Emerging Markets

How do they change the traditional view of development?

The rise of emerging markets is changing the traditional view of development as follows.

· First, foreign “investment” is replacing foreign “assistance.” Investing in the emerging markets is no longer associated with the traditional notion of providing development assistance to poorer nations.

· Second, emerging markets are rationalizing their trade relations and capital investment with industrialized countries. Trade and capital flows are directed more toward new market opportunities, and less by political consideration.

· Third, the increasing two-way trade and capital flows between emerging markets and industrialized countries reflect the transition from dependency to global interdependency. The accelerated information exchange, especially with the aid of the Internet, is integrating emerging markets into the global market at a faster pace.

What challenges do they face?

In their effort to create a market economy and to ensure sustainable development, emerging markets still face big challenges that come from fundamental problems associated with their traditional economic and political systems. A market economy requires those countries to redefine the role of the government in the development process and to reduce the government’s undue intervention.

Another serious problem that those countries have to confront is controlling corruption, which distorts the business environment and impedes the development process. An even more challenging task for those countries is to undertake structural reforms with their financial system, legal system, and political system, so as to guarantee a disciplined and stable economy that is relatively free of political disturbances and interference.

What are their prospects?

Emerging markets are the “key swing factor” in the future growth of world trade and global financial stability, and they will become critical players in global politics. They have a huge untapped potential and they are determined to undertake domestic reforms to support sustainable economic growth. If they can maintain political stability and succeed with their structural reforms, their future is promising.

Emerging Markets

What brings them into being?

There are two potential causes for the creation of emerging markets: the failure of state-led economic development and the need for capital investment.

· First, state-led economic development failed to produce sustainable growth in the traditional developing countries. This failure and its tremendous negative impact pushed those countries to adopt open door policies, and to change from the state’s being in charge of the economy to facilitating economic growth along market-oriented lines.

· Second, the developing counties desperately needed capital to finance their development, but the traditional government borrowing failed to fuel the development process. In the past, the governments of the developing countries borrowed either from commercial banks or from foreign governments and multilateral lenders like the IMF and the Word Bank.

This often resulted in heavy debt overload and led to a severe economic imbalance. The past track record of many developing countries also demonstrates their inability to well manage and efficiently operate the borrowed funds to support economic growth.

In light of the unsatisfactory results of government borrowing, developing countries began to rely on equity investment as a means of financing economic growth. They seek to attract equity investment from private investors who will become their partners in development.

To attract equity financing, a developing country has to establish the preconditions of a market economy and create a business climate that meets the expectations of foreign investors.

This change in financing sources thus became another factor leading to the rise of emerging markets.

Emerging Markets

What Are Emerging Markets?

What are they?

Emerging markets are countries that are restructuring their economies along market-oriented lines and offer a wealth of opportunities in trade, technology transfers, and foreign direct investment. According to the World Bank, the five biggest emerging markets are China, India, Indonesia, Brazil and Russia. Other countries that are also considered as emerging markets include Mexico, Argentina, South Africa, Poland, Turkey, and South Korea. These countries made a critical transition from a developing country to an emerging market. Each of them is important as an individual market and the combined effect of the group as a whole will change the face of global economics and politics.

What makes them different?

Emerging markets stand out due to four major characteristics.

· First, they are regional economic powerhouses with large populations, large resource bases, and large markets. Their economic success will spur development in the countries around them; but if they experience an economic crisis, they can bring their neighbors down with them.

· Second, they are transitional societies that are undertaking domestic economic and political reforms. They adopt open door policies to replace their traditional state interventionist policies that failed to produce sustainable economic growth.

· Third, they are the world’s fastest growing economies, contributing to a great deal of the world’s explosive growth of trade. By 2020, the five biggest emerging markets’ share of world output will double to 16.1 percent from 7.8 percent in 1992. They will also become more significant buyers of goods and services than industrialized countries.

· Fourth, they are critical participants in the world’s major political, economic, and social affairs. They are seeking a larger voice in international politics and a bigger slice of the global economic pie.

Black Sea

Since joining the European Union in 2007, Bulgaria has been receiving financial packages from the EU to help boost its financial and economical standing. Along with the growing infrastructure, many businesses are establishing their headquarters and bases in Bulgaria, vastly and rapidly increasing the wealth of the economy.

Many Investors are attracted to the Black Sea Coastline, which has miles of untouched and undeveloped sandy beaches. Offering a mild and temperate climate with fantastic ski regions further inland, the nation of Bulgaria has so many investment opportunities. Opodo, the online airline company, has recently rated Bulgaria as one of the top 10 emerging market travel destinations, creating a buzz for travel and tourism. Many people have begun to visit the country’s popular ski locations, since flights to and from the country have become more frequent and better priced.

