Selling or buying a commercial real estate is one of the most difficult jobs and most of us are not smart enough to handle all the details in the most economic manner. Selling your own land might save you the commission payable to professional real estate agents however; you will spend double the amount through other channels in the transaction process. You save in the beginning step but might spend more in next.

It is always advisable to get a professional real estate agent to help you with your transaction or to deal with established real estate buyers while selling your property. Choosing an expert real estate agent can make a big difference as they are most informed about all real estate investment opportunity and can ensure that you get the maximum return out of your real estate transaction. At the same time, professional real estate agents would manage all the legal issues reducing your burden.

Lets now see the benefits of hiring an expert real estate agent. Professional real estate agents equipped with the latest and up-to date information on real estate market. The available information is always accessible to interested clients. They provide clients with information about the latest happenings in sales price data, comparative costs and other labor costs to help clients to make the best out of their property investment.

These professional real estate agents also provide access to other information, which can make big difference in your decision about choosing the perfect real estate investment opportunity. They will provide you with information like market lease trends, popularity study and a comparative report on the changing trends in different real estate markets in different states.

Professional real estate agents also look after the economic trend that affects the real estate market. These information can be used by the prospective client to study the current real estate market and choose the ideal property that fits his purpose and pocket. They are capable of handling thousands of data and handling very large transactions that involves millions of dollars. In order to get the competitive edge, a client should get the latest information from the professional real estate agents.

A real estate transaction involves legal issues and complexities, which are very difficult to be single handedly taken care of by any layman. These professional real estate agents are trained and able to solve the complicated legal issues and thus save your valuable. Although the real estate agents will take their share from the sale proceeds as commission, but it’s worth giving that amount rather than making an improper buying investment property.

Pay to the professional to work for you and save your time and money, let your real estate venture goes smoothly. It’s advisable not to venture into a real estate transaction without the guidance and advice of professional real estate agent. They have the right training and equipment to give you proper advice and transaction services so that your money gets into the right channel. They learn how to become a successful real estate agent and provide a professional services.

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At the point of house foreclosure, the bank mortgage loan or financial institution has possession of the property and usually deals with it. Ownership is moved to the lender. Most of the time, when the lender takes the property their intent is to sell it in the open market. This can happen by either making an agreement with the borrower in pre-foreclosure or they can buy it back at a public auction held by the county.

Home loans lender own those properties that are re-possessed. In other word, bank owned the foreclosure units. Other times the borrower can get out of losing there home when the government gives them a certain allotted time to pay off the remainder of the home loans.

Another option for the buyer is that when they go into foreclosure they sell the home to a 3rd party buyer who then pays the remainder of the loan and it saves the borrower from getting the bad credit. One other option is that a home-buyer buys the home at a public auction.

By reading the previous paragraph you should have a general idea as to why it might be the best option to buying a home in house foreclosure market. Go into to buying a home during the percent of foreclosures are increasing nationwide. More choice in term of location, personal budget, …etc.

Home prices are finally starting to come down a little for house foreclosure, track record show home buyer who buying a home in foreclosure usually purchase they’re home 25% cheaper than those who don’t buying a home foreclosure.

Another possibility of buying a home is that it is very possible to take the home and fix it up, and re-sale it, or what it’s call home flipping. There is opportunities to make money by buying investment property and why buying investment property. However, property investors would definitely have to do they’re research on the house foreclosure units, and make sure they are making the right property investment.

Home flipping purpose owner not only would have to figure out how much it would take to buying a home, but to re-model, and then put it back on the property market. Either you are buying a home to keep, or buying to sell. If there are house foreclosures in your area, and you are plan to buying investment property, figure out the units check. Over a thousand or million house foreclosures are record during market recession.

From OSK Investment Bank Bhd (equity capital markets) director, Gan Kim Khoon; there were over RM354bil in fixed deposits and savings of individuals in the country waiting for REIT companies to tap. REITS companies looking at various opportunities for Property In Malaysia.

On REITs-Investors Outreach Programme, they telling about hope to channel some of these funds into REITs, which are high yielding and low risk in nature. The REIT companies from Kuala Lumpur that took part in the event included Axis REIT Managers Bhd, AmFirst ARA REIT Managers and AmanahRaya-JMF Asset Management.

Outside Kuala Lumpur, REITs have little exposure from large companies, and participation by individual investors is also small. There were not many players and the challenge was how to attract more REIT players and property investors into the Property Investment Market.

