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Intelligent Investing Europe – 2010 Edition
by Bavani Naidu
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 4th November, 2009
ISBN: 978-1-907179-25-9
Price: €19.95
‘Ipsa scientia potestas est’
-‘Knowledge itself is power’
Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)
Knowledge before investing! This is the key to successful property investing. The Author sheds vital information on the European countries which every investor ‘needs to know’ before investing in a particular country. The book deals specifically with the various European countries taxes, legal costs and other vital information necessary for any Investor.
This book serves as a guide to capital tax systems and general information in each country. This information pertains to property investors who are non resident in the countries in which they invest in.
Praise for Intelligent Investing
‘Intelligent Investing Europe is an incredible resource for all investment professionals wishing to be part of the Global Investment Village. Well researched, accurately drafted and accessibly presented, Bavani Naidu has provided the potential investor with a comprehensive read for risk reduced realty!’ - Ruben Reddy, Principal- Ruben Reddy Architects, Durban, South Africa.
‘Tax and other requisite knowledge is an integral part of a deal and it is the understanding and comprehension of the magnitude of this to any deal that separates the professional investor from the novice. I commend Bavani for her work in this book and look forward to applying her guidelines.’ - Ian Lawlor, CEO of Wealthbuilding.ie and Private Investor, Dublin, Ireland.
“With any real estate investment there are bound to be hidden costs. This is especially true for first-time investors in new geographies. Intelligent Investing provides a comprehensive and transparent guide to all the hidden costs when investing in any European country. More so, Intelligent Investing highlights all the legal peculiarities relevant to real estate in each country.” - Namir Waisberg, CEO. Intellectual Properties International, Johannesburg, South Africa.
“Bavani has managed to comprise the essential information and key factors investors should consider when researching a foreign destination for the first time. Knowledge is paramount in securing the right investment and forecasting for future costs and tax outlays associated with foreign property ownership. A book of this nature is a perfect guide for those looking to a new investment horizon for the first time or those already present in the market. ” - Colm Murphy, Director of Marketing. Property Tax International, Dublin, Ireland.
“I found this to be a very intriguing read primarily owing to its focus and emphasis of the fundamentals and core principles of investing into real estate overseas. The educating of the investor as to what should be considered when doing research and due diligence prior to making the decision was very helpful and easy to understand as it highlighted the basic and core factors.” - Suchit Karia, Business Development Manager, Cinch Group, London, United Kingdom.
About the Author
Bavani Naidu was born and raised in the city of Durban, South Africa. She completed her Law Degree at the University of Durban-Westville and University of Natal and set up a legal practice in Durban, South Africa. In 2000, she and her family relocated to Dublin, Ireland where she obtained admission into the legal fraternity in England and Wales, and Ireland. She also obtained a Tax Diploma in Ireland. She specialised in private client services and tax planning for high net worth individuals whilst at Ernst & Young Accountants, Dublin amongst other high profiled firms. She is married to Sharendra Naidu, an Architect, and they have three children.
She is also the co-founder of a private equity company called Niche Equity which assists investors in creating, building and preserving client wealth through property investing. She is also currently involved in teaching financial education to teenagers, motivating and educating them on achieving financial wealth and freedom.
