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C J M Asset Management
18 Oct 2005 10:00
Monday 17 October 2005 1pm - 7pm and on sale day from 8.30am
Additional Info: No children under 16 years of age. Proof of identity needed to register. Vehicles & Forklifts to be sold at 12 noon.

Content: ENGINEERING & WOODWORKING

Mega BS-250HAS Bandsaw, Crowthorn 18.5 MD Lathe, Brown SN230 Bandsaw, Utting UB254 Bandsaw, Rothenberger Pipe Threader, Swaging Rolls, 6f Folder, Lapointe Broach, 5cm Type RT RB Rapid Single Table Overhead Woodworking Router, Wadkin Panel Saw, SCM K208 Edgebander, Cross Cut Saws, Circular Saw Benches, EBM Mini Edgebander, Elektra Beckum Vertical Bandsaw, Dust Extraction Units, Portable Table Saws, Portable Thicknessers

GARAGE EQUIPMENT

Blackhawk Power Pro Repair Jig, Four Post Lift with Jacking Beam, Wheelforce Tracking System, Headlamp Adjuster, Crypton Brake Test Rolling Road, Crypton Diesel Tune Analyzer, 9 Various Compressors, Parts Washing Tank, Mechanics Tools, Toolboxes, Workbenches

UPVC WINDOW EQUIPMENT

Pertici Double End Mitre Saw, 2 Urban Corner Welders, WMS Miller, Elu Mitre Saw, Elumatec Twin Blade Mitre Saw, Elu End Miller, Bassra Window Washer

CONTRACTORS EQUIPMENT

Generators, Block Splitters, Tool Vault, Concrete Mixers, Floor Scrubbers, Pressure Washers, Pallet Trucks, Sack Barrows, Ladders, Stepladders, Belle Tubmix 50, Power Tools

COMMERCIAL CATERING EQUIPMENT

Glass Topped Freezers, Bottle Fridge, Whirlpool Icemaker, Stainless Steel Dishwasher, Prep Tables, Hot Drinks Vending Machines, Epos System

OFFICE FURNITURE, BUSINESS & IT EQUIPMENT

2 Apple G5 PCs, Server Units, Flat Monitors. Printers, CIM 1000 Credit Card Embosser, Matica Z Metal Plate Embosser

5 Durkopp Adler Commercial Sewing Machines

FORKLIFT TRUCKS

1997 Daewoo G15S LPG, 2004 Cesab Blitz 320 2T Electric, Translift Bendi 1150kg Triplex Mast Electric, Lansing Bagnell 4T Electric, Clark CDP 2.5T Diesel, Yale GLD 3T Diesel, Toyota FBC 2.5T Electric, Lansing Bagnall 1.5T Electric
(R ) Iveco 75E15 7.5T Box Van with Taillift
(Y) Renault Kangoo D65 Van
(G) BMW 318i
(L) Rover 214Si
(R) Renault Clio Panache
(P) LDV Convoy 10 Seat Minibus
(02) Renault Kangoo D65 Van
(L) Vauxhall Astra 1.7TD
(G) Ford Sierra 1.8GLX
JCB 801-4 Mini Digger

Wyles Hardy & Co.
20 Oct 2005 10:00
Reason for Sale: On behalf of a major UK finance company
Viewing: Thursday 20 October from 10am - 4pm
Catalogue Info: Contact Simon Withall - simon.whithall@wyleshardy.com or visit auctioneers website

Content: COMMERCIAL VEHICLES TO INCLUDE LATE TRACTOR UNITS, CURTAINSIDE TRAILERS, REFRIGERATION TRAILER, LATE PANEL VANS ETC

TRACTOR UNITS
5: IVECO Stralis AS440S48TP & AS440S48TXP 480 BHP 4x2 & 6x2 Active Space Sleeper Cab Tractor Units c/w Eberspacher Night Heaters, 4x2 Units have fitted 1200 Ltr Long Range Fuel Tank - Low Kms. - 2005 (54 & 05)

