Moscow Offices Cost as much as London

In a recent search for offices in Moscow on behalf of a well know IT corporation, Abacus Real Estate found that the market had exploded to the extent that there are virtually no Grade A offices vacant at the present time.

The serviced office market has come to the rescue, offering flexible terms on fully serviced offices which are ready for a company to occupy in a matter of hours.

However, even serviced offices are becoming hard to find, and rental levels have risen to $2,000 per desk per month, which exceeds London and New York's rental levels. The serious shortage of good quality space has lead to a frenzied attack on space that becomes available, and this particular corporation had to sign their service agreement within 48 hours, at a top rent, to blow away the competition that were also hammering at the landlord's front door.

The conventional office market is further hampered by a very slow construction and fit out industry which means that companies who are lucky enough to find offices that might suit their needs have to face lengthy delays in taking occupation.

Abacus Real Estate, a UK based real estate consultancy, provide a fully searchable database of serviced offices in Moscow, and all over the world, on their website Serviced Offices. There is no doubt that global markets are experiencing healthy demand in this relatively new business sector and seviced offices seem to be the most flexible solution for many companies today.

The question that remains is whether local and global economies will remain stable long enough for any company to want to commit to a long lease term on offices in new markets? If not, then serviced offices have to be the answer - they enable companies to take much shorter lease terms, retaining the flexibility to expand or contract the size of their operations as and when they want to.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Darren is a writer with an interest in business and facilities management. He understands the benefits of the right location at the right time for growing a business, for more information on serviced office space he recommends you visit http://www.serviced-offices.biz.

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Serviced Offices- why should you use serviced offices

Office space, or rather the ideal space for your business, can often be a compromise. Location is a key factor, but maintenance and furnishing costs are increasingly important. As many prudent businesses have come to realise location is essential- for the accessibility of the workforce, ease of access for clients, and the ‘kudos’ of the right postcode. They also understand that the overheads from maintaining offices, and the associated investment costs can be offset by using business centres.

Using a serviced office is also a great way of reducing costs when exploring foreign markets. Geographical expansion brings risks, especially if that expansion requires a physical presence. A serviced office gives the opportunity to access a particular market at ground level, enabling a smooth entrance into that market without the unnecessary infrastructure investment.

Similarly, business expansion can be enhanced by using a managed office. If there is an immediate requirement to expand a workforce- maybe to service a new and weighty contract, then its easy to acquire temporary working space in the interim while a more permanent solution can be found.

The serviced office choices available to businesses have never been so varied. Location, size, amenities, access are all factors that you can apply to your search. Conversely this level of choice presents its own problems. The main ones are reliability and trust. Is your serviced office provider reliable, and can you trust that your expectations will be met?

By selecting the right provider these issues will not arise, and it makes sense to use someone with many years of experience and a varied and broad property portfolio. An organistion such as www.serviced-offices.biz is a prime example of these qualities in action.

With more than 30 years of property experience and locations across the globe they will be able to provide for all your needs- whether that is a historical building in Florence Italy, a landmark location in the heart City of London, or a virtual office in Sofia Bulgaria.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Peter Sinclair is a business man who has immense knowledge on business centre and serviced offices. He has a perfect knowledge on how to utilize a right location and right time for growing a business. He recommends you to visit http://www.serviced-offices.biz.

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What Real Estate Prices Mean Anything

There are many factors that go into selling or buying when it comes to real estate. Some of the factors are dependent on understanding the game. This includes pricing. Specifically, there is more than on price for a home, neighborhood and city. The trick is to figure out what they mean.

Different prices? How could there be different prices on a home? That makes no sense! Well, remember we are talking about a function of finance, which is rarely a straightforward, logical concept.

When it comes to the real estate market, there are really two prices for every home. The first is called the listing price. The second is the known as the sales price. They are almost always different, and only one really matters. Let's take a closer look.

The listing price is like a political opinion. Everyone has one and it is usually based on some non-factual basis. In real estate, this is known as the wish price. A person selling a home assigns a price to it when they list it online, in the multiple listing service and so on. This price reflects what the homeowner wishes to get for the house based pretty much on their sole desire.

The sales price is, of course, a different animal. As the name suggests, the price is based on a more factual set of information. It is not the amount the home in question sold for. Since it is still on the market, that hasn't happened yet. Instead, it the price that comparable homes in the area have sold for. This figure represents the realistic, real time figure that the home in question can sell for given all the circumstances then present.