Now is the perfect time to invest in Eastern European markets to increase your investment portfolio or to start your first investment.

If you are someone looking to invest offshore or in emerging markets, then the beautiful country of Bulgaria could be your perfect location. An extensive list of property is available for your viewing, with the perfect location to suit your investment or housing needs.

Investing in emerging or re-emerging property markets requires some knowledge and experience. Property consultancy International can help you locate and purchase the perfect property for you.

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Panama is Hot – A World Class Retirement Haven That’s Ripe For Profitable Real Estate Investment

If you’ve followed any of the major survey agencies around the world that rate places for retirement, Panama has been on top of the list in many, and for a few years running. So, if you’re looking for a place outside U.S. borders to retire, Panama should be given very serious consideration. Panama has a lot going for it.

And even if you don’t plan on retiring or living in Panama, Panama has also rated the very highest in real estate investment opportunities for those of you who would like to make their money from a distance.

Here’s what is being said about Panama by some of the bigger players in the real estate market: “Real estate in both emerging and developed markets outside the United States offers some of the best investment opportunities in the world right now.” – Ricardo Griffin – the Offshore Guru at OMA. Ltd, international offshore consultants, located in Panama.

“Global real estate will be the only major asset class that could deliver double-digit returns over the next five years.” – Barton Biggs, Chief Global Strategist and Chairman Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Pensions and Investments

“The good news in global real estate – it’s no longer exclusively for the mega-rich!” – Lief Simon – Editor, International Living and Global Real Estate Investor

One can invest in property or buy a place for investment in any region of Panama but for Property Consultancy International its money is on properties in Panama City.

Panama City has world-class restaurants, five-star hotels, international banks, hundreds of multinational businesses, a Manhattan-type skyline, every imaginable luxury … all at about half the price you’d pay in Miami. AND it’s only a few minutes to a few hours to the beaches, mountains, country side of Panama itself.

On the esthetic side, few places in the world offer spring-like weather year-round, a low cost of living, safety, security, peace of mind, beautiful landscapes. It has mountainsides covered with flowers and planted with coffee and beautiful waterfalls … not to mention the best pensionado program (retirement program for foreigners) in the world. We’ll tell you more about that later. It’s a real benefit for the retired expat, making your buck stretch a long way. And we do mean bucks, for the US dollar is the official currency of Panama.

PANAMA’S A BARGAIN
Since the U.S. military and Panama Canal personnel pulled out (in 1999), thousands of houses and apartments have flooded the market. Abundant supply … limited demand. so prices are cheap. You’ll find bargains galore. There are bargains in property both for sale, for rental and for investment are readily available.

You can find a three-bedroom, luxury apartment downtown with a deck, private parking, a pool, the whole ball of wax in the $70-$80,000 range and most properties in this range have an ocean view.
Property Consultancy International discovered properties there that were smaller and a little away from the prime areas in the $25,000 to $40,000 range. And if you are the fixer-upper type you can find the proverbial steal. You can own your own apartment or bungalow or some investment property by heading to Panama and hitting the streets and looking for the bargains OR you can use a firm that Property Consultancy International recommends to look for you and offer you the best deal in properties to live in or real estate investment properties. More on that later but first let us continue with why we think Panama is THE place for the best real estate buys today.

Panama is elite because of its sheer natural beauty and, most importantly to many, because of the privacy it affords in personal and financial matters combined with it’s a great retirement program for foreigner!

RETIRE IN PANAMA AS A PENSIONADO AND SEE WHAT YOU GET

· 50 % off entertainment anywhere in the country (movies, theaters. concerts. sporting events, etc.)

· 30 % off bus, boat and train fares

· 25 % off airline tickets

· 50 % off hotel accommodation (Monday through Thursday)

· 30 % off hotels from Friday through Sunday

· 25 % off restaurants

· 15 % off fast food restaurants

· 15 % off hospital bills (if no insurance applies)

· 10 % off prescription medicines

· 20 % off doctor’s consultations

· 15 % off dental and eye exams

· 20 % off professional and technical services

· 50 % off closing costs for home loans

We’ve presented our picture of “Why Panama?” Too add to this, here are a few reasons the international guru’s think Panama is THE place:

· Direct foreign investment in Panama for the 5 years ended 2001 was approximately $3.5 billion.

