It seems that if any US superstar worth their salt has got or is considering buying a place they can call home in the United Kingdom.

1. Michael Jackson.The latest to arrive is Michael Jackson who is residing with his family in the West country of England. I wonder what he and his brothers feel right now of the English summer, with below average temperatures and plenty of rain its enough to make them think of home I am sure.
2. P Diddy Some time ago estate agents got really excited about Hip-hop artist Sean "P. Diddy" he checked out a £25 million (about $45.5 million) house in London’s Holland Park area. Thats one big commission check!
3. Gwyneth Paltrow is seen quite happily walking dogs and babies out in full view in north London’s leafy suburbs. Its just not cool to run up to her and ask for an autograph in this part of London.
4. Angelina Jolie . Brad Pitts wife and true ‘A’ list film star has had to move from her house in Fulmer, Buckinghamshire owing to the press discovering her address. She sold her English farmhouse there earlier this year but still lives somewhere in England she could be someones neighbour and they would not even know it now. 
5. Madonna. The marriage to English film producer Guy Richie has seen Madonna live in England for so long journalists report of her English accent is developing along the way. 

It seems that marriages, movies and a hankering for anonymity have all motivated many A-listers to buy luxury property in England, house prices it appears are not an influence. It is said the credit crunch does not affect those with millions in their bank accounts only us mortals who need finance for house purchases.

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Selling very fast are The Oriente development of studios, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments which has been specifically designed & built to satisfy the high demand for student, and young family, accommodation in the Academy / University  area of Porto.

It seems investors see this as important as the area attracts 28,000 students on 3 or 4 year degree courses, plus the 3500 academics required to lecture them! In addition, the local hospital employs 10,000 staff, all needing an Oriente type apartment

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Apart Hotels also known as Condo hotel or even condotel seem to becoming more and more popular with overseas property investors in a credit crunch. So what is making this type of investment so attractive to seasoned investors?

Apart Hotels are  typically a three-star or higher hotel property with a management company that takes care of all the hassles typically associated with ownership, including maintenance and finding hotel users or renters. They offer the investor to own a city hotel room that will give in many cases guaranteed return on investment.  

Much of the Apart Hotels available are ready for purchase off plan or pre construction. This element alone can be instant equity once the hotel or apartment block is finished. Apart hotels offer a

The vast majority of buyers want condo hotel units primarily as investments and are focused on the potential for appreciation with the side benefit of hassle-free ownership. They see the ability to actually use their condo hotel unit as a vacation home as important but secondary to their goal of investment diversification.

The speed with which these properties sell out is often as surprising to buyers as it is to the developers themselves. For example, the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, a 576-unit condo hotel, was expected to sell out in two years. It sold out in two months! The Platinum, a 255-unit property in Las Vegas, also sold out in just a matter of a couple months. Its clear that the armchair investor feels secure in this type of development and one that appears to look after itself
 

CHOOSE WISELY. According to financial planner Alan Locke of Locke Financial Services in Palatine, Ill., the hotel’s amenities could be a good barometer for appreciation. "It’s better to invest in a hotel that offers something valuable and long-lasting, like a great ocean view or a PGA championship golf course," says Locke. "For the same reason, getting a place right on the Las Vegas strip is a good idea because that strip is always going to have the best casinos."

Choosing a premium property managed by a recognizable brand can also improve a unit’s chances of increasing in value

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