Saturday, October 23, 2010

INDIAN REAL ESTATE COMPANIES

INDIAN REAL ESTATE COMPANIES
SUBMITTED BY: S.R AJASEKARAN,
M Arch SECOND YEAR

MONOPOLYINC
We are a primary source for Commercial, Industrial and Residential real estate in Bangalore, India. We advantage our clients by our local strengths and knowledge of the marketplace; including a wide array of solutions that are customized based on their unique needs. Our capability spans an entire range of Real Estate Services from Location Analysis to a completed ready to move-in facility. The services we offer encompass site selection, space forecasting, strategic planning, market analysis, negotiations, dispositions, lease and sub leases, and a comprehensive turnkey package that help organizations with all phases of expansions to final move in.
A result oriented professional approach. We become an extension of your company, understanding your requirements, helping develop real estate strategies, in effect become your single point contact for all your infrastructure needs. In markets where processes are not streamlined and transparent we stand out in our approach by delivering clear, ethical and dependable representation to our clients thereby enjoying their trust and confidence. Consistency and quality of our services is a hallmark of our endeavor to place maximum value in every single relationship developed.
"Our objective is to offer our clients the most efficient and effective services in the business real estate marketplace, combining international reach with local expertise."
Your company's extended arm. We give your real estate needs tremendous importance. It is critical for us to understand your business drivers that impact your real estate strategy. We commit our time and resources in managing and creating a need analysis by going in-house to understand the nature of the project, we communicate and coordinate with various departments and management ensuring all necessary parameters are met. We are aware of the sensitivity of our clients with respect to confidentiality and take requisite precautionary measures ensuring maximum security of information.
Total solutions. One source. Problem solving. Expanding to an emerging market is complex ... We have broad based our activities for companies seeking to enter the Indian marketplace. We offer specialized relocation solutions to multinational companies and global corporate groups; from understanding building code, incentives, tax implications and processes, to implementing your plan, optimizing resources, fit out and final move in. For fourteen years, we have pioneered mission critical services to corporate real estate departments. Our seamless network of professional firms are equipped to handle the challenges and problems on your behalf. Its important to have a reliable and responsible commercial real estate partner that provides high quality services that is rarity in a new market. Preferably a single source that takes the burden and delivers solutions professionally.

Client Solutions
Monopoly offers a suite of innovative solutions tailored to meet the growing and demanding needs of clients. Having successfully represented a host of companies from diverse industries we have developed strategies and programs to deliver high quality customized services advantaging our clients in significant cost saving, adhering to stringent timelines and improved flexibility.
We help you stay focused on your core business, by delivering comprehensive turnkey real estate solutions and representing you exclusively.
Advisory Services
Brokerage
Corporate Services
Design & Construction Consulting
Investment

Advisory Services
Our local market expertise allows us to tailor a flexible suite of corporate and/or industrial real estate services to your specific needs. We manage costs as intensively as we negotiate on your behalf, ensuring maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Strategic Planning
Market Research
Location Studies
Expansion Analysis
Lease, Purchase Negotiations
Municipal Incentives
Acquisition, Transaction Management
Lease Audits & Disposition


Strategic Planning
Develop real estate plan that will remain concurrent with business projections and goals. A strategy that will allow you to stay focused on your core competencies and satisfy your short-term and long-term real estate, operational and financial objectives.

Location Studies
Analyze and compare qualitative and quantitative factors such as employment resources, real estate values, demographics, government incentives, accessibility and quality of life measures in your new location search.

Expansion Analysis
Identify and analyze the financial impact on economic and brand perception, including rent, expenses, image, transportation and space efficiencies.

Lease, Purchase Negotiations
Identify your key beneficial elements and leverage them to achieve maximum value with flexibility. Create a competitive landscape to optimize on costs, time and delivery.

Municipal Incentives
Negotiate with governmental agencies to secure tax abatements, rebates and significant savings that enhance your bottom line.

