Comparing the rockhampton real estate markets in both Australia and The States, then the real estate market in Australia is, no doubt, among the safest markets to invest in.Building prices have remained stable throughout the global economic crisis, and real estate both in major cities and in coastal regions have held their worth well.We are also seeing a substantial rise in the number of overseas investors investing in both residential and commercial homes.Government tough lending procedures, a huge cut in interest rates and banks offering more variable interest rate borrowing, has kept the property market stable throughout this global economic crisis.