Cape banks on more expansion

Released on: April 30, 2008, 9:57 am

Press Release Author: Jim watson

Industry: Real Estate

Press Release Summary: Cape Verde has been one of the names on the lips of many a
property investor in recent times as the African archipelago has exploded into the
consciousness of developers, investors and, most importantly, of tourists.

Press Release Body: Cape Verde has been one of the names on the lips of many a
property investor in recent times as the African archipelago has exploded into the
consciousness of developers, investors and, most importantly, of tourists. Being the
closest tropical island to Britain geographically helps, not least as there is no
time difference. But the situation has only played itself out to any great advantage
in the last couple of years as direct flights have been established between the UK
and the former Portuguese colony.

These things feed off each other, so perhaps it is no surprise that as tourist
numbers rise, so in turn does the capacity to accommodate them, both in terms of
rooms to stay in and, before that, airports to land at. One of the major features of
the economic growth of Cape Verde - substantially dependent on tourism - has been
the large-scale investment in infrastructure.

Investors will therefore hope for more of this, unless and until it reaches
saturation point in the manner of some of Europe\'s worst seaside locations. But for
now, the extra money is pouring in. Today Macauhub reported that the Arab Bank for
Economic Development of Africa is poised to sign a funding agreement with the
government to carry out a feasibility study on the possible expansion of Praia
Airport, which in turn would cost €10 million (£8 million). The paper added that the
bank was helping fund a number of projects across the country,
including a number of airport projects.

A bigger airport at Praia and other such expansions could help bring more tourists,
but what will also help is the development of niche markets which go beyond simply
attracting those who want to sit on a beach with a pina colada. Easier Property has
reported that such a development is indeed taking place as the yachting fraternity
is increasingly discovering the possibilities of the waters around the archipelago.

The report notes that the islands are offering warm waters and a year-round season,
with plenty of challenges to test yachtsmen and plenty of facilities. This was all
contributing to a highly positive investment scene according to Adrian Lillywhite,
managing director at Cape Verde Property Ltd.

He said: \"There are many Cape Verde property investment approaches that are proving
successful in Cape Verde at the moment. For those simply interested in buying Cape
Verde properties to let, rental yields of up to 8 per cent are being achieved easily
because there is increasing demand for holiday accommodation, and this demand exists
year round.\"

So while more airports are being built to fly people in high over the sea, it seems
Cape Verde is offering plenty for all, on land, in the water and - for investors -
in the bank balance.

In today\'s world Property investment is an excellent investment option especially
investment in UK


Web Site: http://cape-verde.assetz.co.uk/

Contact Details: Address:Assetz House, Newby Road, Stockport,Cheshire

zip:SK7 5DA

ph:0845 400 7000

fax:0845 400 6010

email:linkexchangeseo@gmail.com

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