Thai Real Estate Investment Soared On Back Of Property Fund Activity
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.
How To Refurbish A Property In France Without Going Insane In The Process!
Well, I tell you, I never thought that I was ever the sort of person who could be pushed to absolute and total wits end. I never thought I could be the one to drop off the edge brandishing a crowbar on foreign soil and waving it around over my head like a crazy person!! Oh, dont judge too quickly. Not until you yourself buy house in France and try to do it up!
Im not crazy; Im quite normal and probably not all that dissimilar to you. But enough was enough and I wanted those lazy, incompetent and far too expensive moron workers off of my property before they completely wrecked it. You know, paying an extra 75% in tax to a French tradesman is one thing (I did it reluctantly), but I do then rather expect that youre going to be VERY, VERY good at your job in that case. I mean, provide some real value for money here Im paying for it.
Do you know that I had to have my brand-new complete kitchen fitted/corrected not twice but three times! The first time they forgot to put some of the waste pipes and services in. The second time, the ones they did forget and now fitted leaked all over the floor.
Do you know that the bathroom I had installed wasnt the one I ordered? Maybe I wouldnt have noticed save for the fact that it was also a completely different colour! The suite would have matched perfectly if only I was colour blind or tripping wildly on hallucinogenics. Neither of these scenarios is applicable to me.
Do you know that I paid over 10,000 Euros to have the exterior of the property re-rendered in the same, utterly awful finish as to what was on there in the first place? The very reason that I instructed the workers to take off the old render was because the finish was uneven and abysmally textured. I didnt like it. The look I wanted was uniformly flat and smooth. They removed it and gave me in its place the exact same thing! Instead of original awful I got renewed awful.
So, yes, at the end of my tether those lazy, over-paid, incompetent fools were abruptly chased out of my property and bon dbarras! to them all.
I do want to pay my greatest of respects to two companies that came to my aid, all the way from England. One was Pudelko Construction, who handled all of my internal works; and the other specialist firm was DuraRend, who handled my exterior rendering. I so wish Id thought of hiring firms like this before but I simply assumed that no one would want to travel all the way to France. But these guys do right down to South France, near the Spanish border!
My advice to anyone with a property in France: Bring your workforce with you!
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[Top]The Several Benefits Of Property Management Services
Property Management Services are regarded as very important services by several experts that one needs to undertake before buying a property in a particular area. In simple language these service can be define as a research that one does to gather several valuable information regarding the property. This research will give you a clear idea regarding the profitability of the property. So in this regard we have furnished several benefits that one can derive from such service.
Details regarding the area
It is suggested that you always hire a local companies providing such service for getting the important details regarding your concerned property. These companies will be in the better position to provide important details such as the crime rate, flood situation during the rainy season, connectivity, important location, living standard of the local people in the area where you are planning to buy a property.
Rules and regulation
The other important benefit of conducting such research services though local companies is that they will help you to understand the various rules and regulation regarding renting, multiple occupancy, etc. of the local authority of the concern area. Moreover, they themselves will handle all the legal issues pertaining to tenancy; thus, relieving you from several following up legal formalities and other headaches.
Besides, they will also help you to analyze that which potential category of tenants your property will attract the most. As a result you can fix your rent amount quite early. They will also help you to get different references for prospect tenants. Also they will help you to assess the genuineness of the potential tenants with regard to your property.
Regular inspection
If you are a quite busy type of person than it will be difficult for you to regularly inspect your property. Inspecting your property is quite important as it keeps you well informed about the status of your property. This very work can be taken care of by these local service companies. They will regularly inspect your property and will keep you well inform about the several issues or problems that you need to resolve at the earliest.
Maintaining records of the tenants
These companies will also assist you to get relief from maintain several records of the tenants such as the payments of the tenants, their personal details and so on. All such information will be maintained by them and you can get the details from them as and when required.