TRAILERS
DENNISON F25 PBA 37120kgs - GVW 13.6m Tri-Axle Curtainside Trailer c/w Brake Sytem, Storage Boxes and Barn Doors. Year of Manufacture - 1994 VIN - 3816

GRAY ADAMS 40000 kgs - GVW (37000kgs GVW UK) 14m Tri-Axle Air Suspension Refrigerated Trailer c/w Carrier Micro Maxima 2 Kubota Engined Refrigeration Unit, Fuel Tank, Barn Doors. Year of Manufacture - 1998 VIN - 1027498

3: MONTRACON C3136A 38000 kgs - GVW 13.6 & 13.8m Tri-Axle Air Suspension Curtainside Trailers c/w GRAU Brake System and Barn Doors. Year of Manufacture - 1999 VIN - 17482, 17483 & 17484

MONTRACON C3136A 36000 Kgs - GVW 13.6m Tri-Axle Air Suspension Cutainside Trailer c/w GRAU Brakes and Barn Doors. Year of Manufacture - 1994 VIN - 11020

7.5 TON VEHICLES
RENAULT Midlum 150.08 Day Cab Box Truck c/w 1000 kgs capacity Tail Lift - 2001 (Y)
IVECO ML75E15S Day Cab Box Truck c/w 1000 kgs capacity Tail Lift - 2000 (W)

LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
5: RENAULT Master LH35 2.5 DCi 120 LWB High Roof Panel Vans - 2004 & 2005 (54)

Henry Butcher International Ltd
20 Oct 2005 14:00
Reason for Sale: RE: Acre Products Ltd (due to restructuring of business)
Viewing: Wednesday 19th October from 9am to 4pm or by appointment.
Catalogue Info: Available from the Auctioneers request line 020 7098 3701

Content: CNC & CONVENTIONAL WOODWORKING MACHINERY & RELATED EQUIPMENT & MDF POWDER COATING PLANTS

Anderson 8, 6 & 4 Head CNC Routers (up to 2003) (Qty 4)
Rye 'MA 1330' 6 Head CNC Shuttle Router (1997)
Busellato 'Super Easy' CNC Twin Head Machining Centre (1994)
Rye 'MG 2400' Twin Head CNC Router
Fam 'CF 300' Thru Feed Rail Borers (2001 & 2000) (Qty 2)
Vitap 'Sigma-2TA' Thru Feed Drilling & Boring Machines (1998/6) (Qty 2)
Busellato 'F2A' Thru Feed Drilling & Boring Machine (1996)
Morbidelli 'Author 213' Machining Centre (1993)
Alberti Point To Point Twin Table Drilling Machine (1994)
IMA 'Novimat' 'K-II-G80-541-S-R3' Edge Banding Line (2000)
IMA Combina 1st and 2nd Pass Edge Banding Line (1994)
Quickwood 'QSB 1600' Stack Sander (2002)
Quickwood 'TUD4' Top and Bottom De-Nibber (2002)
Viet 'RHAM' 1300mm, 6-Head Rotary De Nibber (1994)
DMC 'Pollymac', 300mm Finishing Sander (1993)
Schelling 'FL330-410' 3.3 metre CNC Beam Saw (1999)
Meinhart Stacker and Biele Handling Units
Hymmen 'FKA 1300' Foil Laminating Line (1996)
Cades 60,000 and 50,000 CFM Dust Extraction Units (Qty 2)
Talbott 'C8' Hot Air Wood Burner (2000), High Capacity Silo
MDF Board Stock - Over 1500 Boards Unused
Eurotec MDF Powder Coating Lines (2000) (Qty 2)
Atlas Copco, Plusair & Worthington Air Compressors (up to 2001) (Qty 5)
Maintenance Shop and General Factory Equipment
Extensive Modern Gravity Roller Conveyor
and much more!

