Press Releases
Property Direct From The Owner Exhibition - Sell Property Abroad Or Rent Property Abroad
Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com exhibited at the Over 50’s Lifestyle Show in Estepona, Spain during the weekend of 28th/ 28th November 2009. The show featured various companies over the two days with an audience of over 5000. Property Direct From The Owner showcased their properties for both sale and rent in Spain and across the world. The show was a real success not only in generating enquiries for owners advertising with Property Direct From The Owner but also in creating awareness of the concept of the company and being able to reach out to many owners of property on the Costa del Sol looking to sell and/ or rent out their property both on the Spanish coast and elsewhere in the world.
Paul Wilson, Marketing Manager at Property Direct From The Owner commented, ‘The show was a roaring success for both our clients, in terms of interest generated in their properties but also in attracting new clients to the website which is very important to us for being able to deal with enquiries that we receive from customers looking to buy or rent property. Our advertising campaigns are clearly working and we have a full page advert appearing in the winter edition of Living Spain Magazine, available in Tescos and WH Smiths up and down the UK. We have also appeared in every edition this year of ‘The Good Property and Holiday Guide’ which is a bi-monthly publication available in 5 Star hotels, club class air lounges, hotel spas etc where we have an editorial and page dedicated to showcasing clients’ properties. As a result of the success of the Over 50’s show we are now looking into further exhibitions next year in Belfast, Dublin and the Spanish show again next year. It’s been a big year for everyone at Property Direct From The Owner and most importantly a successful one where the company has gone from strength to strength and our property portfolio has increased every things next calendar month. We obviously hope to improve on things next year and we see no reason why this will not happen with an even greater property portfolio and demand for customers looking to buy and rent property in the countries of the world in which we feature’.
Advertising your property with Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com couldn’t be simpler. Visit the website and on the top right hand corner of the Home page, ‘Create Account’. Once you have created your account, select your advertising package and pay uploading your property details. We, of course, are able to upload any property information you may have free of charge should you wish us to do that for you. Contact us by telephone or email and send through your property information, along with up to 21 photographs, so as to be able to create your advert.
For more information on how Property Direct From The Owner can help you receive the exposure your property needs visit the website at http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com and contact us today.
Buy Property Abroad - Selling Property Abroad - www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com At Property Exhibition In November 2009
It is a big decision to buy property abroad, whether it’s for a holiday home or a retirement home. There are many factors to consider, such as, what is the ideal overseas property for you, what type of property is there for sale that suits your needs, and how do you go about actually buying properties overseas. One of the most important matters to consider is in which location you want to buy property abroad and are particularly attracted to. It might be that you have already made the decision on whereabouts you want to buy property abroad or you may still be deciding on location. Whatever phase you are at, it is good advice to complete detailed research into the area and country you are thinking about, looking at topics such as exchange rates and the climate. There is a range of information you can use when buying overseas property.
Websites and Internet
Overseas property websites such as Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com are a great way to find information on how to buy overseas property and also to search for properties abroad for sale and/ or rent. Owners of worldwide property list their property on the Property Direct From The Owner website for sale and/ or rent and prospective buyers/ renters can then search the site for a property that suits their criteria before contacting the owner directly to arrange a viewing. You’ll need to know about the buying process, tax implications, legal and financial information, likely costs when buying property overseas and visa and emigration rules depending on where you decide to buy property abroad.
Shows and Events
There are many property shows and events that will give you information and advice to buy property overseas. Paul Wilson, Marketing Manager at Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com says, ‘We have a stand booked at the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Estepona (exhibition and Congress Centre at Estepona) at the end of November for a lifestyle show aimed at the ex pat community on the south coast of Spain. At the show we shall be showcasing a number of our Spanish properties to prospective buyers whilst at the same time being available to clients looking to list properties they may have for rent or sale’. When you visit these events, experts are there to answer questions and advise you. These property shows will also have a range of experts in one place, making it easier for you to do your research.