So, what price figure of the two means anything to you as a buyer or seller? The answer should be pretty obvious. It is the sales price. Whether you are buying or selling this is the figure you want to research. It tells you the real range of prices the neighborhood will support. You can then price your home or compare list prices to it accordingly. Stay close the sales price figure and you should avoid getting involved in a bad deal.

Raynor James writes about selling a house yourself for FSBOAmerica.org where you can post free FSBO property listings for 1 month.

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Deal or No Deal - How to Beat the Real Estate Market

The question on everyone's mind is, "Has the market bottomed out?" People want to know if now is the time to buy a home or if they should wait for further declines in home values.

Many have heard the old adages, "Buy low and sell high." and "Buy when everyone else is selling and sell when everyone else is buying." It's easy to forget this timeless advice, though, when every day there is another expert hyping the decline of the housing market.

Remember: No one was able to predict the peak and no one can predict the bottom.

Stop waiting for the media to predict the bottom of the market. By the time they do, it will be too late for the average person to take advantage of the situation.

A sound and easy real estate investing strategy is to sell before the peak and buy before the bottom. This is easy to understand but harder to apply because the tendency is to get greedy. The desire to sell at the absolute peak and buy at the very bottom distracts most investors. Unfortunately, most people end up selling for much lower than the peak and buying much higher than the bottom.

So what happens if you buy now? You'll take advantage of low interest rates and a lot of inventory, and since there is little competition, you will probably be able to negotiate a great bargain.

What if the market goes lower? Chances are it won't, but even if it does, it probably won't go significantly lower. The bigger risk is in the market improving. Buyers who are sitting on the sidelines will jump in, and the increase in competition will mean less opportunity to negotiate a great deal.

This is the best home buying opportunity of the past several years. Don't get caught missing out. Take the deal!

Real estate veteran Lyle Martin is one of the original founders of Assist-2-Sell Inc., a full-service discount real estate company. Started in 1987, there are now more than 550 franchise offices throughout the United States and Canada. Assist-2-Sell offers home sellers and homebuyers full brokerage services for less money. Find an office at http://www.assist2sell.com

Contact Lyle at (775) 688-6060 or lyle@assist2sell.com

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Real Estate Online

In purchasing real estate, you have to be keen on scanning tons of choices and make one crucial decision. Buying real estate for home or commercial purposes is a momentous event for you. It could either make or break your career as an investor. With housing available at mind-boggling proportions to keep you up for days, you may be discouraged of even venturing into this endeavor due to the uncertainty. Step up and wade through the chaotic world of real estate and emerge on top! You only need the skills and proper information in this industry to be able to do the right thing.

At the start of every transaction, having the motive to buy real estate comes into your mind. You build goals and objectives in order to get your target. With these, doubts and uncertainty fill your mind as to where and how you are going to get the information and resources you need to assist you in procuring the property. You will need a search tool to help you find the specific property that suits your taste. This is where the internet comes in to end your real estate woes.

In the process of finding and purchasing homes, the internet is an essential tool to bring you the information you need. Home to countless websites, the World Wide Web encompasses all the options in one sitting. The first thing you need to do is to go over these websites and choose among their available selections. This is advisable for those who have no specific plans or location in mind. To be more effective, you should be able to thoroughly set a target location on where you are going to purchase.

Of the first initial resources to use in the internet, web directories lead the way. You would want to search for specific locations to buy properties over these directories. These directories open up links to reputable agents or markets. For example, you can search for Northern Virginia Real Estate brokers and end up with a list of links to websites to the people who deal in this industry. These web directories offer a short description relating to specific realty markets.

Online directories offer information on other relevant sources related to real estate such as real estate appraisers, mortgage loan brokers, and lenders. These will lead you to websites which offer the aforementioned services. All in all, you can utilize the internet for finding all the relevant information when buying your dream home.

Prior to actually purchasing the property, you should give second thoughts as to how you can benefit from this property more than the other options. After thoroughly researching for your ideal real estate, you should take the next step which is to contact the broker and book a meeting so you can sort things out for your purchase.

Julia Vakulenko is a licensed broker associate with Tampa4U.com Realty. She has one of the hardest working Tampa Real Estate team in Florida specializing in Tampa Condos and also in2Va Team for Northern Virginia Real Estate.

