It wasn't so long ago that when the US caught a cold, Canada caught pneumonia. But Canada's financial prudence has helped it sidestep the sharp home price declines being experienced in countries including the US, Britain and Spain.

In the past decade, prices of existing homes in Canada have risen by about 55 per cent, while new-home prices have risen by about 27 per cent. Most economists are forecasting a small increase in prices this year despite the turbulence next door.
It is indeed a much different story in the US, where home prices dropped by 14.1 percent year over year in the first quarter of 2008; a record price decline occurring five times faster than the last US housing recession.

But unlike the US, Canada's housing boom was the result of supply catching up with pent-up demand that followed the downturn of the late 1980s and early 1990s. And the country's conservative mortgage culture has helped protect Canada from the excesses seen during the US boom where subprime mortgages have crunched the market.

Canada is in fact posting a very different scenario. And Sheryl Kennedy, Canada's central bank's deputy governor, said this week: "The Canadian housing market does not appear to be characterized by excess supply at this time. The proportion of unoccupied, newly built dwellings in most cities remains below historical averages, suggesting that a major widespread reversal in house prices is unlikely in the near term."

David Stanley Redfern Ltd has two properties in Canada. The Rouge River Development is part of a resort voted best in Quebec eight years running.

Investors can choose from a selection of land plots on which to construct a custom designed property or new lodge or chalet. Around 100 miles of the Rouge River runs through the resort, with fantastic trout fishing, kayaking, canoeing and white water rafting. While a 100 mile bicycle track weaves through the forest along the river bank, through the woods. In winter the bicycle track becomes a cross country ski and skidoo trail.

In Toronto, David Stanley Redfern Ltd, has a new property designed by world renowned architect Peter Clewes. The Pier at Queens Quay is an innovative pair of 12 storey towers topped with a three level bridge containing dramatically different penthouse suites.
All units will have a large balcony, or terrace, and residents will have access to extensive indoor and outdoor facilities including swimming pool with cabanas and panoramic views of the lake.

Toronto is one of the only places in the world where rental yields rise in line with property size, and Canada is the only established market in the world which has average yields of around 8 percent.

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David Stanley Redfern Ltd is one of the U.K.'s leading overseas property investment specialists. The reasons for this are an incomparable range of international properties spanning 40 destinations worldwide, and unrivalled customer care, which lasts long after the purchase has been completed. Experienced, professional staff and membership to the overseas property market's regulatory body: the Association for International Property Professionals, as well as their stringent due diligence procedures gives buyers the confidence that any purchase with David Stanley Redfern is a safe one.

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Montreal is to be the site of the next massive Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Complex. A partnership between Hilton, and Monit Investments, the 32 storey tower is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2011. The entrance of such a major player is a massive testament to the continued strength of the Montreal tourism market, which is expected to remain strong long into the future.

This is great news for owners of property on David Stanley Redfern's Rouge River development, a 20 minute drive from Montreal. 1 acre land plots on Rouge River are priced from just £27,500, and there are pre-designed 0-5 bedroom chalets waiting to be built at approximately £80 per square foot building costs. At such low prices, owners can charge a fraction of the price to holiday makers, and still make extremely healthy rental yields. The same goes for Mt Tremblant, that's alpine ski slopes make it another popular tourist attraction, and is just a 5 minute drive from Rouge River.

But to market these properties on the rental potential they get from being close to two popular tourist destinations is to sell them extremely short.

The Rouge River development sits within the Rouge River resort, and surrounds the 100 miles of trout filled river that both are named after. A 100 mile bicycle track weaves along the banks of the Rouge River, and combined with the majesty of the spring and summer wildlife gives Rouge River a strong summer attraction all of its own. In winter tourists flock to the Rouge River resort because the bicycle track has become a skidoo trail, the forest is a cross-country ski trail down the Laurentian mountainside through the trees, and they can still ice-fish in the river.

All in all the Rouge River resort has an all-year-round rental market all of its own, the fact that it is close to Montreal and Mt Tremblant is nothing more than a bonus.

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About David Stanley Redfern

David Stanley Redfern Ltd is one of the U.K.'s leading overseas property investment specialists. The reasons for this are an incomparable range of international properties spanning 40 destinations worldwide, and unrivalled customer care, which lasts long after the purchase has been completed. Experienced, professional staff and membership to the overseas property market's regulatory body: the Association for International Property Professionals, as well as their stringent due diligence procedures gives buyers the confidence that any purchase with David Stanley Redfern is a safe one.

