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David Stanley Redfern Ltd. is one of the leading properties investment specialists in U.K. This is because of the range of international properties that they sell, spanning over 40 destinations worldwide. They also have unrivalled customer care which usually lasts even after the purchase was done.
In their 2008 research, overseas property investment sectors are still continuing to flourish despite analyst’s fears of global market slowdown in the U.S. They presented the top two investment destinations, with a full length explanation why it is so. The head of their international research for international property said that the Philippines and Thailand got the first and second spot as favorable short-term investment.

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The success of a Thai island named Phuket led another island, Koh Samui, to emerge as a second top property for short-term investments. This is according to the 2008 research of David Stanley Redfern.
The incredible growth of Thailand is primarily fueled by high tourism figures. As huge number of people flock in for a tropical climate and white sandy beaches, the resort properties in Koh Samui Island will continue attracting visitors. It now has many resorts rated 5 and 6 stars. In fact, it has more high-class resorts than any other island. The property prices are now growing strongly, as competition in the market become fierce.

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According to David Stanley Redfern research, the Philippines is the number one property hotspot destination for short-term investment considering the other countries in the region as a guide. It is expected to grow in value by 20-25% every year.
The real estate growth in the Philippines is fuelled by cheap manufacturing goods and office towers, affordable work-force, and the massive growth in its industry and business sectors. Retail chains are coming into the country to take advantage of the increasing population. Big corporations also tend to relocate top management into this country, and incoming executives will be always looking for a rented quality accommodation.

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There is recently a huge demand for Panama Hotel rooms due to many business travelers entering the country, increased tourism, and booming economy. In Panama, the current hotel occupancy is always more than 90%. There is also a construction boom, constant foreign capital infusion pouring into Panama, and more than $5 billion dollar expansion of Panama Canal and other mega projects.
It is now the best time to invest in Panama. Just recently, Caterpillar, which is a company that has announced the movement of its regional office to Panama, stated that they will need an estimated 12,000 rooms per year!

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Wall Street Journal, International Living, The Washington Post, The New York Times and ABC Nightline have reported that Panama real estate is sizzling right now. There is construction everywhere, and aside from Dubai, its skyline is also filled with cranes. And if you want book a hotel room, you probably will not be able to get one.
Ruben Blades, the minister of tourism, has recently said that the 17,000 Panama hotel rooms will not be enough to catch up with the growing tourism in this country. There is still a deficit of more than 20,000 hotel rooms. Although there are a few hotels that will be developed in the area, the supply is still lower than the demand.