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Flagstaff Real Estate, The Next Big City

Flagstaff, Arizona is an upcoming and vibrant city. Real estate here offers plenty of options for today's home buyers. Homes coming up for sale offer the latest in upgrades, facilities and conveniences. Buying a home in Flagstaff is a good option because the value of property is going to rise within the next year, thereby yielding a good built up equity for owners.

The real estate market in Flagstaff is diverse and buyers have plenty of options on the type of properties available for sale. Buyers can choose between single-family homes, condominium units, cooperative home, move-in ready homes, custom built homes and much more. The price range on homes offered here is reasonable and with some careful searching a buyer is sure to find the perfect property they are looking for and, within the budget they have set aside to buy their new home.

Now-a-days what most buyers seeks in a new home is a home with plenty of upgrades. Here is a look at some common upgrade options buyers are seen to take.

• Hardwood flooring throughout the home or else just in the kitchen and foyer.
• Bathroom with the latest bathroom fixtures and fitting. A designer style bathroom at an affordable rate is what gets buyers interested.
• Gourmet kitchen with island layout and granite counter tops, tall kitchen cabinet, aesthetic fixtures and fittings are sought after.
• Homes with ceiling fan outlets.
• Door with door levers instead of door knobs which make way for easy opening of doors by disable people in the family.
• Stainless steel energy efficiency appliances are stylish and cut down the cost on the utility bills.

Before getting into a new home purchase, buyers should carefully consider the upgrade options provided by the home builder. They should compare rates and option provided by other builder as this helps them to figure out the best package for them. Upgrades should not be over expensive and buyers should read out all builder terms and condition. The reason for this is because there are builders who show lots of upgrade in a model tour of a home, but do not include any of these upgrades when the buyer purchases the home.

Paul is a principal of NewHomesSection.com. Search Flagstaff home builders, Flagstaff new homes and Flagstaff real estate today!

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LOW-COST FLIGHTS: TAXES TALK LOUDER THAN GLOBAL WARMING FEARS

Three out of ten people would be put off flying to and from France if a new 'green tax' on low-cost airlines was imposed, a survey by the online magazine website FrenchEntrée.com has found.

The poll also reveals when it comes to using low-cost airlines such as Ryanair, easyJet or Flybe, the impact on people’s pockets is a far bigger potential deterrent than concerns about the environment. Only 16% of those asked would be less likely to fly to France simply because of fears about the impact on global warming.

Moreover, the survey shows that most French home owners and visitors will stick with low-cost flights regardless – seventy-nine per cent (79%) said the possible environmental impact would not stop them using low-cost airlines; while sixty-one percent (61%) would not change their plans even if there was a green tax.

When asked how they would travel if they did not go by plane, 78% of the 1,069 who took part said they would use a car to go to and from France. Only 16% said they would take the more environmentally-friendly option of a train.

Today, there are more than 100 different flight routes to France from the UK – as FrenchEntreé.com's new interactive flight map – shows. This expansion has had a considerable influence on Britons buying a house in France. Of those surveyed by FrenchEntrée.com the majority - 69% - own a second home in France or live in the country permanently. And for 67% of them, a property's proximity to a regional airport was very important to them. Forty per cent (40%) bought their home because it was near a regional airport.

Thirteen per cent (13%) of those surveyed do not own a home in France but are likely to holiday there. Of these only 3% were less likely to holiday in France because of concerns over global warming. However, 18% would be less likely to if there was an added green tax.

''Given the constant publicity given to the impact of low-cost flights on the environment, it is interesting to see that it has so little effect on people's travel plans, and that it is the age-old issue of money that talks loudest,' says Michael Streeter, Property Editor of FrenchEntrée.com. 'But what comes out most strongly is that for the vast majority, the joys of la belle vie in France overcome any concerns about extra taxes or global warming.'

Note to editors: FrenchEntrée.com is the complete guide to French property, living in France and holidays in France. To view the new interactive flight map go to www.frenchentree.com/france-flight-map

For more information, contact Michael Streeter; telephone 00 33 (0) 5 45 89 28 29.

www.frenchentree.com

FrenchEntreé.com is part of Horizon New Media Ltd, 2 Queens Parade, BATH, BA1 2NJ, UK.