Acquisition, Transaction Management
Use our market knowledge to your advantage to identify viable lease or purchase alternatives, establish comparisons, build a competitive negotiating environment, request proposals and analyze alternative scenarios, and manage negotiations to deliver well structured, best-cost option.

Lease Audits & Disposition
Identify superfluous, underutilized and overpaid space, develop a real estate disposition strategy that would trim excesses, re-negotiate leases , sublease space or sell to maintain optimal use of property and return most value.


Welcome to Monopoly Brokerage Services.
Our clients are able to leverage and apply our previous experience, industry contacts and proven processes, assuring that their real estate initiative is started and completed as efficiently as possible. Our services are positioned to play an integral role in your companies real estate goals and objectives.
We firmly believe that negotiating from strength is an essential component of a sound real estate strategy. We create an competitive environment by structuring a series of feasible alternatives for clients.
Our services help in developing viable alternatives and creative methodologies to implement and complete a well balanced transaction. Based on your companies economic and strategic real estate plan we would recommend solutions in which your company builds or buys rather than leases workspace.
Our customized brokerage solutions cater to any or all of your needs in the Office, Retail, Industrial and Residential areas. You may also visit our listings of valuable and strategically located properties.
Corporate Services
Our corporate services program is customized to deliver comprehensive turnkey solutions. We assist organizations implement decisions on off shore software development, back office support, call centers and other solutions. Companies breaking into the Indian marketplace either for manufacturing, marketing or delivering services especially benefit tremendously from our corporate solutions. Apart from our service offering that includes, Advisory Services, Brokerage, Design and Construction and Investment, all focused toward successfully implementing your real estate strategy and delivering maximum economic benefit. Corporations would gain from world class professional services networked together to provide value, convenience and timely solutions without increasing headcount, operational resources, necessary knowledge and expertise. Individualized solutions can be designed to help corporations reduce costs and achieve their objective with minimal involvement.


India Entry Strategies
Advisory, Tax & Accounting
Executive Search
Human Resource Consulting & Implementation
Relocation Services


India Entry Strategies
Macro Economic Analysis and Market Viability Assessment - Asses potential that exists, market viability, economically and market perception.
Legal & Regulatory - Issues related to the proposed business, structuring of the Indian business, requisite approvals and clearances.Indian company structure, domestic and international tax implications. Applying for regulatory clearances from appropriate authorities
Investment Methodology - Determine various options, assess benefits of licensing, joint venture, fully owned subsidiary. Identify a potential partner, assess strengths and weaknesses of the partner, orient yourself with unique processes and joint venture negotiations.

Advisory, Tax & Accounting
Our strategic alliance with industry leaders in the Management Consulting and advisory services benefit clients in receiving world class services in areas such as :
· Consulting: M&A Advisory, Private equity placement, valuation, due diligence, stock options, market entry strategies, economic profit analysis, corporate and financial structuring, joint venture partner search, feasibility studies.
· Entrepreneurial: Business plan preparation, diagnostics studies and risk assessment.
· Environmental: Environmental impact assessment, safety health and e-risk assessment, hazardous and solid waste management.
· Insurance: Regulation and compliant structuring.
· Management Assurance: Business process risk management, management and operational audits, performance improvement and activity based costing.
· Taxation: International tax, domestic tax, foreign institutional investor services expatriate taxation, indirect taxation and transfer pricing.

Executive Search
Expertise & Experience: Our associates have over 30 years in Executive Search Services. They posses a significantly large database of software professionals for the Indian and International market.
Services include: Executive Search predominantly for the Information Technology, Data communication /Telecom Industry.
Specialization: Senior Management including Vice Presidents, COO & CEO
Industry: Computer Marketing (PC's, Mini, mainframe, CAD), Communication Products, Computer Servicing / Maintenance, Software Professionals, System Support, Production, Testing, QA etc., Hardware Design, Networking.
Competence: Engineering/Scientific Applications, Electronic /Mechanical CAD, Business Application, Real MIE/IRMX, System Software (Compilers, Device Drivers etc., Data Communication, Communication software - TCP/IP etc)
Skill sets: IBM - Mainframe, AS/400, VAX/VMS, DMS-2, Tandem, Sun/HP Workstations, DSP, Image Processing, Power Builder, Sybase, SQL Server, Telecom Software/ System Software, SAPR/3, ABAP/4, BAAN, Real Time Systems, VC++, Windows NT, X Windows, Visual basic, Data Communication (TCP/IP), UNIX System Administration, Network Administration, PC- Installation / Support, Compaq, HP, Sun etc) Quality Assurance/Testing, Project Management.