· Currency is the US dollar

· Low inflation

· Excellent tax benefits

· Secrecy laws strictly enforced

· Equal treatment of foreign and local citizens

· Favorable incorporation laws

· Large bi-lingual labor force

· Diverse economic base including banking, shipping, insurance, tourism and free zone

· Ranked first in the region for low cost of living by the Tripartite Committee

· Stable political system

· The Organization of American States (OAS), the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB) and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)

AND WHY PANAMA CITY AS THE SPECIFIC AREA FOR INVESTMENT

· It is at the convergence of two continents at the Bridge of the Americas

· Rated the most ” International City ” in Latin America

· It is poised for tremendous growth in the next decade

· It is within an hour of some of the finest fishing and or bird watching in the world

· One hour drive from pristine beaches and cool mountain oasis

· Located on the Pacific coast, yet it is only 45 minutes to the Caribbean

· Increasing number of expatriates

· One of the safest cities in the hemisphere

· Excellent infrastructure (internet, telephone, roads, water, etc)

Well you’ve listened to us now for two pages or so, on our views on real estate holdings or investment in Panama. If you want to know the full skinny, with no obligation and a low key approach to introducing you to what’s available in real estate either for occupation, renting or investment WITH NO OBLIGATION OR NO HARD SELL TACTICS, contact Property Consultancy International.

This is something you SHOULD do if you have any interest in overseas investment, overseas living, and retirement in Panama.

Source: In part from: Halastana

Since South Africa’s transition from Apartheid to constitutional democracy in 1994, the economy’s GDP has been steadily growing. South Africa’s revenue collection and fiscal and debt management are considered international best practice, as demonstrated by a balanced budget and very low external and domestic debt. South Africa comfortably borrows off-shore in its own currency, and does so with unprecedented low sovereign risk spreads, demonstrating a level of investor confidence that is rare for an emerging market.

South Africa’s current priority is to reduce poverty and inequality by:

• Accelerating the pace of growth and investment in productive capacity;
• Intervening decisively to advance the involvement of the marginalized in economic activity through expanded job creation and the promotion of sustainable livelihoods;
• Maintaining a progressive social security net along with investment in community services and human development;
• Improving the capacity and effectiveness of the state; and
• Building regional and international partnerships for growth and development.

With a low business start-up time, South Africa is currently one of the best locations to start a business and see it grow. Averaging around 8.00 to the US$, the South African Rand is holding strong, making it one of the top ten emerging markets in the world today.

The time is right to invest into South Africa and watch your investment increase. There are many opportunities in South Africa; we can help you find yours.

Contact Property Consultancy International for more on South Africa.

Florida

Despite the current state of the U.S. property market, outstanding real estate investment opportunities exist in local markets. Florida, for example, has a buzzing property market, making it one of the top states in which to begin or increase your property investment portfolio. With interest rates down, the time to buy a holiday home or commercial property in Florida has never been better.

50 cents on the dollar?

Wondering where property exists for 50cents on the dollar? Certain cities of Florida are located in  Re-Emerging America. You don’t have to look to far back in time to remember that this type of current economic outlook is where Buffet and Zell turned economic disaster into fortune.

Entertainment and Tourism

Florida offers its visitors and residents a wide variety of attractions, including theme parks and a number of spectacular beaches. For this reason, people from across the globe are investing in commercial and residential property in Florida.

Wide Variety of Homes

Whatever your housing or property needs may be, the sunshine state has what you are looking for. Whether you aim to invest in a beach house, a residential home, or a commercial property, we have the right one for you. Property consultancy international can source the right one for you.

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With so much activity in the property market, business is booming both in and around real estate. Homes are being redone and rebuilt. Commercial property in Florida is a perfect way to increase your investment portfolio.

Property Consultancy International has helped many people locate the right investments in the Sunshine State. Whatever your needs, we can help you find what you are looking for.

Contact Property Consultancy International for more information on purchasing real estate in Florida.

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Property Consultancy International leverages our international Savoir-Faire and overseas property sourcing for those seeking superior service for your one of a kind property around the world.

We specialize in Areas including Belize, Bulgaria, the Caribbean Islands, Florida, France, Italy, USA, the UK and many more.

Property Consultancy International is a full service consulting firm that can help you make your offshore real estate investment as easy as investing locally!

If you are considering investing in a commercial development or buying a summer home aboard Property Consultancy International can help. Our worldwide network of lawyers, tax advisors and property consultants are there for you in what could be the most important investment decision of your lifetime.

Property Consultancy International portfolio of properties for sale includes new property developments, resale property, villas, town houses, penthouses, apartments, commercial developments, undeveloped housing developments, you name it we have it in prime locations around the world.

Property Consultancy International has the contacts and knowledge to find properties before they are publicly available for sale. Not all our properties are visible on our web site as many of our clients prefer a more discreet marketing approach, we can send ALL our properties from our portfolio with a simple request.

Whether you are looking for a beach front property, a villa with a pool, front line golf residence, an exclusive city apartment, a shopping center or a traditional countryside retreat, Property Consultancy International can offer an overseas property to meet your requirements and the full service you need to make you feel you are buying just down the street.

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