MARGARITA ISLAND FACTS SUMMARY
ECONOMICS
One of fastest growing economy in the world & biggest oil producer in the world
Average 10% of GDP growth per annum since 2002/2003:
Stock market increase 140% in 2006
Excess demand for housing due to:
Petrol $ + undersupply 1 million properties+ population growth +migration
Increase property prices also due to:
Increase in money supply from record oil revenues
EMERGING MARKET
Flights from
Heathrow Manchester, Birmingham: 4 times per week (Condor)
Gatwick and Manchester: weekly and fortnightly (First Choice)
Booming Tourist Market
Tourists: 2005 1.5 mill, 2006 2.3 mill, 2007 2.6 mill
Foreign tourists mainly: German, Canadian, British and Dutch
Hotel occupancy Average 65% but best hotels sold out
Cost of Living Very Low
Weather Year round summer + no rainy season
Activities & Excursions Surfing, Sailing, Casinos, Golf, Scuba Diving
Beautiful beaches
Outside hurricane belt
Booming Rental market:
20% rental returns average p.a.
Guarantees by bank of 8% for up to 10 years with personal use
Affordable property Compared to competitors and other Caribbean countries
Capital appreciation
Average 32%
2006-2007 up o 100% in 11 months for off plan in up and coming areas
Increase & improvement in infrastructure
GUARANTEES AND FINANCE
Security of Purchase:
Private property is protected by the Constitution
Foreign Investors have same rights as citizens
Escrow account in Margarita
Insurance guaranteeing development costs
10 year build warranty
European/International Company
UK Lawyers due diligence + UK escrow accounts
Financial perks
Offshore companies allowed to purchase
Costs equate to approximately 2.5% of purchase price
Duty free with virtually no property taxes
Equity Release
Possible 20% referred payment?
Future mortgages?
BEST VALUE FOR MONEY ON PROPERTY MARKET
Check the rest of the Caribbean!
TAKE HOME MESSAGE
1. Booming Economy with long term potential
Capital Appreciation 32% +
2. Booming Tourist Industry
Rental Guarantees by bank of 8% for up to 15 years
3. Direct Flights
4. Outside hurricane Belt
5. Virtually No taxes
6. Secure Purchases