Upcoming Property Bubble – Sell, Hold, Buy or Refinance?

Many people are talking about the Upcoming Property Bubble over the next few months. Is there a Property Bubble in the first place, or is the Property Market likely to undergo a Price Correction, or will it Hold, or even Go Up higher due to supply driven inflationary pressures.  In these uncertain times, what should an investor do – Sell, Hold, Buy or Refinance?

You will learn:

• How to determine if there is a Property Bubble
• What Investment Strategies are needed to profit from the property market over the next few months
• Is there such a thing as the “right” time to Sell, Buy, Hold or Refinance

Discover Investment Opportunity in Retail Lots in Shopping Malls

When it comes to Commercial Property Investments, most investors traditionally look at office space or landed shop lots or even land. Another attractive option that is often over-looked is Investment in Retail lots in Shopping Malls. However, many investors cannot accept the fact that they have to fork out so much money to get so little space compared to landed shop lots.

This talk will enlighten prospective investors how to go about analyzing and the key success factors to profit from investment in retail lots in shopping malls.

You will learn:

• The difference between investment in office space, landed shop lots and retail lots in shopping malls
• How to develop the Right Mindset needed to profit from this sector.

Greater KL (MRT System): How it impact your property Investment?

Greater KL MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) plan was approved by the Malaysian government in Dec 2010. Since then, there has been many concerns and feedback of this project. Firstly, the Blue Line stretches 60 km from Sungai Buloh to Kajang through 35 stations. It will serve densely populated suburban areas including Kota Damansara, Mutiara Damansara, Bandar Utama, TTDI, Bukit Damansara, Cheras, Bandar Tun Hussein Onn and Balakaong. This line is commencing construction in July 2011 and complete in 2016. The second line circles the KLCC orbital and is known as the circle line. The High Speed Rail from KL to JB may see values flowing from Singapore into Greater KL and also Iskandar Malaysia.
Properties close to the MRT stations can expect better appreciation once the station is built. In certain circumstances, some properties very close to the station may be impacted too resulting in a fall in prices. It would be reasonable to conclude that Properties around a 500-meter radius, or less than 10 minutes walk to MRT station would appreciate value once the station was built.

You will learn:

• How the Greater KL MRT system plan impact your property prices.
• Benefits and consideration of Greater KL MRT system to Malaysia Property Market.
• Reviewing the MRT system hotspot.
• Knowing when and where to invest your properties

Building a Multi-Million Dollar Property Portfolio

There is no doubt about that to become wealthy, one needs to have passive income and assets that appreciate in value. In this talk, property millionaire and author Vincent Wong will explain why property is the most profitable and safest investment compared to other asset classes. While there is a popular belief that investing in property requires a huge capital outlay, Vincent will demonstrate how it is possible to invest without using any of your own money, an even a mortgage!

You will learn:

• Why it is necessary to invest in property and build assets if they are to become wealthy.
• How to build a positive portfolio that increases in value and generates passive income.
• How to invest in Property without money down, an even no mortgage.
• An opportunity of a lifetime that you need to grab right now

Should I invest in shop offices or residential houses?

For investment aiming for capital growth and higher rental yield, it is very depending on the timing of the acquisition. The typical capital gain averages about 50% if the property was acquired off the plan and sold at completion. If the property only sold 2 years after completion, the gain would average about 100%. On average, the property values of shop offices will double up if held for at least 2 years after completion and on provision the property is tenanted. As for rental yield, shop offices in Klang Valley area is about 7% at the time of completion. The rental yields will drop to about 5% 2 years after completion. This reduction is part of the reason why there is an extra 50% gain 2 years after completion.

The speaker will identifies few potential areas for shop office investment in Klang Valley based on Reapfield 800 agents on the ground research over the last 5 years.

