International Real Estate: A Comprehensive Approach

by Levine, Mark Lee

• ISBN13: 9780793158720
• ISBN10: 0793158729
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-08-01
• Publisher: Kaplan

Summary

This comparative analysis for international real estate practices offers a first-of its-kind tool for making sound investment decisions in the global market. International Real Estate explores the vital economic, political, geographic, and cultural issues that impact real estate practice in 33 countries spanning six continents. Includes: Case studies for most countries offer real-life examples of global real estate practices; Over 20 contributing authors from around the world provide a global perspective; Free Instructor Resource Guide includes suggested course formats, PowerPoint lecture outline, essay and short answer question bank, and case study exercises.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
How to Use This Book	xv
PART ONE Individual Countries
Argentina	3	(20)
Australia	23	(10)
Austria	33	(10)
Brazil	43	(12)
Canada	55	(10)
Chile	65	(14)
China	79	(12)
Costa Rica	91	(12)
Czech Republic	103	(8)
Denmark	111	(10)
Finland	121	(8)
France	129	(10)
Germany	139	(12)
Hungary	151	(8)
India	159	(12)
Ireland	171	(10)
Israel	181	(20)
Italy	201	(8)
Japan	209	(8)
Jordan	217	(14)
Kenya	231	(8)
Mexico	239	(12)
Netherlands	251	(8)
Panama	259	(8)
Russia	267	(14)
Saudi Arabia	281	(16)
Singapore	297	(8)
South Africa	305	(10)
South Korea	315	(20)
Spain	335	(8)
Sweden	343	(6)
United States	349	(22)
Venezuela	371	(9)
PART TWO Case Studies
Finland, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and Russia	380	(19)
Germany and Hungary	399	(26)
Appendix A Country Comparison Charts	425	(4)
Appendix B Decision Making Criteria	429	(13)
Appendix C Internet Resources	442	(5)
Appendix D Unit Conversions	447