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Thai Real Estate Investment Soared On Back Of Property Fund Activity

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KTAM Aims to Become Thailand’s Leading Property Fund,Increasing Assets Under Management to 11.3 Billion

The Bangkok Post reported on Thursday, 22 February that real estate investment in Thailand soared by 81.8 percent to $2 billion (1.3 billion)in 2012, nearly double the $1.1 billion (720 million) in 2011, as property funds markedly increased their investment activity.

According to property consultant DTZ, Thailand’s real estate market was boosted by the listing of major property funds and a high number of acquisitions, particularly in the office and hotel sectors. Some $1.1 billion (720 million), or 55 percent of total real estate investment, came from transactions by real estate funds or public funds for public offerings (PFPOs).

Investment activity received a major boost from the listing of Tesco Lotus Retail Growth Freehold and Leasehold (TLGF) in the beginning of January 2012, which proved to bethe largest property fund listing for the year. The $594-million (389 million) fund purchased 17 Tesco Lotus shopping malls in prime locations across Thailand in a deal which by itself exceeded half of the real estate investments in the country in 2011.

Other notable property fund investments in 2012 included the purchase during the first quarter of three serviced apartment complexesand residences for $106 million (69 million) by the listed Land and Houses Freehold and Leasehold Property Fund (LHPF). Additionally, the Quality Houses Hotel and Residence Freehold and Leasehold Property Fund (QHHR) bought three Centre Point serviced apartments in the third quarter, for some $107 million (70 million).

KTAM Eyes Real Estate Market

Krung Thai Asset Management (KTAM) has the ambition to lead the market in property funds and,more specifically, to increase its assets under management by 20 percent in 2013 to 516 billion baht (11.3 billion), said chief executive officer Somchai Boonnamsiri, citing the positive overall investment climate.

The Bangkok Post reports that Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi plans to raise funds through the funds managed by KTAM, with the subsequent capital increase being dedicated to turning KTAM into the global leader of this type of fund.

KTAM is considering entering new markets including Mexico, Brazil and some European countries. Annualised return for short-term investments in these regions is forecast at 3.5 percent or about one percent higher than returns in the Thai domestic market.

The Thai fund intends to boost the capital of property funds under the direction Sirivadhanabhakdi’s TCC group to as high as 50 billion baht (1.1 billion) this year. The fund also plans to launch ETFs on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in sectors such as food, energy, ICT and the commercial sector.

2013 will be the last year in which Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission will allow investments in what has been known as property type 1, with introduction a new type of property fund, the internationally recognised real estate investment trust, set to replace the old structure.

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Has Upswing Begun In Residential Property Prices

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It is true that the upswing has begun in residential property prices in India. In fact, the real estate market in India has gone through a downward trend in the immediate past. The market has witnessed a slump. Property prices have gone down. In the metro centres of India like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Calcutta, during the recession period property prices on an average property rates went down by 33 percent. This has adversely affected the real estate industry and several investment companies as well as infrastructural development companies have suffered losses. Many institutional as well as individual investors found it hard to sustain. However, the grip of the slump became less and less severe as the days and months elapsed. Now the industry is back in the saddle and reportedly the upswing in property prices has begun.

Of late, there is an upswing in the residential property prices in India. Across India, in the prime urban locations during the previous quarterly period the property industry has witnessed an average 10 per cent appreciation in property value. As a matter of fact, this growth in property value is not confined to residential property alone. The growth is discernible in the commercial property as well. However, the growth rate in the residential property segment is much more noticeable than that of the commercial, property sector. In the commercial property sector during the corresponding period the value appreciation is below 5 per cent. There is reportedly an unprecedented demand for middle-level income type of residential units. This upswing in the middle-income level residential property is due to the revised pay scale for government employees and a better paying private sector.

Across India there has begun an upswing at the prices of residential property in India . It is reported that in the property market in the major South Indian cities independent residential houses show better value appreciation than apartment units or flats. This may be due to the higher affordability of the corporate sector clientele in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai. In Delhi and Calcutta the residential property sector shows an average 10 per cent growth in the previous quarter and the trend is expected to continue in the remaining part of the year. In the suburban centres in India, the demand for independent floors and villas is on the increase. A major market trend witnessed in the prime locations across India is that the demand for single and double bedroom housing units is on the increase. Market experts are of the view that there is a price increase of about 15 percent during the current fiscal for the middle-income level residential units and the trend is expected to continue inn the coming years.

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Chennai Is Best Property Investment Destination In India

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Property market of Chennai has sprouted across the country due to the inflow of business class people in the city around the world and presently the rental property is more in demand as comparison to buy Property in Chennai. Real estate in Chennai has made a momentous mark as more and more people believe that Chennai is an ideal destination for property investment. The uppermost demand for residential Property in Chennai is growing immensely among the working class people. The city is extensively developing in residential sector. This is the attributed fact that many investors were adopting a cautious approach towards their investments and has launched several new projects in Chennai.

