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‘Foreign Investment’ in Australia
“Why We Are Here Today” • To provide INSIGHTS into the Australian Property Market for ‘Foreign Investors’. • To profile the ‘MiCasa Property Group’ Business. • To offer a ‘Step -by- Step’ Service for ‘Property Investment in Australia’. • To offer a ‘Head Start’ on the services the ‘MiCasa Office in Singapore’ will provide - and the unique opportunities we will be able to ‘Showcase’.
Who Is the ‘MiCasa Property Group’? The Business The ‘MiCasa Property Group’ commenced in 2012 and has developed its Brand and Business Model to service the diverse real estate market in Australia. In 2013, with already established contacts and expertise in Southeast Asia, continuous enquiries about investment in Australia prompted a decision to establish an office in Singapore to better service enquiries from Asia about ‘foreign investment’ into Australia. In 2014 after several visits to Singapore a locally incorporated business ‘MiCasa Property Consultants Pte. Ltd’ was established to provide professional services to overseas investors looking to invest in Australian property.
Our Key People BRETT RAGUSE - Chairman Brett Raguse is a Director and Chairman of the ‘MiCasa Property Group’. Brett is Australian born and has worked and invested in various industries from Media to Education. He has Degrees and Qualifications in Business, Education and Real Estate. He is a former Member of the ‘Australian Parliament’ and has been involved in the Real Estate industry for 20 years. SHAUN CHINA – Director, Business Development Shaun China is a Director of the ‘MiCasa Property Group’ with responsibilities for Business Development. Shaun is British born, but now an Australian Citizen who has had over 20 years experience in both Indonesia and Singapore. Shaun is a Marine Surveyor by Profession and has owned and managed successful businesses throughout Southeast Asia.
Our Key People MARLENE SIEIRA – Director, ‘Agency Principal and Lending’ Marlene Sieira is a Director and the Principal of ‘MiCasa Realty’, the retail Agency business in Australia. Marlene is Australian born and has worked in the Real Estate, Banking and Finance industries for 20 years. Marlene has been a Senior Lending Manager with ‘Westpac Bank’ and is a Registered ‘Finance Broker’ with over 30 Financial Institutions in Australia including the ‘Top 4 Banks’ and also ‘Non - Conforming Lenders’. MIRIAM R NG – Director, ‘Sales and Marketing, Operations’ Miriam is a Director of ‘MiCasa Property Consultants’ in Singapore and is a graduate in ‘Building & Real Estate Management’. Miriam has more recently managed the training of ‘Sales Teams’ in Real Estate and has also been on the board of another property investment company selling properties throughout SE Asia. Miriam is well versed on the processes related to investing in ‘overseas’ markets.
HELEN CAMPOS – Director – Singapore Helen Campos is a Corporate Lawyer and Business Consultant running a successful Business Consultancy in Singapore. Helen is Singapore born and heads up the Singapore Office for ‘MiCasa Property Consultants’. Helen has qualifications in Law and Business and is a Executive of a number of Singapore business associations including the Chair of the ‘Singapore Chambers of Commerce’.
Foreign Investment in Australia We Manage The Process For You: “The Five Easy Steps” MANAGE PROPERTIES Property Management SETTLEMENT Services Complete FINANCE: Property Inspections Sale and and Reporting. Lending Transfer of Services Title CONTRACTS Prepare Contracts and Legal Services PROPERTY Find the Right Property for You!
