INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN ROMANIA

Romania Real Estate - Investment Property - Economic Statistics for Romania Home | Statistics | Registration | Contact us | Company Profile | Newsletter | Print this page //-- Sponsored by Addison Read Romania Geography Climate Topography Natural Resources Energy Land use & Agriculture Population Demographics Government Cabinet Members Economy Exchange Rates Communications Transport ADDISON READ ROMANIA REQUEST PROJECT PROSPECTUS Romania Property Market Land Price Guide - 2005 Bucharest residential market supply & demand Investment - Commercial property Residential property - New build Foreign ownership of land in Romania Martha Bibescu - Villas - New build project Representative projects South-East Europe drives growth in the New Europe REPORTS Addison Read Brochure pdf Romania Property report 2005 pdf REAL ESTATE MARKET Industrial Parks in Romania Bucharest office market Business Park -Bucharest Business Park - Iride GENERAL REPORTS GDP comparison - ro - hu - bg - cz Relocation services Cost of living Indices by country / Descending order Detailed report - Bu Land for Sale in Transylvania The following plots will not be available to speculators. 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ROMANIA'S REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS - ADDISON READ - FOR ALL INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN ROMANIA Addison Read have packaged Investment Land Location of Land The Investment Opportunity Reasons to Invest for Foreign Investors by incorporating a company for each land parcel - Land is located close to the planned Bucharest multi-lane ring highway, a 30 minute drive from the city centre in rush hour - Apply for prospectus Addison Read offer retail, commercial & logistics sites on a the location of a 400 acre business city 5 miles from the western edge of Bucharest. - Apply for prospectus ROMANIA'S REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS - ADDISON READ - LAND INVESTMENT OF THE CENTURY Land for sale at Poiana Mica - 17ha first offer above €35 secures Regional Location details & map Announcements in November 2005 - that will instantly cause price rises estimated to reach €250-€370 per sqm by mid 2006 New Gondola Ski Transport ropeway to be opened at Poiana Brasov by Christmas Contract to construct 18 hole Golf Course at Poiana Mica (adjacent to Poiana Brasov) Canadian company to build international airport at Ghimbav (8.3 kms from Poiana Brasov) More details... New Doppelmayr Gondola - Ski Transport system - Capacity 3,000 pers. per hour to be opened Chistmas 2005 Golf course construction contract signed with Brasov planning authorities Canadian construction company signs contract to construct International airport at Ghimbav - less than 20 minutes from Romania's premier ski resort at Poiana Brasov ADDISON READ ROMANIA RAISES PROFILE OF ROMANIA'S PROPERTY INVESTMENT MARKET Addison Read International is a UK Property Investment Group that has recognised the high investment potential of Real Estate investment in the SE European countries - initially Bulgaria and now Romania. The company has the widest range of Land & Property acquisitions, and provides a full services package to foreign investors, including company formation, due diligence and legal services. Call us before your arrival in Romania on +40 21 312 4828. There was a strong logic to the strategic reasoning to first enter the Bulgarian market with its associated infrastructure investments in Tourism. In 2005, Romania's Real Estate market is entering a boom period for all types of property - residential, commercial & land. This boom is fuelled by a growing national economy that has a solid basis to it - having attracted higher levels of FDI in 2004 than any CEE country other than the Czech Republic. Romania's GDP growth in 2004 was second only to Latvia at 8.3%. Addison Read represent investors large and small and combine the highest professional standards available on the market with an unmatched knowledge of all real estate investment sectors. The company's mission is to optimise investor's profits and minimise market risks. Click for Why Invest in Romanian Property Click for Addison Read's Romanian Brochure Contact: Richard Prior - +40 722 304 773 or Phil Stapley +40 743 145 443 for more information ROMANIA PROPERTY MARKET - A GOOD INVESTMENT OR A BUBBLE... A recent commentary by the UKs Telegraph property correspondent suggests that there is little understanding of the economic engine that is driving the Real Estate market in Romania & Bulgaria. Ms. Rosie Murray-West should take note, and reconsider advice to UKs enthusiastic stream of investors that have cottoned on to economic growth taking place in SE Europe..... LAND FOR SALE IN TRANSYLVANIA... In response to requests, Addison Read provide details of some land parcels that we have available in Transylvania - in some of Europes finest mountain scenery. Land prices are escalating