Construction costs in the Philippines are expected to increase by more than 35 percent this year due to record oil, steel, cement and global shipping prices on the back of US Dollar devaluation.

Nearly all construction materials used in the development of Philippine high-rise buildings are imported. With the strong depreciation of the US Dollar value in the South-East Asia combined with record high oil prices that may see crude hit 150/160 USD per barrel in July and August 2008, construction materials exported from China, Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan, together with their shipping costs, continue to increase in price at a phenomenal rate as exporters of steel reinforcement bars, electrical wirings, aluminium, copper based components and Portland cement in the region are set for upwards of 40/50 percent price increases.

Developers of the Lancaster The Atrium Towers in Manila stated they would increase prices of apartments by 10 percent, effective July 16 2008, but clients who reserve now through David Stanley Redfern can take advantage of current prices and see an immediate return on their investment. Not to mention obtaining 70% interest free non status finance.

This is the perfect opportunity to get into a hot market as Philippines property is expected to grow in value by no less than 24 percent for the next five years and possibly even more in the next 2-3 years.

Philippines GDP has been rising by over 5 percent year-on-year and Manila has fast become a major S.E Asian trading post and is no competing against Bangkok as the commercial gateway to the East.

And despite the high prices of foreign imports such as oil hitting the economy – economic growth is expected to slow between 5.2-6.2 percent this year – property prices in the Philippines are being kept buoyant by a huge housing backlog, low interest rates, friendly payment terms, higher incomes of workers in the growing outsourcing industry, and a rising expatriate population.

The housing backlog of 3.8 million units, in particular, has left 70 percent of the country’s estimated 90 million population without their own home. This is the big difference between now, and the property boom before the Asian crisis of 1997-98. The demand for housing is not speculative; it is not investor driven; but rather end-user demand driven; a specific demand that is being addressed.

And despite the rising costs, construction continues to boom across much of the country, especially in Manila, a mostly low-rise city where dozens of residential towers are beginning to dot the skyline; at least 38,000 new apartments will be available by 2013 in the Makati financial district and in nearby Bonifacio Global City alone.

It is in Makati that The Lancaster the Atrium Towers are situated, in the heart of the central business district. Off plan prices per m2 in this district have grown by 40% in the last 24 months and the property promises higher than average yields of around 12 percent.

But by buying through the overseas property specialists, David Stanley Redfern, investors now have the chance to see a return of 10 percent capital appreciation in just a few days.

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DSR is an overseas property investment specialist, working directly with developers in more than forty countries. All properties are exclusive to DSR , giving an unparalleled selection of resale and new builds.

Please direct all media queries, requests for press information and editorial details, to media@davidstanleyredfern.com

David Redfern is the director of DSR Asset Management an overseas property investment specialist. David works closely with developers in more than forty countries and oversees the DSR education programme which lectures individuals and organisations on property investment. Advertise Your Private Overseas Property

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Montenegro airlines have started a scheduled service from Gatwick. This bodes well for the country’s booming tourism industry and is great news for property investors.

Instead of having to fly chartered or via Croatia to enter Montenegro, British visitors can now take affordable scheduled flights from an accessible UK airport.

The World Travel and Tourism Council has predicted that Montenegro will become the fastest growing travel and tourism economy in the world, and the advent of more direct flights to the country takes it one step closer to achieving this.

The Montenegrin Ministry of Tourism has already announced that tourist arrivals grew six percent on the same period last year. And according to estimates, 1.3 million tourists will visit Montenegro before the end of the year, a 13 percent increase on last year’s 1.15 million total.

Montenegro is also a nation with a healthy property market; one that is bucking the global downturn. There has been huge upward pricing of 26 percent for prime property in Montenegro, and property is expected to grow in value by 15-20 percent per year, and possibly reach growth of even 30 percent per year as Montenegro progresses towards full EU accession. The influx of EU money to develop infrastructure, tourism and other industry sectors is just another boost for a property sector that is expected to enjoy sustained growth for the next 5-10 years.

Rental yields of 6 percent are already been achieved, but higher yields of around 10 percent are being seen in the coastal areas. David Stanley Redfern’s Acacia apartments are towards the top of the village of Djenovici, set on a hill covered in olive trees and mimosa flowers, with stunning views of the Bay of Kotor, the wilderness of the Lustica peninsular and the snow-covered majesty of Mount Lovcen. With red sloping roofs and shutters, large balconies and terraces as well as communal piazzas; the development is designed in the style of a typical Venetian village. Surrounding the buildings are large landscaped gardens, the focus of which is a raised terrace with large swimming pool and café.

The overseas property specialists’ off-plan apartments in the village of Zambelici are also located on the beautiful peninsular of Lustica. The development is situated in a tranquil area 1800 meters from the sea and the beautiful unspoilt beaches of Mirista. All apartments have air conditioning and heating; fitted bathroom; kitchen; communal swimming pool; onsite parking; double glazed pvc windows and large sea-facing terraces affording beautiful views across the open sea. Prices start from £50,000.

Find out more about property Montenegro and buying property in Montenegro.

About DSR Asset Management

DSR is an overseas property investment specialist, working directly with developers in more than forty countries. All properties are exclusive to DSR , giving an unparalleled selection of resale and new builds.

Please direct all media queries, requests for press information and editorial details, to media@davidstanleyredfern.com

David Redfern is the director of DSR Asset Management an overseas property investment specialist. David works closely with developers in more than forty countries and oversees the DSR education programme which lectures individuals and organisations on property investment. Advertise Your Private Overseas Property

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