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French Property Specialist FrenchEntree launches Cote d’Azur Property Finder websites

FrenchEntrée are pleased to announce the launch of specialist property finding websites for the Cote d’Azur http://www.frenchentree.com/french-riviera-cote-dazur-property-sales/ region of France. Our property finding websites will specialise in helping you finding properties to match your requirements and through our premier partners we will arrange property viewings and then guide you through the buying process.

The Cote d’Azur region of France is world-renowned for its luxury property, nightlife and activities and is one of the most popular locations in France for property buyers looking to buy property and holiday homes. The Cote d’Azur region benefits from good weather and with great access from all over Europe this location is one which will always grow in terms of popularity.

To help you narrow your French property search down we have developed specialist city websites and at present for the Cote D’Azur we have featured Property in Nice http://www.frenchentree.com/france-nice-property, Cannes Property http://www.frenchentree.com/france-cannes-property, Monaco Property http://www.frenchentree.com/france-monaco-property , St Tropez Property http://www.frenchentree.com/france-st-tropez-property, Frejus Property http://www.frenchentree.com/france-frejus-property, Mougin Property http://www.frenchentree.com/france-mougins-property, Property in Menton http://www.frenchentree.com/france-menton-property, St Raphael Property http://www.frenchentree.com/france-st-raphael-property and Antibes Property http://www.frenchentree.com/france-antibes-property guides.

Please contact FrenchEntrée http://www.frenchentree.com/ and let us help you find your dream French property.

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FrenchEntree Launches RSS Feeds

FrenchEntrée the leading website on buying property in France and living in France have recently launched three new RSS feeds to provide content to their website readership’s newsreaders and to also provide syndicated content to websites who are interested in taking FrenchEntrée’s content.

As an initial launch the three RSS feeds are set-up to cover buying properties in France and the legal process of purchasing a French home, living in France and the French lifestyle and Holidays in France covering holiday options and choices.

Further information on the RSS news feeds can be found at http://www.frenchentree.com/rss/ and the RSS webpages give examples of the how to implement the FrenchEntrée news feeds on to your website and how to include the feeds into your newsreader. The first client to sign up to the RSS feed syndication on their website were Piscine Kit Direct. The idea of taking the French Property News stories for the client was to include the property information and the latest articles about buying property in France on their website to back-up their content on buying and installing swimming pools in France.

The RSS news feeds are already getting a good response from the FrenchEntrée readership and many users have signed up for the latest news on living in France and buying houses in France to keep up to date with the popular stories on the www.frenchentree.com website. Be sure that you don’t miss out on the latest French property news stories and sign-up today for the FrenchEntrée Property in France, Living in France and Holidays in France RSS feeds at http://www.frenchentree.com/rss

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Is There Room For DotHomes?

Already a two-time top award-winner, a new, British-made home listing search engine for The States has been dubbed "The Google Of Property."

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Gingerbread Houses Newest "Green" Trend

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New Homes: Designing Your Own Wall Plans

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Realty Viewpoint: Fed, Bear Stearns Deal Could Bail Out Taxpayers

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Mortgage Market Still Strong for Cautious Canadians

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Apartment Owners Caught Sleeping?

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Mortgage Meltdown: Let the Finger-Pointing Begin

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The New World of Web 2.0

You've probably heard the term Web 2.0 by now (sometimes called the "new social media" or "new Internet"). If you haven't, these terms refer to the "next evolution" of the Internet -- blogs, social networking sites (such as MySpace and Facebook), and video sites (such as YouTube). FULL STORY->

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Ask Realty Times

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Peak performance for property in the French Alps

As the 2007/2008 ski season enters the final few weeks of the winter, the alpine property market continues to show positive results in popular mountain resorts. The French Alps have long held great appeal for those seeking to buy ski property and it appears that the British love of the great outdoors has continued to push prices upwards despite a sluggish property market at home.

Recently released reports show that property prices in the ski resorts of Haute-Savoie increased by over 13% for re-sale apartments in 2007, with some mountain destinations showing price growth of over 20% year-on-year. According to figures released by the estate agency association FNAIM, the average price per square metre in the northern French Alps has almost doubled since 2002, and now sits at 4,844 euros.