rapidly, and provide sound investment opportunities yielding in excess of 25-30% capital growth. CLICK ON THE MAP - FOR LAND DETAILS LAND FOR SALE IN BUCHAREST... Addison Read have land opportnities for Investment & Development in all areas indicated on the map below. We aquire land and develop projects for Investors across the globe. Addison Read control risks and optimise investor return possibilities that yield in excess of 25-30% annual capital growth. INDUSTRIAL PARKS IN ROMANIA Industrial Real Estate in Romania produces highest yields in Europe... You will find details here of all Industrial Parks in Romania. Investor Services has been associated with the initial planning phases of many of Bucharest's business parks - and is well placed to assist companies with the selection of office or industrial space requirements please do not hesitate to contact Richard Prior at richard.prior@addisonread.ro Or Give us a call on +40 722 304 773 or +40 722 304 772 and we will be glad to talk to you. ROMANIA - TOURISM - THE HIDDEN JEWEL OF EUROPE Over the last 10 years, The Editor has observed the steadily widening gap between the improving tourism infrastructure and the 'black hole' - an almost total lack of organised marketing effort. A few years ago, much of Romania's tourist industry was "in the wrong hands" - owned by those who imagined that quick profits would be obtained - for both little investment & even less effort..... The tourism and hospitality business does not grant quick profits to cheap operators.......! Now, in 2004, there are strong signs that the right people are getting into the industry & the infrastructure is developing rapidly - certainly in the premier mountain resorts - if not the Black Sea resorts. At Poiana Brasov for example, there are many new hotels & villas in the market, together with a well developed infrastructure for ski lifts and cable cars & restaurants - BUT the tourist board is ineffective and disorganised at getting out the message - that Romania has the most dramatic tourist assets of '"New Europe'. The final & essential element of apres-ski environment is dependent upon an effective Tourist board. Private operators, such as Andrei of Villa Andrei lead the way in terms of quality & value BUT need an influx of international tourists to generate the next steps of development. Romania is Europe's hidden jewel....... INVESTOR SERVICES - MARKET ALERTS Investor Services provides monthly Market Alert reports - detailing the market research activities of multi-national companies that are actively investigating the Romanian market. Gain and edge on your competition by responding to your target clients needs - before they approach the market. The reports are intended for senior management, and include Company profiles, Contact details and a charted analysis of research activities on the Romanian market. Contact: Richard Prior For executives relocating to Bucharest, Factbook has collaborated with Investor Services srl to provide a full relocation support service - A first stage is our offer of an interactive settling-in support sytem that is compatible with PDAs, Notepads & PCs. Apply for details FDI / LABOUR COSTS & COST OF LIVING For Transnational companies researching the Romanian market, Investor Services has provided a series of decision support reports covering FDI , Labour Cost s & Cost of Living comparisons. If you are seeking specific market research for the Romanian market, we shall be pleased to provide a compatitive quotation. In the first instance contact richard@ines.ro QUALITY CHAUFFEUR-DRIVE CAR HIRE - A BETTER OPTION THAN TAXIS IN BUCHAREST "Chauffeur Mercedes" provides E-Class saloons for the discerning Businessman or Diplomat. Immaculately dressed drivers - trained to the highest standards. Airport Transfers & for all your transport needs in Bucharest & throughout Romania Rates are surprising value - Drivers are a refreshing change from the near lethal tactics of the average Romanian Taxi driver. .... If you value your health - try Chauffeur Drive TRAVELLING TO ....... OR INVESTING IN ROMANIA. - 2005 The Editor has spent several years working in Hungary and other Central European countries. Each country has its strong points - Romania has now taken over as the fastest growing economy in the developing countries of Europe. GDP Growth is at the top of the European League. Foreign Direct Investment is 50% higher than Hungary for 2004 at EUR 3.5bn. Multi-National companies are increasingly migrating operations to Romania & the property market is booming. