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« on: October 23, 2009, 12:17:46 AM » |
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The international housing market has practically stalled over the past year and in some countries prices have fallen through the floor. With a considerable drop in prices, now is the ideal time to buy that new home or holiday house. Lets imagine you are upwardly mobile and have around US$500,000 (AU$770,000) to invest. This article courtesy of moneycompare.com. It may not stretch as far as it used to, but you can still get some stunning properties in exotic locations.
Take a look at these gorgeous properties in across the globe and see just what you can get for your money.
Turkey: Kalkan, Mediterranean Sea
USD Price: $505,000
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4
These newly built villas are located at Kiziltas over looking the stunning Kalkan bay. The pool-side sea views are incredible. While the villa is situated on the hill its only 5 minutes drive to the town centre below. Everything in the house is designed to be able to soak up the views. The master bedroom, open plan kitchen/dining and lounge layouts lead out to the pool-side terrace.
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Ryan Martis
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« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2009, 12:18:53 AM » |
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Thailand: Bang Saray, South Jomtien
Local Price: 17,000,000 THB
USD Price: $485 640
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3
This luxury villa captures old world charm with its authentic design. It offers all the modern amenities Europeans would wish for in a holiday home, including a swimming pool. Situated in the picturesque fishing village of Bang Saray, it has access to the unspoiled beach on the eastern seaboard of Thailand. The main town of Pattaya is also very close by, just a mere 15 kilometers away.
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Ryan Martis
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« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2009, 12:20:31 AM » |
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Indonesia: Canggu, Bali
Local Price: IDR 6,000,000,000
USD Price: $495,000
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Only 175 m from the beach, this beautiful Balinese villa on 5.5 acres of land, surrounded by the rice fields of Canggu. From the villa there is spectacular sunset and ocean views with Bali’s mountain range in the distance.
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Ryan Martis
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« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2009, 12:21:15 AM » |
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USA: West Rice Street, Chicago
Price: $499,000
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Giving trendy a new meaning, the lumiere are forward thinking from the outside in, unlike anything on the market in Chicago, Caesar stone kitchens w built in sushi/breakfast bar, frosted glass & ebony sabbiata horizontal grain cabs, viking appliances, built in speakers and ent ctr. Baths imported porcelain w steam shower, rain, and body sprays. 8 ft solid birch doors, 4 in birch floors. Elevator building, 1 gar space & roof deck.
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Ryan Martis
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« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2009, 12:21:49 AM » |
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Costa Rica: Playa Tamarindo
USD Price: US$499,000
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3
Costa Rica is famed for its sun, surf, climate microsystems, beautiful valleys, volcanoes, jungles, excellent security, good infrastructure, low costs and choice of climate. Property wise, Costa Rica is Latin America’s answer to Switzerland! Buying property here isn’t cheap anymore but $500,000 will buy you a luxury villa like this one. It was built only in 2007 and is set 10 minutes from Playa Tamarindo. There room to sleep seven people, a gorgeous swimming pool and an outdoor living area with room for all with a new big webber gas grill to cook your favorite foods.
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Ryan Martis
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« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2009, 12:22:50 AM » |
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New Zealand: Albany, Auckland
Local Price: NZU$939,000
USD Price: $480,000
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
On average, real house prices declined 35%, with the decline stretching over six years meaning that now mightn’t be a bad to purchase in New Zealand. This gorgeous two level cosy 276sqm home exudes warmth and character no matter the day, time or season. The home is well appointed for sun and stunning views every day of: luscious bush , changing weather moods and magnificent sunsets! The two levels offer their own indoor to outdoor flow to decks. The lower level takes you down to a charming pool complex and spacious garden. The block of land is 6028sqm. Offers: 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 living areas, rumpus/office/games room, a studio/ hobbies room above the garage, ample off street parking, several deck areas. Go to The NEXT Page for More Pictures >>>
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