Media enquiries should be directed to Liam Bailey at media@davidstanleyredfern.com

The Toronto Real Estate Board has announced that the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market recorded 9,411 transactions in May. On a year-over-year basis the GTA average price increased four percent to $398,148 from an average of $382,767 in May 2007. Prices increased three percent in the City of Toronto to $434,271 from $422,163 the previous year.

This is further evidence that real estate continues to be a solid investment in Toronto. Employment in the GTA continues to be strong and interest rates remain low, meaning consumers have the financial resources to buy homes and have a variety of choices to manage carrying the costs.

Vacancies are also expected to drop to an all-time low to 5.3% in the second quarter of 2008, a decline from the first quarter result of 5.6%. The rate is then expected to drop below 5% in the third quarter.

In fact, the Toronto region has gone through five years of occupancy growth and declining vacancies, resulting in large rental rate increases. In the last year, net asking rent rates in the Greater Toronto area increased from $16.10 per square foot in Q1 2007 to $17.98 in Q1 2008. The Toronto market - as opposed to the wider GTA market - has enjoyed the lowest vacancy rates, falling to 3.6% in the first quarter of 2008. Rent rates increased from $20.71 per square foot to $23.86, a 15% annual increase.

Indeed, Toronto is one of the only places in the world where rental yields rise in line with property size, and Canada the only established market in the world with average rental yields of around 8 percent.

David Stanley Redfern Ltd, the overseas property specialists, has a new property in Toronto designed by world renowned architect Peter Clewes of Architects Alliance. The Pier at Queens Quay will consist of an innovative pair of 12 storey towers topped with a three level bridge containing dramatically different penthouse suites.

All units will have a large balcony, or terrace, and residents will have access to extensive indoor and outdoor facilities including swimming pool with cabanas and panoramic views of the lake.
As one of Toronto's last sites on the Waterfront, The Pier is truly a unique place to call home.

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About David Stanley Redfern

David Stanley Redfern Ltd is one of the U.K.'s leading overseas property investment specialists. The reasons for this are an incomparable range of international properties spanning 40 destinations worldwide, and unrivalled customer care, which lasts long after the purchase has been completed. Experienced, professional staff and membership to the overseas property market's regulatory body: the Association for International Property Professionals, as well as their stringent due diligence procedures gives buyers the confidence that any purchase with David Stanley Redfern is a safe one.

Media enquiries should be directed to Liam Bailey: media@davidstanleyredfern.com

Canada was recently named as the most affordable English speaking country in which to buy a property. Liam Bailey of David Stanley Redfern gave us his take on the potential of the Canadian property market:
"I would call Canada, the only established market in the world, where the property market is only semi-emerged; meaning there is room for emerging market level growth on carefully chosen Canadian property. Our Rouge River developments are an excellent example of this: We have one acre land plots for £28,000, in an area where 50-100,000 is more typical for land plots of such a size. You can get a 3 bedroom chalet on the same development for £150k, again, other developments in the area, including one only a short way away are selling similar properties for 500k etc.

"Even on the developments with much higher prices, properties are being snapped up because of the excellent location. Being almost smack bang centre between Montreal and Mt Tremblant, means you can attract rentals from tourists and visitors being drawn in by both places. Property at prices like that in such a fantastic location gives me the ability to make almost a guarantee instead of a prediction: Rouge River properties will not grow by less than 20% per year for the foreseeable future, and could grow by a whole lot more. The low starting price means you can rent your property for cheaper than Montreal and Mt Tremblant accommodation, and still make an impressive 10%+ yield."

David Stanley Redfern Ltd's 2 conjoined Rouge River developments stand above the others in that 100 miles of the Rouge River runs straight through the developments, a 100mile bicycle trail runs along its bank, the latter becoming a cross-country ski trail in winter. From skiing to pick-nicking, cycling to kayaking, not to mention just enjoying the beauty of nature, or taking a short drive to Montreal, or Mt Tremblant, -- the latter to go Alpine skiing when you get bored of cross country -- the Rouge River developments truly have something for everyone.

David Stanley Redfern's two developments are joined together, but all properties on one of them, The Land of Paradise development are frontline, and on the banks of the Rouge River. Whereas, the Rouge River development, starts behind the Land of Paradise development, and plots start at a few meters back from the river.

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About David Stanley Redfern

David Stanley Redfern Ltd is one of the U.K.'s leading overseas property investment specialists. The reasons for this are an incomparable range of international properties spanning 40 destinations worldwide, and unrivalled customer care, which lasts long after the purchase has been completed. Experienced, professional staff and membership to the overseas property market's regulatory body: the Association for International Property Professionals, as well as their stringent due diligence procedures gives buyers the confidence that any purchase with David Stanley Redfern is a safe one.