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR INWARD INVESTORS Check out Investor Services before taking a decision about selection of your primary professional service provider. Our business partner iNES Advertising has extended the its range of services - for details see:- site UK LAND BANK OPPORTUNITY - 19 MILES LONDON 8.3 acre site - Located in attractive commuter village 19 miles North of London. Strong Residential development opportunities. WORLD STATISTICS OF MUSLIM POPULATION -COUNTRY BY COUNTRY Business leaders are aware of the waves of Anti-american, Anti British - and generally anti western feelings that are erupting throughout the Muslim world Just what is the extent of the Muslim world. Factbook has produced World Statistics for Muslim Population on a country by country basis - including world map of Muslim distribution. REPORT - EUROPEAN FILM INDUSTRY Factbook has published a detailed statistical report on the European Film Industry. Similar in style to the Global Traffic Accident report, with statistics ranging from admissions per film by country to Cinemas, revenues, GDP etc. Whether you are an industry professional or an amateur cinema buff this is worth a look... POWER GENERATION PROJECTS The modernisation and development of Romania's energy infrastructure represents one of the most significant opportunities for Power Generation and Construction companies during the period leading up to EU accession. more Current projects call for investments totalling over EUR 4 billion. Nuclear - €1.018bn Conventional - €2.465bn Hydro projects - - €651.2bn Our team have key experience with World Bank infrastructure financing in China, Malaysia, Turkey & Hungary. INVESTMENT IN ALLOY WHEEL PRODUCTION UNIT Investor Services are in discussions with leaders in the Automotive industry - with a view to locating a Wheel Production unit at a Romanian 'Free trade' Zone. East European Vehicle Production 2001 Projects The project includes proposals to locate a Wheel/Tyre assembly plant at the same location with a view to providing added value services to European car manufacturers. Project outline - English or Italian - for Cast alloy production unit. Sponsored by Addison Read Romania - Investment Property in Romania - Contact:- sales@addisonread.ro service provided by Investor Services , 33 Maguricea, Bucharest 1, - t. +40 722 304 773/2 fx. +40 21 232 6737 & iNES , © Factbook 2000; Site search Search Factbook Search WWW

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Tiny Vegas home sits at center of housing craze - Real Estate - MSNBC.com Skip navigation Business Stocks & Economy Personal Finance Real Estate U.S. Business Intl Business Oil & Energy Automotive Aviation Food Inc. CNBC TV Forbes.com BusinessWeek Financial Times Motley Fool Small Business Local Business U.S. News World News Business Sports Entertainment Tech / Science Weather Health Travel Blogs Etc. Local News Newsweek Multimedia News Video Most Popular NBC NEWS MSNBC TV Today Show Nightly News Meet the Press Dateline NBC MSNBC Home Business Real Estate Tiny Vegas home sits at center of housing craze His property in demand, former waiter raises asking price to $1.2 million Jae C. Hong / AP Manuel Corchuelo's 700-square-foot housein the Las Vegas neighborhood ofNaked City,purchased for $30,000 in 1978,is currently on the market for $1.2 million. The tract home is rapidly being surrounded by high-rise condominium projects. LAS VEGAS - Its front windows wish you "Feliz Navidad" in paint that won't wash off. The landscaping consists of four shriveling cacti and a patio piled with empty cat food boxes. Inside, it's 700 square feet of confirmed bachelor's clutter. And it can all be yours for $1.2 million - cash. There's perhaps no better evidence of the condo fever raging through Las Vegas' real estate market than the asking price on Manuel Corchuelo's home. Once considered deadlocked in the wasteland where the Las Vegas Strip fizzled into a decaying downtown, the World War II-era home is now happily nestled in the shadows of billions of dollars of new and proposed high-rise condominium projects. Corchuelo is sitting on much-coveted land. From his front lawn, Corchuelo likes to smile up at the cranes and listen to the clang of construction. "It's a good sound," he said. The former catering waiter and Colombian immigrant bought the home in 1978 for $30,000. He worked more than 20 years serving high rollers and conventioneers. He never married, saved some money and lost $15,000 of it on the stock market. Ten years ago, he started reading about investors' plans to build condominiums outside his door. He cut the clipping from the newspaper and put it in a three-ring binder. A few years later, he put his house on the market. He is still holding out for an acceptable offer. At last count, there were 93 luxury condominium projects, totaling 175 towers, proposed, planned or under construction in the Las Vegas valley in the second quarter of this year, according to a report released in September by Applied Analysis, a Las Vegas-based consulting firm. Though Brian Gordon, an analyst for the group, estimates that little more than one in three of the 93 will ever open its doors, 15 projects representing 10,000 units are expected to be completed by the end of next year. Developers tout the boom as the Manhattanization of Las Vegas, the move to "verticality" instead of sprawl. They promise an urban lifestyle, skyline