While many companies are now looking at Chinese investors as potential investors; they can also be the most difficult investors to reach because of the language and cultural barriers; here are some little [...]]]>
While many companies are now looking at Chinese investors as potential investors; they can also be the most difficult investors to reach because of the language and cultural barriers; here are some little tricks that could assist you in reaching them.
We have been developing programs and strategies for companies to reach Asian investors (especially Chinese) investors more easily; here are 6 tricks we use.
1) Getting Around Web Censorship Trick: As we know, Chinese Government has been blocking western websites for many years now; this has caused a lot of inconvenience, meaning that Chinese investors are able to see your websites. You may wish to host your website in China, but that may even open up more problems. One way to solve this is to have your website in Hong Kong, as it is considered as a “neutral” web ground. Censorship are usually imposed on major news websites from western countries (USA, Australia, UK and Canada). The quickest way to find out is asking your colleague or friend in China and see if they can access your website from China.
2) Second Website: This leads to our 2nd strategy, if your website is blocked, it is best to separate the “Chinese website” from your main site, and hosts it somewhere else. This ensures your “Chinese” language website is accessible to potential Chinese investors and business partners.
3) Prepare Newsletters in Chinese: We have assisted quite a number of mining and real estate companies this year by preparing their newsletters into Chinese; this is a good way to reach investors. Asian investors like to “take-away” something from meetings; another possibility is to prepare your documents and compress them into 1 CD for them to take-away after meetings.
4) Presentation Matters: Chinese investors need to feel comfortable about who they are dealing with; they prefer to have meetings in your office, so that they can check out if your office is a modern looking building (symbolic of your success). We all know this is impossible and unnecessary for many small start-up companies; so, my suggestion is; use virtual offices for meetings; as these offices are often located in prestigious locations.
5) Regular Press Releases in Chinese: This is nothing new, people need to know about you, both in English and Chinese. For Chinese investors, this is especially important as they do not live in Western countries; they will rely on Internet much more for research during the initial assessment.
6) Are you on Chinese Search Engines: It’s pointless to have your website and press releases just on Google as Chinese net users do not even use Google; so make sure your news can be picked up major Chinese search engines and news websites as well.
The above 6 points are some effective tricks you can use to improve your visibility to prospective Chinese investors; these are web oriented strategies. The concept is not different from English investor relations programs; just make sure they are converted into Chinese language (accurately).
Translation is another trap which can turn Chinese investors away; and worse, they won’t tell you why, you have to find it out yourself! Make sure your translations are accurate; as majority of translators lack of basic financial understandings; and can make a lot of financial mistakes on terms like “Due Diligence” “Bankable Feasibility Study” and almost all currencies are translated into USD as that’s their most familiar currency.
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Source: http://researchwhitepaper.com
Mediterranean countries such as Spain have been at the forefront of developing golf properties catering for a largely northern European market, one that wishes to combine golf with a pleasant [...]]]>
Mediterranean countries such as Spain have been at the forefront of developing golf properties catering for a largely northern European market, one that wishes to combine golf with a pleasant and reliable climate. Indeed, for many savvy buyers, purchasing a golf property is usually a decision made more on the quality of life enhancements which add to the location’s value and desirability than about putting balls.
In Spain, while KPMG’s Golf Benchmark Survey reveals that under half (49%) of golf courses in Europe, the Middle East and Africa were profitable in 2010, properties on golf courses have still fared better than other comparable properties on the coast in the face of economic hardship seeing properties without a golf environment decrease 30% – 35% in value in comparison to a 20% maximum decrease in price for a golf property.
But what is it that draws many property hunters to the greens and fairways of a golf course?
Even though three-quarters of British buyers do not play the game, there are still a number that do, with KPMG’s Golf Benchmark study revealing that the number of players in Europe, Middle East and Africa has been growing at around 5% every year for the last two decades, highlighting the popularity of the game.
Meanwhile, in response to huge demand for golfing holidays, Spain has one of the widest selections of golf properties to choose from, many of which have developed into golfing ‘communities’, offering sophisticated outdoor living without the isolation. It is the ideal environment for the young, growing families and even those in retirement, simply because it offers community spirit, wide open spaces, access to a course, club houses, restaurants and other amenities with many communities offering special course membership rates and green fees to the homeowners and impeccable maintenance of the surroundings helping the property keep its value.
From a financial perspective, a property on a golf course can be a very sound investment. Golf is a game that can be played throughout most of the year, giving opportunities to generate a year-round rental income from the masses that demand a golfing holiday including not only the British but local Spaniards, Scandinavians and Germans.
So if you’re thinking about buying a golf property in Spain to perfect your swing or fill your pockets from rental opportunities why not take a look at what’s on offer: http://blog.rasodelarca.com/land-for-investors/
Source: easier.com
One developer operating in the Spanish market has reported a rise in the number of sales to international buyers.