Hawick Plant Auctions
22 Oct 2005 09:30
Additional Info: All purchasers not known to the auctioneers are requested to provide ID and pay cash deposit of ’300 (refundable) to obtain a buyers number. Buyers commission 5% levied on lots sold (plus vat). All equipment subject to availability and arrival in yard.

Content: CONSTRUCTION PLANT & EQUIPMENT

Mini Diggers
7 X 2002 Takeuchi TB175 7.5 Ton C/W 2 Buckets, Low Hours, 2 X 2002 Takeuchi TB135 3.5 Ton C/W 2 Buckets Low Hours, 12 X Takeuchi TB016 1.6 Ton C/W 3 Buckets Extendable Tracks Low Hours, 4 X 2002 Yanmar B15 1.5 Ton C/W 3 Buckets Low Hours, 1 X JCB 2002 802.7 2.7 Ton Zero Tail Swing, 1x 1996 Pel Job Eb 506 5 Ton Rubber Duck C/W Blade & 3 Buckets

Digger Loaders
2 X JCB 2001 Contractor 40k Box Turbo Hours 2006 & 5058

Dumpers
3 X Benford 2001 9 Ton Low Hours, 1 X Thwaites 2002 9 Ton Repainted, 1 X Barford 1998 9 Ton With Brand New Tyres, 4 X 2002 Thwaites 6 Ton Power Swivel, 2 X 2000 Thwaites 5 Ton Power Swivels, 3 X 2001/02 Thwaites & Benford 3 Ton Power Swivels, 3 X 2001 Benford 3 Ton Straight Dumpers, 20 X New And Unused 2005 Ausa Ama 85 High Discharge 4 Wheel Drive

Compressors & Generators
3 X Ingersoll Rand P380 1996, 1997 & 1999, 5 X Year 2000 Compair 73 260CFM Compressors 1000-1300 Hours, 4 X 2000/01 Compair C20, 5 X Compair & Ingersoll Rand 130 Cfm
Compressors, 1 X 2001 F G Wilson 800 KVA Mounted On Own Trailer - 910 Hours, 1 X 1999 Cummins 511 KVA Generating Set Super Silenced, 3 X 1999 Cummins 315 KVA Super Silence

Pumps & Rollers
Approx 20 X Sterling 4,6, & 8 Inch, 2001 Izusu Engine With One Suction And One Delivery - Low Hrs . 2 X 2002 Low Hours Bomag 135, 5 X 2001/02 Bomag 120 AD3, 5 X 2001/02 Bomag 80 ADH, 2 X 2002 Benford TB12-2

Indespension Trailers
2.5 Ton Second Hand Trailers, 8 X New 3.5 Ton Plant Trailers With Ramps

Lighting Towers
Approx 35 Lighting Towers - Ingersoll Rand, Sandhurst & Hilite Silenced In Working Condition

Misc
JCB & Benford Hydraulic Breaker Packs, New Belle Elec Mixers 110v & 240v, Genset Welder Generators, Compaction Plates, Floor Saws, Diamond Blades, Power Drills, 2.2kva Generating Sets, New Core Drilling Sets, New Edge Predaor 2 Concrete Saws With One Years Warranty, 300 & 500 Gallon Chieftan Bunded Bowsers

By Kind Permission Of Scottish Hydro Electric
40 & 60 KVA Generating Sets, Compressors, Access Platforms, Bowsers, Trailer Mounted Winches,
1 X Volvo 4x4 Platform Lorry With Rear Mounted HIAB

Chas W Harrison Wednesday 12th October at 10.30am; printing, binding, heat sealing equipment.

Team Auctions Sales of commercial catering equipment at 11am.
Wednesday 12th October
Wednesday 12th October
Thursday 13th October
Monday 17th October
Tuesday 18th October
Wednesday 19th October
Wednesday 19th October
Thursday 20th October

Phillip Davis Thursday 13th October at 12noon; various vehicles, gymnasium equipment, plasma televisions, DJ mixing desks, Apple Mac computers, plant and machinery.

Simon Charles Auctioneers Thursday 13th October at 10am;new and contemporary furniture. Taking place at Pear Industrial Estate.

