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Russians buy real estate in foreign countries - a growing trend

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Services for Real Estate Pros with English-and-Russian.com, English-Russian Translation & Russian Internet Marketing ATA Member, Amazon Author

According to Internationalproperty.ru :

"As the Russian economy continues to expand, more Russians are looking to purchase overseas property.

Whilst some Russians have bought properties abroad, some even manage extensive portfolios, there is a new sector of Russians with growing disposable income who need to be educated and informed on the advantages of purchasing International property.

A few Russians were able to create enormous wealth in the early days of privatisation and were purchasing luxury property around the world. Following the crisis of 1998 and the careful Government of President Putin the Russian economy is one of the few that can record encouraging growth. More and more Russian people now have disposable income. Initial essential purchases have been made (apartments, cars etc) and there is a growing interest in owning property abroad. However it has to be noted that the principal of International purchases is relatively new to many people and careful thought must be given to educating new, potential clients as to the benefits and advantages of owning International real estate."

Where do Russians buy?

Cyprus

Cyprus - Several thousand Russian nationals have purchased property in Cyprus in addition to opening businesses.


Spain
Spain - The province of Malaga is plans to construct a Russian Orthodox church to accommodate the more that 25,000 Russians who own or reside in the area.


Finland

Finland - Wealthy Russians are regular guests to Eastern Finland where many have built very expensive, exclusive country cottages.


USA

USA - Russians have purchased extensively in Florida and are respected guests.


Asia

Asia - Now considered an area for wealthy Russians to include in their portfolios.


Great Britain

Great Britain - Recognised as prestigious investment. More that 250,000 wealthy Russians now live in London.


France

France - Many wealthy Russians own luxury villas.



Italy

Italy - Gaining in popularity among wealthy Russians.



 


Dubai

Dubai - The new developments appeal to this market.



Worldwide

Worldwide - As Russian banking laws change and the awareness of purchasing International property abroad, many more Russians are looking for Holiday Homes and Investments around the world.

 

To your business success,

Olga Kellen, the Author of Selling to Russians, free e-book for real estate professionals

Steven L. Smith
King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham WA Home Inspector

We have a number of Russians in my county. They have at least one large church that is exclusively theirs.

Aug 14, 2008 02:35 AM
Bill Ladewig
LoanOfficerSchool.com - Escondido, CA
Experience Is Your Advantage

There is an land rush to America from other countries taking advantage of our current market.  If you have foriegn national clients who need financing in California, please call Bill Ladewig 858.451.1481 or email YourFhaGuru.com

 

Aug 14, 2008 02:39 AM
Michael Shankman
Award Realty - Las Vegas, NV
Selling Las Vegas 702-498-3383

good morning- I enjoy your blogs- thanks for keeping me informed..

Aug 14, 2008 03:07 AM
Olga Kellen
English-and-Russian.com, English-Russian Translation & Russian Internet Marketing - Hallandale, FL
Author of Amazon E-Series "Selling to Foreigners"

to Steven: although Russians prefer South in general ( they have enough winter at home), but they buy in WA too!

Aug 14, 2008 03:42 AM
Olga Kellen
English-and-Russian.com, English-Russian Translation & Russian Internet Marketing - Hallandale, FL
Author of Amazon E-Series "Selling to Foreigners"

to Bill: yeah, California is one of the favorites for Russian buyers!

Aug 14, 2008 03:44 AM
Olga Kellen
English-and-Russian.com, English-Russian Translation & Russian Internet Marketing - Hallandale, FL
Author of Amazon E-Series "Selling to Foreigners"

to Michael: thank you!

I'm trying to put the info together on two recent major trends -

1. American real estate trend to market and sell to foreigners in today's economy

and

2. Russians are buying real estate abroad more and more

So, crossing these two trends, we have a growing possibility to market and sell American real estate to buyers from Russia who have the buying power now because of high oil prices

Aug 14, 2008 03:52 AM