Dubai Cares – a global corporate social responsibility

'Dubai Cares' believes in the millions of children living in poor countries around the world, their dreams, ambitions and hopes to make the world a better, safer place for all. Unfortunately, these children do not have access to education nor do they possess the knowledge to turn their dreams into reality. Without education and the knowledge it imparts, their dreams will never see light, and we will forever remain in the dark, never knowing what this child and his or her dream could have done.

'Dubai Cares' is an invitation to all to make a difference - let us come together and move towards the goal of educating 1 million children with one motion. 'Dubai Cares' is an opportunity for all of us – regardless of our race, religion or ethnic background – to bring together the different communities in multicultural landscapes to support a common cause and contribute to a greater purpose. Visit http://www.dubaicares.ae

The Royal Breeze - A Superb Development

This development is just surpassing any beach front property anywhere in the UAE. We still have a couple of direct sea facing apartments for only £63k. There is absolutely nothing that can compete with these apartments for prime beach front property at this price. Comparables are: Jumeirah Beach Residence start from £133k and The Palm from £225k.

The developer has made great progress and the buildings are well into construction. The Al Hamra Resort looks and feels like an exclusive 5 star beach resort should feel. With all the beach and leisure facilities integrated with the natural beauty of the area. A site visit was concluded on 27th Sept 2007 by our company to check progress. Conclusion: Excellent Investment.

Sterling pound still smashing the 2 dollar barrier.

The sterling pound is still smashing through the $2 barrier with rate today at:

GBP-USD STERLING POUND - US DOLLAR 2.0214

Directly linked to the dollar is the UAE Dirham at a fixed rate of AED 3.67 to $1
That means properties in Dubai are actually costing you 20% less to buy than a couple of years ago. For example an apartment for AED 465k is now only approx £63k whilst in 2004 it would have been approx £75k. Now is the time to snap up a bargain if you have some pounds to invest!

Mira Road Mumbai Selling Fast!

We are now sold out of 2 bedroom, top floor, park facing apartments.

ARLA Report - Demand - High, Voids - Reducing

Demand for rented properties has continued to outstrip suppy! Fifty-three per cent of letting agents say there are more tenants then properties, up from 50 per cent three months ago.

Voids compared with the second quarter, the average void period has fallen from 3.5 weeks (25 days) to 3.3 weeks (23 days).

Buy-To-Let boosted with soaring rents

Hamptons International Research Department report that the demand for rentals is keeping the market robust and landlords in pocket. Hamptons have seen a 40 per cent rise in the value of all letting renewals. Some landlords are successfully asking for 20 per cent more on renewal of the lease to some tenants, mindful of the market, are signing two year contracts.
Hamptons International also reported a 17 per cent rise in the number of applications looking to rent, while new instructions rose by 10 per cent.

Homes International launch SIPP friendly investment

We have just launched commercial offices in the UK, which are classified friendly under the 'SIPP' umbrella! Take advantage of saving tax right now, but be quick these offices are being snapped up in multiples very quickly by shrewd investors. They are all offered with a 8% rental guarantee for 12 months!

88,000 Homes valued at more than £1m in England and Wales

Halifax Estate Agents say that the number of homes selling for more than £1m has nearly trebled in the past five years, according to new figures.
A total of 6,170 sold for at least seven figures in the last year up to June 07, compared with 2,249 in the same period in 2002.

A Third of overseas homesowners have said they want to retire abroad

Simon Lambert of 'This is Money' writes substantial numbers of Brits could opt for the expat lifestyle according to research realeased by Natwest International, which says one in three current and potential overseas homeowners want to retire elsewhere.
Read more http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/mortgages/article.html?in_article_id=413131&in_page_id=8

How to Finance your Overseas Property

How will you finance your overseas property? The answers may be in the Comprehensive Independent Report on Overseas Mortgages. http://www.opp.org.uk/uploads/reports/080507161752D.pdf

UK to follow America's reposession frenzy? Not likely according to Knight Frank's

"No more can be squeezed out of the system. It would surprise me if what has happened in the States would be allowed to happen here. The UK did not see the expansion of a large sub-prime mortgage market in recent years. We are not as directly exposed to that scenario as the US is." Liam Bailey of Knight Frank’s research team

Brits leave home in record numbers to live overseas

Recent figures released by the UK government show that 365,000 Brits left the UK to live in another country last year. This mass exodus is the biggest since records began in 1991.

More staff required to cope with high volume of sales

Homes International is undergoing further expansion, by recruiting new people to join the current team. Success has meant that it is necessary to grow in order to satisfy the insatiable appetites of investors chasing those properties with astounding capital growth.

Malaysia Golden Palm only 4 plots left

This Iconic development is already nearly sold out. We currently only have a couple more plots left so hurry before they go! If it's anything like the Palm in Dubai then prices could go 5 times original price by completion.

Deloitte Research Survey on Booming India

Today, many global business leaders believe that they must have a strategy for China and India. Both countries are increasingly seen as burgeoning markets in their own right. Get the Deloitte report http://www.deloitte.com/dtt/cda/doc/content/US_ChinaIndiaReality_Research.pdf

Dubai AED at sky high levels

The AED is currently swirling at an extremely high rate of AED 7.447 to £1 GBP. This lowers the price of our cheapest property in the UAE to £23,499. Now that's a bargain!!!

Zarachie Tower - Manchester has been selling strong and is now 50% sold.

Homes International will now begin giving client live information as often as possible.