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A word from the Chairman
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By Stephen O’Flynn
Published on 9/10/2008
 

A recurrent theme runs throughout this third edition of Beyond Borders as our authors write about strategies for the continuing creation of wealth within an otherwise volatile real estate market and provide updates from US, Asian, European and South African property markets.




A recurrent theme runs throughout this third edition of Beyond Borders as our authors write about strategies for the continuing creation of wealth within an otherwise volatile real estate market and provide updates from US, Asian, European and South African property markets.  For a full copy of Beyond Borders click here.

It is a well known adage that smart investors look for opportunity where others might see a crisis. For many property investors worldwide it has been difficult to determine if and where these opportunities exist.

The recurring questions are:
  • Have any markets not been impacted by the credit crisis?
  • Has the market bottomed out or are values still decreasing?
  • What markets are likely to bounce back first and fastest?
  •  What are governments doing to make their markets more attractive?


A recurrent theme runs throughout this third edition of Beyond Borders as our authors write about strategies for the continuing creation of wealth within an otherwise volatile real estate market and provide updates from US, Asian, European and South African property markets.

Of particular interest, the Australian Government has introduced lower withholding tax rates for foreign investors as a way to ensure that the country remains an attractive market for real estate investment.

Similarly to enhance global competitiveness, South Africa continues to develop their REIT model, and as a result of pressure from foreign investors the United States is ensuring that anti-avoidance legislation introduced for captive trusts will not apply to foreign investors.

For contact details of all our member firms, please visit www.moorestephens.com. Our professionals around the network will be delighted to discuss further with you any of the information in Beyond Borders.

Stephen O’Flynn,
Chairman,
Moore Stephens International Real Estate Group
mailto:soflynn@moorestephens.com.au