Chennai city is recognized for well education and offering various job opportunities. It has become the favorable destination among the students and working class people. A lot of lodging options are now available for people who come from other cities in terms of invest and rent like fully furnished apartment for rent in Chennai and luxurious flat for rent in Chennai. Even now foreign investors are showing their great interest for investing in this city. Investment in property is undeniably a good call especially in a place like Chennai, but the purchaser need to be careful while buying Property in Chennai before investing makes sure that it will obtain you good Profits in returns. In addition you can take the assistance of property experts who will show you the exact areas that will match with your budget and taste.

Increasing population has boosted the demand for the Property in Chennai. In order to meet with the existing demands of the people today numerous apartment for rent in Chennai and luxurious flat for rent in Chennai have been constructed which are not only gratifying the essential requirements but also offering the number of luxury and comfort full environment by providing them the number of amenities like hotels but in minimum cost.

Business people who are often visiting the Chennai for short period of time choose the fully furnished apartment for rent in Chennai than to hotels. These apartments or flats are offering the similar facilities like any five star hotels and taking very nominal and affordable rentals. If you are the one who is planning to relocate in Chennai for a few couple of years then only opt for the apartment for rent in Chennai.

For complete details you can also log on to the online property sites and can easily find the property of your choice.

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Property Development Syndicate – Secrets of Succeeding

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Most of you might have heard that starting business in partnership with friends or family members is always risky and like this creation of a property development syndicate with family members and friends is also risky. Some psychological studies show that some mental biases in people force them to take poor investment decisions. However, one of the best advantages that a person can acquire when he invests with others is that it can act as a method of justifying the risk of personal prejudice that force us to take some sub-optimal investment decisions. Secret behind success when working with others is to have connection with somebody who have complementary and different strengths to the individual is looking for partnership business. Some other secrets are discussed in the content given below:

Be open and honest with the partners: For people, who wish to go for property development syndicate, the main requirement is that they should know how to work well with other as a team. The collective focus of the people in this group should be keeping the lines of communication open and they should be in a position to effectively manage the expectations of others. Generally, miscommunication is the root cause for many relationship problems and to avoid problems in working as a syndicate an individual should possess the following skills:

1. He should try to be impeccable and should be honest to his own words 2. Should not take things personally 3. Should be able to keep things in perspective

Research for finance strategy: The residential property development can turn out to be a successful venture only when the individual can lay attention on his financial strategy. For making the things right from the beginning, a lot of initial planning should be done carefully. Once the structure is set up, it will be difficult to go back and start from the scratch. It is essential that the individual should spend some time in researching on this area.

Having a clear exit strategy: When a person wishes to enter into residential property development business with others, he should have a clear exit strategy; this is because anything can happen in the future. If an agreed set of contingencies and a time frame that the person is willing to work is set, he will be in a position to achieve his initial objectives for sure.

There are some of the best companies offering the right kind of advice to people, who wish to enter into this business.

If you are looking for residential property development, but have no idea where to start then malyshka is the right place. It suggests you on how to manage your property development. For more details on property syndicate visit our website.

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Spanish Bank Offers Foreign Mortgages To Boost Property Sales In Spain

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Solbank, part of Spains fourth largest bank Banco Sabadell, has announced it will provide mortgages for all property sales in Spain made through the Spanish Homes Network, reports property portal House Sales Spain (). Solbank specialises in foreign mortgages and has signed up to this plan by Spanish Homes Network (an initiative that was the brainchild of a Spanish business school) in order to help sell unsold Spanish property and boost the Spanish property market in general.

The Spanish Homes Network acts as an agent for tourist developers. Interviewed for Overseas Property Professional (OPP), its Managing Director Jos Manuel Luque stated: The main problem to be dealt with is not just the lack of trust created by recent real estate issues affecting Spain, but also the difficulty of finding finance for home acquisition, a problem that the signing of this agreement will help to alleviate. The widening of finance options is good news for those wishing to buy property in Spain and also for those selling property in Spain who will have a larger target market of potential purchasers.

The Spanish Ministry of Housing recently published reports that stated newly built homes on the Spanish property market rose 12% in 2009 and that an estimated 300,000 units are believed to be currently under construction, taking the total figure of unsold properties to around 1 million. Any news that will help to grease the wheels of the property market once more, and to help sell property in Spain, has to be a good thing for the country as a whole, a view shared by Solbank. Also speaking to OPP, Solbanks Cristina Prez Zarza was quoted as saying: Banco Sabadell through this partnership looks for a stream line of business for new customers which might need finance to buy their property in Spain. Sharing a similar set of values makes our partnership a natural and solid collaboration.

You can find out further information on the Spanish property market and get assistance buying and selling property in Spain at .

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