Property Investment in REITs presently offered the best yield, ranging from 8.5% to 12% yearly, based on current earnings. In such a challenging climate, there are not that many stocks that can give you such yields. It is better than putting funds in fixed deposits.

As example, reported by Axis REIT Managers chief executive officer Stewart Labrooy;  the company regularly implemented asset-enhancement exercises to increase the value of its assets.

Axis REIT injected about RM3.5mil to upgrade one of our office buildings in last year, Wisma Kemajuan, in Petaling Jaya. The valuation for the property increased to RM52mil, compared with the original valuation of RM29mil in 2005.  The upgrading, was increase the value of the property.

Axis REIT  spent another RM8mil on two of its commercial properties which were originally valued at RM106mil. After upgrading, the valuation increased to over RM140mil.  Through such asset-enhancement exercises, Axis REIT create more value-added space, which in turn attracts more tenants, and increases our income from rentals.

There are Property Investment Opportunities in REIT company. More and more developer prefer affordable homes making for home buyer during recession. Developers in Penang are targeting home buyers on a lower budget. New property investor can start a buying investment property with this lower budget property.

Again, good news for property investor for those interested in Australian property and the retired plan to migrate to Australian. Premier Australian Property Fair y2009 organized in April y2009 in Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Australian property investment is a great help in Australia development.

Coming soon Australian Property to be launch and the showcase in Kulau Lumpur in July. Did you know that Australian property investors are now benefiting from low vacancy rates and the lowest interest rates in 49 years? Book your calendar to visit at 2~5 July at The Westin Kuala Lumpur.

Discover how easy it is to buy Australian Property, lease and manage an Australian landed property or city apartment while living in Malaysia. Some summary can be listed below;

1. How foreign purchasers can buy a brand new ready-to-let freehold property with just 10% deposit and fixed price.
2. How Australia’s population, demographics and lifestyle is changing and what this means for property.
3. How Australian interest rates are at their lowest in almost 50 years.
4. How Australian citizens & Malaysian Permanent Residents of Australia can receive up to A$32,000 in Government Grants towards their first property purchase.
5. How it is more cost effective for Malaysians to buy rather than rent in Australia.
6. New finance options and offers from our guest speakers the Commonwealth Bank, Australia’s largest home lender. The Bank will also be available for private consultations.
7. Invest in Melbourne, Australia’s most livable city with a broad based economy, growing population, strong rental market, world class education system, comfortable climate and high standard of living.

Brand new Melbourne city apartments to be launch. Choose either CBD or Southbank in Melbourne. Central Equity’s brand new apartments give you easy access to all the best of Melbourne, one of the World’s most livable cities. Choose from 2 exciting and convenient locations: Southbank or CBD. Both locations provide easy access to Melbourne Uni, RMIT Uni and other educational institutions with many transport options only meters away. Melbourne is a ideal place for property investment opportunities.

Attractive apartments, duplexes and penthouses are complemented by impressive entry foyers with concierge and security features. Residents will also enjoy convenient pre-connected broadband internet access and secured car parking.

New family homes in three great locations. Central Equity Land is now building a wide range of landed properties with gardens in three fantastic sought after Melbourne locations. Choose from classic coastal living in bayside Mount Martha and naturally beautiful allotments skirted by nature reserves at Woodland Waters. Also on offer are hugely popular home sites in exciting Point Cook only 25 minutes from the CBD.

Visit the Australian Property info sessions to learn more about investing in Melbourne property. Get to know property investment market in Australia. Gathering tips on how to buying investment property successfully.

Parade of Homes is launch by a single property developer – Sime Darby Property. Parade of Homes is an event that brings together a showcase of homes from 9 noteworthy townships. Sime Darby Property have lined up various activities, contests and talks from guest speakers, ranging from investment tips to interior design to make it an even more fun occasion.

Maybank had contribute for Parade of Homes project. Maybank is the mortgage loan owner for Parade of Homes projects. Now, Maybank offer home buyer mortgage loan package and visit your to Dataran Maybank to get all the information you need about Maybank home financing and also enjoy the offers for buyers at the Property Showcase:

• Interest rates up to BLR-2.30%
• Margin of Finance up to 90%
• Enjoy cost savings!
• Free stamp duty
• Free Sale & purchase Agreement legal fees
• No interest during construction
• Fast approval
• Early bird rebate from Sime Darby Property up to RM5000
• Stand a chance to win prizes worth more than RM600,000 (purchased the Parade of homes unit within 20th June to 29th June)

(Term & condition apply, visit the counter for more information)

Let’s turn your dream home into reality at any of these excellent locations:
Ara Damansara, Bandar Bukit Raja, Bukit Jelutong, Denai Alam, Melawati, Nilai Impian, Planters Haven, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya and USJ Heights.

