Caribbean real estate in St. Lucia at up to 50% below market value

Online, December 22, 2009 (Newswire.com) - London, UK - International Luxury Real Estate has added The Marquis Estate to its portfolio of luxury property for sale. Developed by one of the UK's leading international property investment companies, Marquis Estate offers great capital growth potential and the possibility for high rental returns.

However, the Marquis Estate is not just a property investment opportunity; this Caribbean jewel offers owners 30 days use per year at the 5-star resort. The Marquis Estate will include its own beach, a Gary Player golf course, marina, 24-hour concierge service, the Spa run by Espa, world-class sports facilities such as Pat Cash Tennis Academy, Liverpool FC Soccer School, equestrian centre, designer boutiques, Las Vegas-style casino, restaurants and bars including Trader Vic's, a choice of swimming pools and a top-of-the-line fitness centre.

Freehold and fully furnished luxury properties

A range of fully-furnished freehold properties will be available:

- Apartments and studios - nearly all with fantastic views and private balconies.
- Hillside villas - One to four bedroom villas overlooking the Gary Player Design Signature Golf Course.
- Spa villas - One and two bedroom luxury villas with outdoor terraces and infinity pool.
- Gary Player Golf Hotel, Riverside Villas & Residential Hillside Villas - Owners of Gary Player hotel suites and 2, 4 or 6 bedroom villas will also have access to the extensive leisure facilities at The Marquis Estate and automatically become members of the Gary Player Signature Golf Course and Club for the first year with discounted annual membership fees thereafter.

Facilities include Gary Player Signature Course, Pat Cash Tennis Academy and Liverpool Football Club Soccer School

The Marquis Estate (http://www.marquisestate-stlucia.com) will be the first resort in the world with a Gary Player hotel, villas and 18-hole Gary Player Design Signature Golf Course. Nestled between the ocean and the Marquis River, the course will be exceptional and the views outstanding.

The Pat Cash Tennis Academy will be a learning facility for the budding as well as veteran tennis players.

Liverpool FC and their FIFA-qualified coaches will make the Soccer School a sure draw for those seeking to up their game as well as guests wanting to take part in a match.

St Lucia is an investment property hotspot in the Caribbean

Due to the volcanic nature of the terrain, land with development potential is limited; meaning the island will never be over developed.

Consequently, strong prices are expected and highly in-demand properties are likely to appreciate even during the construction phase, making this an excellent and unusual opportunity to get into Caribbean investment property.

St. Lucia is quickly growing in popularity and is one of the most accessible Caribbean islands. Direct service is available from the UK, Germany as well as Canada and the US.

The government of this island nation has made tourism the key to their economic expansion; between 2002 and 2007, the number of visitors jumped almost 20% and The World Bank puts the island on its list of top 30 countries in which to invest, due to rapidly increasing property values and continuing growth of tourism.

Just £1,000 reservation fee, 100% finance, Two Years 10% rental guaranteed; no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax

All property investors pay is £1,000 reservation fee - nothing else to pay the developer until completion because the developer pays your monthly interest payment on the 30% deposit.

Property owners will enjoy 30 days of free use annually (excluding SIPP investors). A 10% rental guarantee for two years, followed by 50% net room rate share is available to owners, and there is no capital gains tax and no inheritance tax to pay.

The rental program will be managed by Oasis Hotels and Resorts.

Prices from £130,000.

For more information, contact International Luxury Real Estate (http://www.ilre.com) on +44 (0)20 7095 8701 or visit http://www.marquisestate-stlucia.com.

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