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250 off-plan units delivered to market
05 Oct 15In our last issue I began with the following:“6 months into 2015.…….over 200 off-plan units sold, near 26,000sqm of offices launched, a new bank, a new university and from the sounds of it, a great deal more to come!”Well, without wishing to be too alarmist, the past three months has seen a further 250 off-plan units delivered to market with the great majority “SOLD”! Take stock of that why don’t you.Once again, we apologise for the late delivery of this last issue, it’s been 4 months since …
6 months into 2015
09 Jun 15…….over 200 off-plan units sold, near 26,000sqm of offices launched, a new bank, a new university and from the sounds of it, a great deal more to come!It’s only when talking to newcomers to the Rock that you realise the extent to which Gibraltar is viewed as, “on a roll”. Believe me I’m getting seriously bored with having to write up news of growth, building, rising prices and a general feel good factor......”where’s the feckin downturn” I’m hearing you all yell at me – well, …
2014 A Good year or Bad? Where to next?
01 Mar 152014 A Good year or Bad? Where to next?And so another year goes by, I hate to state the obvious, but time does indeed fly by. I recall writing our update article only 12 months ago with an element of trepidation given the successful year that we had enjoyed throughout 2013. It’s always unnerving entering a new year with high expectations based on successes in the previous 12 months…..in short, one wonders whether the bar can be set higher.Well as stated in last year 2014 began with flying start and our expectations …
“The times, they are a-changing”
14 Oct 14“The times, they are a-changing”Bob Dylan Or are they?? Don’t panic people, I am not about to take issue with civil rights movements, although to be fair, we could do with our own version of Bob Dylan singing tunes at the border and blowing some sense into the wind.No ladies and gents, I am of course making reference to the advent of NEW DEVELOPMENTS …….everywhere! Over the past few weeks and months, we have witnessed the launch, pre-launch or announcement of new schemes to hit the market, both …
To be successful in real estate, you must always and consistently put your clients' best interests first...
09 Jul 14“To be successful in real estate, you must always and consistently put your clients' best interests first. When you do, your personal needs will be realised beyond your greatest expectations.”Anthony HittMy my, the things we have to put up with from Estate Agents, the thought that we or at least some of us might actually put our clients’ interests first……surely not..;)I came across the above quote on reading some info on the new Engel & Volkers CEO, Anthony Hitt and to be honest, I was struck by the …
“Now, one thing I tell everyone is learn about real estate. Repeat after me: real estate provides the highest returns, the greatest values and the least risk.”
03 Feb 14“Now, one thing I tell everyone is learn about real estate. Repeat after me: real estate provides the highest returns, the greatest values and the least risk.”Armstrong WilliamsI haven’t got a clue who the hell Armstrong is, but I like his style! Although the quote does come across as a little arrogant, aggressive and somewhat misleading …(wow, this guy’s an estate agent), the fact is that Mr Williams is actually right, on the basis, of course, that you look at long term forecasts and with the exception of …