Taylor Wimpey revealed that during the first eight months of this year, [...]]]>
One developer operating in the Spanish market has reported a rise in the number of sales to international buyers.
Taylor Wimpey revealed that during the first eight months of this year, it saw transactions to overseas investors increase by eight per cent, on the year to date.
According to the firm, it also received a significant rise in the number of enquiries about properties in Spain, with a 70 per cent boost in the first half of the year, compared to the same period in 2010.
The company also showed that it is Brits who are keen to enter the real estate market, accounting for 32 per cent of sales so far this year.
Spanish buyers have also been active in their domestic market, carrying out 24 per cent of transactions, while German, Russian and Belgian investors also purchased properties in the nation.
Earlier this month, Adrian Warriner, managing director at Spanish-Living.com, noted that the significant price falls that have occurred in many regions of the country make this the ideal time for investors to find a bargain.
Source: http://www.propertyshowrooms.com
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People who wants to buy a property in Spain may decide that it is a good time to do it, with VAT on transactions for new-build houses and apartments set to fall to four 4% – half its normal level – from now until December 31st this year.
Government spokesman Jose Blanco explained in a statement that it is hoped the measure will help reduce the amount of unsold stock in the country.
House prices in Spain have been steadily falling, with the latest General Spanish Real Estate Market Index revealing a 6.4 per cent year-on-year decline in July.
The requisites for the real estate deliveries to qualify for the super-reduced 4% rate instead of 8% according to Real Decreto-ley 9/2011 are:
1. An entrepreneur or professional must deliver the house. If that is not the case, the applicable tax will be 8% (Transfer Tax).
2. They have to be finished houses on first delivery (accomplished by the developer).
3. Buildings destined to demolishing are not considered to be suitable for home use.
4. The house’s delivery must be completed within a term running from August 20, 2011 to December 31, 2011.
5. When the delivery’s object is a house under construction and therefore the acquirer must proceed to finish it, the applicable tax rate shall in all cases be 18%.
6. Parking places (for a maximum number of two) and to any other annexes of a house, must be transferred jointly with said house, and they must be situated in the same plot the house or building they belong to is situated in.
The Government has seen that lowering prices through the halving of IVA has helped to increase investment in Spain from Russian, Dutch, and Swiss buyers and investors.
Sources: www.emiliopino.com , hken.ibtimes.com , www.propertywire.com
Foreigners who are planning to buy a property in Spain now can get assistance in a new Website: https://buyingahouse.registradores.org/
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Foreigners who are planning to buy a property in Spain now can get assistance in a new Website: https://buyingahouse.registradores.org/
“The portal has been created to help international users to leap over the language and legal terminology barriers which sometimes make difficult for non residents interested in investing in Real Estate in Spain”.
One of the main aims is to help those purchasing a property resolve any issues or queries they may have about legal terminology and avoid problems caused by the language barrier.
Secretary of state for housing in Spain Beatriz Corredor commented: “This means that foreign citizens will now have access, in a way they can more easily understand, to all the information regarding the physical, legal and urban development status of a property.”
The government body also noted that the buyingahouse.registradores.org site will improve the transparency of the Spanish real estate sector outside the country.
Meanwhile, Spain is also participating in a pilot of the cross border electronic conveyancing scheme with the Netherlands.
It is set to be introduced as an EU-wide initiative and the hope is that it will offer greater protection to buyers involved in real estate transactions outside their home country.
Source: https://buyingahouse.registradores.org/
Blogs. Forums. Newsletters. Articles. There are plenty of ways for you to be active online. And the more ways you pursue, the better chance people have of finding you.
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1. Be Active Online
Blogs. Forums. Newsletters. Articles. There are plenty of ways for you to be active online. And the more ways you pursue, the better chance people have of finding you.
2. Spend time with social media tools
Spend time to familiarise yourself with popular social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter. Ensure these accounts are actively managed and updated as these free channels build your network and maximise your exposures at no cost.
3. Online and Offline presence
Real estate Internet marketing should involve multiple channels. For maximum online exposure and lead generation, strive to combine as many online and offline marketing channels as possible.
4. Linkbulding using your blogs and social media accounts
There are many factors that contribute to a website’s search engine ranking / visibility. External links are one of the biggest factors. Try to direct links from your Facebook Fan Page to your corporate Website.
5. Know Your Competition
Understanding the competition is a very important step to success with real estate Internet marketing. For this issue, begin to follow to your competitors in Twitter and Linkedin, study their Websites and communication strategies and anlyze the actions that could achieve and that would make the difference betwee you and your competitors.
6. Practice emailing
Besides collecting telephone numbers, build a database of buyer and seller email addresses to create an effective email marketing campaign.
7. Practice Blogging
Try starting a real estate blog to promote your expertise as a housing adviser in a certain estate or district. Avoid marketing-type content which readers are like to dismiss. Your opinions on price and purchase trends, updates on new developments or launches, as well as recommendations on the best property investments would set you apart from other agents. By proving your expertise on a blog, you’ll generate a loyal following thereby getting more calls from qualified buyers and sellers and co-broking referrals from agents who got to know you through your blog.