Dont forget to mark your calendar and meet up there! Enjoy exclusive Parade of Homes packages and latest home launches while you’re at the various township venues. Combination of good package bank mortgage loan from Maybank (MaxiHome) and “Parade of Homes” by Sime Darby property is an option for you to start buying investment property.

Date: Monday 4 May – Friday 8 May, 2009
Venue: Main Lobby Tower A & B,
Dataran Maybank,
No. 1 Jalan Maarof,
59000 Kuala Lumpur
Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm

Contactable
Call the Customer Care hotline at 1-300-88 6688, any time, any day.
You can visit Maybank branches for mortgage loan package or Sime Darby Convention Centre.

The new property in Melbourne located in cosmopolitan Lygon Street. Lygon Street inspired by the culture, arts & tastes of Melbourne. Elvera Apartment is a 10 storey sculptured building featuring a distinct two-part design that maximizes natural light, ventilation and space throughout. This advanced architectural design boutique building consists of 100 apartments of 1 and 2 bedrooms with spacious living areas, large windows opening to generous balconies with panoramic views.

This property in Melbourne at the price from AUD412 per sq ft or from AUD389,995. 10% deposit only, no further payment till completion y2011. Why Elvera Apartments as a attractive property in Melbourne? Below is the answer;

Outstanding location of property in Melbourne:

• Located on Lygon Street, home to Melbourne’s most famous food precincts.
• Just 5km to Melbourne CBD. Travel to CBD & beyond in minutes.
• Tram route 1 & 8 at doorstep.
• Trains- Accessible to Brunswick Station, Melbourne Central Station, Jewell Station.
• Ideally located to excellent education – Melbourne University, RMIT University, University High School.
• Ready access to main roads & freeway.
• A tram ride away to vibrant Carlton & Fitzroy.

Lygon street-Multiculturalism as its best:

• Melbourne’s Little Italy – Home to Melbourne’s 1st Espresso machine, rich is street life & cultural diversity.
• Variety of Italian, Greek, Lebanese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Indian, Thai, Spanish & Malaysian restaurant & cafes.
• Dazzling designer fashion & specialty stores, galleries, bookshops & markets.
• Vibrant nightlife including the famous annual Festa – Australia’s largest outdoor street festival.
• Embrace the outdoors- Parklands, bicycle tracks, golf courses, gym & swimming centers just minutes away.

An exciting new boutique development:

• Low rise & low density 10 storey sculptured building (off the plan).
• Only 100 spacious one & two-bedroom apartments plus study available.
• Quality finishes, European-style appliances, air conditioning (split system).
• Secured car spaces with audio & visual intercoms.
• Peter Russell-Clarke Australia’s famous artist influence.
• Great East & West aspects, district views & city views.

The property in Melbourne (Elvera Apartment) has property showcase at Westin Hotel, Kuala Lumpur at 4th & 5th April y2009; 10am – 7pm. If you are miss out this property showcase, contactable to  the marketing agent. [Hotline: 016-2080488/0122081693].

If you are in planning to send you children for education in Melbourne, Australian or you are in planning migration to Melbourne in your old age, you can consider buying investment property in Melbourne. The is another Australia Property showcase in April y2009. Property in Melbourne and Sydney are one of the good property investment destination.

International Property Expo show attracts quality exhibitors and genuine players in the property scene. Most importantly, the Property Expo Show provides the ideal exchange between smart exhibitors and discerning visitors, leading to opportunities for quality sales leads and closing contracts.

The International Property Expo is highly specialized event for varied exhibitors in displaying their products with different models of flats, villas, commercial property along with the full details of their map areas.

Property Expo Shows provide homebuyers to purchase their dream homes at affordable prices. It has helped generate demand for housing and ensure sustained growth of the housing and property industry.

Residential & Commercial Property Seekers, Real Estate Investors, Corporate Property Managers, Engineers & Planners, Corporate & Private Investors, Architects, Property Planners, Agents and Brokers are the target visitors for International Property Expo.