You will learn:

• The basic fundamentals before buying commercial properties.
• How to maximize your investment in commercial properties.
• Consideration when choosing a location for commercial investment.
• Identify  few potential areas for shop offices investment in the Klang Valley

Dominic
Going Global – Overseas Property Investment Opportunities

Hong Kong is now known as the destination for investors to take advantage of an ever rising property market with insatiable demand due largely to the scarcity of supply. Property developers in Hong Kong hardly need to look beyond their own shores to sell their properties and investors seldom get a chance to put their hands on any property in Hong Kong. As such, we will be presenting a rare and unique opportunity for participants to take advantage of Hong Kong’s property market situation and benefit from our program in the medium to long term. We will be talking about our hassle-free property investment programs from both ends of the property spectrum to participants.

You will learn:

• Why participants should consider overseas property investments
• Why Hong Kong – reasons why the real estate industry in Hong Kong is one of the most robust in the world
• How to choose the right property investment program for you
• Considerations on Security Features to protect investors’ interest
• Transparency in Hong Kong government’s policies and property registration system
• How to participate in Hong Kong property investments at very low entry level
• Provisions of the Hong Kong law which protect investors’ interest

Chris Tan

The Impact of Government Policies on Property Investment

This topic is about the government’s policies that will affect the real estate investment. Firstly is the Economic Transformation Program, which launched in 21st September 2010. The purpose of this program is on the city development. Secondly is the policy under Malaysian Central Bank which is the Loan-to Value (LTV) Limit, under this policy anyone who wishes to buy his/her third house, he/she only can obtain 70% of loan for the house. Next, Malaysian Central Bank also increases the loan’s interest in year 2009.
There are others policies like Talent Corp, Direct Foreign Investment and Japanese institutional investors Government is launching the built and sale policy for the housing development. Purchaser only pays 10% deposit when buying a house, the balance purchase price will handover after the house is constructed.For those property that for residential use and directly buy from the developer, the contract is under the control of Housing Development Act (HDA) but if the purchaser buy the property from second-hand market, then the contract is not under the control of HDA. In the sale and purchase process, both parties can’t appoint the same lawyer to represent them and the legal fees is under the control of the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2006.

You Will Learn:

• The government’s policy changes that affect real estate investment in Malaysia.
• The current real estate cycle and the adequate policy support.
• Legal rights in purchasing a house and things that you need to be aware of.
• The balance between the social need and investor protection regime.
• The intrinsic Problem of the constitution.
• The Role of the Public-Private initiative in Malaysia Property

George Stewart LaBrooy

Why Invest in REITS? One of the best alternatives real estate investments

Instead of buying physical properties, there’s the option of investing indirectly by buying stocks of listed property developers or REITs (Real Estate Investment Trust). Some have proclaimed that REITs is a hidden gem. REITs will appeal to risk-averse investors who are looking for good dividend yields above fixed deposit rates. It is also suitable for those who prefer not to be bothered with property and tenant management issues.
The session will allow you to understand what an investment in REITs represents and why it is an interesting investment option for those with high cash saving and are looking for low risk investment.

You will learn:

• What to look for when investing in REITs.
• How to analyze a REIT stock.
• Understand the risk profile of REITs.
• How to re-balance your investment portfolio

Samantha Payne

Getting Paid A$100,000 to Invest in Australian Properties

The Australian Government is giving an A$100,000 incentive to private investors to provide affordable housing in areas where there is high growth and strong demand for housing. In return, the new property must be rented out at 80% of the market rate to middle income households.

This incentive gives the investor:

• An immediate capital gain of A$100,000 over the incentive period
• A property in high demand and high growth area that will appreciate
• Continual rental income from high demand and lower rent of 80% market rate
• A hassle free investment with property management taken care of

You will learn:

• How the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) incentive work
• How to choose the most suitable NRAS Properties for Growth & Rental Yield
• The type of Tenants qualified under the NRAS incentive
• How NRAS Property Management makes the investment hassle free
• How to maximise the NRAS return on Investment
• Steps to take advantage of the A$100,000 incentive