Leading Property Consultant Sheds Light on the Global Property Market

After several interest rate rises in the UK over the last twelve months, some analysts are predicting stagnation in the UK housing market. Other experts are predicting that the crisis in the US sub-prime mortgage market could lead to lower interest rates. Amidst all the speculation, what should house hunters be doing right now?

"The property market is often in the media spotlight and those looking to purchase property either abroad or in the UK inevitably receive mixed messages," says Jeremy Knight, managing director of Knight Knox; property consultants in real estate for sale in over 30 countries worldwide. "At Knight Knox we understand that each real estate market around the globe has its own range of good and not so good investment propositions and options for home buyers. We use our years of experience and expertise to help clients find the right property to suit them."

Due to the sheer scale of the company's available stock and country coverage, Knight Knox is able to deal with a broad range of enquiries, spanning all price ranges and across many property types. The firm utilises an extensive network of overseas agents and developers in order to search for property which meets each buyer's requirements. The team can deal with customers from any part of the world, looking for any type of property and can advise buyers throughout the process.

"We work alongside carefully selected companies abroad, offering a wide range of property and local expertise," explains Mr. Knight. "Their support and on- the-ground service in each of the countries complements the convenience of our UK base and the direct contact they have with us."

Knight Knox also offers advice on financing property abroad, specialist insurance products and access to a network of agents, as well as legal, currency and removal services.

"Buying a property abroad does not need to be stressful, with the right support and guidance the process should be enjoyable and a good start in the buyer's new lifestyle," says Mr. Knight. "We appreciate buyers may well be selling a property in the UK as well as purchasing property overseas. Where this is the case, we can assist because we work alongside an extensive network of quality UK estate agencies. We are also an appointed member of the National Homes network, with over 200 offices nationwide; we can therefore offer a home selling service."

Knight Knox specialise in overseas property sales but in partnership with one of the country's leading property investment groups, the company is also able to assist clients who wish to buy a property in the UK to add to a worldwide portfolio, or a buyer from outside the UK wanting to invest.

"Buy-to-let property in the UK has always been a good option for private investors," explains Mr. Knight. "Most importantly, the market here is generally stable and consistently growing over the long term."

Arguably, buying property overseas is commonly looked upon as being a sound investment these days, both in terms of potential income generated from renting out and in capital growth.

"We are able to tailor an investment around a particular clients needs, looking to understand what is actually being sought," explains Mr. Knight. "For example, someone may wish to have a holiday home for personal use as well as to generate rental income. Others may be looking to gain capital in the long term but with no participation required in the meantime. Or perhaps an investor may be looking for a large development involving multiple buyers and the building of a resort. The needs of clients are varied and therefore our approach to meeting these requirements is bespoke."

Knight Knox recognises that certain markets and properties are better than others, as well as the fact that this is ever changing. The company is able to keep abreast of these changes and advise their clients accordingly.

Knight Knox is a company of property consultants dealing in real estate for sale in over 30 countries worldwide.

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