Win a trip to the glorious Adriatic!

Yes, we've an amazing trip to Croatia and Montenegro with 4:Property to be won. Preview the latest investments in both fabulous Adriatic countries.

You could be jetting out to the medieval city of Dubrovnik with 4:Property, poised to discover one of the fastest expanding destinations in Croatia. Even better, you'll be close enough to visit Montenegro - the new property ‘hot spot' of 2007.

Simply complete our quick e-survey for a chance to win next month's fantastic trip. 

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There's no obligation to invest, but the chances are that you'll fall in love with these beautiful countries. The prize on offer is a 3 day escorted trip, leaving from London Gatwick on Friday 20^th  April - returning Sunday 22^nd April 2007. Full terms and conditions can be viewed here. But be quick - the draw closes at midnight on Monday 12th March!

Established in 2003, 4:Property offers sophisticated investors the opportunity to build a portfolio of investments in land banks and residential development projects. Investors share directly in the project developer's profits through Limited Liability Partnerships.

There are no entry, management or exit fees with 4:Property. The company currently has separate investment projects in the UK, Croatia, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Romania. For more information contact 4:Property now on 01383 623322 or visit the website www.4you.uk.com

Student/Key Worker Investment Opportunity

131 x one bedroom city pads, designed for first time buyers, key workers, students and city workers are being built in St Vincent's Quarter, Sheffield. Due to be completed towards the end of 2007/early 2008, AQH Micklegate has already sold 50% of its units off plan. Phase 2 of the Q4 Apartments in Upper Allen Street has now been released. Prices start from £99,000. The anticipated yield will be in excess of 5%. View the scheme.

Fab 4 Investor Deals!

We've researched the best investment deals around. Here's what Sq Ft recommends...

Desert Pearl, Beach Apartments - Red Sea, Egypt. A mere 200 metres from Hurghada's beautiful white sandy beaches and shopping district, Desert Pearl consists of 226 gated, European-style terraced apartments with communal gardens and swimming pools.

The El Gouna Resort in Hurghada is situated at a beautiful harbour on The Red Sea designed around the spectacular El Gouna Golf Club, an 18-hole PGA professional golf course. Stunning location and low prices make the Desert Pearl Apartments an irresistible investment opportunity. Studio Apartments from only £19,500 / €28,976 (44m2). For more information please contact Egypt Revealed on 0845 054 8697.

Mount View, Sofia, Bulgaria  128 x 1 or 2 bed and penthouse apartments in two buildings, Mount View offers luxury living just 5 minutes' drive from Sofia Business Park. Units range from 86 - 241 m2 and the complex includes a gym, sauna, outdoor swimming pool, 24/7 security and an underground parking facility.

These high quality, western designed properties are affordable too, with 1 bedroom apartments starting at just £81,675 / €121,417. In addition to offering investors capital gain (expected at 20% per annum), the Mount View development is ideally positioned for year-round corporate lets generating rental incomes of approximately 6.5%. For more information please contact Bulgaria Revealed on 0845 054 8697.  

Closer to home, you might like to consider The Tyne Square development, being sold by offplan-investor.com in dear old Newcastle. (In fact, it's right on the river Ouseburn.) 

Excitingly, regeneration of this area will create a freshwater marina.

Even better news, the award winning Hotel du Vin group is converting the old HQ of the Tyne and Wear Shipping Company into a boutique hotel and restaurant, due to open in February 2008. This will be but a 2 minute stroll from the Tyne Square development. Corking!

10% yield from UK Holiday Lets! Assetz is offering investors high-yield UK coastal holiday properties with the launch of an exclusive development of 10 homes in the North Yorkshire seaside town of Filey.

Filey is a popular tourist hotspot, with one of the finest blue flag beaches in the UK and easy access to nearby Scarborough and York. Overlooking Filey Bay and surrounded by acres of fields, lakes and woodland, on-site facilities include a swimming pool, leisure centre, convenience store, pub, hotel, restaurant and coffee shop.

Entry levels from £125,000 with yields of 10% are forecast. Units will be fully managed; the developer is paying the service charge for the first year.  All properties, apart from the 2-bed ‘Portsmouth' duplex (available for £149,950) will be exempt from stamp duty. 

Assetz projects a net profit of over £4,000 in the first year, based on a moderate 28 weeks of occupancy. The apartments are due for completion in December 2007. For further details call: 0845 400 9000.

Books give-away

The Complete Guide to Investing in Property is a must-read. The book covers cash purchases, mortgages and loans, off-plan deals, REITs, aparthotels and holiday lets plus more.

Sq Ft has FIVE FREE COPIES to give away: just email to enter the draw, quoting Book Draw & giving your name. Draw closes 12th April. If you can't wait to grab a copy, order one right away from Kogan Page and quote MF273 to claim 10% discount.

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We've had a volume of emails from investors wanting to sign friends up to our monthly newsletters - the more the merrier! Have you entered the FREE 4:Property PRIZE DRAW to jet out to Croatia & Montenegro in April? Hurry, Hurry! Entries close Monday 12th March so don't delay - enter today!

With all good wishes,

Michele Andrew, Editor

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