November 2004 - 'Website Promoting Canadian Real Estate Opportunities Aimed at the UK Investor and Emigration Market'

Cornwall, UK - A new website www.AssignmentsCanada.ca has been launched, advertising Canadian real estate exclusively to the UK market.

"I was surprised at how little exposure the Canadian property market has in the UK. It really is untapped and under-represented," says founder, Nicola Way, who has homes in Cornwall and Vancouver. "With such a favourable exchange rate, there are so many incredible investment opportunities in both new developments and resales centred around ski resorts, golf courses and downtown city living."

Canada consistently remains one of the most desirable countries to live with more than 5,000 Brits emigrating there in 2003 - and already, there is a 25% increase in British emigration in Q1 of 2004 compared with the same period in 2003*. It is the second most popular emigration destination of the 'Big 5', behind Australia but ahead of the US, New Zealand and South Africa.

Whether for holiday, retirement, emigration or investment purposes, the lure of being part of the Commonwealth with no language barrier, a soaring real estate market and a highly desirable lifestyle makes Canada a very attractive proposition. Canada has always had its natural resources - its mountains and lakes - but it seems that only recently is it capitalising on them by building and expanding first-class resorts to incorporate immediate accessibility with well-designed living.

The population of metropolitan Vancouver alone will increase by approximately 80% between 1999 and 2040**. As demand for housing continues to escalate, construction and cranes dominate the skylines of Canada's cities. Success with Expo and the 2010 Olympic Games bid, ensures that Canada is no longer viewed as a wilderness of prairies, mountains and snow, but instead represents the prime choice for Europeans wishing to move overseas.

Demand for housing in popular city and resort locations is now out-stripping supply. UK buyers who have missed out on Canadian property development pre-sales now have a forum where they can search for and view off-plan opportunities together with resales in the areas of their choice. www.AssignmentsCanada.ca brings these sales to a global audience.

* http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/monitor/issue06/02-immigrants.html
** http://www.urbanfutures.com/Institute/abstracts/report42.htm

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