Media enquiries should be directed to Liam Bailey at media@davidstanleyredfern.com

In what is possibly - if not probably - a world first: David Stanley Redfern are in the fortunate position of being able to offer overseas property investors guaranteed finance on land plots. And not just any old land; 1 acre plots on the Rouge River resort, voted best resort in Quebec for the past eight years.

The properties are very reasonably priced; acre plots start from only £18,500, and as I said, guaranteed finance is being offered by the developer, simply put £3000 down and the property is yours to do as you wish with from that point forward. Doing as you wish includes building nothing and keeping it as a land investment, possibly to take a camper van to each year forever, or for a few years before selling for a great profit. But perhaps the most favourable options are the developer's pre-designed 0-6 bedroom log chalets waiting to be built whenever you decide.

Building costs of the pre-designed chalets are around £75.00 per sq. ft., minimum build is 700sqft and maximum is 4000sqft. An average three bedroom chalet is 1500sqft, which based on those costs would be £109,000, plus land price of £18,500, totalling £138,500. Rental yields on such a property would be 6-8% which is very good for a property of such size.

But it is on capital appreciation that these properties really stand out, the Rouge River resort is currently enjoying unprecedented levels of investment, mostly in high end property developments. Our buyers are fortunate, because our Rouge River developments are half the price but will benefit from the value increases these new developments will trigger. Experts are estimating that property prices in the area will at least double in the next few years -- possibly even quadruple.

Capital Gains Tax is 25% of 50% of the net gain (minus all buying and selling costs), equating to 12.5% CGT. Rental is a fixed 25% of the gross rental income, but none residents can choose to pay tax on their net rental income at the progressive federal rates, this choice incurs at 48% surcharge.

As for the location; the Red River Resort -- as it is known by the locals -- is an awe inspiring place; 100 miles of trout filled river making a unique sound that can be heard throughout the site, and is drowned out only by bird calls and other sounds of the fantastic nature that the Laurentian Mountains, Quebec and Canada as a whole are world renowned for. Land owners are immediately granted rights to enjoy sport on the river, including fishing, kayaking - yes there's rapids; well it is Canada -- canoeing, boating, swimming, and of course picnicking and hiking along the banks. There is also a 100 mile bicycle track.

And that is only for the summer months, in winter the bicycle track becomes a skidoo trail, hiking the river bank turns into cross country skiing, fishing turns into ice-fishing, and the birds, nature and wildlife to be seen and heard all change drastically. As well as being close to the new multi-billion dollar property developments, Mt Tremblant is only twenty minutes away by car, where skiers will find alpine downhill skiing to compliment the cross-country trails on offer on Rouge River, and Montreal is only 90 minutes away. Rouge River properties bring rentals from visitors coming in for both tourist attracting locations.

All the above gives these properties incomparable all year round rental potential. But when you see the nature that the Laurentian Mountains and surrounding area has to offer you may just emigrate. One thing is certain, if this development appeals to you and you don't put your money where your mouth is fast, you will be disappointed that you didn't. Why not call David Stanley Redfern Ltd today for a free non-obligation chat - what've you got to lose.

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A time sensitive property investment opportunity has emerged on the international property market place. The Rouge River development in the Laurentian Mountains region of Quebec in Canada is where this highly rewarding opportunity presents itself. For a limited time only £18,556 will buy you an acre of land on the Rouge River resort, voted the best in Quebec 8 years on the trot.

Ideally, this investment opportunity should be taken now, before December 1st 2007, when prices in the region are set to increase by as much as 15% or, perhaps more critically, profit margins will be reduced. Any potential investors should contact reputable overseas property investment specialists David Stanley Redfern Ltd in order to secure themselves a piece of this exclusive action with their £3000 deposit.

There are a number of financially rewarding reasons to buy into Canada aside from the aforementioned pricing advantage. River Rouge itself is all set to increase in value due to the areas diminishing availability of property and like any investment made in the region, is expected to at least double or possibly even quadruple in the coming years. There's the undeniable rental potential of any resort with such easy access to an array of seasonal outdoor activities to consider too. With the allure of a flexible and affordable payment plan being enhanced by the availability of up to 95% finance from the developer, leaving no loans needed in order to buy a piece of the resplendent Rouge River. There's surely nothing to stop either the casual or career investor from taking full advantage of this amazing opportunity.

