Overseas markets under scrutiny

Article Abstract:

Because of Australia's tightly-held property sector, many property investors are looking overseas. Domestic investors are finding capital returns on investments unsatisfying. However, there are risks for overseas investment, given political situations, liquidity issues, and currency fluctuations. Globally, the commercial real estate industry is valued at between $4.5 trillion and $7 trillion, and less than 10% of investment-grade real estate assets have been securitized, leaving a wealth of opportunities.

United States, World, Asia, Foreign investments, Economic aspects, Investments, Investors

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Property syndicators squeal at Ralph's 300 rule: the Ralph proposal to set minimum collective investment membership at 300 may hurt investors in small syndicates

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The Australian Direct Property Investment Association (ADPIA) has asked that the Australian government to amend a part of the John Ralph committee's tax-reform report. The report-section in question is unfair to syndicates that have less than 300 investors, ADPIA claims. Under the Ralph guidelines, such syndicates would not qualify to be taxed as trusts, instead of as companies.

Public Finance Activities, Corporate Tax Administration, Taxation, Corporate taxes, Tax administration, Investment companies, Business enterprises, Tax policy

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CBD office space expected to show best returns; investors are turning to counter-cyclical opportunities to overcome reduced value in the big markets

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Australia's central business district real estate values are improving. In Canberra, office property prices will fall from 10-10.5% to 9.5-10% short term but begin rising over the next two years, and will already draw investors by next year. Melbourne investors will profit most with a five-year return of 21%, and Sydney and Adelaide at 13%.

Forecasts and trends, Statistics, Buildings and facilities, Office buildings, Central business districts

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