George Hazell & CoThursday 13th October at 10.30am; blow moulding and ancillary plastics machinery, workshop equipment and vehicles. Taking place at Suffolk.

Arrow Auctions Friday 14th October from 10am to 4pm; commercial spray booth, approximately 30'X30'X18'. Taking place in Redditch.

Frank Hill Saturday 15th October at 11am; tractors, vintage farm machinery, stationery engines, bygones. Taking place at Easingwood.

CJM Asset Management Tuesday 18th October at 10am; engineering and woodworking machinery, garage equipment, UPVC window equipment, office furniture business equipment, commercial catering equipment.

D Charles AstleTuesday 18th October at 10.30am; miscellaneous textiles. Taking place at Vernon Street.

Wyles Hardy Thursday 20th October from 10am to 4pm; a tender sale of various commercial vehicles including panel vans, trailers, tractor units, 7.5 ton trucks. Taking place at Aylesbury.

Henry Butcher Thursday 20th October at 2pm CNC and conventional woodworking machinery . Taking place at Darlington.

Butters John Bee. Wednesday 26th October at 11am; contractor's plant, vehicles.

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Pension pot in the sun
THE grey world of pensions is about to get more colourful when the Government introduces a property-based pension that - for the first time - allows savers to invest in property tax-free to provide for their retirement.
Rather than buy stocks and shares with their pension cash, investors will be allowed to buy residential properties instead.

And as with traditional pensions, the Government will both contribute to your fund (and give you 22p for every 78p you invest, more if you are in the 40% income tax bracket) plus offer tax relief on any profits (capital or rental income) that your fund makes from a property.

Any house you buy in the UK can be purchased using your pension, but adding a more exotic place in the sun to your investment fund is problematic.

According to accountants PriceWaterhouseCooper, the number of countries that allow British investors to buy a property through a Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) are limited to three: Cyprus, Malta and Mauritius. That's because only these islands, which used to be British colonies and have legal systems similar to ours, allow properties to be owned indirectly as investments or 'unit trusts'.

Few people realise the difference this could make. When property-based SIPPs are introduced in April next year, it is said they will pull in billions of pounds into the property markets of these islands.

'Existing SIPPs are worth around ’20bn, but we expect this to increase substantially to ’80bn when property-based funds are introduced next April - and a substantial portion of this will be invested in foreign properties,' says Lyn Webster of investment specialist O'Garra.

Of the three countries, the most likely to benefit from this possible investment bonanza will be Cyprus, which is one of the most popular places to buy a home in the sun after Spain and the US, and the most tax-friendly destination to buy a property through a self-invested pension. That's because any rental income you earn from your property investment is not taxed at source.

Cyprus is already booming, so this extra cash pouring in is likely to make it the new Majorca and transform it from the relatively affordable middle-market holiday home destination it is today into a property hotspot.

Prices are already rising by more than 15% a year in areas such as Paphos and Limassol.
And this is what you do

SO HOW do you finance a SIPP property on one of these islands? For example, take this ’150,000 newbuild three-bedroom villa for sale in Paphos, Cyprus.

To buy it through a SIPP pension requires the buyer to put down a deposit of ’60,000 (to which the Government then adds ’40,000 as tax relief). Other expenses (such as solicitor's fees) would add up to about ’5,850. Include the tax-free cost of a mortgage over 25 years (’60,000) to pay the balance and the ’150,000 villa will really cost ’125,850.

Over the 25 years this villa should appreciate in value substantially and can also be rented out to holidaymakers - so the equity (when you sell it) and the rental income all goes back into your pension tax-free.

Like any investment, there are risks involved. The villa may prove difficult to rent out, will require repair work over the years and will also take up time and effort to manage (or you may have to pay an agent to look after it).

Also, the property market in Cyprus could crash and you'll end up with a house worth only marginally more than you paid for it. But assuming you are going to own it for 25 years or more, this is a low risk.
œ More information from property investment specialist O'Garra on 00 35725 503 202.