Human Resource Consulting
In our endeavor to deliver world class services we have partnered with the best there is in areas that include employee benefits, compensation and communication. We also advise on risk management and investment issues.
Employee Benefits, including healthcare and retirement, employee benefit issues including:
Flexible BenefitsGroup InsurancesHealthcareMergers and AcquisitionsProvider Selection and AssessmentRetirement Funds

Investment Consulting
Setting Investment Objectives and PolicyAsset-Liability ModelingFund Manager SelectionFund Manager MonitoringPerformance Evaluation
Performance & Rewards
Mercer’s Performance & Rewards consultants help corporations harness the power of their people in the following areas:
Compensation
Benchmarking and competitivenessJob PricingSurvey analysis and interpretationTotal remuneration analysis and valuation
Human Resources
Competency based payMergers & Acquisitions
Risk, Finance & Insurance
Financial modelingMergers and AcquisitionsInsurance Product Design & PricingPrivatization

Relocation Services
Our partners having successfully spent almost five decades in this business, have built the company into a full service global move management resource, equipped to handle with care every aspect of a move you may ever make.
• Country & City Orientation• School Admissions• Club Memberships• Settling-in Programs• Information & Help line• Departure Programs

Related Services
International Moving
• OMNI Assist• Children-Specific Programs• Destination Guides• Dedicated Customer Service Manager• One-World Transportation Resource• Dollar-denominated Insurance Programs
National Moving
• Door to Door Service — Household Moves — Automobiles — Office Moves — Industrial Packing — Nationwide Contract Options• Insurance Assistance• Handyman Services
Storage and Records
• Nationwide Storage• Options to Store Household Effects & High-Value Products• Options for Leasing• Climate Control Options• Efficient Retrieval, Replacement & Destruction• Company-Owned Fleet
Freight Forwarding
• IATA/FIATA/MTO Approved Air/Sea - Exports/Imports• Customs Licensed Broker• Company-owned Vehicles• Procurement & Purchase• Global Agent Network
Travel
• IATA approved Domestic/International Booking• Immigration Assistance• Holidays & Conferences• Hotel Bookings & Car Rentals
Precious Cargo
• Climate Controlled Storage • Customized Packing & Crating• Exhibition Handling

Design & Construction
By virtue of our reputation in the area, and our well-developed relationships with architects and engineers, Monopoly offers top-notch design direction. We know which firms are best qualified to bid on a particular project and which are most likely to draw up plans which suit the site, the client's budget, and the proposed use. Working together we provide the best possible oversight of design and engineering throughout the process, from concept to Certificate of Occupancy.
Over a decade in business has given the staff at Monopoly a good, in-depth knowledge of the construction industry. Once the first part of the puzzle is in place, with a good site, good plans and financing arranged, we ensure that the rest follows properly. By coordination with appropriate vendors we assist in generating a request for proposal, help in identifying a qualified general contractor, and negotiating the best possible terms for the final contract, we get the process started. The key to our success is follow-through. We oversee every step, from building permits through value engineering, testing, and the actual construction. Experience has taught us the value of never neglecting any piece of the puzzle, and we focus especially on maintaining project schedules, generating useful progress reports, and monitoring the job carefully from beginning to end. As with the entire development process, our goal is to ensure total quality and deliver the product on time and within budget.

