UK remains top for Investors

The UK remains the top spot for potential private property investors, with France, the Canaries, Bulgaria and Dubai following closely behind while Croatia and Italy are also attracting a lot of attention, according to research for the Invest in Property Show.

The evidence is clear, said show organiser Gordon Hardy:
"It's a great time for investors with liquidity to realise their investment potential. There are few signs of jitters around - in fact quite the opposite."

And despite the credit squeeze gloom the research indicates that there is still a lot of available money out there. More than 50% of those who have registered for the Invest In Property Show in March have indicated that they have at least £100,000 to spend on a property investment. Some 12% have access to £450,000 upwards if required.

And they are ready to spend now. More than 30% are ready to invest within three months and 24% within the next six months.

Hardy says there is also a lot of evidence to indicate that wise investors in property are now balancing their portfolio risk through financial products such as REITS, trusts and funds. "Our own research indicates that these are being used by a broader spectrum of investor, just not professional corporate buyers. In a sense people have become more sophisticated about investment in property but they still see it as a good buy."

The Invest In Property Show, now in its 3rd year, is being held at Old Billingsgate between 27th - 29th March. It is convenient for the City as well as for London and the south east generally.

Among the show highlights will be:

Around 100 speakers and independent experts will identify key themes, trends and ideas to help advise people interested in financial products such as property trusts, bonds and REIT's. They will also discuss opportunities in the residential and commercial sectors around the world demonstrating that there are great investments to be had once you have the knowledge.

More than 100 developers and agents for properties from China to Brazil will be present keen to show that there is a lot of growth to be had if you select your investment area with care.

The Sunday Times 'Made It Theatre' featuring some of the most successful property investors and 'gurus' exploring the secrets to their successes and how they overcame the many challenges associated with profiting from property investments in a 'Parkinson' / 'Question Time' format.

Skills Workshops providing independent, practical advice and education to active and aspirational investors looking to maximise returns from property markets, key topics likely to be included.

Conference Programmes will provide an inspirational opportunity for prospective and active investors to explore the complete range of investment opportunities with professional advisors and independent experts.

One-to-One Advisory Clinics enabling investors to access £,000's worth of advice from professional service and wealth management advisors.

Advisory Clinic enabling investors to access £,000's worth of advice from professional services and wealth management advisors.

Further information can be found here

The Invest in Property Show in association with The Sunday Times runs on the

27th - 29th March 2008, Old Billingsgate, City of London