I hear rumour that a few brave aussie property investors are eyeing up the US market where there are some very cheap residential property investment opportunities at the moment. Forget a mortgage, houses can be had for under $10,000 in Detroit – that’s credit card country. Even allowing for the currently lousy A$ rate that’s around A$16,000 – for a whole house, and yes including land!
More on Australian Property Investment? Or Overseas Property Investment
The grass is always greener syndrome appears to be alive and well for Australian real estate investors. Several firms are advertising in Western Australia highlighting eastern states property investment opportunities. While at the same time strong growth rates in Melbourne, Queensland and NSW mean that some eastern states investors are viewing Western Australia as affordable in comparison.