Australian Property Investment

Property Updates

2011-08-28T21:47:00.005+10:00

Hi All

Trust you are well and doing what you want to do !

A timely report recently produced by PRD Nationiwde has been released (Property & Economic Overview Q3 2011) of which you can view by following this link : Read on

USA - brief overview

Enjoy and until next time - be safe !

Kind regards

Chris

Australian & USA Updates

2011-07-31T21:46:00.010+10:00

Hi All

Just a few brief updates to get stuck into as ever - click the links and enjoy !

Australia

USA

If you haven't already taken a peek at APWS property opportunities, then please do :

Australian Property
Retirement to Australia
USA Property

Enjoy and until next time - be safe !

Kind regards

Chris

The Great Warren Buffet - has his say !

2011-07-01T08:41:00.005+10:00

Hi All

trust you are well and this month I found some wise words from Warren Buffet (USA Investment Property) which I think is always worth serious consideration. please click the link below.

Just posted some new stock for both Australian & USA stock, please take the time to review.

Warren Buffet
USA latest stock with 15 % minimum nett return ($5K cash positive PA)
Australian Updates House & Land | Apartments

If you haven't already taken a peek at APWS property opportunities, then please do :

Australian Property
Retirement to Australia
USA Property

Enjoy and until next time - be safe !

Kind regards

Chris

Updates Investment Property

2011-05-31T20:22:00.018+10:00

Hi All

I trust you are well and as per usual I have located some great snippets of information to share with you - just click the links below in the titles, enjoy !

Australia

USA

If you haven't already taken a peek at APWS property opportunities, then please do :

Australian Property
Retirement to Australia
USA Property

Enjoy and until next time - be safe !

Kind regards

Chris

USA Property and David Koch

2011-04-30T14:23:00.015+10:00

Hi All

I came across an interesting article on USA property and utter ignorance to the opportunity that lies in USA investment property - especially from normally trusted and impartial sources such as David & Libby Koch !

So I thought I would attach the article here and you can see my response that I sent to David & Libby Koch

David & Libby Advice (article)

Hi David & Libby (sent 07.04.11)

Having been won over by your usual impartial and balanced views over the years (where it counts) I was exasperated to read your article already biased by the title "warning flag for vultures" !

This title already alienated potential investors by labelling anyone contemplating this ‘vulture’ picking over the dyeing or the dead – the world’s largest economy is dead and the people are worthless !

This could not be further from the truth – these are/should be decisions based on reasonable platform of wanting to seize an opportunity in unprecedented times over the USA property market being rolled back 20 years !

The whole situation is universally borne out of negligence & greed and has now presented an opportunity for general investment concurrent with good research, education and support by such companies as APWS (yes me) and not as you indicated “a friend or relative around the corner” is this how you would recommend buying interstate across Australia ……………. of course not, so why take this stance with the USA property market ?

Your article went on to cite :

· Exotic dinner conversation

· Maine being the worst state

· US property is a great example of why you should not

· Property prices still dropping

· Property back to 2003 levels – 30 % since GFC

· Mortgages under water

· Indirect property ownership (managed fund)

· Borrowing issues

· Complicated paperwork

· Income declared

· Real estate / Property Mgt

· Repairs costs much higher than here

· Cheap properties wrong area “dodgy neighbourhoods”

· Problems with tenants paying rent

· Vacancy rates 13 %

· Upkeep

· Buy 10 (10 lost tenants, PM, tax & accounting bills)

· Prices down again – double dip recession

· Houses are at record lows and down 10 %

So with all these negatives and nothing at all of any substance given to the USA market (you seem to have your ‘bear’ hat on and not the using the ‘bull’ hat at any stage to review the opportunity from a 360 perspective) I needed to balance the ‘scorecard’ because you have hung, drawn and quartered this huge opportunity by dismissing the positives in totality with the deliberate exclusion.

· Exotic dinner conversation – isn’t this the case for any investment conversation bragging rights

· Maine being the worst state – has a population of < 1.4 M or .4 of the entire (330 M) population with 23 % vacancy for owner occupier, but one of the lowest rental vacancy rates at under 2.5 % surely as an investor isn’t this more critical than the owner occupier rate, but a good balance as Maine has around 74% owner occupiers – very nice investment balance for investment property and looking at the closed loop – opportunity to sell to either investment or owner occupier buyers ?