Providing Services for ‘Overseas Investors’ into Australia Property Investment OPTIONS:- • Housing and Land Packages on Freehold Allotments • Townhouse Developments – Freehold Strata Title • High Rise Unit Developments – Freehold Strata Title • Commercial Property • Land for Residential and Commercial Development
‘Property Investment Services’ • Legal Services • Financial Services – Access to ‘Lending Institutions’ • Process the ‘Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB)’ documentation • Accountancy Services in conjunction with:- ‘Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Rulings and Requirements’
FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN AUSTRALIA Stock of foreign direct investment, AU$ million
What Drives Foreign Investment in Australia? • Diversification of Australia population – A ‘Melting Pot’ of Cultures. • Balanced ‘Local and Foreign Population’ drives ‘Economic Growth’ • Better Returns on Investment – ‘Banks vs Property Return’ and ‘Capital Growth’ • Better Banking Options around high LVR (Loan to Valuation Ratios – at 70%)
What Drives Foreign Investment in Australia? • Future Options for Permanent Residency (PR) • Options for future ‘Business Migration Visa’ and ‘Australian Citizenship’ • Strategic Property Investment for University Student Accommodation (International Students) • Family Investment and Accommodation for Regular Foreign Visitors (Owners) to Australia
What Drives Foreign Investment in Australia? “World - Class Education System”
It’s a Piece of ‘PIE’ – The Growth Drivers
POPULATION GROWTH “Australia’s Biggest Migration Boom in History!” “A Mini Baby Boom!” “Forecast to create a population of 35 million by 2050.” (Australian Property Investor) “Australia needs to build 6 million new dwellings over the next 50 years.” (Shane Goodwin – (HIA) Housing Industry Association)
Where are the Hotspots?
Australian Population Growth
Australian Population Growth • Australia has always experienced a shortage of housing (rental properties). • The shortfall is what drives the Australian government to encourage ‘foreign investment’.
Population Growth Projections Australia’s Population is Growing at its Fastest Rate in History! • Current Australian population of 23,000,000 • Growth rate 2.1% per annum (double world growth of 1.1%) which Includes:- • 297,400 Permanent Migrants • 154,000 Natural Increase Official TOTAL Growth of 450,000 per annum But, what the statistics DON’T say….
Official Growth Rate doesn’t include: • 71,000 temporary visas • 112,000 working visas • 190,000 student visas An extra 373,000 on Official Numbers All requiring rental (or purchased) Property
Queensland’s Population Growth Comparative
‘Australia’s Investment Clock’
Brisbane City and Southeast Queensland
South East Queensland – Brisbane Projections
Southeast Queensland Infrastructure Projects
Brisbane Investment Environment “ A safe and sure investment” • Dun & Bradstreet Global Risk Indicator rates AUSTRALIA as one of the safest countries in the world for investment. (Source: Dun & Bradstreet, Insight - Issue 2). The Queensland Economy - Proven performance • During the worst of the global financial crisis, Australia maintained strong growth, outpacing all other advanced economies and securing a 22nd consecutive year of recession-free growth in 2013. • The QUEENSLAND economy has consistently demonstrated above-average growth, growing at an average annual rate of 4 per cent over the past decade, 1 per cent above the Australian average (Source: ABS, Australian National Accounts: State Accounts 2012-13). • With continued strong demand for its natural resources from emerging Asia, Australia is in an enviable position. • The Queensland economy is expected to grow 6 per cent in 2015-16 (Source:Queensland Treasury and Trade, State Budget Mid-Year Fiscal and Economic Review).
Where in Queensland? Southeast Queensland – (Sunshine Coast, Brisbane City, Logan City, Ipswich City and Gold Coast City) Queensland Sunshine Coast Brisbane Logan Ipswich New South Wales Gold Coast Sydney 1000 Klms – South Melbourne 2000 Klms - South
Gold Coast City - ‘Gold Coast Corridor’
High Rise Apartments – Gold Coast Tourism and Business Precinct
Gold Coast Marina Berths
Examples of Property Types – These Properties are also currently Available for Purchase Units Multi-Level and High Rise Units House and Land Packages Townhouses
Brisbane to Gold Coast Corridor Gross Yield 5.2% to 5.7%
Dual Occupancy – ‘Double Rental’ - Gross Yield 5.7% to 6.2%
Brisbane – Southside – 6 km to City ‘SoHo’ Unit Development – 9 Units (2+1 Bedroom) – Main Road Frontage
Regular Pricing and Comparative Schedules
Regular Pricing and Comparative Schedules Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan and Gold Coast Comparisons
A Melbourne Comparison – Gross Yield 4.1% to 4.8% A Sydney Comparison – Gross Yield 3.4% to 3.8%
“Five Easy Steps” Step 1: MiCasa will help ‘Find the Right Property’ right for you!
Step 1: MiCasa will help find the ‘Right Property for you! Step 2: MiCasa will ‘Prepare the Contracts’
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