Overseas Property Publications
There is also a whole range of property publications. These include supplements in National and Local newspapers, with details of properties abroad for sale by country and region. There are also a host of glossy magazines that feature property overseas for sale, and in-depth articles focusing on particular countries and regions. Magazines can specialise in general information or specific areas, such as Cyprus, Turkey, USA, New Zealand or the Caribbean to name a few. These offer detailed information about the location you are interested in and they may give you some new ideas about what is to be expected from the area. For example you may learn more about the culture and then be able to assess whether this is what you are actually looking for. Paul continues, ‘At Property Direct From The Owner, we are committed to advertising the properties that we showcase on our website through the media for our clients and we regularly appear in ‘The Good Property and Holiday Guide’ along with featuring in the autumn 2009 edition of ‘Living Spain’ magazine, which is available in high street newsagents in the UK’.
For more information on Property Direct From The Owner visit their website at http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com
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Overseas Property
With some experts projecting that many property markets worldwide are either at, or near the bottom of the cyclical downturn, many more people are starting to look at the idea of buying property overseas again. Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com are an internet based real estate company, allowing worldwide property owners the opportunity to list their property for sale and/ or rent via the website with no commissions or fees to have to pay upon the property being sold or rented. The company launched in 2008 in an attempt to provide property owners with an alternative means of selling or renting their property from the traditional estate agent route.
The volume of people logging onto Property Direct From The Owner, to search the property listings, for example, has jumped up by close to 60 per cent over the past couple of months. With overseas property prices having suffered huge falls around the globe, due to the economic crisis, now is increasingly seen as a potentially great time to negotiate a once in a lifetime overseas property bargain. But this can sometimes be easier said than done.
Local property knowledge
Negotiating techniques can often vary from country to country, and that which may seem cheap abroad, compared to UK property values, may not be inexpensive, in contrast with local property prices. This is why it is important to have good local market knowledge, or access to someone who does, in order to secure the best possible deal.
Local property market value
But how do we determine what is genuine market value?
Paul Wilson, Marketing Manager of Property Direct From The Owner says, ‘Prospective buyers should always look at comparable property prices within the given area that they are looking to buy, as this will give them a greater idea of local market value, and place them in a stronger negotiating position’. Comparables sale prices should be as up to date as possible, and it may be necessary to factor in recent price falls, as well as potential future capital depreciation. For example, there are certain real estate companies currently offering homes for sale in Spain with the option of paying an initial deposit now and the rest of the balance in two years time. This would effectively tie a buyer into purchasing a residential unit at today’s sale price.
However, recent data from BBVA, Spain’s second largest bank, estimates that average Spanish property values will depreciate by around 20 per cent between now and the end of next year.
If BBVA’s projection is accurate, anyone buying a home in Spain now, could find himself or herself seriously out of pocket, and potentially in negative equity, by the start of 2011. It is essential therefore to factor in future property price growth or losses and not just today’s market value.
The art of negotiation
A buyer that is not in a property chain, has finance, ideally cash in place will always be in a position of strength. Assess your strengths before entering into negotiations and take advantage if you are in a position of power. Paul continues, ‘Consider the current economic climate, the availability of similar properties in the area and any offers other agents or developers may be running. With so many empty homes - both old and new - on the market, it’s worth negotiating as hard as you can with the vendor’. Those people prepared to buy properties overseas in bulk will also be looked upon favourably, although single unit buyers do remain invaluable to sellers. ‘An estate agent is unlikely to disclose all the information to the prospective purchaser and so it is important that the potential buyer finds out as much information as they can about the vendor, and their motivation for selling. Paul says, ‘There are some sellers that are in a very stressful position and desperate to sell, due to their poor financial state, and this is where some of the best value for money deals can be secured. Therefore don’t be afraid to pitch a low offer’.
Make an offer
There are lots of people looking to haggle asking overseas property prices, particularly in the current economic climate. When making an offer on a property, do not be afraid to offer way below the asking price, even if bordering upon the ridiculous, particularly in the current buyers’ market. After all, a property is only actually worth what someone is prepared to pay for it. Paul continues, ‘We have many visitors to our site looking to buy and are happy to deal direct with the owner. Many buyers believe they are in a stronger position this way and can secure themselves a bargain given the fact that the vendor will pay no fees to an agent on the asking price. It is not uncommon for a buyer to negotiate upto €100,000 off the asking price in this way as each vendor’s circumstances will be different’.