· US property is a great example of why you should not – how can this be the case, when so much has been wound back and has historical evidence up to 2006 (pre GFC) that the market was strong and able, this is not a third world country it’s the world’s largest economy and huge population - so I gather if you were asked back in the 80’s & 90’s you would have also missed out on Google & Microsoft start-ups, even though, with property you have a huge amount of historical data to use at this time !!

· Property prices still dropping – when do you have an exact science, yes in states some are but in researched and monitored states there is REAL opportunity due to planning, determination and infrastructure spending, USA property is bouncing along the bottom in the states that I would recommend from research, education and support

· Property back to 2003 levels – 30 % since GFC – gone back 20 years and allows for a rare investment opportunity

· Mortgages under water – reflects the growing demand for rentals as people have been foreclosed, but still need a roof over their heads

· Indirect property ownership (managed fund) why have you dismissed companies such as APWS which are based in Australia and take regular trips to the USA (specific states ) and offer comprehensive & professional support from Australia and in the chosen states with, House inspection, House appraisal, attorney, brokerage, real estate, property management offering ‘turn-key service with turn-key products (IE price you see is the price you pay including all fees (incidentals, GST Australia)

· Borrowing issues yes there are, as the market is in disarray but here in lies the opportunity for cash buyers to buy and then using a ‘buy, hold and build ‘strategy with options for selling via Land Contract or Rent to Buy closes the loop, especially when you invest in strong owner occupier states/ areas as the great American dream is to own your own home. As the American people get back on their feet home ownership will be back on the radar and as a ‘bridge’ peer to peer lending (Australian investors to renters) is a viable attractive option which further netts interest per annum on the outstanding monies – so a house bought for $40 K sold under Land contract for $65 K plus interest would yield $80 + K. The profit yield even greater as costs such as taxes (rates) maintenance etc are then the responsibility of the buyer – you can in theory have sold the house, before you buy it as a secure 'exit strategy'

· Complicated paperwork – USA market is one of the easiest to buy property in and as for complicated forms – yes if you are challenged, this could be the case, but there is more than enough professional support if you chose to go with companies such as APWS to help you through. Accountant in the USA $200 per annum for a tax return as a base line

· Income declared – of course you would but when you can earn a gross profit 24-35% on a $40 K investment and nett yield 12 % ($5 K USD) this by the way is equal in $ to a $450 K house & land – so what is the issue there is a ‘double tax’ treaty in place to ensure tax paid only once

· Real estate / Property Mgt –why is this such an issue, isn’t getting the right professional more important than having two entities to work through – and the added checks & balances having these two critical aspects handled by two professional entities, should add more protection to the purchase and ensuing it is conducted and handled correctly

· Repairs costs much higher than here – not that I’m aware of

· Cheap properties wrong area “dodgy neighbourhoods” not if your research, education and support is correct in the first place, again back to companies such as APWS just like gaining and researching as if you were in the Australian investment market- I have seen, walked through fantastic properties for under $100 K that would rent for $2500 per month and would resell for $400 K at the right time (3- 10 period) exceptional but true I had narrowly missed one such opportunity myself

· Problems with tenants paying rent – just like any other investment property market, but with good property mgrs and good tenant screening can minimise this

· Vacancy rates 13 % - for USA I believe it is more like 9.5 % , but you have 330 M people and once again chose states/ area that are rental demand driven, with owner occupier termination will allow the 'closed loop' of an investment

· Upkeep – just like any other you must reinvest and stay on top – as from the initial purchase you would look to spend perhaps more on a property or pay less and repair depending on the opportunity and the individual buyers goals (IE yield or capital growth)

Buy 10 (10 lost tenants, PM, tax & accounting bills) this is the reality for less than a deposit in Australia you can earn 24-35 % gross rental return and net income over a minimum 12 % and you forgot to conclude with your statement that 10 x income, 10 x profit and 10 x the capital growth opportunity

· Prices down again – double dip recession – this is not for all States and your comments are too general in their application

· Houses are at record lows and down another 10 % - thanks Mr Bear and Mr Bull …………………… here in lies an opportunity, with a housing market at 20 year lows and yes could slip further but by how realistically if you are in the right state/ area/ location to begin with, having solid research, the real question is ............... where is the ceiling and when "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

Yes I am happy to be interviewed and balance (perspective) the information by phone or face to face !

(End)

So you can read that I have responded to this extremely disappointing and poorly compiled information and as yet, I have had no response - will keep you posted !

Enjoy and until next time - be safe !