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’1 billion auction of Westinghouse
Cerberus Capital Management has burst into the ’1 billion auction of Westinghouse, the nuclear power-station company owned by the British government, by mounting a joint bid with General Electric.

More than a dozen international energy companies and private-equity firms have submitted offers. Sources close to the auction say the strong field could drive the price well north of the estimated ’1 billion price tag.

NI_MPU(fmiddlef);Companies understood to have submitted offers include Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Toshiba, Doosan Heavy Industry from Korea, GE-Cerberus and Fluor, a US project-management group.

British construction and services group Amec, which had been tipped as a bidder, has not joined the race. Areva, the French nuclear-power group which had been regarded as a leading contender, has also dropped out.

Industry sources say the deal could spark a clash between Whitehall and Washington.
Although BNFL is owned by the British government, the sources said the sale of Westinghouse was likely to be closely scrutinised by the American authorities, and might have to be formally approved by the Committee on Foreign Investments.

The committee looks at deals that could involve the transfer of sensitive technology, such as military hardware. But recently it has taken an interest in other sectors, and played a role in the recent abortive Chinese bid to buy American oil company Unocal.

Some industry sources say there could be considerable pressure on the British government to push Westinghouse towards an American bidder, rather than see sensitive nuclear technology go to the Far East.

Westinghouse was bought by BNFL five years ago from CBS, the entertainment group. BNFL paid $200m (’113m), but once debt and other liabilities were taken into account the deal was worth $1.1 billion. Under BNFL, turnover has gone from ’800m a year to ’1.2 billion, and profits from ’20m to ’40m.

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A Safer Investment Than Spain, France Or Italy - Estonia

I have just returned from my second trip to Estonia in three weeks, where I was meeting several contacts and finalizing an excellent deal. If you have never thought of investing in the Baltic Nations before, now is the time to reconsider and take advantage of the huge potential they offer. They satisfy all my criteria when looking for great deals for investors. They provide great value for money, low-cost borrowing, established yields, sound economic reasons for future growth, and a clear exit strategy.

These may seem pretty straightforward points, but investors often overlook the notion of established yields when they are looking at newer, less well-known markets. Cash-flow is very important to me | so I am looking for rental yields that will at minimum cover the cost of borrowing and owning the property, so there is no pressure to sell. You can simply sit back and enjoy the healthy capital growth on your investment.

Estonia

The World Bank and International Finance Corporation co-sponsor the eDoing Business Reportf, which puts together an annual league table ranking 155 nations on key business regulations and reforms for eThe ease of doing Businessf. The report is based on the efforts of more than 3,500 local experts | business consultants, lawyers, accountants, government officials and leading academics around the world. It looks at 10 key measurements which are: Protecting Investors, Paying Taxes, Trading Across Borders, Enforcing Contracts, Closing a Business, Starting a Business, Dealing with Licenses, Hiring and Firing, Registering Property, Getting Credit. Estonia came in at an incredible 16th out of 155 countries. This was the summary given in the report:

gNew Zealand has the most business-friendly regulations in the world, as measured by the Doing Business indicators. Singapore is the runner-up. The United States is third. Five other East Asian countries - Hong Kong (China), Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Korea - are among the top 30. So are the Baltic countries - Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. Their ranking is a remarkable achievement, as only a decade has passed since they first implemented reforms.h

Just to give an idea of where some established countries finished | Spain came 30th, France 44th, and Italy 70th!

Estonia and her Nordic Neighbours

Estonia sits to the West of Russia on the Baltic coast just above Latvia and Lithuania. To the North lies Finland, separated only by the Gulf of Finland, and it is this close proximity that is proving crucial to Estoniafs growth and development. Estonia in many ways identifies itself more with its Nordic EU neighbours across the sea than with the two other Baltic countries. Finland along with the other Nordic countries, have moved to Estonia to cut costs and become more competitive at home and around the world. In fact, 74% of the total FDI in Estonia is from the Nordic countries. This is more likely to bring Estonia in line with these countries in terms of wages and GDP.

