - http://www.alpinehomesintl.com