Best investment real estate locations?

[gregreed]

Stable government, booming economy, low inflation, strong growth and plenty of sunshine, makes Australia a great investment place.

Queensland the sunshine state of Australia offers great returns for investors. You can find out about this market at brisbanepropertyguide.com

[The Soup Dragon]

Gregreed, you could say much the same about the UK (bar the sunshine) yet house prices are rising on average by single digits and actually falling in some areas. Like the UK, haven't house prices in Oz been rising significantly in last few years? This could be a sign that market has reached or is approaching its true level.

[Peter Mitry]

Originally Posted by www.goldbergglobal.com

I think to start with Abu Dhubi, is the capital of UAE rather than Dubai.
Obviously there are major imlications throughout the Muslim world, whenever there is war. Iraq and impending Iran. Yes to invest in the middle east Dubai or where ever carries political risk. Or any Muslim country, remember the bombings in Bali to Eqypt, markets are always in risk where there is tension in a region, and there will always be tension as there is different religions. Remember Turkey borders Iraq, again both muslim. Europe is predominately Christian and thus has a different set of rules of living and investment.

Personally I would favour the Red Sea, Egypt. Egypt has a booming economy, is making plans to encourage tourism by easing restrictions on budget airline flying in to the major airports.
There is massive investment going in to areas like Sahl Hasheesh and although I accept all of the comments about political instability in the Middle East, Egypt has always been a stabilising influence.
Then there are the reasons why we buy; if capital gain is the sole motivation then by all means look at Romania. Personally I look at whether I would ever want to visit the place and to my mind Egypt wins hands down! Fabulous weather all year round, 365 day rental market for holiday lets, not long term, five hours from the UK, very favourable prices and the probability that the key resort areas will see growth in excess of 30% pa when mortgages become more readily available. I find it hard to get enthusiastic about places I would not enjoy visiting and, despite the hype, Morocco falls into that category.....the Egyptians speak English and they are much more friendly and welcoming. What do others think?

Peter Mitry

[gianne]

I've done some research on the Middle East and not so many people are out there interested in buying property in the region, obviously because it is war ravaged. But don't forget the fact that many are still eyeing ME as quite investible, especially with its neighboring countries coming up in the properyt market with quite a cheerful sales outlook: Morocco, Dubai, Egypt, to name a few.

[gianne]

Originally Posted by gregreed

Stable government, booming economy, low inflation, strong growth and plenty of sunshine, makes Australia a great investment place.

Queensland the sunshine state of Australia offers great returns for investors. You can find out about this market at brisbanepropertyguide.com

But there have been troubles in Australia lately (talk of the town) with the new superannuation laws becoming effective on July this year.

[Investy]

Originally Posted by Peter Mitry

Personally I would favour the Red Sea, Egypt.

I find it hard to get enthusiastic about places I would not enjoy visiting and, despite the hype, Morocco falls into that category

Peter Mitry

Peter I cant get enthusiastic about Egypt. One big desert, no skiing, too hot, a lot of down market development (hence why so cheap).

Morocco is 2 hours closer, more varied (ski resorts planned), a more interesting diverse landscape (deserts included!), and the development is to a large extent aimed at the higher end.

Of course the diving is a lot better in Egypt though.

[Chavo]

Check out the Caribbean!

[maria]

Hi,

Such huge amount!!

I would consider Portugal, Silver Coast to be precise.

Considered one of the top 3 places to invest in the world.

I might help finding you some places, please email

fatima.figueiredo@sapo.pt

[arsiniblatyhokom]

Hi,

How about Bali???? it is nice place also for doing investment???? for good return short or long term.

Have a great success for your searching.

Regards,

Ms. Sri

[Mark Adkinson]

Hi it seems strange that none of you ever name Galicia in northwest Spain. It is a very little known but certainly up and coming market. In spite of the"crisis" I am still selling well to British, Dutch, Germans and Americans. They certainly see this as a good investment area with a faboulous lifestyle.
Mark Adkinson
Galician Country Homes