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To: Maurice Winn who wrote (30317)3/4/2008 12:13:53 AM
From: TobagoJack  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 219333
 
<<bargains>>

I and one other of this thread invested in a hk-based japanese property club back in 2003, and have been receiving double digit distributions since year 1.

No bargains now, as the capital value of the club has more than doubled in yen terms, but now the assets on offer ar no longer no-brainer deals.

The club, version II,is now focused on HK, though has charter for all of Greater China including Taiwan, Macao and mainland.



To: Maurice Winn who wrote (30317)3/4/2008 1:41:12 AM
From: elmatador  Respond to of 219333
 
In Brazil prices were depleted. 20 years without building. It is projected 20million houses to be build in the next 15 years. Demographic window effects.

As the economy kicked in the demand increased. Also prices in dollar terms rocketed as the USD fell.

IN OECD countries houses prices went up artificially.



To: Maurice Winn who wrote (30317)3/4/2008 3:43:09 AM
From: elmatador  Respond to of 219333
 
Australia interest rates goes 7,25%. Highest in 12 years. Need to fight inflation. I suspect Australia is flooded with money from commodities (kind of OPEC too much money seeking to few goods) and tight job market.



To: Maurice Winn who wrote (30317)3/4/2008 8:29:51 AM
From: Ilaine  Respond to of 219333
 
"Cheaper to rent" depends on the income of the owner vis-a-vis investment property, as one can deduct not just real expenses but also depreciation, possibly getting out of AMT (Alternative Minimum Tax). In other words, it may well be a tax shelter.