Time on the market
It is a wise idea to try and spot homes that have been on the market for quite some time as vendors are likely to be more willing to negotiate downwards on the price. Paul continues, ‘Unfortunately for some overseas vendors right now, properties can often take years to sell. The longer the home has been on the market, the greater the likelihood the owner will be willing to sell at a reduced price. It is for this reason and the subsequent demise of many real estate companies overseas that we set ourselves up to offer owners what we now offer’.
Extras
When negotiating a property purchase, you may want to try and get a few extras thrown into the deal. Is not uncommon for a buyer to request that furniture is included into a deal, while other purchasers like to request a contribution towards their purchasing costs, such as legal fees.
Location, location, location
‘Location really is the key’, says Paul. ‘Prospective purchasers buying overseas property need to ensure the property will be of interest to locals, because tourist rental and second home markets can often fluctuate, and do not offer year-round rental opportunities’. Furthermore, there have been examples over the years of a mark-up in the price of homes aimed at foreigners which effectively reduces one’s potential exit strategy, when selling up in the future.
Paul says, ‘Locals are often priced out of buying homes located in tourist areas, which do not always offer value for money. This is one of the first signs of where a market begins to collapse’.
Off-plan property
Buying off-plan property abroad has traditionally presented an opportunity to secure a residential unit at a discount on the retail price, particularly during the first and second phases of the release of a development. This is often because developers typically want, or need, to sell a proportion of their stock even before commencing building work in order to raise funds and boost their cash flow and to satisfy their lenders. However, there is a greater risk element to buying property this way, most notably the fact that there are no guarantees that a project will ever be completed. There have been many stories written in the press about overseas developers going bust and investors losing their money. Paul says, ‘There have been instances of unscrupulous constructors, or the fact that they may have run out of money while there is always the possibility that legislation may change, which may affect the planning consent. Some developers are now offering bank guarantees in an attempt to convince buyers their money is safe throughout the build process’.
Ghost town
Another concern with buying property off-plan is the possibility that the development will be left standing virtually empty, once it is finished, due to a lack of buyers. In Spain, for example, government data shows that there are over a million new-build homes lying vacant. It is not uncommon to find areas in Spain which consist of tens of thousands of empty homes, causing the local community, or lack of it, to collapse. Paul says, ‘Personally, I would only buy into an off-plan project if at least 60 per cent of the scheme had already been sold’.
Property oversupply
There are still developers with large portfolios that one would think be willing to accept significantly reduced offers for their unsold property. However there are still a number of developers who remain stubborn in that they are refusing to adjust to current market conditions, by pricing their homes accordingly. Consequently potential purchasers interested in distressed residential stock, to go straight to those banks that have large inventories of foreclosed homes for sale on their books.
Distressed sales
Because banks are not, or should not be, in the property business, having large property stock is proving a huge burden, and so many of them are keen to liquidate their growing residential supply, by selling at below market value. Paul warns, ‘Be cautious of the fact that banks and auctioneers do sometimes offer an extremely low guide price on a property, in order to generate interest, and encourage multiple bids. This can sometimes push values higher, often above what they are worth’.
Exchange rates
Exchange rates should always be taken into consideration when buying property overseas. A shift in the value of the UK pound against foreign currencies such as the euro, and US dollar, can have an enormous impact on the price of a home abroad. Paul continues, ‘It is important to remember that exchange rates can move a large amount in a relatively short period of time. Against the pound we have seen the price of the euro increase by nearly 30 per cent in the last 18 months making a €150,000 property about €45,000 more expensive which demonstrates the effect that exchange rate fluctuations can have on the price of a property overseas’. However, if at the time of making an offer on a home, you feel that sterling’s value looks favourable, then it may be worth taking out a ‘forward contact’, which fixes the exchange rate for a given period of time. Paul adds, ‘Forward contracts are widely used by property buyers as transactions often take weeks to conclude, leaving buyers exposed to a volatile currency market. Fixing the exchange rate in times of uncertainty will protect your property price and budget against exchange rate fluctuations between now and when the funds are required’.
Legal
Anyone buying property abroad may wish to seek legal advice from at least two different solicitors – one based in the UK and one in the given country where the property is located. The two solicitors should always come up with the same answers. Always ensure that legal documents are in English, and appoint a trusted translator, if there is a language barrier.
Due diligence
Wherever you choose to buy property overseas, always ensure that you undertake your own careful planning and due diligence prior to parting with your money.