Kind regards

Chris

World Events & Wealth Opportunities

2011-03-24T10:28:00.013+10:00

Hi All

Well what an incredible few months and can I start with my sincere heartfelt thoughts to those affected in the following countries ; Australia (Qld & Vic) New Zealand, Japan and with the unrest (Nth Africa & Middle East) we see on a weekly basis, may this bring long-term positive resolution for the citizens of those countries and regions.

With that said, so much is happening in the money markets, exchange rates and world economies.

Whilst all these events are happening around the world, it's when the 'brave hearts' get to work and start to execute investment strategies.

I have been seeing increased traffic (reports, comments, literature and everyday news) and as such the opportunities are rife !

So I have compiled a few of these articles and provided links (below) for you to review and make sense of this yourself.

If you haven't already taken a peek at APWS property opportunities, then please do :

Australian Property
Retirement to Australia
USA Property

Enjoy and until next time - be safe !

Kind regards

Chris

Australia Day !

2011-01-25T21:19:00.002+10:00

Happy Australia Day !

Merry Christmas, Happy & Safe New Year 2011

2010-12-17T15:59:00.007+10:00

Wishing you and your family the Merriest Christmas, the Happiest & Best New Year yet, above all, remain healthy and stay safe !

Until next year

Kind regards

Chris

Dynamic Press Kit - DPK

2010-11-30T23:34:00.006+10:00

Hi All

Trust you are well and preparing now for the looming festive season !

At APWS we have just released the USA property and retirement project using a DPK - Dynamic Press Kit !!

This allows huge information and data to be sent with one URL - amazing media tool.

Please take a few minutes to check the following links and let me know your thoughts - thank you :

USA Property

Australian Retirement (supported Living through Aged Care retire to Australia)

Enjoy and until next time - be safe !

Come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Property

Kind regards

Chris

Australian Property Updates

2010-10-31T21:45:00.004+10:00

Hi All

Well since the last post a new Government has been elected in Australia, although in minority we await to see what damage it inflicts on the property market of Australia !

In the meantime here is some light reading on the housing market and some perspectives on the way forward from the current issues facing the finally balanced housing market.

Review 1

Review 2

Until next time - be safe !

Come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Property

Kind regards

Chris

USA Investment Property

2010-09-30T17:44:00.006+10:00

Hi All

Having just got back from the USA and updated my stock availability thought I would share with you the exciting projects I have seen - High Gross & Nett rental returns, combined with exceptional capital growth opportunities.

Including that of Units - from 6 to 50 unit buildings that have terrific rental returns both gross and nett rental returns !

Use the click here link will take you to the latest updates.

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Property

Kind regards

Chris

Foreign Buyers and the new Investment Guidelines

2010-07-31T20:00:00.002+10:00

Hi All

Trust you are well and getting stuck into the General Election debate and build-up that could well effect the aspect of investing into Australia's property market !

Click this link

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Property

Kind regards

Australia one of the most transparent real estate markets in the world

Updates

2010-06-30T23:16:00.010+10:00

Hi All

Just returned from overseas (Europe) and what a great time - which always makes you feel so glad to be home with the great weather and lifestyle of sunny but at present cold Brisbane !!

Hence the flag flying high above as a mark of respect, for such a beautiful country in totality.

Found some great news items - enjoy !

More reinforcement for the Australian property market

Some of the benefits for investing in Australian property (rental)

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Property

Kind regards
Chris

Australian Property Market Updates

2010-04-07T20:37:00.003+10:00

Hi All

Hope you had a great and safe Easter break !

I thought this month, I would provide some market updates that have been circulated, especially now that a .25% rate rise has been announced.

Enjoy !

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Property

Kind regards

USA Investment Property

2010-03-31T20:32:00.008+10:00

Hi All

If you have been thinking about an investment into USA market place or not even aware of the opportunity ........................... stop and read on, you'll be foolish not too !

I challenge anyone to find an investment property where you pay (purchase price) under $40 K (USD) that returns :

25 - 30 % gross yield (rent)
12 - 20 % nett return
100 + % capital growth potential (under 5 years)

Read on and enjoy !

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Property

Kind regards

Chris

Australian Market Place Update

2010-02-16T18:53:00.006+10:00

Hi All

Want the latest update about the Australian Investment property market .................... !

Read on and enjoy

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Property

Kind regards

Chris
http://www.apws.net.au/

USA Property

2010-01-31T21:50:00.006+10:00

Hi All

Hope you had a great and safe festive season ?

Leaping into 2010 it makes sense to be targeting positively geared property, with exceptional
yield and high capital growth.

