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Why the smart money is investing in sustainable properties
Five star Greek spa resort Halcyon Hills was given a substantial write-up in Property Wire Confidential's most recent issue, commending the various eco-initiatives that the resort's architects plan to implement in the build. Featuring on the cover of the magazine, the resort appeared as one of just five properties highlighted in the 'We Like' pages of the publication.
The special report, written by Editor Ray Clancy and entitled "Why the smart money is investing in sustainable properties" detailed various sustainable initiatives being implemented at the resort, including natural heat transfer, water conservation, solar power, a seawater heat exchange system, green roofs, design for healthy airflow and more.
"Cutting edge design can help make new buildings eco friendly without costing a fortune. At Halcyon Hills Luxury Resort and Spa in Samos, Greece, healthy air flow is being used. This means that the properties are architecturally designed to facilitate airflow by installing smaller windows to the rear and larger picture windows to the front of each property and thus reducing the demand for air conditioning. The natural ventilation technique is said to encourage the air to flow through the building freely."
Ray Clancy, Editor, Property Wire Confidential
To view the full article within the magazine, click here:http://www.propertywire.com/magazine/confidential/propertywire-confidential-august-2011.html
SIPPs at Halcyon Hills feature in the Daily Express
The luxury beachfront resort of Halcyon Hills on the Greek island of Samos provides an opportunity for self-invested personal pension (SIPP) investors.
They can acquire a property with a guaranteed rental income of five per cent for nine years after which the developer is offering to buy back customers' properties at 180 per cent of the price they paid.
Costing from £174,000 for outright ownership, the developer Barrasford and Bird is also offering fractional deals from £19,500. The development is in a sheltered bay and nearly all properties enjoy panoramic sea views from their own terraces.
Centred around a vast spa, the resort offers all the facilities of a top hotel. Samos itself is steeped in history and culture and has an international airport.
Source: Daily Express, Monday 25th July 2011
Interest in Greek property soars
Interest in Greek property has soared over the past month, according to leading property portal Rightmove Overseas, with islands including Samos receiving an exceedingly high level of searches.
Head of Overseas at Rightmove, Shameem Golamy, said, “In June, we saw searches increase for idyllic island locations as people look to escape the traditional UK summer downpours. Greek islands, most notably the Dodecanese island group - which includes Rhodes and Samos - attracted over 50% more searches month on month.”
Samos is the 7th largest island of the Greek archipelago and is widely known for being the most beautiful of the islands. Green verdant valleys, azure seas and quaint classical Greek villages cling to hillsides. Samos is the picture perfect postcard of the ideal holiday destination and highlights everything the British love about Greece.
David Kerns, Dealing Manager at foreign exchange specialist Moneycorp, commented, "Savvy Britons are seeing the debt crisis in Greece as an opportunity to take advantage of a fluctuating housing market, with the potential to yield significant returns down the line…”
Industry experts Barrasford and Bird Worldwide are currently developing five star spa resort Halcyon Hills on the island of Samos. Encapsulating the romance of the Greek islands whilst providing the ultimate in terms of quality and facilities, Halcyon Hills has consistently remained popular with property investors.
Purchasers at Halcyon Hills Luxury Resort and Spa enjoy the winning combination of high annual returns, interest paid on deposit and the security of a 180% developer buy-back guarantee.