Other reasons to invest in Estonia

A high quality legal framework with minimal government interference.

A strong Scandinavian summer tourist market means the country is attractive for foreign property investors.

Opportunity to borrow at interest rates of around 3-4% with very straightforward mortgage applications. This makes for very favourable lending conditions for overseas investors. Estonian banks are also prepared to lend Estonian nationals up to 95 percent of the value of the property, provided the monthly payments are no more than 40 percent of their take-home pay which shows that property is affordable for the local population | again an excellent sign for investors as it ensures a strong local market.

Clear land ownership. Local authority and government databases have all Estonian land registered so there is no way an individual can claim what you have rightfully bought.

GDP Growth rate 6%, Inflation 3.7%

Huge increases in tourism, with more yet to come. Foreign accommodated tourism in Estonia increased by 30 percent in 2004 compared to 2003 from 1.05 to 1.36 million tourists making it Europefs fastest growing tourist destination. Already, there is a massive shortage of hotel accommodation during the peak summer periods, to such an extent itfs impossible to find a hotel room at the last minute. For the small property investor, this means therefs a great opportunity for holiday apartment rentals.

Prices are cheap: A beer is 50p, a three-course-meal is from ’10 and taxis are around ’2 | We ate in an excellent Italian restaurant for ’15 for two in Parnu.

Property prices will rise in line with wages, which are increasing 10 percent a year. At the moment Estonian wages are just 20 percent of the EU average.

By 2008 Estonia plans to become completely wireless - thatfs the entire country connected via wi-fi. They will be the first ever country to achieve this.

The budget airline factor - Easyjet are now flying to Tallinn from just ?3.99 one-way. In addition, Estonian Airlines have reduced airfares by approx. 40%.

Parnu | the Estonian Riviera

Tallinn has some excellent opportunities for investors | as have some of the secondary towns. I spent three days in Parnu, the summer capital city of Estonia before meeting contacts in Tallinn. Parnu has an excellent beach | along with an exciting cultural life, and stunning architecture. But donft just take my word for it - Janet Street-Porter recently reviewed Estonia in the Independent, where she said:

gThe real attraction in Parnu is the wide, sandy beach. It lies at the end of a beautiful park, reached by a series of wide, leafy avenues of lime trees bordered by swanky villas, mostly built in the Twenties and Thirties for rich Germans, Swedes and Russians who would come here to play. Parnu hosts a series of musical, film and cultural events in the summer, from concerts to ballets and plays. The town feels like a sleepy Baltic version of Santa Barbara - a place where the wealthy came to gamble, take the spa waters, indulge in mud baths, drink and dance. Tallinn is a wonderful city but to really discover Estonia you need to rent a car and visit the islands before indulging in a sumptuous weekend in Parnu. You won't run into many other Brits, that's for sure, and you can always work off the wine and food with a bike ride or a brisk swim.h

I am back in Estonia again this week, as I have just secured a deal for investors in Parnu | and am finalising details with the banks and letting agent. We have secured 10 apartments at a discount, (although I had already taken 4 reservations before had even completed the deal) and we will assist investors all through the buying process with our contacts out there. The appeal of these apartments is that the other buyers are Finnish and Estonian | and are either buying to live in, or as a summer home. Therefore you are not competing with any other buy to let investors for tenants | and there is a clear exit strategy in selling on to the local market.

The remaining apartments are available for between ’35-40,000, including taxes with 70% borrowing available at 3.5-4% interest. With current yields of around 7-9% - giving a net yield from day one allowing us as investors to enjoy the expected capital growth of at least 10% for the next 5 years.

I feel this is an excellent deal that will cover its costs through the already established rental market, and for a small outlay of around ’10-15,000 per property, allow investors to enjoy the growth of a fast developing, safe and lucrative market.

