UPI 218 – Can Infrastructure Create Capital Growth in Real Estate?
Show Notes
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51% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, with this figure expected to rise to 75% by mid-century. As part of this growth, implementation of infrastructure enhances productivity and economic growth as well as impacting real estate capital growth.
In this episode of the Urban Property Investor, Sam Saggers explores the critical role of infrastructure in driving economic growth and capital appreciation in real estate. He discusses the concept of ‘free riding’ on infrastructure improvements, sharing personal anecdotes of how infrastructure projects have positively impacted property values. The conversation delves into the distinction between earned and unearned growth, the phases of infrastructure impact, and current projects shaping the Australian landscape.
00:00 – The Importance of Infrastructure in Economic Growth
05:10 – Free Riding on Infrastructure: A Personal Experience
12:41 – Understanding Market Growth: Earned vs. Unearned Growth
17:21 – The Phases of Infrastructure Impact on Property Values
23:40 – Current Infrastructure Projects and Their Future Impact
30:31 – The Role of Aggregate Demand in Real Estate Investment