Property in the French Alps is amongst some of the most sought-after and therefore the priciest locations in France and much of the growth in the past 10 years has been influenced by British buyers. The British now account for over 18% of the property sales in this part of the Alps; 10 years ago their market share was 2%. Property for sale in resorts such as Chamonix, Morzine, Les Gets, Megeve and Samoens is still highly desirable and a distinct lack of land to build on ensures that demand for the French Alps continues to outstrip supply.

Buyers are increasingly choosing the northern French Alps because of the fantastic flexibility a property in this part of France can offer. The region is home to some of the largest ski and winter sports domains in the world, yet less than 50% of annual visitors to the Alps actually come here to ski. The summer seasons can be equally as popular as the winter; with breath-taking scenery, a multitude of outdoor pursuits to enjoy and a hot if sometimes unpredictable summer climate. As a result a property in the French Alps can cater for family holidays throughout the entire year. In addition to enjoying winter and summer holidays in the area, owning a property in the Alps offers great scope for seasonal rentals; enabling owners to really capitalise on their investment and recover many of the costs of their second home. Proximity to a major international airport at Geneva is another strong plus point; low-cost and scheduled flights arrive from the UK throughout the entire year and most resorts in the Haute-Savoie region of the French Alps can be reached within 1 hour of the airport.

The future of any mountain destination really hinges on its ability to anticipate and adapt to client needs. Property hunters in today’s market are buying into a lifestyle product; they want to buy a ski property in a resort that has retained its alpine charm, that offers access to good and reliable skiing but also has plenty to enjoy in the summer, with lots of character and a distinctly old alpine French feel. The property needs to be a spacious and comfortable mountain retreat where the whole family can enjoy relaxing short breaks and longer stays. The northern French Alps and in particular the Haute-Savoie region are well matched to buyers’ requirements and this winning formula is reflected in the impressive price increases experienced by many of the mountain destinations in 2007; the price per m² in Flaine/les Carroz has leapt up by 23% in the past year, La Clusaz by 22% and across the Evasion Mont Blanc ski domain by 22%.

With such high demand for ski property for sale it is no surprise that one property sale in four in Haute-Savoie is in a mountain destination. The highest concentrations of British buyers across the northern French Alps are in the Grand Massif, the Portes de Soleil, the Mont Blanc region and the Three Valleys ski domains. In these areas property in Chamonix and Megeve has always held a huge draw for British buyers and the resorts of Morzine, Les Gets and Samoens have all developed and grown massively over the past 8 years. These destinations are well placed to offer the quality and size of property that British buyers are seeking, combined with the allure of a year-round and attractive holiday destination.

Developers of new build property in the Alps have increasingly listened to buyers’ requirements and are now focussing on providing more spacious properties with multiple bathrooms. 74% of all apartments sold in the resale market are studios and 1-beds. In new build apartments the most popular purchases are 1 and 2-bed apartments accounting for 72% of sales. The popularity of the larger properties in the new build arena is indicative of changing consumer needs and property designs have adapted accordingly.

The repercussions of the 2007 US sub prime credit crisis and its subsequent impact on the UK housing market has tightened many buyer’s budgets and consequently the alpine property market has recorded a slower pace during the first quarter of 2008. This coupled with the recent fall in the sterling-euro exchange rate has caused buyers to think hard about what they can afford to invest in their alpine property. In recent years ski property for sale in the popular resorts was so scarce buyers had to move quickly and with little or no negotiation in order to secure their property. In today’s market prices are more negotiable, although resort centres are still recording a fast sales turnover and buyers do need to move quickly when they find the right property.

Many of the vendors in the French Alps are British and planning to convert their euros back into sterling once their property has sold. The current euro-sterling exchange rate weighs heavily in their favour and as a result they can afford to be flexible when it comes to negotiation on the asking price of their property. The outcome is that both buyers and vendors are able to achieve a purchase price that they feel is fair and vendors are still able to cash in the benefits of a very healthy capital growth on their second home.

Looking forwards to the remainder of 2008 it is anticipated that property prices in the French Alps will be stable, with some continued strong growth in developing resorts such as Saint Gervais les Bains and Les Contamines. More price negotiation will take place over the coming months and vendors that plan to convert their euros back to sterling will be able to capitalise on the exchange rate, which is not anticipated to improve until the final quarter of the year. Many buyers will consider a smaller property investment initially, with plans to sell and upgrade over the next 2-5 years. Land to build on is increasingly rare and the continued limited supply of property for sale across the French Alps will help maintain a buoyant property market.

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