Fractional ownership, also known as Co-ownership and not to be confused with Time Share, as a model for property ownership is becoming increasingly popular throughout the world. Buyers are presented with a way to own a luxury vacation home with such benefits as capital appreciation and without the astronomical price tag.
In the latest Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey, Australia is the most over-priced nation and thus least affordable in the study, with five of the top six cities surveyed also being Australian. The survey, which covers 272 markets in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States, is now in its 6th year.
Marquette Turner Luxury Homes, having properties listed for sale on five continents, are excited to form a global strategic partnership with foreign exchange company Realty-FX. With global barriers becoming of less and less importance, increasingly properties are being purchased by foreign buyers With global barriers becoming of less and less importance, increasingly properties are being purchased by foreign buyers that require foreign exchange services. Marquette Turner Luxury Homes and Realty-FX recognise the importance of providing clients with corporate rates for foreign exchange payments and lower transaction fees.
A recent survey of the National Association of Realtors in the USA found that in the 12 months to March 2010, agents saw a marked increase in the interest of foreign buyers. Whilst still down from the lofty heights of 2007 when 32% of agents reported contact with foreigners, figures were up 5% to 28% in the 12 months surveyed. Furthermore, actual purchases in the period jumped 6% to 18% which represented $66 billion USD of property, or approximately 7% percent of the total market.
In the first quarter of 2010, property prices rose in 53% of the global real estate markets monitored by Knight Frank, as documented in their recent Global House Price Index. Asia-Pacific was the stand-out region, with on average 17.8% growth, and the top four countries in the list being from the region, whilst the bottom of the list features Ukraine and the three Baltic States with annual price falls in excess of 30%.
In contrast to the gloomy outlook in the United States and much of Europe, the Turkish real estate sector is expanding due to a rapidly growing population and sustained economic growth. Due to tight regulations in the country’s recently reformed financial system, Turkish banks’ direct exposure to the sub-prime mortgage debacle is minimal. As such, analysts at Merril Lynch have concluded that the Turkish Property Market offers a real ‘safe haven’ during the global financial turmoil.
Whether the new property tax for New South Wales was “slipped in” by stealth at the same time as the Federal Budget for 2010 was released, is unfortunately neither here nor there. What is of primary concern is that it is being introduced during less than favourable times and is a complete slap in the face to the Henry Review.
To the outside world, the picture of Thailand is one of crisis and chaos, however, since absolute monarchy ended in 1932, there have been 27 prime ministers, 18 constitutions, 11 successful coups and a number of tempestuous demonstrations. Such a history of tension has inevitably led to a relatively steely resolve amongst the Thai people and institutions. Quite simply, they’re not fazed easily.
Real estate news making headlines for the week 10-17 May 2010, including Australia, US, UK, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Russia, Spain, Japan, Mexico, Israel, Brazil, and more…
According to a recent survey*, the most important factor for high-net-worth individuals (HNW_I’s) when investing in residential real estate is the long-term capital appreciation.
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