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An A+, low-risk opportunity to invest in an "undiscovered" part of Prague

Prague is not only the capital of the Czech Republic but is successfully positioning itself as an unofficial capital of Central Europe too.

Perhaps along with Warsaw, Prague can claim to be more international and more attractive to bright, educated and aspirational workers than anywhere else in Central Europe.

* The airport (only 15 minutes from the Repy development) is looking to double its capacity as it extends its status as a regional flight hub and centre of low cost flights.

* Prague's economy is a modern service based economy with very low (less than 5%) unemployment and acts as a natural draw for FDI (Foreign Direct Investment).

* A new phase in Prague developments

What this means is that we are now looking at a 'new kind of development' which is opening up a new phase of home building.

Essentially, it is similar to when London suddenly decided to rebuild its East End. Once prices grew high enough on the Western and Northern sides of London, suddenly the East End prices looked cheap and therefore, the developers quickly realised there were good opportunities to be had.

In a very similar way, the Repy Apartments is the first major development in an area that has traditionally been working class and is now undergoing the first phase of gentrification.

This means that investors are coming into the area whilst it is still cheap (relative to the rest of Prague) and therefore has great potential for a substantial uplift along with the rest of the booming middle class Prague property market.

* Be Quick to Pre-Register

Property Secrets have got 75 units to choose from, but will only allocate and sell 40 (to ensure the rental market holds up as expected). And the low prices and independent valuation mean investors will need to Pre-Register quickly.

However, you'll need to become a PropertySecrets.net member first, before you will be able to pre-register for this deal. You can do this by going to PropertySecrets.net

Warning: Property Values can fall as well as rise.
This document and other documents provided are for informational purposes only.
You should take financial advice and satisfy yourself as to the appropriateness of this investment for you personal circumstances.

Top property investment tips for France, plus buying in Florida, and progress in Eastern Europe

From the newsdesk of PropertySecrets.net ...

Well, what a busy month it has been!
I have been melting my fingertips on my laptop keyboard as I flitted from France to Florida in a bid to keep up with the latest developments in the manic world of property investment on your behalf.

Obviously, France is to the fore again - and not merely because I grab any opportunity to go there! No, it's because for property investors, it offers that heady mix of excitement and potential profit.

Anyway, to cut a long story short (which I had to this month to avoid internet meltdown) May's issue has 10 sections for your perusal.

Perhaps it's telling that a feature giving quick tips on no fewer than seven areas of France had to be cut to four (don't worry I'll get the other three in next month, whatever). A great article on insurance for the European investor also didn't make the cut (again, watch out for it next month).

However, there is news of further confirmation of France's pre-eminence when it comes to turning a profit for property investors, a warning not to swallow that government's tax legislation hook, and news of a development in its delightful Perigord region that will appeal to cricket-lovers, of all people!

Then Burgundy gets the France Uncovered treatment.

Elsewhere, as I mentioned, in keeping with our view that a bargain's a bargain even if not strictly in Europe, I've been to Florida to search out bargains. In fact, I found a deal so good I invested some of my own hard-earned cash in it.

Firmly back in Europe, four great articles round off this month's newsletter.

So make yourself a nice cup of coffee and settle down to read all about property investment prospects in Lithuania, a marina in Bulgaria that's sure to send prices soaring in the resort of St Vlas, information on where you can acquire a slice of the real Portugal and news of a delay in Croatia's plans to join the EU.

Full details at http://www.owningpropertyabroad.info/propertysecrets/may2005.html

France: Four great tips
France is hot - official
Beware governments bearing gifts
Perigord: cricket lovers' paradise in France
France Uncovered: Burgundy
How to turn a quick buck in Florida
Lithuania: how are supply and demand getting along?
Go with the flow of Bulgarian marina
Grab a slice of the real Portugal
Croatia holds fire
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Good luck with your projects.
Eric
PropertySecrets Europe Editor

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