Interaction with the tenants
Several interactions with the tenants for your property are handled by these companies. As a result you will not get bothered by frequent calls from the tenants and you can properly concentrate on your other important personal works.
[Top]Penang Property Market Bubble Is The Same Going To Burst Soon
Penang in Malaysia is a favored destination for property investors coming from all over the world. The growthPenang real estatehas seen in the recent years is not just good, but commendable. But, as its said too much of anything is negative, similar trend is now being noticed in the property scenario at Penang. The analysts and buyers together have indicated a parallel finding saying that the property bubble in this island is soon going to burst. This statement became very popular two years back and the same thing is now being noticed.
Most say that the property bubble burst is all about demand and supply. Its clearly seen that the supply for new properties constructed on better themes is much more than the demand for the same. As more and more developers are hopping in theproperties malaysia, the price appreciation this commodity has seen is very big. Considering a country, the majority population consists of people who belong to the middle income group. Thus, these buyers are moreover in the lookout for affordable homes.
The people in Malaysia and outside have different opinions where property demand is concerned. While some believe that property burst will soon creep in, still others think that nothing like this will happen not just now, but even in the near future. The properties in Penang were undervalued some 5 years back and the trend did not show increase as it was supposed to show.
Moreover the opinion most people have towards this is biased. If the supply remains good and the demand rises proportionally then there will be a gradual increase in the scenario and it will moreover remain stable. Maybe a little slowdown will be seen down two or three years from now but that would be a temporary thing and the results will not last long with the prices and demand soon getting back on track. Theproperty malaysiamarket is expected to remain stable and similar trend is anticipated for Penang too.
Considering that Penang has always managed to catch an eye of investors from all over saying that the property market here will see stable growth will not be exaggerating. Everything about Penang is ideal for any investor seeking to invest on a property that will promise them great returns in the future.
Penang as a property hotspot boasts the best of both world, the modernity of the 21st century and an architectural past that is rich and can charm anyone with the old world look and trend. All in all, people still have a biased opinion, but considering the majority population, buyers have a positive belief in the property market of Penang and are still investing in this island to enjoy a great financial return later in life.
Well, in the end is good to be practical as life is totally unpredictable. We should always remain prepared for the worst and should invest on property only keeping in mind that it may burst anytime in future.
[Top]Rental Property Investments Silent Partnership
If the deal needs a little help, property investors will sometimes take on partners. The partnership gathers diverse resources for deal making. Before you take the plunge into Rental property investments, consider gaining access to groups of investors.
Meeting with other investors might help you decide if you’d like to be a silent partner. As a silent partner, you invest the money in the property, then step back and watch the income flow in. As a silent partner you’d just provide the funds or credit- period. You might be the only silent partner, or you can be one of several investors in an investment group.
Silent partners have the luxury of letting the active members do the property hunting, contract signing and rehab planning. You can purchase stock in a real estate firm and never leave home- that’s what being a silent partner means. Cash is the language of love in the real estate world- if you have enough, you can get anything. That’s why cash investors are in hot demand by property investors.
Cash opens doors and closes deals. This is because other investors or homebuyers will have to apply for a hard money loan or put themselves at the mercy of mortgage companies. As a part of a silent partnership, you’ll find that you’ve gained more than Rental property investments. Silent partners get to make an income without trying, even when its your first foray into investing.
Also, being partners with someone in real estate will be a bonus. Just because they don’t have ready money, doesn’t mean your active partners can’t be a tremendous asset in your real estate ventures. Your silent partnership can help mitigate the tax obligation on both sides. The silent partner lowers their taxable worth by investing their money, and the active partner lowers their worth by “giving some of their income to you.
Acting as the silent partner in a business when you invest in Rental property investments can help you grow your money, whether it’s an IRA account or just your savings account. As a silent partner you can free yourself of all the real estate hubbub – keep your hands clean and callous free. This is also a good way to diversify your investments so you don’t feel like everything is just in the stock market or sitting in the bank.
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