With great links to local transport services, in particularly the New Mount Tremblant International Airport which, like the new national motorway sits just 10 minutes away, your 0-6 bedroom, top spec' Rouge River log cabin or undeveloped plot of land is reassuringly accessible, not only to local holiday makers but to international globetrotting visitors too. Investors can reap the full benefits of their property purchase and the range of attractive extras attached to it. With flexible payment plans, lifetime guarantees, UK/Canada off-settable taxes, Canada's stable economy and infrastructure and a 1 year exchange option with no visa usually being required either, well, what's to stop you?

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Overseas property investment specialists David Stanley Redfern Ltd have introduced their latest and somewhat astounding investment opportunity in Quebec, Canada's best resort for the past 8 years, that is: The Rouge River Resort in the Laurentian Mountains, the host of our Rouge River Development.

The deadline is certainly the most pressing detail of this time sensitive opportunity, though the asking price itself is more than worthy of your full attention. To maximise the financial reward that this property investment offers, potential buyers are urged to act before the 10%-15% price increase occurs on December 1st.

That's not to say that there's not a profit to be made after then, but missing out on an additional 15% just for poor punctuality well, that could be enough to keep some investors awake at night. River Rouge will evidently double triple and maybe even quadruple in value in the next few years, especially in light of the rapidly decreasing availability of property.

£18, 556 will buy you an incomparable investment/holiday home just 5 minutes away from similar homes that enjoy the same crisp clean environment but are only available at twice the price of those at Rouge River. As if that weren't enticing enough, these new 0-6 bedroom lodges and chalets are offered with full finance guaranteed and can be secured from as little as £3000.

So, a breathtaking property in an equally breathtaking environment that's available at half the cost of any neighbouring residences, it admittedly sounds a little hard to believe but remember, the David Stanley Redfern name is revered and widely respected amidst the fierce property market competition.

Owing to their expertise and enviable customer service that's clearly held near and dear at the heart of their longstanding business, David Stanley Redfern is a name you really can believe in.

Heard enough about the financial benefits, let's move on to the prize at the end of the managed purchase process then. Situated close to local amenities and the array of outdoor pursuits that are right on the doorstep, these charmingly camouflaged ski lodges and wood sided chalets come complete with cable TV and telephone, as well as a sharply contrasting license that allows the owner to do practically anything they like in the nearby river and to do it just as freely as they can by the river, on the popular skidoo, ski and bicycle trail.

Recreational vehicles are openly welcomed River Rouge, so from caravans and campervans to sailing boats and anything else that floats, whatever your preferred mode of transport, rest assured it's quite welcome.

For full information on this time sensitive offer and the countless number of alluring attributes therein, contact David Stanley Redfern Ltd today.

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The beautiful province of Quebec is one of the latest targets that award winning overseas property investment specialist David Stanley Redfern Ltd have set their sights on. Adding to their revered portfolio of top class and exclusive properties, they now offer this amazing Canadian investment opportunity in Quebec, a new development of 0-6 bedroom lodges and chalets exclusively available from as little as $39,000 and custom made to individual requirements.

Ideally located in Quebec's top resort for the past 8 consecutive years, the Rouge River, Laurentian Mountain resort is a stunning and inspired development that majestically overlooks the River Rouge and serene surroundings. Conveniently close to the local amenities, this choice investment opportunity offers skiing, canoeing, fishing, hiking and swimming opportunities of equally great appeal. The properties come complete with Satellite TV, telephone, internet and cable, electricity and last but not least, optional finance solutions.

The owner of any custom made lodge/chalet featuring plot will be automatically licensed to fish and swim, boat, canoe and kayak, picnic and hike as they like which, when combined with the popular 100 mile trail that already attracts ski, bike and skidoo enthusiasts, offers a whole ever diversifying world of recreational activities. A perhaps somewhat unexpected white sandy beach, playground and volley/handball courts are also within close proximity of the development.
The clean mountain air and spring water alone are enough to draw the attention of many a potential investor with a taste for a healthier lifestyle, whilst the massive potential for real estate appreciation combined with the aforementioned finance options appeal to potential investors too. But first and foremost it's surely the charm and auspicious ambience of the properties that deserve full recognition and respect. They simply emit class!

Canada is the world's second largest country and is recognised (by the United Nations Human Development Index) for enjoying the highest quality of life in the world. Famous for being the worlds leading producer of Canada's beloved Maple syrup, Quebec is infrequently but nonetheless affectionately referred to as being France without the attitude.

If a North American holiday or investment home of incomparable and individual beauty appeals, contact David Stanley Redfern Ltd now, with any queries.

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