For further information on Property Direct From The Owner and to find how you can list your property or indeed look for a property to buy then view their website http://wwwpropertydirectfromtheowner.com
Property In Turkey - Turkish Property, Holiday Lettings Turkey, Sell Turkish Property
The irresistible temptation of the Turkish property market is driving increasing numbers of potential investors to look at the most ideal regions of the country to purchase. For strong growth and yield potential, the preferred coastal touristic areas offer excellent choices.
Turkey has actually surpassed Spain as the most sought after destination for British holiday makers, with Bodrum and Kuasdasi at the top of their lists. As a year-round touristic destination, the coastal areas feature a conservative estimate of 8 months rental potential each year. Bodrum is located on the southern coast where the Mediterranean meets the Agean Sea. Emerging from a sleepy fishing village, the town developed over the past 50 years into an artistic community. Attracting the initial wave of mass tourism in the 80s, the community had already established itself as a cultural centre for Turkish arts.
The preferential Mediterranean climate of Bodrum, combined with its stunning picturesque surrounds, assisted with the growth of the touristic market. The inviting sea surrounding the town’s sheltered bay features stunning deep dark blue to crystal and inviting turquoise waters. Bodrum has developed into one of the most sought after Turkish resort towns, with a cosmopolitan international marina filled with modern and traditional Turkish yachts. The picturesque village is growing at a rapid pace with capital appreciation in recent years reaching 25%. The demand for rental properties has enabled owner’s yields of around 7% net per annum.
The most popular resort town of Turkey is Kusadasi on the western coast, bordering the Aegean Sea. Acting as a main port of entry for cruise ships, the town enjoys full services of modern infrastructure and a steadily growing foreign residential population. Considered to be one of the most preferential and charming towns along the Aegean, the town has developed all of the required services for mass tourism and high demand.
Along with the multitude of private and commercial yachts dotting the harbour, several ferry services actively visit the port. Daily transport to the near-by Greek islands offer visitors to Kusadasi enjoyable day trips and island hopping holiday options. The high demand for property in the town has started to drive up property prices due to the protection of surrounding land, creating a limited supply for future construction.
The Mediterranean climate with year round sunshine in both Bodrum and Kusadasi create continuous attraction. The demand for properties is steadily rising in line with the capital appreciation gains, amidst each town’s peaceful atmosphere. Future growth is assured with the preferential touristic and re-location benefits of these first class resorts.
http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com are an internet based property company allowing owners of worldwide property to list their property via their website for sale and/ or rent with no commissions or fees to have to pay when the property is sold or rented. To view available properties for sale and/ or rent in Turkey or indeed other countries, or to list your property for sale and/ or rent visit http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com for further information.
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Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com is one of the leading internet based property websites allowing worldwide property owners to advertise their property direct, with no agent involvement, therefore saving on both sale and rental commissions. The company have been operational for a year now and have grown steadily during that time with new property being added on a daily basis. Visit the site and search for property for sale and rent from as far afield as Australia to the more common overseas destinations such as Spain and Portugal.
Paul Wilson, Marketing Manager at Property Direct From The Owner says, ‘The concept of renting a property direct from the owner for a summer or winter break has been the preferred method for people wanting self catering accommodation now for over ten years. The days of strolling into a high street travel agent to book a holiday seems now like a archaic form of overseas travel. Holidaymakers are happy to send off an email or telephone the property owner directly to check on availability and book directly with the owner for their week or two weeks away. The concept of buying property direct from the owner has been a successful form of property exchange in North America over the years but not the preferred way of buying over here in Europe. However, attitudes are starting to change and property owners in the UK and those with overseas holiday homes and warming to the idea of advertising their property for sale direct. The recent recession and the inability of some agents to achieve a quick sale has made the property owner open to other ways and means of exposure in order to achieve that sale. We thought we would combine both the sale and rental of property on one site rather than just focus on say, the rental side of things like some of our competitors do. By doing this we have a ‘one stop shop’ approach to property for our advertisers and prospective buyers and holidaymakers. The feedback we have received has been very encouraging both from vendors and people looking for self catering holiday accommodation which tells us that we are on the right track! We are focused very much at the moment on increasing the portfolio of properties we have both for sale and rent in order to be able to provide more choice for visitors to the site looking to buy or rent’.
