Australian Property Market

By Author: Jamie McIntyre
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The USA foreclosures and CDO’s (Collateralized Debt Obligations) through the abhorrent banking industry that led to the GFC have impacted property in USA substantially, and in some areas Cities were drastically affected to the point of streets being bulldozed. However, despite the decline in USA property prices in Phoenix, the economy of greater Phoenix has remained quite stable and has given the opportunity for unheard of property deals. With many investors (including 21st Century Members) snatching up properties that were valued at as much as $250k at height of the market, for as little as $50,000-$100,000, and rental returns of 10-26%, it makes property in USA quite attractive. The head of Economic Development For Phoenix joined Jamie McIntyre (CEO of 21st Century Education, which includes a group of 12 companies including a Property Education and Services company) to educate the group of savvy investors on buying property in USA, what to expect for the surrounding area, what to look out for, as well as the economy of Phoenix and why it’s such a great area to invest in.

Phoenix, being larger then Malaysia and Argentina, ...
... is Americas 5th largest city with 5.5 million people and growing to 8.8million by 2040 to become America 3rd largest city by 2029. A staggering statistic, especially considering the current property prices. Jamie McIntyre himself invested in property in USA, and was also hosted in the Mayors suite for NBA Basketball match, where he discussed the opportunities for 21st Century Members, and what it could look like for foreign investors outside of the USA. In addition to the education provided by 21st Century Education, 21st Century Members also had the advantage of having access to finance for USA Properties, which is quite difficult to obtain for other Australian investors, especially considering the credit squeeze banks have been holding since the credit crisis.

Jamie McIntyre said:
“After spending time with the Mayor of Phoenix, I am now in talks with US Banks such as Well Fargos, to see if they are considering normal financing for our 21st Century members due to the rapidly increasing demand.”

One can only hope that this becomes available, as the low interest rates provided by banks in the USA, would add a sprinkling on top of the already flavourful pie that is the USA property market and would provide a gateway to the eagerly awaiting crowd of investors in Australia. This amazing opportunity to invest in property is a sure way for almost all Australians to enter the property market as an investor, as the Australian market, which has been steadily increasing the median price upwards of $444,000, (Sydney being $673,500) seems to be getting more and more difficult, with the majority being negatively geared. It’s unlikely that we will see another opportunity like this for many years to come, and many investors are taking full advantage of this opportunity by buying more than one property at a time. Maybe they’re following the words of Warren Buffet: “We simply attempt to be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy only when others are fearful.”
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