are commercial property prices going to keep rising?
405294
In the BIG PICTURE,yes. Population decline will make all dirt cheap, if it happens.
937653
There is historical evidence that the price of houses will always get out of control unless the market is regulated, which recent Governments have not done.\n\nDemand for housing has increased not just because of immigration but because of demographic and social changes. The age balance of the United Kingdom population is skewed for various reasons including the post-war baby boom and  increasing longevity. The result is that older people are still alive whilst younger adults want to take on new homes. In addition, family size has fallen for various reasons, Students who once lived at home also take up additional rooms, if not houses, at Uni.\n\nIn parts of the country, notably the South West, second homes are a serious problem (some communities are almost derelict in Winter). Instead of penalising second homes, these share tax advantages, such as no VAT on homes and favourable taxation on profits, that should really only apply to first houses. A cynic would point out the politicians were one of the first groups to benefit from second houses as they have properties in London and in their constitutencies.\n\nFinally, the most serious reason for the rise in house prices is simply speculation. Speculative bubbles, for instance Tulip Mania in seventeenth century Holland and the eighteenth century South Sea Bubble, take the form of a long rise in prices, which people begin to believe will go on for ever, and then a sudden collapse. This happened in 1990 in UK housing, as I bitterly remember because I got caught. Be warned!
222320
ask the property manager of the commercial place.  they will usually accomodate you, and are eager to do it since some of the people will be spending money.
595280
My economic knowledge tells me that I hope it goes up up up. My company pays for my gas, and as a resident of Alberta, Canada I stand to share in the wealth that the province brings in from oil revenue royalties. My family got a check for $1600 this last time, but with the current (and rising) oil prices the next one could be much higher. \n\nMaybe people will stop buying stupid SUVs too. I just bought a Honda Civic and it gets great milage. \n\nIf the USA continues to try and clense the world of anti-western democracy govenments (Iran, N. Korea etc.) this trend will continue. If faith in the US dollar doesn't improve, people will continue to invest in commodities like Gold, Silver, and Oil, thus driving the prices up.
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Not according to all the numbers I see, but I can't understand why it hasn't started to go up.  Just keep an eye on mortgage rates.  I think that will be our first real indication.  I know a money guy who disagrees with me but I'm stubborn, I'll keep watching the interest rates.
956239
It will help the price of housing to go up again. OH I forgot most of them will end up being placed in government housing and find jobs from the political incumbents.
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I suggest reading "Are You Missing The Real Estate Boom?" by Davie Lereah\n\nReal Estate prices can't go to zero, unless there was a reason for people to flee that area or the interest rates shot up suddenly and much higher than what we could imagine, whatever the size of that area. It's not likely that interest rates will shoot up quickly. So ask yourself if the people of the area you are thinking about have a reason to leave the area suddenly.\n\nIf they don't, then there will likely be no real estate bubble in that area. \n\nReal Estate is not a short term investment and it's not as liquid as stocks. Stocks can go to zero but it's EXTREMELY difficult for real estate to go to zero.\n\nThe real estate bubble scare has been brought upon by stock brokerages and/or the media since they are tied together or invest in each other. Don't buy into it.\n\nReal Estate is a finite commodity. However, stock shares can be split forever it seems. Also real estate is unique, even if it's in the same complex, if a condo. Is each share of the same stock unique? No! \n\nSo in my opinion, yes real estate can drop by 10%, 15% or 20% but I wouldn't call it a bubble. The price will likely come back up in time, unless the area has been cursed forever. For less risk, buy in an area that's got potential, is near good schools, near shops, near transportation, has a good real estate history and near jobs.\n\nMy strongest suggestion if you are serious in buying is to speak to a good Realtor, (go to http://www.ReferredPro.com) to be referred to one, who can give you some guidance, especially since they work with lots of people in your shoes who are thinking the same thing and lots of others who are making money in real estate. Warning: friends don't necessarily give the best advice, even when they think they are.
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unless u plan to live here for the rest of your life i dont understand y would u want to buy it?  prices r rising, the last few months prices doubled (some areas tripled)\nim not sure about it but i dont think theres no limitation against foreigners to own residential estates\nanyway u can drop me an email if u want.. cant promise anything but i'll see what i can do\ngood luck
923954
Real estate market is great right now!  You can never do wrong with real estate, it's growing every day...so go for it if you can..
68294
Yes. Real estate should experience some growth in the next year, but not nearly as much as the last couple years.
40805
Prices generally go up but dont come down. Even if they fluctuate or fall, the long term trend is always up
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There is no "standard", just what the market will bear.\n\nBut I just heard a figure you may find interesting.  There was a survey done recently by real estate people and the average monthly rent increase is expected to be 5.3%, about double what the average increase was last year.\n\nReason given is that interests rates are rising so home purchases are slowing.  More people are staying in apartments so demand is up.  Supply is also down as many apartments are being converted to condos.\n\nSounds like you did pretty well.
620170
June 2006 money magazine says real estate prices in a few markets is going down but not in most areas. Many will still increase at the average. Prices must level off due to incomes not increasing that much and interest rates going up. Check out the mag article. I just subscribe to the magazine. Good luck. Its best to buy and hold for the long term. There are less deals available so find a few and keep them.
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My experience in Houston was that it was not hard to find break-even or better properties there. Prices there have not been appreciating much. There are still plenty of single family homes under 100K. Houston is expected to double in population within the next decade. Developers are building on the outskirts and the city is rapidly expanding. New home prices are from the $130K on up. High prices in the city for SFRs are in the millions so there is a wide range. I think Houston is a counter-cycle city, that will be appreciating when the bubble breaks in the current hot markets. The only negatives I can give you for Houston are that the apartment vacancy rates are around 8%, but that is probably down considerably since Katrina. With no city zoning they rely on homeowners associations to control property use; sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't. There are no limits on real estate tax increases so this can also be a factor.
581029
i would think there would be a few more interest rate increases. The housing market is most likely to cool in the coming months.
876990
Real Estate in Panama is climbing in vaue almost daily.  When we moved here a year ago we had an option on our place for 199,000.00 we opted out and it's now listed for 250,000.00  There are over 200 new residential building going up in the city twenty stories or more.  One can only guess when or where it will end but there is still time to buy right and make an profit.  WIth the approved expansion of the canal the  incoming construction workers will provide an excellent opportunity for rental income.  As well as for foreign workers for the new water treatment being built for the city.
755414
No it will not.\nCurrencies go up and down due to various economic indicators and not due to political changes.