8. Write One Page Per Keyword
Search engine visibility is a big part of the real estate Internet marketing equation. And one of the easiest ways you increase your website’s visibility is by writing keyword-rich content.
9. Experiment with Pay-per-Click
Pay-per-click programs (like Google AdWords) are one of many paths to search engine visibility. These programs can also be an effective way to expand your real estate Internet marketing strategy.
10. Engagement with opinion liders
Try to establish a close communication with Real Estate opinion liders in order to get support from them. Look for influential members on each channel and real estate networks. Try to ReTweet their comments and follow their steps on Linkedin.
London-based private equity firm Doughty Hanson, together with Dutch firm Multi Development and local partner Preactiva, are to invest €400m in an upscale mall development in Madrid in a bid to attract luxury brands not yet [...]]]>
London-based private equity firm Doughty Hanson, together with Dutch firm Multi Development and local partner Preactiva, are to invest €400m in an upscale mall development in Madrid in a bid to attract luxury brands not yet present in Spain.
The Expansión newspaper reported that the project, billed as Spain’s most exclusive shopping mall – the so-called Valdebebas Center – will extend across 140,000 sq.m. and be built in the northwest of the capital with direct access to Barajas International Airport and the adjacent exclusive residential complexes of La Moraleja and Castellana.
Designed by architects Chapman Taylor, the mall will have a VIP, members-only shopping area, as well as relaxation and children’s play zones. In addition to brands such as Bulgari, Cartier and Tiffany, the mall is expected to attract marques not yet present in Spain such as Uniqlo and Gilly Hicks.
While the retail real estate sector has proved to be the most resilient during the economic downturn, the luxury market has still felt the chill. The ABC Serrano mall in central Madrid, for example, recently widened its customer base with the inclusion of a supermarket. While luxury brand revenues have revived in Spain, the recovery in consumer confidence is likely to remain slow, Expansión notes. Doughty Hanson’s existing Spanish retail portfolio was acquired in February using Fund II when it paid Sonae Sierra €120m for two centres: Plaza Éboli in Pinto, Madrid, and El Rosal in Ponferrada, León. pie
PIE COMMENT: Certainly an interesting concept when Spain is struggling with an economic crisis and consumer slump sparked by a residential property collapse! Doughty has a reputation for counter-cyclical thinking, and has been seeking Spanish retail, albeit on a more conventional level, this year. Multi Corp is not a developer known for taking gambles so that the JV has clearly identified a different segment of demand in the Spanish capital.
Source: http://www.pie-mag.com
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British investors and prospective holiday home buyers seeking a home abroad should look no further than Spain, where there are a host of bargain priced homes for sale.
Prices have fallen by about 40% from spanish peak [...]]]>
British investors and prospective holiday home buyers seeking a home abroad should look no further than Spain, where there are a host of bargain priced homes for sale.
Prices have fallen by about 40% from spanish peak in 2007. The figure shows the current housing price situation:
Considering the present moment of the spanish real estate market, now is the right moment for buying a property thinking in a medium term investment. The market has begun to recover and will be attractive again from 2012 on.
A friendly and welcoming atmosphere in Spain helps to ensure that British holidaymakers feel at home, the country’s tourism office has claimed.
But, are more Brits seeking property in Spain?
The requests in buying property in Spain rose by 24 per cent between January and May this year, according with estimations released by the Overseas Guides Company (OGC, http://www.spainbuyingguide.com/ ).
Also, a recent study by sunshine.co.uk reveals that for Brits Spain is considered the ‘safest’ destination to visit.
With the nation’s Central Bank there are currently some good deals to find on Spanish homes.
More info about property in Spain for investors.
Con este calor lo único que apetece es comprar un iglú en el polo norte. En Raso del Arca, lo que vendemos son parcelas donde corre el viento y [...]]]>
Con este calor lo único que apetece es comprar un iglú en el polo norte. En Raso del Arca, lo que vendemos son parcelas donde corre el viento y también se está bien 
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The purchase of Spanish residential property by foreigners in first quarter 2011 rose by 28.7% over 1Q10 to €1.13bn, returning to levels not seen since 2008, according to the Bank of Spain. The rise was the [...]]]>
The purchase of Spanish residential property by foreigners in first quarter 2011 rose by 28.7% over 1Q10 to €1.13bn, returning to levels not seen since 2008, according to the Bank of Spain. The rise was the sharpest year-on-year increase since 2001.
Overseas investment in Spanish housing has been falling since 2003 and although quarterly totals surpassed €1bn in 2007 and 2008, they declined most steeply in 2009 and 2010. In comparison, Spaniards invested just €185m in property outside Spain in 1Q11, a 25.7% drop over 1Q10.
Quarterly investment in real estate abroad has not surpassed the €600m-mark since 2007.