Many of the parties will get involve in Property Expo. Property Developers, Property Agents, Banks & Financial Institutions, Leading Builders, Furniture & Furnishing companies, Home Decorations associates, Wall decor solutions & accessories, Tiles & flooring companies, electrical fittings & lightings, consultants, construction materials, hardware & some others related sector will join International Property Expo to expose themselves to the property market.

Property Expo y2009

Berkeley Homes is a UK property developer founded in 1976 committed to providing quality london homes, new builds houses and new apartments for sale in London and the South East. Berkeley Homes has unrivalled expertise in creating sustainable communities within complex regeneration schemes on Brownfield sites. Although the location, size and complexity of sites vary, Berkeley Homes always delivers superbly designed and built homes.

The 125-year leasehold properties, high-rise properties comprising 292 apartments are collectively known as City Quarters.There are four blocks of buildings in City Quarters and known as Times Square and two buildings known as the Sugar House and Hoopers Yard.

In the past two months, the London property market has attracted much attention from overseas property investors.There is reason behind.

Property Prices for Penang property market may dip ~10%, UK property prices have dropped between 15% and 20% since 2007. The interest rate for housing loan has also come down to 0.5% while the rental yield is about 5% annually.Furthermore, the pound has weakened by about 25% compared with a year ago.

Berkeley Homes had promote City Quarters at the G-Hotel in George Town, Penang on 7th & 8th March. So far, eight property investors from Malaysia have paid deposits for the london homes in City Quarters, And Berkeley homes has sold about 70% of the properties.

The apartments are priced between £345,000 for a one-bedroom 500-sq-ft unit to £1.8mil for a three-bedroom 1,850-sq-ft unit.There are also 1,150-sq-ft duplexes with two bedrooms priced at £850,000.
The london homes, which are gated, come with concierge and night porter services, landscaped water gardens, courtyards and underground car parking bays.

The Times Square buildings, comprising 205 apartments, and the 45-unit Hoopers Yard building are completed. The 42-unit Sugar House is a 19th century Victorian building that is being refurbished for completion in August y2009. The Sugar House designed to have high ceilings and a grand entrance staircase.

Buying investment property in Malaysia or oversea are given good respond from property investors. Selling of London Homes in Penang proved it. Upcoming property fair will be launch in April is Australian property Fair. Australia & UK Property Development are offering property investment opportunities to Asian property investors.

There is good responded for Malaysian International Property Expo 2009 (MAPEX 2009) which held on Mid Valley Exhibition Center 6th Mar 2009 – 8th Mar 2009 (10am – 9pm). The next Property Expo is Penang International Property Expo held on 27th~29th March (11am – 9pm) at Penang International Sport Arena (PISA).

Penang International Property Expo y2009 is marked by focus marketing and sustain a steady flow of visitors through interesting and informative talks, forums, games and other interactive activities. Most importantly, the show provides the ideal exchange between smart exhibitors and discerning visitors, buy a house in 10 days, leading to opportunities for quality sales leads and closing contracts.

Penang International Property Expo exhibitors are; Developers of Residential, Commercial and Industrial properties in Penang, Private medical hospitals and centres offering medical and healthcare facilities, Companies providing facilities and services for Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme.

Key public agencies involved in development, promotion and marketing of facilities and services in the Property Investment and related sectors such as Home and Lifestyle, products and service providers, Bank, Insurance and related Financial Institutions.

Penang International Property Expo y2009 exhibitors list as below;
1.   Setia Promenade Sdn. Bhd.
2.   Ivory Properties Group
3.   MTT Properties & Development Sdn. Bhd.
4.   UDA Land
5.   Mah Sing Properties Sdn, Bhd.
6.   Ideal Homes Properties Sdn. Bhd.
7.   CP Landmark Sdn. Bhd,
8.   UK Land International (M) Sdn. Bhd.
9.   PDC Properties Sdn. Bhd.
10. Bertam Properties Sdn. Bhd,
11. HSBC (M) Sdn. Bhd.
12. Paramount Projects Sdn. Bhd.
13. Public Mutual Berhad
14. MRCB Sentral Property
15. Tambun Indah Sdn. Bhd.
16. MNP Auctions Group
17. Mytec Marketing
18. Fullhouse Media Sdn. Bhd.
19. IJM Group
20. Platinum Victory
21. Kinta Properties
22. Affin Bank
23. Abad Naluri
24. PLB Land
25. Kulim Technology Park Corporation Sdn. Bhd.
26. Total Investment
27. Carey Real Estate (PG) Sdn. Bhd.
28. PJD Eastern Land Sdn. Bhd.