Networked solutions include :

Architectural Design
Project Management
Tenant Improvement
Communication & Networking
Interior Design

Architectural Design Services
We have formed several strategic alliances with the design community. We work with Designers that specialize in the myriad of construction choices. We can provide a design team that is best suited to your project. By working with only the most knowledgeable and experienced people we reduce the risk of cost and schedule over runs.
Key Benefits
Add value to the project through proper planning.
Reduce future costs by planning for expansion.
Minimize schedule by utilizing efficient designs.
Capabilities
They provide space planning, programming, CAD drawings and engineered plans for all stages of design from schematic to construction document. Designers are knowledgeable in both national and local codes.

Project Management Services
Our business partners successful construction company has a strong Project Management core. Project Managers have the contacts and experience to assist you on any project. Systems for estimating, cost control, contract administration and scheduling are keys.
Key Benefits
In place project management systems.
Coordination of various vendors with inter related needs.
Added value through cost and quality management.
Capabilities
Full time Project Management staff is experienced and efficient. They have completed projects with a vast array of requirements and expertise and can provide in house estimating and scheduling services to best meet your needs. Contract management and review are available as needed.

Tenant Improvement Services
You will find our key alliance partner that specializes in tenant finish/improvement construction a huge benefit to critical deadlines and quality code that you may have. They employ project management, project engineering, supervisory and jobsite employees that understand the process and have the ability to respond to our client's needs.

Our partners background in tenant finish/improvement construction gives them a cost and schedule database that assists your project team in anticipating the budget and schedule implications of your construction program. . They have been trained to ensure client satisfaction on tenant improvement projects. This may include working off hours; shift work; erecting special dust barriers; constant clean-up; personnel protection plans, etc.
They are adept at design-build and at securing permits.
Projects include:
Hi-tech facilities
Office build-outs
Retail Storefronts
Light industrial shops
Laboratories
Medical facilities

Each project is given specific attention to detail relating to design, budget and timing. The philosophy of providing custom craftsmanship and quick turn around without sacrificing quality is our number one focus on every job.
Telecommunication and Networking Services
We work with industry leaders to deliver the best in Networking and Communication services.
A team is made up of in house experts in Application Design, Middleware, Networking and Enterprise Versions.
This team works with client team members to ensure that all major components of the environment and their requirements are represented, including the end user. They work together to design and test the solution. This ensures that the design is valid; and, the client gets hands-on skills transfer during the prototype building stage.
The approach is specifically designed to accelerate solution implementation by teaming clients with experienced professionals from the initial design and test phases
A company’s systems need to work together to achieve its business objectives. This involves much more than just establishing physical network connections. It also entails sharing and managing distributed data, designing and implementing applications and managing entire operations in a consistent manner.
They have developed some of the country’s largest networks on a turnkey basis and have the capacity to undertake even the most advanced and complex fault-tolerant networks. Network architects and project managers work with clients to understand their environment and application requirements and identify the resources required.
Turnkey Projects include the design, integration and maintenance of enterprise wide networks like Ethernet, Token Ring, Apple Talk, FDDI, ATM, ISDN, Frame-Relay, routers, switching hubs, TCP/IP, IPX, SNA, VSAT's, Radio Modems and enterprise management systems like HP-Open View, SPECTRUM and also supporting the ISP market.

