ARE Americas Presentation

James Dearsley, European Sales ManagerRob Handley, US Director

Your Overseas Property Specialists

Presentation Agenda

• General introduction

• How we can help you

• Properties examples

• Seminar examples

• Question and Answer session

Before I start………….Social Networking

• @jamesdearsley• www.linkedin/in/jamesdearsley• www.jamesdearsley.wordpress.com

• www.propertytribes.ning.com

• There is a big push to “personalise” the Internet – Social Network is part of that

About Atlas International

• AREA – how did we meet? • Established in 1977• Family Owned and Private Company• Have helped over 75,000 buy property

in Europe• Operating out of 19 different countries• Business built around “Inspection” or

“Viewing” trips • It all started in Spain……

Jim Stockdale, Chairman

James Stockdale, Atlas US

Rob Handley, Atlas US

James Dearsley, Atlas UK

Olivia Stockdale, Atlas UK

Amy Stockdale, Atlas UK

How Can We Help You?

• Reliable• Proven track record• Established European

network• Top of the line website• After sales client services

– Property management– Completion reports and

customized Web login for construction updates

– Fiscal representation– Furniture packages

How Can We Help You?

• As an Agent you get our systems and knowledge free of charge:– Fully Interactive website– Atlas International 2009 Interactive property brochure– Intranet System– Exhibition Advice

Example Properties

San Diego - Cabrillo

•Popular for foreign investment•Well established infrastructure•Known attractions such as Sea World, Disneyland, world renowned shopping•Strong tourist industry•Outstanding lifestyle and climate

•Highly developed legal buying process•Variety of building types available•Water sports to winter sports a drive apart from each other•Proximity to Mexico, Las Vegas, etc.•Easy to access•Prestige and excitement unlike anyplace else!

• Entertainment capital of the world• Lots of outdoor activities• Lake Las Vegas• Beautiful golf courses• Hoover Dam• Major price reduction in home values---Very Affordable!!

LAS VEGAS – Investment opportunities

Belize – Emerald Cove

•Official language is English•No capital gains tax•No inheritance tax•No major restrictions for foreign purchase•No ongoing property tax (paid upfront)•Retiree program affording tax benefits•Melting pot of cultures

•Relaxing and exotic lifestyle•Warm turquoise Caribbean Sea•Second largest barrier reef in the world•Blue Hole•International airport expansion•Diving, snorkeling, marlin fishing, cave tubing, zip lining, jungle hiking and more!

Costa Rica – The Irazu

Known as the “Switzerland of the Americas.” Most Popular Place to Buy an Overseas Home in Central America for Ex-Pats. No Capital Gains TaxLow Income Taxes-----Only 9% on Costa Rican Generated Income!!! No Income Tax If Income Is Generated Outside of Costa Rica!Most Stable Country in Central America Determined By The United States CIATwo International Airports- Liberia and San Jose2% to 4% Closing Costs- includes Transfer Land Tax, Legal Fees, and Misc. Fees¼% Yearly Municipal TaxVery Diverse Ecosystem

Italy – Jupiter Beach Resort

•Year round Mediterranean climate•No capital gains tax•No inheritance tax•Overseas buyers have a straightforward purchase•All that is needed is an Italian tax code•Turquoise waters, sand, and snow!

•High quality of life•Low cost of living•Advanced infrastructure•Friendly, family oriented people•Amazing food and wine•Fashion and culture•Healthy living in Mediterranean paradise

Turkey – Sabite II Apartments

•Affordable properties•Changes in the law in 2003 opened Turkey real estate to foreign investment•The only city in the world located on two continents is Istanbul• Ephesus and Halikarnassos, two of the seven Wonders of the World are located here

• Over 300 days of sunshine a year• Excellent cuisine• Friendly and helpful locals• Paradise for boat lovers, sun worshippers• Attractive and untouched coastline• Low cost of living• Welcoming atmosphere

Spain – Repossession Properties

•Safe economic structures•Warm climate year round•Golf, skiing, water sports•Excellent infrastructure•Value for money•Foreign mortgages up to 70%•Variations in properties available

•Healthy lifestyle•Welcoming people•Exciting nightlife•Gorgeous beaches•High quality of life•Popular tourist destination•Tried and tested investment!

Seminar Examples

Why Use Atlas International?

• We are not a franchise brokerage. • Very diverse portfolio throughout the

Mediterranean, Central America, U.S.A.• Various price points for all clients• Strong due diligence• Group of companies within Atlas to help

clients----mortgages, legal advice, furniture packages, after-sales care

• Atlas Foreign Exchange (Currency)• Subsidized inspection trips for qualified buyers• Go Directs