There is still some of the International Property Expo at different region, here will keep update the detail and share to all the property investors, pre-home owner. Look for more opportunities and start your Property Investment scheme while market uncertain. If you are not property agents, you might buy and sell property/real estate from home as well.

The challenges facing REITs is not only the negative property market sentiment towards equity, but also the inability to raise capital growth due to tightening credit. Despite the challenging economic conditions this year, REIT managers in the country are confident they can mitigate the impact by looking at various options to raise capital, acquiring properties prudently and focusing on existing assets to ensure strong tenancy.

Axis REIT Managers Bhd chief executive officer and executive director Stewart LaBrooy said part of the growth process of a REIT was to continuously acquire properties to enlarge its portfolio.Axis REIT would not discount the possibility of future acquisitions this year although it may not be as intensive as y2008.
But any potential acquisitions will need to be yield-accretion.
With the reclassification of Axis REIT as syariah-compliant last December, the REIT hoped to appeal to a broader investment base of both conventional and syariah funds locally and abroad to facilitate Axis REIT’s future capital raising exercises. Currently, Axis REIT’s focus is on local properties as LaBrooy believes there are still many “reitable” property in Malaysia.

Many companies were exploring strategies such as sale and leaseback, which would help release cash back into the business and operations. In addition, we are proactively engaging with property developers or contractors to produce more reitable assets.

Axis REIT, which owns 19 properties, has put on hold its acquisition plans until further capital can be raised. LaBrooy said the company had always tried to maintain a policy to cap its gearing level at 40%.
The gearing level was at about 34% now, which means it can still borrow RM260mil.

Axis REIT is also proceeding with refurbishment activities at three of its properties – Menara Axis, Nestle House and Crystal Plaza – which will cost about RM8mil.The refurbishment is aimed at attracting tenants and potential clients, and sustain asset valuations.

Atrium REIT Managers Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Paul Lim said the earnings outlook for REITs for the first half year of 2009 was expected to be stable. But beyond that I am holding (off) optimism (until) 2010.

The outlook is still unclear as the actual impact of the global financial meltdown is not yet felt, particularly on the rental squeeze (as) tenancies are still intact. Lower borrowing costs now may boost earnings a bit more. At the entry price today, our net earning per unit yield is in excess of 11%. It’s attractive compared with fixed deposit rates, which (are affected) by the reduction in the overnight policy rate by 75 basis points to 2.5%.Currently, Atrium REIT is looking at logistics-based industrial assets.Although it was in preliminary discussion with a few potential landlords, it had no plans yet for new acquisitions so far.

For Hektar Asset Management Sdn Bhd, the manager of Hektar REIT, most of its income comes from leases to retailers. Its retail mall properties have achieved relatively stable income, with only 26% of Hektar REIT’s monthly income tenancies expiring in y2009, while the rest of the rental income is already locked for longer term.

Hektar chairman and chief executive officer Datuk Jaafar Abdul Hamid said it would continue to focus on retail assets and grow its asset base via acquisitions. Hektar REIT foresaw huge opportunities in shopping centres throughout Malaysia as Hektar REIT only owned 1.1 million sq ft of shopping centre space now, compared with a total of close to 90 million sq ft of shopping centre net lettable area (space for rent) in Malaysia.
Hektar REIT would develop new properties on a private basis through the group’s private company which is focused on developing retail assets as REITs are not allowed to develop new properties.Hektar REIT aim to develop and own world class retail shopping centres serving the needs of ordinary Malaysians.

Meanwhile, GLM REIT Management Sdn Bhd, the manager of Tower REIT, said it would continue to inject good quality and yield-accretive prime office assets in the Klang Valley into the REIT, but with greater caution and discernment.

GLM REIT looking at growth strategy emphasises on value and focuses on prime office buildings while maintaining uncompromising criteria for new acquisitions.Tower REIT would continue to adopt optimal gearing levels and will actively manage the risks associated with changes in interest rates and capital markets.

GLM REIT believed that the REIT sector was still at a relatively early stage of development as there were not many players and the challenge was how to attract more REIT players and property investors into the property market in Malaysia. This in turn will improve liquidity and add vibrancy in the industry.While there are challenges, Tower REIT is confident the property market will improve eventually, especially with the Government’s support through its stimulus packages and fiscal policies.