views and celebrity neighbors. They court the young, rich and out of town. About 85 percent of condo buyers are non-Nevada residents or investors, Gordon said. Most of the projects are huddled on or around the Strip. "It's sort of like beach-front property. They're not making any more of it. Everybody that's within a stone's throw thinks their property is worth $20 million an acre," he said. The hype is fueling increases throughout the city. The cost of a vacant acre in the Las Vegas area has hit $601,600 - an 88 percent increase over last year. Corchuelo's home is one block off Las Vegas Boulevard and across the street from the future home of the Allure, a 41-story luxury complex under construction. Five years ago, his initial asking price of $350,000 attracted few offers. His agent dropped the listing. Corchuelo continued to collect articles about the market, filling three binders full of stories and notes handwritten in Spanish. He studied the moves of the city's real estate tycoons. "Even Trump makes mistakes," he said, citing a sale he says cost real estate mogul Donald Trump millions. "You have to know the area. Steve Wynn, he knew what he was doing. He had experience - 20 years building hotels. He knows everything moves in cycles." Corchuelo found an agent who, like him, is convinced they're riding an upturn that hasn't peaked. The pair has upped the asking price several times and are looking for a buyer who doesn't need financing. CONTINUED: Why they call it Naked City 1 | 2 | Next > Print this Email this MORE FROM REAL ESTATE Real Estate Section Front . Sales of previously owned homes fall . Mortgage rates continue December descent . U.S. mortgage applications fell last week . New-home sales tumble in November . Q3 mortgage delinquencies jump . Report: Millions face critical housing needs . Bubble, bubble -- then trouble . Calif. home affordability near record low . Slowdown could claim 800,000 jobs . ARCHIVE: More on real estate . Real Estate Section Front 'Nasty fires' feared in Texas, Okla. Rains raise flood fears in California NBC: 'Weighty' Mideast challenges Man turned in by sons gets 40 years Grieving Dungy rejoins Colts MSNBC-TV Question of the Day Man ending 1,000-bar journey NOPD Chief addresses shooting Scarborough vlog: Advice for Dems Red flags within Red Cross? SPECIAL REPORT Related coverage Hot or not? Affordability index Mortgage calculator Full coverage City-by-city data Midwest Northeast South West Related Stories | What's this? Turnberry keeps rolling in Las Vegas Was that Elvis? Las Vegas Marathon set to roll Californians gamble on career in real estate Las Vegas buries a slice of history to end centennial events Station plans another neighborhood casino in North Las Vegas Most Popular Most Viewed Call it the year of lame excuses Insurgents slay 11 Shiite family members in Iraq Man turned in by sons gets 40 years in prison Body of missing N.J. police officer recovered Top 10 films of 2005 Most viewed on MSNBC.com Top Rated Dungy rejoins Colts, expected to coach Sunday Abramoff probe spells trouble for Congress Mother of 5 locked in battle with music industry The lowest scam Study: Vitamin D lowers risk of major cancers Most viewed on MSNBC.com Most E-mailed Call it the year of lame excuses 2-year-old gets drunk; baby-sitter charged Abramoff probe spells trouble for Congress FSU star linebacker accused of sexual assault Survey: One in 10 teens face major depression Most viewed on MSNBC.com Cover | U.S. News | World News | Business | Sports | Tech/Science | Entertainment | Travel | Health | Blogs Etc. | Weather | Local News Newsweek | Today Show | Nightly News | Dateline NBC | Meet the Press | MSNBC TV About MSNBC.com | Newsletters | RSS | Podcasts | Help | News Tools | Jobs at MSNBC.com | Contact Us | Terms & Conditions | Privacy © 2005 MSNBC.com MSN Privacy | Legal Feedback | Help

Buy House

WHAT TO DO ABOUT TAX WHEN YOU BUY A HOUSE FAQ's Select a FAQs Category Capital Acquisitions Tax Capital Gains Tax Employer Information Corporation Tax Customs & Excise Revenue Audit Value Added Tax (VAT) Vehicle Registration Tax What to do about Tax when you buy a house Do I need to tell the tax office if I buy a house? Can I claim tax relief on my mortgage? What is a sole or main residence? To help with the mortgage repayments, I intend letting part of my house. What tax relief can I claim against my personal income tax and against the rental income? Does residence only mean a house? Can I claim tax relief on a loan for home improvements? What can the loan be used for? How much tax relief will I get? How can I claim the relief? If I sell my house will I have to pay Capital Gains Tax? What happens if I had let part of the house or used part of the house for business purposes? What happens if my property has "development value"? 