Build-Out and Interior Design Services
The careful planning and design of premises is a critical step to the successful outcome of any project. A good design will not only meet the aesthetic interests of the client, but do so in a cost effective, space efficient and functional manner. A well thought out design will save time, aggravation and dollars, as well as enhance the corporate image and improve employee morale and productivity.
Our associates offer a full range of Interior Design Services to corporate, industrial and commercial businesses undergoing a relocation, expansion, consolidation, or those wishing to enhance the image or efficiency of their working environment. They provide design services ranging from initial space evaluations and concepts through to final working drawings and specifications. This includes:
· Assisting the clients in evaluating the suitability of space being considered, budgeting renovation costs and determining reasonable occupancy and completion dates.
· Collecting information on organizational and user space requirements and determining inter-department proximity criteria; developing rough concept plans from this information for preliminary discussion purposes.
· Photographing and measuring all existing furnishings as appropriate. This information is important at the outset for developing accurate and workable concept plans, as well as assisting in the ultimate relocation or disposal of furnishings.
· Preparing and refining concept plans; review with various department heads and personnel as appropriate. Evaluating findings and finalizing concept plans.
· Developing concept boards for colors and finishes, showing carpet and floor coverings, fabrics, wall coverings, paint finishes, plastic laminates, wood finishes and key furnishings styles.
· Preparing working drawings, which generally includes the following:
Cover sheet showing information and site plan required for municipality building permit
Furniture layout, showing typical or actual furniture locations
Partition Plan, showing partition types, soundproofing and doors
Demolition plan showing walls, flooring and other materials to be removed
Electrical plan showing outlets for power, telephone, data, and equipment layouts
Reflected ceiling plan, showing fluorescent lighting, exit, pot and accent lights, with approximate location of certain engineering items such as sprinklers, HVAC outlets and return air grilles
Finishes plan showing location of wall colors, floor and window coverings
Detail plans showing millwork, built-ins, door details, wall sections and elevations
· Preparing detailed specifications outlining general contractual conditions, special requirements, finishes, hardware and other information required for tendering purposes.
· Conducting limited number of initial, interim and final site inspections, and prepare cursory Site Inspection Reports, Change Notices or Site Instructions as required to clarify drawings. Sign off when work is substantially completed.

Real Estate Investment
Monopoly provides the expertise to identify and execute profitable real estate ventures. Through its acquisition activities, we create value for investors by sourcing undervalued properties or by repositioning and re-tenanting existing properties. Through development, we create value by maximizing the potential of vacant land or buildings. Utilizing smart, sound investment tactics, and provide the opportunity for investors to profit from real estate.
We would
· Understand your needs and help you formulate long-term investment goals and objectives.
· Help you develop realistic expectations by discussing the risks and potential rewards of each investment.
· Match your goals and objectives with appropriate investments.
· Carefully monitor your portfolio and help you evaluate its performance.
· Conduct a regular review of your situation to ensure that your strategy stays on course without necessarily staying put. Address your specialized financial needs
Our in-house, local expertise that gives us a significant advantage in being able to control targeted opportunities and in properly analyzing prospective investment opportunities.

Friday, October 22, 2010

India real estate companies

SUBMITTED BY: RASEENA A K

M Arch SECOND YEAR

India real estate companies have increased in number in recent times due to the boom in the real estate sector itself which again was a function of the information technology boom in India in the last few years, accompanied by the growth of the Indian economy at 8%.

The soaring prices of real estate in India have led to corporate attention to this sector, with a number of India real estate companies jumping onto the real estate bandwagon in recent years. The demand for property is constantly getting steeper in India and as a result, the growing numbers of real estate companies in India comes as no surprise.

The various India real estate companies are:

  • DLF group
  • Parsvnath developers limited
  • Unitech group
  • K. Raheja group

Among the real estate companies in India, DLF Group is one of the biggest real estate giants. It has built many state-of-the-art, high-quality buildings across the country, specifically in Gurgaon. The Group has also tied up with Hilton Hospitality in order to build a whopping 100 hotels in India over the next few years.

The DLF Group has bought a 25 acre land for Rs. 452 crore in Hyderabad where it is going to build an ultra-modern IT park. Parsvnath Developers Limited is another important real estate company in India which has decided to increase its land bank by investing Rs. 16,000 crore. The company has secured a 76 acre plot in Indore, where it also plans to build an IT park.

Unitech Group is a real estate company in India and has plans to invest US$ 720 million in building hotels in the country. Its partner for this venture is Marriott International. Among the companies for real estate in India, K.Raheja group deserves a special mention. This company has been in the real estate business over the last few decades and has completed over 2000 real estate projects.

India real estate companies have witnessed growth in business in the last few years. The government, however, needs to keep an eye on this sector to ensure that the infrastructure provided by these companies is of international standards, at least in the IT sector. The government also needs to ensure that India real estate companies are fair in their dealings with people.