Advertising for such as business is vital as Paul explains. ‘We are very proactive with our marketing and we have to be. People are paying a listing fee to us of £99 for 12 months advertising and it is critical from our perspective that we give the client as much chance as possible in their property being seen. We spend a lot of money on search engine optimisation which you have to do in order for the site to find its way up the major search engines. We also appear in a number of highly respected property magazines, in particular ‘The Good Property and Holiday Guide’ and in the next month we have a feature in ‘Living Spain’ which can be purchased from WHSmith and high street news agents. This will hopefully continue to generate interest for existing property owners and also attract new property owners which we are very keen to do’.
For more information on Property Direct From The Owner visit their website at http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com The registration process takes minutes and your property can be live and exposed to a worldwide audience in minutes. Alternatively contact a member of the team by email or telephone, details of which can be found on the website, for further information.
Selling Property Abroad / Renting Property Abroad
It’s been an excellent couple of weeks for the team at Property Direct From The Owner, the worldwide property company allowing property owners the chance to advertise their property to a worldwide audience and have no commissions or fees to have to pay once their property is rented or sold. Property Direct From The Owner are a web based property company http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com and have been operational now for almost one year. During that time the company has steady grown and now boasts a property portfolio across the globe featuring property from traditional tourist hotspots such as the Costa del Sol in Spain, the Algarve in Portugal as well as emerging markets such as Turkey, Bulgaria and far away destinations such as Mauritius and Thailand. For £99 a property owner can register and list their property for sale or rent via the website for a 12 month period. There are discounts available for multiple property listings. During that time frame all enquiries for the property go direct to the owner with no commissions or rental fees to have to pay once a successful transaction is completed.
Paul Wilson, Marketing Manager at Property Direct From The Owner remarks, ‘It really has been a great couple of weeks. We’ve been steadily increasing the property portfolio during this time with countries such as Spain and Turkey receiving a fair number of new listings. Most importantly however, is that we’ve been generating enquiries for our clients who have chosen to advertise with us. This not only shows us that the concept of the business continues to work but also the need for more properties. It really doesn’t matter what or indeed where your property is if you are looking to rent your villa, sell your house, let your holiday home, we want to hear from you because we are in the enviable possible of having more enquiries than we push forward owners way right now. People are finding out more about us from our double page spread in this month’s ‘The Good Property and Holiday Guide’ which is one of the most respected property and holiday publications in the UK, through local advertising channels in Spain and, of course, on the internet. Prospective buyers or holiday renters, like the fact that they can deal direct with the owner, perhaps negotiate a price and get themselves a deal. As a result we have people enquiring for property in certain locations which, because we are relatively new in terms of the time we have been live on the internet, we cannot always place. We’ve stepped up our advertising and search engine spend in order to increase the portfolio. If you have a property and are looking to sell and or rent then please visit our site http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com for more details on how your advert can be exposed to a worldwide audience in a matter of minutes’.
Paul continues, ‘Talking about search engines, last week we entered into a two year SEO (Search Engine Optimization) project with a UK based SEO company which further illustrates our commitment to be the number one website for property for sale and rent direct from the owner and also our determination to ensure our clients’ properties are exposed to as large an audience as is possible. It really is all go here right now and very exciting times are ahead that is for sure.’
For more information and for how you can list your property visit the Property Direct From The Owner website http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com Alternatively please call the office from the numbers published on the site for any further queries.
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It emerged in last week’s budget that a change in tax law by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) could result in five years worth of tax being paid back to thousands of Britons who own second homes across Europe. It also emerged that owners of furnished holiday homes across the Continent would be given an opportunity to apply retrospectively for a tax break previously reserved only for owners of UK based holiday lets. The change will simultaneously penalise owners who let out their UK properties to holidaymakers as the tax break will be scrapped altogether next April, forcing them to pay thousands of pounds extra a year to HMRC. Approximately a million Britons own second homes abroad and to be eligible for the allowance properties must be let out for ten weeks each year and be available for letting for 140 days.
