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Recovery

BlackWidow Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 10-15-09 08:45

Recovery

Is the european property recovery starting to his Bankso yet?
Steve C Author:Steve C posts : 2898   (Master)Date : 10-15-09 10:14

re: Recovery

Errrrrrrrrrrr, no..
With the vastly inflated values born from the greed of investers and sales agents, it will take many years for values to rise to anywhere near...
Also the oversupply has driven the market down. Brilliant time to buy though Wink
BlackWidow Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 10-15-09 11:01

re: Recovery

I understand that it will be a long time before prices return to where they were. I am just talking about slight increase and bottoming out. I am only hoping for a 2% increase
Mat Author:Mat posts : 1182   (Master)Date : 10-15-09 12:07

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The only thing that will bring Bansko property prices back to where they were 2 years ago is inflation - and even with a high rate (which we don't have) it'll take many years. I very much doubt they will ever reach the same real rates, which is quite normal if you buy in a bubble. The best thing going for you (if you are a Brit) is the exchange rate as that is pretty much going to remain below 1.15 for the long term and you probably bought at 1.40 ish.

So your property lost half its ...
The only thing that will bring Bansko property prices back to where they were 2 years ago is inflation - and even with a high rate (which we don't have) it'll take many years. I very much doubt they will ever reach the same real rates, which is quite normal if you buy in a bubble. The best thing going for you (if you are a Brit) is the exchange rate as that is pretty much going to remain below 1.15 for the long term and you probably bought at 1.40 ish.

So your property lost half its value but you gained a bit back on the exchange rate. It could be worse - you could be Irish.

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Steve C Author:Steve C posts : 2898   (Master)Date : 10-15-09 16:47

re: Recovery

Maybe the market has bottomed because we are down now to virtually the build cost, around 400E a metre furnished is not uncommon. There are still developments being built which may have started in the last two years, and others approaching completement. The market where the Brit is concerned is flat but other nationalities are still investing, Greeks, Rumanians, Russians who have not been so effected are still having a dabble, especially with the prices as they are...
Mats right about the ...
Maybe the market has bottomed because we are down now to virtually the build cost, around 400E a metre furnished is not uncommon. There are still developments being built which may have started in the last two years, and others approaching completement. The market where the Brit is concerned is flat but other nationalities are still investing, Greeks, Rumanians, Russians who have not been so effected are still having a dabble, especially with the prices as they are...
Mats right about the exchange, has benefitted some who have been able to sell at a loss on paper, but have escaped barely losing any money in real terms... Mat, the comment about the Irish is just vicious Wink and what with the airlines cancelling flights ?? its like a conspirasy Mad

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Mat Author:Mat posts : 1182   (Master)Date : 10-15-09 16:57

re: Recovery

I merely meant that they were in the eurozone and therefore not going to get the advantage of the depreciating pound. But I can see how it could have been misconstrued..
Steve C Author:Steve C posts : 2898   (Master)Date : 10-15-09 17:10

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I wasn't having a go mate, it was a little in jest Razz though not funny if your Irish Mad
Charliemoonhead Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 10-15-09 17:20

re: Recovery

I think Mats 2nd to last comment should be removed.

This discussion board should not advertise blatant racism!!

Balkan Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 10-15-09 17:41
philipf Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 10-16-09 20:41