The recent economic downturn is having a negative effect. Those with funds invested in many traditional industries and companies have seen significant losses lately, and are looking for a safer place to invest their money. A growing number of investors are considering property as a viable option, but the question is where? Taking a look at some of the less known but strongly growing economies of the world can reveal some unlikely options for making significant profits. Philippines property investment is one of the options that many overseas investors are paying considerable attention to, as the country is seeing large, sustained growth in both its tourism industry and economic strength.

Stated as one of the 11 countries with the greatest economical potential, the country is rapidly emerging as Asia hottest investment destination where clever investors are getting in early and buying up prime property before the rest of the world catches on. As with many investments, people who get involved first to see what are slated to be significant returns on their investment. The agriculture and industry, such as textiles, automobile parts, electronics and food processing are very important parts of the Philippine economy however tourist is also very important and as such has seen a sustained growth over the past decade, with billions of US dollars of net income coming into the country for both international and domestic tourists.

While most of the traditional industrial production takes place in and around the urban centers of the country’s capital, Manila, the city of Cebu, a metropolitan hot spot, is quickly becoming an attraction for foreign and local investors looking to get involved with Philippines properties in recent dates. When you say ‘Tropical Island’ then Cebu in the Philippines is the prefect example.” With limestone plateaus, beautiful coastlines, and coastal plains, with crystal clear waters and pristine beaches, Cebu is also one of the most progressively developed of the Philippine islands, boasting casinos, five-star hotels, world-class golf courses, conference centers, and shopping malls, in addition to the magnificent scenery. Therefore Cebu property is one of the most attractive choices with investors.

The outlook for Philippines property investment is very positive and clever investors will receive excellent ROI. If you still have questions about getting involved in this overseas market, you should definitely seek the advice of a trusted overseas property investment agency.

Why is India investment property so attractive? Of all the talked about and said to be strongest future economic powers which include Brazil, Russia and China, only India is set to sustain strong and high growth into the later half of this century with its economy expected to be bigger than Japan by 2023 and by 2042 even bigger than America.

India’s largest cities New Delhi and Mumbai, will be the world’s secong and third most populated by 2015 and therefore will see huge increases and amounts of retail sales potential.

The indian government has taken extensive steps to help and encourage the growth of the economy. A selection the steps taken to encourage and enhance domestic demand over the last decade are -

1. Regulation Reforms driving economic growth.
2. High investor confidence driving Foreign Direct. Investment (Foreign Direct Investment) in all sectors
3. Consumerism encouraged to drive domestic demand
4. Trade & investment economy has been opened up
5. Reduced bureaucracy and dismantled controls
6. Inverstment from the private sector is actively encouraged thereby helping to reduce public sector monopolies.

Economic growth:

India is the 7th largest economy in the world in terms of Gross 9.40% Domestic Product (GDP) and has increased by 8% a year for the past 3 years. The World Bank forecasts growth of India’s economy in the next financial year is at 5.8% while the global economy is expected to be only 0.9%.

India’s economy growth is being spurred on by continued performance of services sector. India should be expecting growth in industrial production of up to 10%, up from 8.3% in 2007, with the India food market to grow 2 fold by the year 2025 revenues expected to increase to US$5.37billion in the next 4 years from US$1.6bn in 2008.

Real estate Investment Hotspots

These Strong economic indicators are helping to make more attractive the property investment market in India, some of the most current popular investments include Mumbai property and the surrounding areas like Panvel.

Known as Bombay before, it is the capital of Maharashtra and is known as the commercial capital of India. Originally a cluster of islands the city has become an exciting business hub, housing corporate headquarters of many Indian companies and as such is a hot spot for Mumbai property investors.

Panvel property is also very popular as the city is in the Raigad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra and is a gateway of Konkan region.

Panvel is located just 20 km from Mumbai and 15 km from Karjat a strategic location benefiting from infrastructure growth plans and is therefore set to emerge as a key satellite township to Mumbai and therefore a thriving property investment market.

The BBC boom Property in Salford is hot property; if you’ve got a house nearby then I wouldn’t recommend selling it any time soon. With BBC’s media city is going to hit Salford sometime in 2012 there will be an influx of London media types hitting the shores of Salford, all clambering for a slice of the Northern landscape. Not only that, but the moment those savy workers hit the streets of Manchester there will be a wave of people catering to those tastes. Restaurants, bars, pubs, clubs, food outlets, shops and stores will all become increasingly hot slices of the northern social scene, so if you are lucky enough to live in those areas take our advice and start thinking long term.

If you’re thinking about selling your property in Salford set aside time to think over the ups and downs of the housing market, would it be better to wait and see what the property market is going to do? In a few years, when the housing market recovers your property might be worth significantly more than it already is.

A good think to do is make sure you’re aware of how much your house is currently worth, so look up a Manchester estate agent and get your house valued. Granted they may not have the best reputation but its important you have a good understanding of what your house is worth. If the valuation is not to your liking, always get a second opinion.

It’s not just property in Salford that’s set to increase in value, the surrounding areas could also see a boost in sales too. Property in Old Trafford is probably worth holding on to, as is property in Swinton, Irlam and Eccles so if you are looking to sell, don’t rush into anything just ye