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With property demand
increasing from 10% - 15% per annum, the beautiful,
unspoilt island of Zante is at the forefront of
Greek locations for property investments.
Projected capital growth on property:f 10%+ per
annum
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Greece |
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Greece has in the past seriously lagged
behind the other more popular property investment
areas of Europe; Spain, Portugal and France,
etc.
Certain islands are already catching up but
there are many that are very much in the early
stages of the property boom. The potential
returns are therefore excellent as the new
developments start to come on line.
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With the government actively
supporting developers to help the growth in
the property market, now is undoubtedly the
right time to invest for maximum gains.
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Crete
| Crete is the largest of the
all Greek islands and has a personality all
of its own. Although the economy is mainly
based on tourism, Crete still has a strong
cultural tradition and there are large areas
of the landscape unspoiled and indeed unchanged
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The cost of living in Crete
is significantly lower than the UK. Cretan
people really are warm-hearted and hospitable,
and like having neighbours of any nationality.
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Perhaps one of the greatest advantages
of buying property on Crete, whether as
an investment or as a home, is the current
cost of properties with prices running considerably
lower than other popular Mediterranean countries.
When thinking about purchasing property
you should consider the market trends and
with house prices increasing by between
10 and 20%, depending on the location and
type of property, there has never been a
better time to buy in Crete.
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It isn't only house prices
which are lower. The cost of living in Crete
is also 30 – 40% lower than in most northern
European countries. The thought of no council
tax or even just eating great food in a beautiful
setting at a wonderfully affordable price
comes as a welcome treat. Buying fresh local
produce at one of the many weekly street markets
is not only economical but also a sure way
to find the best of what is available. Crete
has everything to make life happy, healthy
and as exciting or peaceful as you want it
to be.
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Population approx
624,000. |
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Main export olive
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Fresh water is plentiful |
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Family and community
is central to the Cretan way of life |
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The crime rate is
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English taught widely
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Excellent highway
and public transport infrastructure
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Ferries to mainland
and other islands |
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Frequent flights
from 2 airports at Heraklion and Hania
(plans are in place for a third at Lassithi).
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Crete is blessed
with a perfect Mediterranean climate |
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Long, hot summers
lasting well over 6 months and short
mild winters |
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Average of 325 days
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Zante (or Zakynthos
- as known in Greek)
With beautiful beaches, spectacular landscapes
and charming villages, there's never been
a better time to invest in the unspoiled and
largely undeveloped island of Zante. |
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Add the Mediterranean climate
and the exceptionally friendly residents and
Zante has to be regarded as one of the ideal
places to create your dream home.
Arguably the most
picturesque of the Ionian islands, Zante is
growing in popularity with both holidaymakers
and homebuyers, so we can only recommend that
you act fast!
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Zante
is one of the islands at the forefront of
Greek locations for a variety of reasons:
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Zante is part of
the Ionian group of islands, the nearest
to the UK
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The Ionian islands
are the most beautiful in the whole
of Greece, with lush, green countryside
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Zante is the most
southern of the Ionian islands, thus
enjoying the best of the excellent weather
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Very unspoilt with
traditional Greek hospitality
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Zante produces some
of the best olive oil in Europe
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A new airport arrivals
terminal opened in 2005 to cater for
the fast growing tourism boom |
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A new departures
terminal to be built in the near future
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Zante features in
most UK tour company brochures
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7 month tourist season
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Ever growing property
rental demand
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Excellent rental
yield
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Growing British
ex-pat community, approaching 3,000
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Property demand
increasing from 10% - 15% per annum
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Land prices increasing
dramatically as the property boom grows
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Projected capital
growth on property of 10%+ per annum
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Secure freehold title
on all properties
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Very low crime rate |
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Development locations
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The Prefecture of Chania covers the
Western part of Crete; its extent is
2.376 square kilometres, the coast line
250 kilometres approximately, and it
counts circa 150.000 permanent residents.
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Hersonissou is 26km east of Heraklion.
It is a coastal,tourist resort,one of
the most highly developed in Crete with
luxury hotels, shops, restaurants, bars
and country tavernas.
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Rethymnon is the capital of the prefecture
of the same name. It is located on the
north Mediterranean coast, between the
prefectures of Chania and Heraklion.
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Situated on the south coast, Laganas
is the liveliest town on the island,
with many restaurants, bars and night
clubs open until late. And after a heavy
night you can relax on the 5 mile long
beach, one of the best in Zante, and
swim in the safe, shallow waters of
the Gulf of Laganas.
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Situated at the western end of the Gulf
of Laganas, Limni Keriou is a charming
traditionally Greek fishing village.
The delightful harbour nestles in the
corner of the bay partly protected by
the nearby island of Marathonisi.
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The capital of the island, situated
in the south east, Zakynthos town boasts
a large harbour which caters for ferries
and cruise ships on a daily basis. The
international airport of Zante is just
4 kms away.
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