Archive for the 'Property Market' Category

Rise in tourist numbers offers new opportunities in rental market

The tourists visiting Morocco are up by 6% in October when compared to same period last year and a total of 7 million tourists visited Morocco in the year to October.
According to the Moroccan tourism authorities, The French came first with 2.6 million, followed by Spaniards (1.5 million), Belgians (398,000), Germans (358,000) and Brits (297,000). [...]

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Morocco emerges as one of the best places to consider in 2009

As the economic recession grips the EUI, rising property prices, expats who want to dodge the money trap of the eurozone are laying down their bags further afield.
According to Chintan Mahida, a spokesperson for property firm Nubricks .com, Morocco is now considered as a safe bet among homemakers. Apartments, duplexes and villas available with private [...]

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Morocco has the fastest tourism growth rate in North Africa

Morocco’s tourism is doing well in spite of the global economic turmoil as Eight million tourists visited the country in 2008, a 7% growth compared to 2007, it has been revealed.
Morocco has the fastest tourism growth rate in North Africa and has recorded a phenomenal growth in tourism in 2008.The official Figures released by Morocco’s [...]

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Real estate revenues has significantly boosted Moroccan economy

The popularity of Morocco with foreign leisure travellers and real estate revenues has significantly boosted the economy in the region, experts have said.
Those thinking of investing in property in Morocco may find it an even more appealing option in light of the country’s finance minister statements in the ‘financial news’, he said that investment in [...]

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Morocco popular with online overseas property community

Morocco has emerged as one of the property hotspots for investment among members of the online overseas property community, according to a media outlet.
Recently propertywire.com carried out a review of several leading property forums and found Morocco to be one of the most mentioned countries, along with Brazil. The website also cited a recent survey [...]

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Morocco is a more adventurous location for investors

Moroccan property sector is thriving and expected to continue to enjoy considerable growth despite property markets around the world shrivel due to global credit crunch. Due to this Property investors with a taste for emerging destinations have been advised to consider Morocco.
John Howell of the International Law Partnership has chosen Morocco as one of 2009’s [...]

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Moroccan capital hailed as a property hotspot

Overseas property buyers have been encouraged to consider purchasing a residence in the capital city of Morocco.
The city Rabat was praised at the WaterfrontExpo conference in Liverpool, property experts described it as an “incredibly attractive” city in which to invest. Peter Sheard, senior associate at architecture and design consultancy Gensler, described Rabat as an incredibly [...]

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Marrakech riding on the crest of wave

Holiday home buyers have been advised to act quickly if they wish to snap up a bargain residence in Moroccan city of Marrakech.
The Times recently reported that Marrakech is emerging as a property hotspot, claiming that easy accessibility with budget airlines, the warm weather, low living costs and ample areas of historical interest makes it [...]

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Morocco has Attractive Legal and Financial Systems

Overseas investors who want to buy abroad without breaking the bank have been advised to purchase a home in Morocco.
Matthew Peters, a Property expert has stated in the Daily Reckoning that the dual tax treaty between Morocco and the UK, land registry reforms and infrastructure improvements underline Morocco’s firm intent to attract more overseas property [...]

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Morocco government plans to help priced out first time buyers

The Moroccan government has announced new plans aimed at correcting discrepancies in the domestic market which has been slowly pricing first-time buyers out of the game for the last few years.
The plans announced by Finance Minister Salaheddine Mezouar have 12 measures to combat housing speculation and slowdown the increasing land prices. The official Government figures [...]

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