1. Do I need to tell the tax office if I buy a house? Yes - you should inform the tax office as soon as possible so that all correspondence can be sent to your new address. » Back to Top 2. Can I claim tax relief on my mortgage? Yes - if the house is situated in the State, Northern Ireland or Great Britain and is used as your sole or main residence. » Back to Top 3. What is a sole or main residence? A sole or main residence is the residence which is your home for the greater part of the time. It does not have to be owned by you e.g. your parents residence may also be your sole or main residence, if you normally live there. » Back to Top 4. To help with the mortgage repayments, I intend letting part of my house. What tax relief can I claim against my personal income tax and against the rental income? In this situation, part of the mortgage interest may be claimed as a normal interest credit against your personal income tax. However, the balance of the interest may not be claimed as a rental deduction. The mortgage interest applicable to the let part of the house will be determined on a just and reasonable basis. For example, the apportionment of the interest may be by reference to the number of rooms let. » Back to Top 5. Does residence only mean a house? No. It also includes: A flat Any garden or grounds of an ornamental nature which are used along with the house or flat A Mobile Home/Caravan - provided it: Is on a permanent site Is of a reasonable size to fulfill the requirements of use as a permanent residence Has electricity and other services supplied to it Is immobilised (i.e. wheels removed and mounted on blocks). 6. Can I claim tax relief on a loan for home improvements? Yes. You can claim tax relief on a loan used by you to purchase, repair, develop or improve your sole or main residence or to pay off another loan (or loans) used for that purpose. » Back to Top 7. What can the loan be used for? The loan can be used for most work done on your sole or main residence except for money spent on furniture or removable fittings (e.g. light fittings, curtains, carpets etc.). Examples of what the loan may be used for are: Extensions, purchase/construction of garage, garden shed, greenhouse etc. Construction of driveway, path etc. Conversions, painting and decorating Installing central heating Rewiring or replumbing (including bathroom suites) Replacing or installing windows Purchase and/or installation of burglar/fire alarms Purchase and installation of bedroom and kitchen units which are affixed to and become part of the building Treatment for damp, dry rot, woodworm etc. Landscaping gardens (including garden walls) Contributions to group water and sewerage schemes. » Back to Top 8. How much tax relief will I get? Tax relief is granted on the amount of the interest paid, at the standard rate subject to the overall limits as set out in Leaflet IT60 (Home Loan Interest Relief - 2000/2001 onwards) . Special provisions apply for "First Time Buyers". The period for which relief is available is 7 years (this does not apply to mortgages taken out before 6 April 1998). » Back to Top 9. How can I claim the relief? From 1 January 2002, tax relief for home mortgage interest is no longer given through the tax system but is instead granted at source. This means that your mortgage lender gives you the benefit of the tax relief element on the mortgage interest on behalf of the Revenue Commissioners. Your mortgage repayment is reduced by the amount of the tax relief. Your lender in turn claims this amount from Revenue. Any future adjustments in the tax relief (for example, arising from changes in interest rates) will be made automatically by the lender on behalf of Revenue. It is not be necessary to claim mortgage interest relief in the annual tax return, and it no longer appears on your Notice of Tax Credits. Borrowers who are taking out new mortgages must complete a TRS1 form. Your lender will supply you with a TRS1 form. Forms can also be obtained from the TRS Section, Collector-Generals, Sarsfield House, Francis Street, Limerick. Further details are available on the Leaflet TRS (Mortgage Interest Tax Relief at Source) . » Back to Top 10. If I sell my house will I have to pay Capital Gains Tax? No. If the house (including grounds of up to one acre) has been occupied as your sole or main residence throughout your period of ownership you will be exempt from capital gains tax on the sale. » Back to Top 11. What happens if I had let part of the house or used part of the house for business purposes? Full exemption may not be due if only part of the house has been used as your residence. In this case an apportionment will be made to arrive at the exempt portion of the total gain and you will have to pay capital gains tax on the balance. » Back to Top 12. What happens if my property has "development value"? Where your property has development value i.e. if it is sold for a price higher than its normal current use value then the relief from capital gains tax as outlined above is confined to what it would be if the property did not have development value. » Back to Top

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