Saturday 17 December 2011

Can you afford paradise? Yes, says travel company in popular tropical getaway..

Tourists are increasingly turning away from holidays in far-flung destinations such as Dubai, Egypt and the Caribbean, choosing instead to holiday closer to home. Spending on leisure activities has gone down, according to the 2011 Family Spending Report published in November. However, there's no need to go camping just yet, says a travel agency in a truly exotic location. Holidaymakers can enjoy affordable year round sunshine, palm trees, stunning scenery and beautiful beaches, just five hours flight away in the ex-British colony of The Gambia, situated on the West coast of Africa.

Taf Gambia Tours, a travel company in The Gambia, has exclusive access to some of the countries best holiday deals and has seen an increasing demand for accommodation from holidaymakers in the UK and Europe. As The Gambia is just five hours flight away, tourists looking for an affordable tropical getaway will save money on their flights, plus they can choose from a wealth of affordable holiday homes close to its beautiful beaches such Brufut Gardens at Brufut Heights beach.

Mustapha Njie, CEO of Taf Holdings Ltd, which owns Taf Gambia Tours, is not at all surprised about the increase in tourists to The Gambia: "Our country is known as 'The Smiling Coast', and that's exactly what visitors do when they come here," Mr Njie explains. "The Gambia has a thriving economy and a constantly improving infrastructure. Tourists always receive a warm welcome from Gambians who are considered the friendliest people on earth, and often return again and again. Many even buy their own holiday homes in developments such as Brufut Gardens."

The Gambia offers a wide choice of accommodation, including affordable apartments of all sizes, luxurious villas with pools, holiday homes close to the beach, and hotels. Find out more by visiting www.tafgambiatours.com.

Emerging property markets offer best opportunity for return on investment, says leading businessman

Can property still offer a good return on investment? Of course, says Mr Mustapha Njie, CEO of Taf Holdings Ltd and one of The Gambia's leading entrepreneurs. While property markets in Europe and the USA are stagnating, new, emerging markets such as The Gambia are catching the eye of shrewd property investors.

Mustapha Njie explains: "The Gambia ticks all the boxes for an exciting emerging property market. We have a stable government that is constantly investing in infrastructure such as roads, electricity and water, and is keen to encourage overseas investment. We have a low crime rate, a growing economy and a thriving tourist industry. As a result, property prices have been steadily increasing for the past few years and The Gambia has become an investment haven."

One of the most important things to consider when buying property overseas is the property laws and regulations that will be applied. Unlike many other countries, it is relatively straightforward to buy and sell property in The Gambia. Mustapha Njie continues: "The property conveyancing laws in The Gambia are based on the British legal system. And, of course, our official language is English, and so property investors from the UK will find it much easier to communicate with Gambian solicitors than, for example, if they were buying property in Spain."

One of the most successful recent property developments in The Gambia is Brufut Gardens, with over five hundred properties. It occupies a choice position just ten minutes from the airport, overlooking the beautiful Brufut Heights beach. Brufut Gardens is so popular that the developer is constructing an exclusive shopping mall and leisure complex, due to be opened in 2012. Find out more at www.tafgambianproperty.com.

Thursday 15 December 2011

The Gambian property market: get a piece of it while you can

The world's emerging property markets are fast becoming big news, and The Gambia is one of the most exciting property markets you could find. Over the past few years, it has enjoyed significant growth, due largely to The Gambia's stable government and economy as well as its vast number of attractions for visitors and ex-pats. 2012 is certain to bring continued success for property developments such as Brufut Gardens, a secure, private development with over five hundred homes.

About Brufut Gardens

Since the first phase of Brufut Gardens was completed in 2004 by Taf Holdings Ltd, its luxury properties have been snapped up by families, entrepreneurs, retirees and holidaymakers. It is now a thriving community covering 3,700,000 square metres, set alongside beautiful Brufut Heights beach. The development's low rise, attractive buildings have been carefully designed in a traditional style, with plenty of outdoor gardens, terraces and verandas, so that its residents can fully enjoy the sub-tropical Gambian climate.

We asked Mr Mustapha Njie, CEO of Taf Holdings Ltd, why 2012 is such an exciting year for Brufut Gardens.

"When we developed Brufut Gardens we gave residents modern, luxury accommodation with superb facilities, including tarmac roads, a regular electricity and water supply, street lighting and a weekly garbage collection. In 2012 residents will be able to enjoy a brand new, exclusive shopping mall. Its first phase is due to open in February, and we plan to complete it by the end of the year."

The Brufut Gardens Shopping Mall

This exclusive shopping mall has been designed to give residents more than just a shopping experience. Holding thirty four units and a terraced food court, this thirty million dollar complex will accommodate a variety of shops selling fashion, gifts, toys, electronics and household goods, together with several restaurants. As well as retail shops and an art gallery, the complex will hold a number of units that will be invaluable to the community. These include a bank, Forex bureau, pharmacy, estate agency, travel agency, hairdressers and dry cleaners.

Find out more about Gambian property

To find out more about Gambia, the property market, and Brufut Gardens, visit www.tafgambianproperty.com.