Real estate investors should look at the positive side during the current economic uncertainty, as there is still some upside in this sector.MGPA (Bermuda-based real estate investment company) invest RM2 billion in real estate market.

Construction cost is now at a moderate rate and with careful selection of property investment, MGPA still can make benefit. MGPA will invest RM2bil (including acquisition and construction costs) in The Intermark.

The amount involves the complete refurbishment of 62-storey landmark grade A office building Vista Tower (formerly known as Empire Tower), a new international grade A office building Integra Tower, retail centre Intermark Mall (formerly known as City Square) and Malaysia’s first Doubletree by Hilton Hotel.

MGPA – through it’s Asia Fund 2 – acquired the Empire Tower, City Square, the Crown Princess Hotel and Plaza Ampang in 2007 for about RM760mil. Read more »

Investment portfolio is important sector in property investment. Over the years, real estate has proven time and again its stability, attractive returns and ability to hedge against inflation. Thus, it is not surprising that most of the rich invest substantially in property investment.

It is an expert opinion that most people’s Asset Allocation Model and Investment Portfolio should look something like this (give or take 5%): Assuming you have RM100,000 set aside for investment purposes, at least RM60,000 should be invested in properties. Less than RM30,000 go directly into the stock market and the balance (less than RM5,000) into high risks, highly leveraged, volatile investments such as Options, Futures or Foreign Exchange (Forex).

Many people make the mistake of concentrating too much of their time and money into the upper levels of the pyramid, as their investment portfolio returns are highly volatile and unpredictable.

First, it’s extremely important to build up a solid investment base using real estate before venturing into other investments to give your investment portfolio regular and predictable rental income and to enjoy capital appreciation.
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For property investment neophytes, be afraid of the challenges and pitfalls property investment market. Lack of Property investment guide? Property investment it’s hot dozens. Doesn’t matter it’s a piece of property for your own personal use or property investment purposes, it’s gather up own money and is huge number.

Firstly, set you own goals and purpose of investing in property market. The goals for property investment guide you for the direction of investing. Try to view a certain number of properties per week, make many offers per month, and check online for new listings every week. Watch out public notices for the announcement of foreclosure sales. These goals will lead to action that will inevitably lead to positive results. Read more »

You may think about to get started in property investment. Ask a beginner for property investment, you might not figure out what is the first step. There was much kind of investments; many people are interest in property investment. Most of people don’t have any idea on how to get started. So they put it off time and again until it becomes an afterthought. You’ll miss out on the opportunity to gain the return of property investment. Please bare in mind, there is no guarantee for investment.

For property investment neophytes, don’t be afraid of the challenges and pitfalls you may encounter along the way. Don’t feel do not the slightest chance in property investment. What’s been keeping you from property investment? Do you think it’s too complex? Difficult to learn? Whatever it is, forget about it. Some of the most successful property investors were in your shoes when they first started. You have to get rid of your self-created obstacles before you get investing. Read more »