The current global financial market outlook has highlighted some concerning issues that may impact the Australian economy and all sectors of the property industry. On 16th January 2016 the United States and the European Union lifted sanctions against Iran. These sanctions included banking, steel and shipping, which had been in place since 2012. Access to […]
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Australia most likely to feel China’s tightening on international capital transactions
Posted date: January 22nd 2016 . Author AdminSydney .
In a bid to strengthen its current weakening economy, China has begun to tighten its cash controls. The financial move could affect individuals and companies looking to invest in international markets such as the Australian property sector. Although there were no specific changes to China’s foreign investment policy, the Chinese Government has urged banks to […]
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Changes to the Significant Investor Visa dramatically reduced application figures
Posted date: January 13th 2016 . Author AdminSydney .
The Significant Investor Visa (SIV) was introduced to attract high net worth investors into the Australian property market. We first reported on the SIV program in 2014, commenting that wealthy foreign investors, particularly Chinese investors, were using the SIV program to invest in the local Australian property market and live in the country. More recently […]
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Preston Rowe Paterson expands into China via a strategic partnership with CAA
Posted date: August 26th 2015 . Author AdminSydney .
The directors of Preston Rowe Paterson are delighted to announce that an exclusive strategic partnership has been formed with China’s valuation group China Appraisal Association (CAA). CAA is a market leader within the valuation industry throughout China and employs over 1,500 staff. CAA operates across 18 key areas throughout mainland China including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, […]
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The risk-free rate – What does history tells us?
Posted date: July 24th 2015 . Author AdminSydney .
Interest rates are at historical lows as displayed in the chart below which considers the 10 year bond yield which is widely used and accepted as the risk-free rate. As the risk-free rate is widely accepted as the foundation to discount rate models, entities wishing to invest are finding it difficult to adjust their capital […]
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