Slovakia Investment Property is proud to announce to have won the highest awarded prize at the prestigious Homes Overseas Awards 2006 (category Best Central and
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"I'd certainly recommend Slovakia Investment Property to anyone considering investing in Slovakia. There have been numerous times over the last few months where their contacts and experience on the ground has been invaluable in helping us buy our first property in a new market."
Matthew Turk, London
"We bought three properties in Trnava, using Slovakia Investment Property as the vehical in which to do so. From the start things were explained quite comphrehensivly with continual updates and photographs on a regular basis and with any queries we had quickly laid to rest."
Delighted with the attention and service we received.
Steven Gilfillan, Northern Ireland
"After much research about opportunities in other countries I decided to invest with Slovakia Investment Property. The help and information I received from Petra Gajdosikova about the rental market was very comprehensive and this enabled me to decide an investment in a Trnava apartment presented a good opportunity. Everything about the purchase is simple and has run very smoothly with help and advice readily available from Petra. I am happy to recommend Slovakia Investment Property for any investment in Slovakia."
Alan Casey
"All that remains is for me to say a big thank you to Slovakia Investment Property for the professional way in which they have dealt with [my transaction] from day one. They have always kept us informed as to how the development was progressing and the Procedure Report sent to us was both comprehensive and informative. I would not hesitate to recommend Slovakia Investment Property."
Lloyd Pietersen, Bristol
"While I was persuaded by the logic of investing in the Slovak Republic, the challenge was how to do this without paying over-the-odds as an innocent foreigner. Petra Gajdosikova of Slovakia Investment Property (SIP) has been a reliable and knowledgeable agent. Everything that was promised has been fulfilled. My family is buying two apartments in the town of Trnava, which has a new Peugeot car plant recently opened. I am confident that the apartments will get regular tenants with a reasonable return. I view it as a long-term investment with solid capital gains achievable. The fee charged by SIP is fair, and without it I would not have been able to find such an excellent purchase. Furthermore, Petra has recommended high-quality managing agents, and an accountant to advise on Slovakian tax matters. SIP are also able to help with mortgages and, having looked into mortgages independently, I can confirm that they have good contacts in that field.
On my two visits to Slovakia I have found everything as promised. I also like the people of Slovakia. There is a high level of honesty and integrity. I would not hesitate to recommend SIP. They are professional and have sound local knowledge."
Peter G. Cartwright, Ilford
"I think the most important aspect about buying a property in an unknown overseas market is to engage expertise in all aspects of the process, from initial research, to visiting the development, to introductions to Slovakian experts, be it lawyers, property management services or whatever. It is critical to work with people who fully understand the entire purchase process and the local culture as they are so different to that which we are used to in the UK. Certainly Slovakia Investment Property has proved to be outstanding in all these aspects with the additional advantage that they can help with preferential purchase prices, payment terms and mortgage rates. I would fully recommend Slovakia Investment Property."
Jonathan and Amanda Bye
"We are relatively small UK property investors, with investments in the UK
and USA. In 2004 we looked to spread our wings because of the overcooked
UK market conditions, and looked to the emerging markets of the recent EU
accession countries. After some research we were convinced that Slovakia
and Bratislava, in particular, had much to offer.
We were introduced to Slovakia Investment Property by an adviser - and
three months later have purchased two apartments, nearing completion in
the business district of Bratislava.
Slovakia Investment Property and its principal Gajdosikova in particular,
have been absolute gems throughout the whole process. They have understood
our initial nervousness about making an investment in relatively new
territory and have been on hand to help with queries and offer assurance,
whenever needed.
They have advised us on local conditions and introduced us to very solid
local financial institutions, highly competent (and bi-lingual) local
lawyers and managing agents. SIP provided all we needed, and more, when
we made a site visit to the apartments on the inaugural Easyjet flight to
Bratislava, in December 2004.
We were greatly impressed with what we saw - Bratislava is a great small
mid European City and our flats are being built to an extremely high spec
and are at a very advanced stage of completion. We have been given
confidence to believe that we will be able to let them at premium rates,
in the months to come. The proof of the pudding, of course, will be with
the lettings and anticipated capital growth over the next 2 - 3 years.
Everything we have seen to date, however, gives us absolute confidence
that we have made the correct investment decision and Slovakia Investment
Property's approach has played no little part in reassuring us of the
soundness of our decision. I would highly recommend that any UK property
investor looking for new fields to consider Slovakia, and SIP as agents.
They will take you through the (purchase) process with the minimum of fuss
and maximum professionalism."