Alan Forsyth

Further Research: For more details on this excellent investment opportunity, please call Alan on 01276 510 348 or e-mail enquiries@property-investment-deals.com. Visit www.property-investment-deals.com <http://www.property-investment-deals.com> .

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Two Years Off-Plan In Leeds with 15% Discount

The Property Association is delighted to bring you an outstanding investment opportunity in Leeds, one of the most vibrant cities in Europe. Before we look at this particular development, let's take a look at what's going on in this metropolis...

Leeds is already the major employment centre in the region and the city is expected to provide a massive 45% of employment growth in the next ten years! It is one of the UK's largest centres for financial and business services, with over 30 national and international banks based here. Leeds is the regional capital of Yorkshire and Humberside with a population of around 5 million people.

'Leeds ... live it love it'

This new motto for Leeds really evokes the pride and passion that people have about the city - its buzz and vitality. Everyone from residents, visitors, students, commuters and business people say the same thing: 'Try Leeds and you'll love it'. Leeds is increasingly recognised for business, culture, shopping, education and nightlife. It has recently been voted 'Britain's Best City for Business', 'Visitor City of the Year' and the UK's 'Best University Destination' ...there are more student applications to Leeds university than any other in the UK. Leeds was also voted 'Best Place to Live', 'Best City For Business' and even 'Britain's Sexiest City'. Leeds really is an exciting and vibrant place. No wonder that ’2.5 billion has been invested in commercial property in the city over the last ten years. Now a massive ’4.9 billion of projects are either under construction or in the pipeline.

New investment opportunity

The Property Association has negotiated a 15% discount on the remarkable '20/20' development in Leeds City Centre, completing October 2007 with discounted prices from circa ’85,000 for newly designed and unique 'SmartPads', to circa ’176,000 for boutique top floor two bed apartments.

Here are the main investment points:
Superb City centre location
15% Discount off current value
Two years of potential growth before completion
Building completes October 2007
Net prices from ’85,000
Initial outlay as little as ’9,000 to ’17,500 maximum
Instant Equity of up to ’31,000
’2,000 Reservation Fee, 5% deposit, 2%+VAT Arrangement Fee
Assignable contracts following exchange
Monumental in scale and status, 20/20 House has been designed with a very high specification and will comprise 143 deluxe one and two bedroom apartments, 75 revolutionary micropads and 24 studio apartments along with 12,000 sq ft of contemporary commercial office space on the ground floor, with ample parking. Built to a very high specification, this development also features beautifully landscaped gardens with stunning cityscape views, set in its own grounds including a flowing beck and secure ground level parking. All this is just a short two-minute walk from the heart of Leeds city centre

Further Research: Details of this and other offers from The Property Association can be found at www.thepropertyassociation.co.uk <http://www.thepropertyassociation.co.uk> . Registration is free.

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The First Nicklaus Design Golf Course In Bulgaria

We are pleased to formally announce the release of prestigious Golf Villas built on a Jack Nicklaus Design Golf course situated less than an hour from Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, and less than 20 minutes to the Borovets ski slopes, making it a year-round rental investment.

This project was formally released at an opening ceremony earlier this week to which the Directors of Bulgaria Revealed were invited along with representatives of the UK embassy in Bulgaria and local politicians. The golf course is being designed by the world renowned Nicklaus design company who are responsible for some of the most beautiful, top-class Golf courses around the world. The first phase of 67 plots has been released with a promotional price of ?120,000-?160,000 for the first few plots (approximately ’83,000-’115,000) for a 164 sqm, 3-bedroom detached villa. Considering that many investors spend ’80,000 and above on 2-bedroom apartments, this is definitely unbelievable value-for-money and an opportunity not to be missed.

Skiing In Nearby Borovets | 15-min By Car - Ensures Year-Round Rental Potential!

