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“.. A Total Solution for Property Investment ..”

‘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’.

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

• verseas investors looking to invest in Australian property.

The Business

Who Is the ‘MiCasa Property Group’?

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

• ver 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.

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’.

Our Key People

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

• f a number of Singapore business associations including the

Chair of the ‘Singapore Chambers of Commerce’.

FINANCE: Lending Services MANAGE PROPERTIES Property Management Services Property Inspections and Reporting. PROPERTY Find the Right Property for You! CONTRACTS Prepare Contracts and Legal Services

“The Five Easy Steps”

SETTLEMENT Complete Sale and Transfer of Title

We Manage The Process For You:

Foreign Investment in Australia

Providing Services for ‘Overseas Investors’ into Australia

• 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 OPTIONS:-

• 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’

‘Property Investment Services’

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%)

• 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?

What Drives Foreign Investment in Australia?

“World-Class Education System”

It’s a Piece of ‘PIE’ – The Growth Drivers

POPULATION GROWTH

“Forecast to create a population of 35 million by 2050.” “Australia’s Biggest Migration Boom in History!” “A Mini Baby Boom!” “Australia needs to build 6 million new dwellings over the next 50 years.”

(Shane Goodwin – (HIA) Housing Industry Association) (Australian Property Investor)

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’.

• Current Australian population
• f 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

Population Growth Projections

Australia’s Population is Growing at its Fastest Rate in History!

But, what the statistics DON’T say….

• 71,000 temporary visas
• 112,000 working visas
• 190,000 student visas

An extra 373,000 on Official Numbers

Official Growth Rate doesn’t include:

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

• 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).

• 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). The Queensland Economy - Proven performance

“A safe and sure investment”

• Dun & Bradstreet Global Risk Indicator rates AUSTRALIA as one
• f the safest countries in the world for investment.

(Source: Dun & Bradstreet, Insight - Issue 2).

Brisbane Investment Environment

Where in Queensland?

Sydney 1000 Klms – South Melbourne 2000 Klms - South Queensland

Sunshine Coast Brisbane Logan Ipswich Gold Coast

New South Wales

Southeast Queensland –

(Sunshine Coast, Brisbane City, Logan City, Ipswich City and Gold Coast City)

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 Multi-Level and High Rise Units 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%

‘SoHo’ Unit Development – 9 Units (2+1 Bedroom) – Main Road Frontage

Brisbane – Southside – 6 km to City

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%

Step 1: MiCasa will help ‘Find the Right Property’ right for you!

“Five Easy Steps”

Step 1: MiCasa will help find the ‘Right Property for you!

Step 2: MiCasa will ‘Prepare the Contracts’

Step 1: MiCasa will help find the ‘Right Property for you! Step 2: MiCasa will Prepare the Contracts

Step 3: MiCasa will Submit FIRB documents and process the approval

Step 1: MiCasa will help find the ‘Right Property for you! Step 2: MiCasa will Prepare the Contracts Step 3: Submit FIRB documents and process the approvals

Step 4: MiCasa will Finalise Finances, Legals and the completion of the ‘Purchase Transaction’

Step 1: MiCasa will help find the ‘Right Property for you! Step 2: MiCasa will Prepare the Contracts Step 3: Submit FIRB documents and process the approvals Step 4: Finalise Finances, Legals and the completion of the ‘Purchase Transaction’

Step 5: MiCasa will Commence the Property Management Services

In Summary

• ‘MiCasa Property Group’ provides ‘5 Easy Steps’ to make

Property Investment in Australia easy for you!

• ‘MiCasa Property Group’ provides a ‘One-Stop-Shop’ for

Investment in Australia.

• Property Demand is Australia is driven by an ongoing

‘Population Boom’.

• Australian Government encourages ‘Foreign Investment’ and

protects investors through the ‘Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).

Questions

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‘MiCasa Property Group’ Specialist Brands:-

“Your One-Stop Property Shop’

Thank You!