30 % Yield (rent)
100 - 300 % capital growth potential
From $28 K to under $50 K USD (owned outright)

There is only one market offering this at present, in select & highly researched areas of USA
Read on

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Property

Kind regards

Merry Xmas & Happy & Safe New Year

2009-12-15T22:25:00.002+10:00

Seasons Greetings and thank you for stopping by over the year.

Here's to a Happy & Safe New Year 2010.

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Property

Kind regards

Chris

Oz Property Updates

2009-11-30T22:02:00.004+10:00

Hi All

A few news updates for your reading - enjoy !

Article 1

Article 2

Article 3

USA property still looking very attractive - you must at least take a look to fully appreciate this wealth creation platform ........... read more

Until next time

Kind regards

USA Investment Property

2009-10-31T20:46:00.006+10:00

Hi All

If you have not seen the USA Property opportunities then you must - exceptional yields with exceptional capital growth potential in under 5 years !!

You must at least take a look to fully appreciate this wealth creation platform ........... read more

Until next time

Kind regards

Chris

News Updates

2009-09-24T21:31:00.002+10:00

Hi All

I have a number of news updates for you to review and ascertain what's new and what's a 'view' in the world of investment property within Australia.

Click the links and enjoy - until next time !

Click here

Kind regards

USA Property

2009-08-25T23:13:00.005+10:00

Hi All

As the USA property has been very popular and has exceptional yields with great capital growth potential in under 5 years - I thought I would add some more properties for you to view and serious look to invest, with yields of gross 25 % + and nett 16% +.

Please, please take time to view and consider this opportunity as a great wealth platform - if you follow this link, it will provide you with a more in-depth overview.

Kind regards

USA Property - Foreclosures

2009-07-01T06:15:00.002+10:00

Hi All

Normally I would not suggest investment property outside of Australia (SEQ & Developing Coastal Areas) however at present an opportunity to earn 30% yields (rental return) and 200% capital growth in under 5 years exists.

These properties are from the fall-out of the sub-prime crisis in the USA and as such, with a target ted and selected sector(s) offers great returns for shrewd and timely investment, over a short period of time.

Want to know more then click here

Kind regards

Chris

Global Property Review

2009-06-03T22:59:00.009+10:00

I have located this global review which you should find interesting - click here and enjoy !

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.Use the link and Search for : Australian Investment Property

Kind regards

Chris
http://www.apws.net.au/

First Time Buyers Grant To End !

2009-04-30T19:53:00.002+10:00

Hi All

For those eligible here is an up to date position on the first time buyers grant click here

Kind regards

Chris

The biggest losers (and a few winners, too)

2009-03-15T23:19:00.004+10:00

Hi All

A timely reminder of the current market place and going forward please click here to see the full story.

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.Use the link and Search for : Australian Investment Property

Kind regards
Chris
http://www.apws.net.au/

FIRB - Positive Investment Property Changes

2009-02-28T22:39:00.006+10:00

Hi All

Can you believe nearly at the end of the first quarter for 2009 !!!!!!!!!

Some great news for foreign investors into Australia, as the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) click here for the latest update.

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.Use the link and Search for : Australian Investment Property

Kind regards

Overlooked solution to credit crunch

2009-01-31T20:22:00.003+10:00

Hi All

Trust you all have had a great festive season and let's get straight into 2009 forecasts and opportunities : Click here
Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link above, and Search for : Australian Investment Property.

Until next time
Chris
www.apws.net.au

2008-12-18T15:08:00.000+10:00

Hi All
Seasons Greetings and thank you for stopping by over the year. Here's to a Happy & Safe New Year.
Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.
Use the link and Search for : Australian Iinvestment Property
Kind regards
Chris

Global Fall-out & Direction

2008-11-30T21:55:00.004+10:00

Hi All

As markets continue to fall along with the share market and economies go into recession it is important to remember there are always opportunities that arise out of negative circumstances.

Australian residential investment property in South East Queensland (SEQ) continues to show promise as the State infrastructure spend sustains growth and employment which is one of the most critical factors to be monitored.

Over the coming months and year it will be essential to find a safe and secure investment region with good growth and reasonable income to ensure sustained prosperity.

Australia offers such an environment with the added bonus of lower interest rates (4-5%) lower exchange rate in general and a sound real estate market place with open and transparent dealings.

I wish you well with your future investments and happy to help where I can.