The decision states that from April 6, 2010, furnished holiday lets in the UK will no longer be treated as business assets, against which owners can offset losses against their other income and roll over capital gains tax to reduce their tax bill. The break was originally introduced in the 1980s as a way of encouraging British tourism. An estimated 100,000 people who let out their second homes for part of the year to benefit from the lower tax bill stand to lose around £4,000 a year after the rule change. The Government withdrew the concession after the European Union ruled that it breached EU law by discriminating against those who owned second homes in other European countries, such as France and Spain. HMRC then had to choose between extending the tax break to all furnished holiday let owners at home and abroad, which it calculated would cost the Government £15 million, or abolishing it completely. Eligible owners of foreign property have until July 31 2009 to apply to amend their tax returns for a rebate going back to the tax year 2006-07. For claims going back to 2003-04, owners can write a letter to the tax office claiming that there has been an error or mistake on previous returns.
Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com is an internet based property company allowing owners of worldwide property the chance to advertise their property for sale and/ or rent for £99 for 12 months advertising. Should the property be sold or rented in that time frame there are no commissions or fees to have to pay. Paul Wilson Marketing Manager at Property Direct From The Owner says, ‘This is a great way for property owners to advertise the property and be able to introduce their property to a whole new audience. People looking for a holiday home getaway this year will use the internet as their first point of call when searching for an apartment or villa. People are very comfortable booking online and have been dealing direct with the owner for years now when it comes to searching for their holiday home. Here at Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com we have an ever increasing portfolio of worldwide property for consumers to search and enquire about, whether for sale or rental purposes. We are always looking to increase our portfolio of international property due to client demand and our advertising campaigns generate many enquiries for the properties which we currently have listed’.
For more information on Property Direct From The Owner and how you can register your property details visit http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com and follow the instructions clearly detailed on the Home Page.
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Reports in the UK this week have suggested that mortgage approvals in February of this year increased by 19% which is the highest figure since May of last year. The increase appears to have been stimulated by bargain hunters looking to capitalize on the market by a 20% fall in prices along with the lower cost of new mortgages. This is great news for the housing market in general as buyers return to the market.
Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com is an internet based property company allowing owners of worldwide property to advertise their property for sale or rent via the website for the property to be exposed to a whole new audience as opposed to listing with a local agent targeting buyers within a local radius. What is more, when the property is sold or rented there are no commissions or fees to have to pay, saving the vendor thousands. It costs only £99 or €99 to advertise your property for 12 months for sale or rent via the Property Direct From The Owner website. Paul Wilson, Marketing Manager at Property Direct From The Owner comments, ‘The increase in UK mortgage approvals is obviously great news for the housing market in the UK which has suffered of late. Hopefully a corner has been turned. This is even more of an incentive for property owners to list their property via our site so as to attract these bargain hunters. With TV programmes such as ‘Axe The Agent’ on BBC1 illustrating to vendors that it is possible to sell their property without an agent and the financial benefits for doing this, there can be more leeway for the buyer when it comes to agreeing a price. Hits on our site have increased dramatically over the last few months with more and more people believing the FSBO (for sale by owner) and FRBO (for rent by owner) methods to be a viable selling/ renting option’.
The Property Direct From The Owner website http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com showcases property from around the globe for sale or rent. Perhaps you may be looking for a weekend retreat in the Cotswolds or that dream retirement villa in Spain, Property Direct From The Owner has what you are looking for. With properties in a wide range of locations being added on a daily basis there something for everyone.
Paul continues, ‘Our marketing campaign has stepped up a pace of late with local advertising, both in the written press and radio, on the Costa del Sol, Spain attracting both vendors looking to sell and people looking for a holiday home in the summer. We have also had great success of late with our google advertising campaigns which have attracted vendors in both the north of Spain and France which is very encouraging. We’re hoping to increase this over the coming months with more success anticipated’.
The message seems to be clear. If you are looking for a bargain property, visit the Property Direct From The Owner website http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com and search through hundreds of properties in a wide range of locations. If you are looking to sell your property and struggling to do so via your local estate agent then visit the Property Direct From The Owner website, create an account and have your property online in a few minutes. With no commissions or fees to have to pay Property Direct From The Owner really is the future when it comes to property sales and rentals.