Borovets is the oldest and largest ski resort in Bulgaria, situated on the northern slopes of the Rila Mountains at the foot of the highest peak in the country. Nestled among old pine forests the resort was founded in 1896 as a hunting retreat for royalty and gradually developed into a modern resort with luxury hotels, restaurants and a superb network of ski runs varying in difficulty. There is a wide choice of apre`s ski entertainment and nightlife as well as organised trips to places of interest in the Rila Mountains. Winters are mild and snowy and the air is clean, clear and invigorating. Skiing is divided into two main sectors, with the Markoudjik sector offering the best skiing above the tree line, the highest ski point reaching 8,333ft (2,540m). Borovets has a total of 22 miles (35km) of ski pistes, and has recently installed new lift facilities with lighting and sound systems, which allows for night skiing and snowboarding. The resort also boasts modern snowmaking machines ensuring that conditions stay excellent. Snowboarders can enjoy the Rotata half-pipe with a vertical drop of 1,050ft (320m).

A burst in popularity as a winter sports wonderland in recent years has meant a boom in the retail industry in pretty Borovets town. The busy shopping street in front of the Rila hotel is a beehive of open-fronted small shops, with a colourful market atmosphere, selling all sorts of goods from ski gear and souvenirs to cigarettes and cheap CDs. Most visitors find prices here much lower than elsewhere in Europe. The number of taverns, brasseries, and restaurants grows every season. Establishments like 'The Hungry Horse' cater for British tastes. Other recommendations are Mamacita's on the main shopping street where the steaks are legendary, and White Magic, opposite the Samokov Hotel, with good food and a great atmosphere. Eating out in Borovets is great value and gives you a chance to sample some fantastic Bulgarian wines.

Borovets has a reputation for being one of the 'hotspots' for nightlife on the European ski circuit. The fun is fuelled by long happy hours and generally cheap and sometimes even free drinks. All the bars, clubs and discos serve the well-known international brands, as well as local beers like Astika, Zagorka and Kamenitza. Beware the national drink, Rakia: it is rather strong! Recommended party venues are Club Slide in the Hotel Mura, the renowned Buzz Bar, favoured by Brits, and the Black Tiger karaoke bar.

Off the ski slopes Borovets has all the usual amenities of a winter resort, and many hotels offering indoor swimming pools, saunas and gyms. Visitors can also take excursions to nearby resorts or places of interest, like the Rila Monastery. Ice-skating and skidoos are also an option for chilly fun in the sun.

For further details of how to take advantage of this opportunity, contact Tahir Ali on 0800 0435 609, e-mail information@bulgariarevealed.com, visit www.BulgariaRevealed.com <http://www.BulgariaRevealed.com>

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And this looks like an interesting project for a small developer:

Land for Sale in Almeria, Spain

Las Cuatro Chimeneas is in the Los Velez region near the Almeria/Murcia border. The house stands in 8 acres of disused agricultural land that is being redeveloped into a garden. Itfs a peaceful and tranquil area away from the hustle and bustle of the coast. Within walking distance of the picturesque town of Velez Rubio, the site would be ideal for an aparthotel.

The N92 motorway is only 1km away and provides good access to Granada and the Sierra Nevada along with the historic towns of Lorca and Aguilas. To the north is the village of Velez Blanco with its renaissance castle and stunning views of the Los Velez Natural Park. The beaches of San Juan and the Costa del Almeria, along with Almeria airport, are only an hour away. Malaga, Murcia or Alicante airports are also around two hours.

The surrounding countryside and mountains provide opportunities for walking, riding, biking and climbing. Visit the castle ruins at El Capitan directly to the north of the property along with the Los Velez natural park and Botanical Gardens. Easy access by car, bike or on foot to Velez Rubio, with its shops, cafes, restaurants, weekly market and rich local history.

For Sale: 3 hectares of land plus ruin (original Footprint | 200sq m | 3 floors). Approved architects plans for renovation of cortijo 450 sq m. Electricity at 300m. Mains water at 600m. Cost ?132,000

Contact info@rosemairis.viva-almeria.com or call Katrina Billings on 0034 950 615 252, mobile 0034 661 141 952 or Edward on mobile 0034 680 432 636.

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