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.
Use the link and Search for : Australian Property
Kind regards
Chris
http://www.apws.net.au/

Investment Property Australia

2008-10-27T14:33:00.007+10:00

Hi All

Well what a difference a few weeks make for the global finances ! Who would have believed Meryl Lynch and Lenham Brothers but just goes to show its not your size but what you do and how you go about doing it that matters !!

Now amongst all this chaos the real investors start to emerge and see real opportunities to make high capital growth from fallen equity positions.

Now is the time for any investor that wishes to make long-term gains to seize the moment and purchase property in strategically sound locations such as South East Queensland Australia.

With its $107 billion dollar, 21 year infrastructure programme and huge influx of people into the region, continuing to make it Australia's fastest growing region and the world's fifth fastest is one of the safest 'havens' you could find for long-term and sustainable capital growth.

I have added a few links to news stories and update son the Australian economy FYI.

Overview of Australian Economy - IMF

Migration Boom - News

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Property

Kind regards
Chris
http://www.apws.net.au/

News Articles Australian Residential Property

2008-08-31T18:55:00.004+10:00

I have located a few recent news articles on the current state and outlook of the Australian residential property market which includes rental and owner occupier - enjoy.

Click here

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Property

Kind regards

Chris

Reasons why property in Australia is a good investment 101

Reasons to be cheerful - investment property

2008-07-10T19:01:00.000+10:00

Hi All

I found this great summary which I have borrowed to share with you :

1. Excellent, temperate climate, with an amazing average 3,000 hours of sunshine per year

2. Unspoilt beaches, tropical rainforest, rugged mountains, deserts and sun-baked horizons

3. Stable both economically and politically

4. GDP on par with most European countries English is the national language and legal and business environment based on the British system

5. Well established legal and property buying process

6. High capital returns in key investment areas

7. Fantastic, healthy lifestyle with abundance of outdoor pursuits, eg. swimming, fishing, cycling, jogging, bushwalking and more

8. High rental demand due to current high property prices

9. Interest only mortgages on offer for 5 or even 10 year periods

10. Population growth and rising incomes ensure the demand for housing outpaces supply, causing prices to rise.

11. Regulated investment markets that are transparent and low risk Favourable Sterling exchange rate (typically 1 GBP = 2.3 AU$)

courtesy of Pejuang Sejati

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday and Thursday.
Use the link and Search for : Australian Property
Kind regards
Chris
http://www.apws.net.au/

News Updates

2008-06-30T21:23:00.005+10:00

Hi All

Here is the 'demand' side of why investment property is very much alive and kicking within Australia - running like a steam train within South East Queensland (SEQ) click on the following link to view.

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday and Thursday.
Use the link and Search for : Australian Property

Kind regards
Chris
http://www.apws.net.au/

News Links

2008-05-18T21:31:00.003+10:00

Hi All

A few news links of current affairs in the world of Australian Investment property just the links and these will take you to the articles - enjoy !

Global Direct Real Estate Investment to be down 30% this year
Leverage, Leverage, Leverage!
UK buyers snap up Coast property

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday and Thursday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Property

Kind regards

Chris

You Tube

2008-03-31T22:16:00.004+10:00

Hi

We now have a 'face' on You Tube and will develop this communications tool as well, so please stop by and post your comments and suggestions :

http://www.youtube.com/user/InvestmentPropertyAU

Until next time
Or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday and Thursday. Use the link and Search for : Australian Property

Kind regards
Chris
http://www.apws.net.au/

Information Sessions

2008-02-29T22:56:00.008+10:00

We have just posted a new schedule of 'information sessions' either online or at specific venues.

By clicking here will take you directly to our complete schedule of events. Soon to be added, is a brief audio video overview of our services, to demonstrate how we can support you in creating substantial and sustainable wealth.

Until next time

Or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday and Tuesday. Use the link and Search for : Australian Property

Kind regards

Welcome 2008

2008-01-28T21:46:00.001+10:00

We trust you enjoyed the festive season in good health and ready to ensure or perhaps start your good wealth phase !

As part of being a member (free) of our website each month we circulate an eNewsletter with 'hot properties' for a brief review.

If you would like to receive a copy each month please follow the link and enter some brief details (it's free and will take 30 seconds to complete) this will also give you access to our Useful Links section using your user name and password assigned to you when you Join.

Until next time

Or come and join us at the next Skypecast (information session - event calendar) each Sunday and Tuesday. Use the following link and Search for : Australian Property https://skypecasts.skype.com/skypecasts/home

Kind regards

Chris