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Whether you are looking for a villa in the Algarve this summer or a more rural setting in inland Spain, Property Direct From The Owner http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com has hundreds of properties in many different countries around the world for both sale and rent. The company was set up in 2008 with the intention of providing an alternative means of advertising for owners of worldwide property looking to sell or rent their property. An owner of a property can list their property for 12 months on the Property Direct From The Owner website for only £99 or €99. When the property is rented or sold there are no agents fees of commissions to have to pay and therefore the owner keeps 100% of the profits. The concept of FSBO (For Sale By Owner) has proved to be a popular way of selling property, particularly in North America over the last 10 – 15 years and now is becoming an increasingly popular way of selling a property in the UK and parts of Europe. Owners of property, who historically would have employed a local agent to sell their property, have become increasingly frustrated with the inability of agents to sell their property, along with the exorbitant fees charged for introducing a buyer, and have started to view FSBO as a viable alternative medium. FRBO (For Rent By Owner) has been around for a number of years and has proved to be a popular way of searching for a holiday home in the summer or a chalet in a ski resort in the winter. The days of wandering into a local travel agent to book your holiday are long gone with the internet proving to be the first port of call for most when searching for holiday accommodation.
Paul Wilson, Marketing Manager at Property Direct From The Owner says, ‘The internet is such a powerful tool these days when it comes to searching for property and we are dedicated here at Property Direct From The Owner in providing our clients with exposure worldwide, not just locally to where the property may be situated, to sell or rent the property. The response from property owners looking to sell or rent their property via our site has been excellent and we’re delighted with the faith they have put in us to do just that. The number of visitors to our site has grown month by month and that in itself is real testament to the work put in by the marketing team in generating as much exposure possible to our clients’ properties’.
During tough times economically for everyone at the moment, Property Direct From The Owner believe they have a solution for property owners looking to sell their home or overseas investment or even generate an income on the property through rental during the time it is unoccupied. For more information visit the Property Direct From The Owner website http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com to search for property for sale and/ or rent and also, if you are a vendor, follow the simple instructions to create your own account and list your property. There is also information on the site from market leaders with regards to car hire, overseas mortgages, insurance and cheap flights. Visit Property Direct From The Owner today and see how you can sell your property with no fees involved or pick up a bargain investment property.
The Good Property & Holiday Guide - Property Direct From The Owner Launches Advertising Campaign For 2009
Property Direct From The Owner, http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com the web portal for owners of international property looking to sell or rent without the need for an estate agent and therefore save thousands of pounds in agents’ fees and commissions are pleased to announce to their clients their feature article in this month’s edition of ‘The Good Property and Holiday Guide’. This well respected property and holiday guide is available in the UK in all good newsagents up and down the country as well as five star hotels, health spas and cruise ships. Paul Wilson, Marketing Manager at Property Direct From The Owner remarks, ‘All of us here at Property Direct From The Owner are delighted with the way the advert looks in the magazine along with the article written about us. Clients often ask us, when they have paid their 12 month fee for their property to appear on our website what they get for their money and how we go about marketing their property. We already have an excellent web presence and along with effective marketing such as this for our clients it is invariably only a short period of time before enquiries start to filter in for our holiday properties or homes we have for sale’.
Property Direct From The Owner started out in November 2008 with the intention of providing an alternative medium for owners of international property who are struggling to sell their primary home or indeed their overseas holiday home/ investments. For only GBP99 owners can list their property for 12 months for sale or rent. All enquiries generated are with the owner direct and should a successful sale or rental be concluded then no commissions or fees are paid out. Paul continues, ‘The feedback we’ve had from current clients who have advertised their property with us for sale and/ or rent has been very encouraging. Owners looking to sell their property are looking for an alternative medium as the traditional route of using an estate agent is proving to be difficult for home owners in this economic climate. Also the agent fees involved when a sale is eventually concluded can be a frustrating cost for a vendor to have to pay, especially when only for introducing a buyer. The same principle applies for property rentals. For the same advertising cost, owners can list their property via the Property Direct From The Owner website http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com and once their property is rented then there are no agents’ commissions or fees to have to pay’.
As a result of client demand Property Direct From The Owner are actively looking to increase their portfolio of properties available to clients looking to buy or rent. With the summer fast approaching holidaymakers are looking at booking their holiday and it is a great time for owners to list their property in order to generate interest and income. Similarly there are many prospective buyers of property looking for a bargain right now and the Property Direct From The Owner website is an excellent source of worldwide property. For further information and to find out how you can list your property for sale and/ or rent then visit the Property Direct From The Owner website http://www.propertydirectfromtheowner.com