Atlas International, a leading overseas property specialist, has received a promising response in the first couple of weeks of its launch into the Irish market. Making it affordable to all, the company has a selection of high specification properties varying in price. The company offers a number of homes in Spain and Cyprus, including bespoke properties available from as little as €100,000.
Results of recent research conducted by Atlas shows that in the last 30 years no other country has perfomed as well as Spain when it comes to property investments. With easy connections to all main European airports, rising standards of living and a secure enviornment for investors, Spain is the place where most overseas buyers are opting to purchase their place in the sun.
James Dearsley, European Sales Manager at Atlas International comments: "The fact that the average flight to Spain from the UK is a little more than two hours makes Spain a truly tempting destination for the overseas buyer".
The survey further reveals that the average home price in Spain has risen more then a staggering 175% over the last 10 years and is predicted to continue with the strong increase expected over the next 20 years.
Not lagging far behind as an emerging overseas property hotspot is Cyprus. This is largely attributed by the countries economic stability, favourable tax regime and year round rental potential. Cyprus has close links to the UK which also acts as a major attraction. Moreover, their land registry system which was originally established by Lord Kitchener differs only marginally from that within the UK.
James comments: "In the recent times we have witnessed more and more Irish buyers purchasing properties in Cyprus. Not least of all because the country has 340 days of sunshine, almost non-existent crime rate and a low cost of living".