John Walker, London
"I have been investing in properties overseas for some years, and have
found Slovakia Investment Property to be amongst the most helpful,
professional companies I have dealt with. As one example, they kindly and
proactively highlighted potential tax advantages due to my offshore
resident status (no other company had explained this)."
Martyn Coombs, Tokyo
"I was introduced to Slovakia Investment Property through a colleague of
mine who had explained the benefits of investing in Eastern Europe. The
service and information provided by them, in particular Petra
Gajdosikova, was second to none.
Before I invested in Slovakia, I wanted to visit the country and the
property location. Petra advised me the best way to travel and where to
stay, and also arranged someone to show me around Bratislava and visit the
property and surrounding areas. I only stayed in Slovakia one day but I
came away feeling very comfortable and secure in my investment.
I purchased my property 2004 and the support and ongoing service
from Slovakia Investment Property is still continuing. I have purchased
property overseas in the past and I can safely recommend Slovakia
Investment Property as a professional and quality service."
Jason Clarke, Middlesex
"After some months of research regarding where I should embark on my first
Eastern European buy to let property purchase, I decided on Bratislava,
and flew out for a 3 day research trip. During the trip I was fortunate to
meet up with Petra Gajdosikova from Slovakia Investment Property after
coincidentally seeing their advert in a magazine only a week earlier.
I found her exceptionally knowledgeable on local property matters, and
well connected with both legal and financial parteners. A combination of
these qualities, and the excellent development which she took me to visit,
led me to commit to purchasing a flat via her company.
Having now exchanged contracts on the property, I am able to see it
developing each month with photos on the internet, with continued support
from Petra regarding any issues I may have.
Slovakia Investment Property really do offer a "one stop shop" service,
with partners I have learned to trust. It really has been reassuring to
find someone who can take the 1st timer through the process offering such
personal contact and support."
Andrew Staal, Manchester
"I had been nervous about investing in property overseas - especially in
emerging markets - and especially sceptical of the many property agents
that advertise their services.
However, Slovakia Investment Property managed to quickly persuade me that
they had a genuine understanding of the Slovakian market and of my needs
and concerns. I met them in Slovakia to see the development first-hand -
and was able to gain much more detailed answers to my questions than I
would expect from a British property sales agent.
Slovakia Investment Property have also been completely honest,
straightforward and open at all times - which is so important in gaining
trust. I was given sound advice on financing, legal representation, bank
guarantees, local letting agents etc - well beyond the basic
selection of the properties."
Andy Hawkins, London
"I decided to look into purchasing a property abroad in Autumn 2004. I am
a Chartered Surveyor practising in the UK. I read the Slovakia Investment
Property brochure and decided to travel to Bratislava. I was shown the
development along with the site manager in some detail, and met both the
recomended solicitors and letting agents. I was put under no pressure to
buy at any time.
To date Slovakia Investment Property have done everything they promised they
would, and have always answered my questions thoroughly and
professionally. They have been friendly and helpful and kept me informed
of progress. All the people I was introduced to impressed me, and they too
have kept all their promises to date.
The development is now well underway and I have paid my 30% of the purchase
price. Clearly "the proof of the pudding" will come when the development is
fully completed and it is time to let it. On the basis of all actions to
date however, I have every confidence this too will go to plan."
Paul R Taylor MRICS, Derby
"It is my pleasure to send you this note to express my thanks and say that
dealing with Slovakia Investment Properties has given me the confidence to
commit to my first property investment overseas.
The process has been made easier and stress free because you have
provided:
Local knowledge and experience with contacts in the region
Clearly and confidently demonstrated a sound investment rationale
Provided quality informational material to support the case
Promptly dealt with questions or concerns in a friendly manner
Continued to keep me informed following the initial stages
However, it has been your own belief and confidence in the product that has
made the difference for me.
Slovakia Investment Properties will continue to do extremely well based upon
my personal experiences with the company.
Many thanks"
P. Cartwright, Leicestershire
A number of months ago I came across Petra Gajdosikova of Slovakia
Investment Property at a trade show in Dublin. After some discussion I
decided to make a booking deposit on an apartment under development.
I have always found Petra to be professional, very knowledgeable of the
Slovakian property market and generous with her time.
Slovakia Investment Property have assisted me from the beginning regarding
issues such as finding suitable legal assistance and advice regarding
exchange rates. As the apartment is being built they continue to update
me and to allow me choose from a range of materials and colours relating
to the apartment. Furthermore they are now assisting me with finding a
suitable management agent.
I would therefore have no hesitation in recommending Slovakia Investment
Property as estate agents for Bratislava and Slovakia.
