"...Over the last three years the New Zealand property market and particularly the Auckland region has boomed. Average house prices have risen nearly 37% in that time and investments in new building projects, especially inner city apartments, have soared.

Currently there are few restrictions in foreign ownership of New Zealand property. Foreign buyers do not have to pay stamp duty on purchases, there is no capital gains tax. Generally the tax structure is simple and favorable to investors. Foreign investors only pay tax on their net taxable New Zealand income and there is no restriction on the movement of capital into and out of New Zealand..."

Mr. Eric Sampson, Associate Director, Premier Capital Ltd.

"...Dubai's freehold property market was opened to all foreign nationals for selected projects in May 2002, and has been growing at a enormous rate since. Dubai is located on a prime map location with easy access to other countries. It also has some of the most ambititous commercial and residential projects in the world..."

Mr. Imtiaz Khoda, Director, Solutions Zerofour (Dubai).

At the show there will be prestigious Dubai properties for sale such as The Palm (pictured) and The World developments.

"...the Australian property market has enjoyed spectacular growth over the last five years. As a result, investors have been quick to snap up Defence Housing Australia's 'worry free' properties, complete with continuous rental income for the lease period..."

Mr. Jan Zaraza, National Sales and Leasing Manager, Defense Housing Australia.

At the show you will learn some of the latest updates on the Australian property market, together with how you can leverage Hong Kong's low interest rate in mortgaging properties in Australia and New Zealand.

"...Over the last 2 years Spain's southern Costa Blanca has seen an average annual return of 70%, with only a 30% Off-Plan deposit being required. There are about 50 million golfers in the world, 50% cannot play for 6 months of the year due to adverse weather. Golf tourism in the Costa Blanca is worth over 80 Million euros per annum. Furthermore our Golf properties are more likely to attract a high rental income and golfers tend to make good tenants because they are used to abiding by the rules and the expected etiquette of their clubs..."

Mr. Tony Ward, Investment Portfolio Director, Regency Investments.

Off-plan and completed developments in Spain will be available at SMART International Property Expo.