Unitech group

Established in 1972, Unitech is today a leading real estate developer in India. Known for the quality of its products, it is the first developer to have been certified ISO 9001:2000 in North India and offers the most diversified product mix comprising residential, commercial/IT parks, retail, hotels, amusement parks and SEZs.

The well-recognised brand was yet again conferred with the title of "Superbrand" by Superbrands India in 2009. The Company is also the recipient of the CW Architect and Builders Award, 2008 for being one of India's Top Ten Builders.

Unitech has long partnered with internationally acclaimed architects and design consultants including SOM (USA), BDP (UK), Maunsell AECOM (HK), MEA Systra (France), Callison Inc. (USA), FORREC (Canada), SWA and HOK (USA) for various projects.

It has an enviable clientele for commercial projects including Fidelity, McKinsey, Bank of America, Ford Motors, Nike, EDS, Hewitt, Amdocs, Ernst & Young, Reebok, Keane, Seagrams, Perfetti, Exxon Mobil and AT Kearney.

Unitech Scrip is one of the most liquid stocks in the Indian stock markets and was the first real estate company to be part of the National Stock Exchange's NIFTY 50 Index. The company has over 600,000 shareholders.

Unitech and Norway based Telenor Group - the 6th largest mobile communication provider in the world, came together to build Uninor - a telecommunication services company providing GSM services across India.

Recently the Company has ventured into the infrastructure business by launching Unitech Infra, thus leveraging its decades of experience and expertise in real estate.

SERVICES

Assist sellers in marketing their property and selling it for the highest possible price under the best terms

Assist buyers by helping them purchase property for the lowest possible price under the best terms

SERVICE AS BROKER

§ Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)

§ Exposure — Marketing the real property to prospective buyers.

§ Facilitating a Purchase — guiding a buyer through the process.

§ Facilitating a Sale — guiding a seller through the selling process.

§ Preparing necessary paperwork for "Sale By Owner" sellers.

§ Home Selling Kits — guides to how to market and sell a property.

§ Hourly Consulting for a fee, based on the client's needs.

§ Leasing for a fee or percentage of the gross lease value.

§ Property Management.

§ Exchanging property.

§ Auctioning property.

§ Preparing contracts and leases.

Real Estate: Top Firms


Trammell Crow

Trammell Crow Co. is one of the largest diversified commercial real estate service companies in the United States.
Through its 150 offices in the United States and Canada, the Company is organized to deliver a comprehensive range of service offerings to clients which include leading multi-national corporations, institutional investors and other users of real estate services.
In the area of property management, Trammell Crow offers in-house architectural, engineering, space planning, construction, and environmental services.
The company reports total management responsibilities of 494 million square feet of space, spread across offices, retail, manufacturing and other commercial buildings.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

REAL ESTATE FIRM

HSN Realty Services

HSN Realty Services is a privately held real estate company headquartered at the most prime Central Business District of New Delhi, which is strategically positioned, being the center of National Capital Region (NCR) to accommodate the rapid area development happening in NCR and most importantly the customer's convenience.

HSN Realty Services was formed by Mr. Hitesh K Sahni & Mr. Sunil Sahni with a sole vision of taking realty business into level next. This objective was to be achieved with the expertise of group of professionals having deep and intense knowledge of Real Estate Industry.

A unique combination of sector knowledge and entrepreneurial flair gives clients access to real estate expertise of the highest caliber. HSN is regarded as an innovative thinking organisation backed up with excellent negotiating skills. HSN Realty Services chooses to focus on a defined set of clients, therefore offering a premium service to organisations and individuals with whom they share a common goal. HSN Realty is synonymous with a high quality service offering, takes a long term view to real estate and invests in strategic relationships.

HSN has strong base of dedicated, dynamic team of experienced professional, surveyors and supporting staff, who share good rapport with Developers / Owners / Landlords / Investors / Estate Managers

Specialize in leasing to Corporate, Expatriate and Retail brands. Besides this we are active in Investments, Advisory and Interiors.

The core aim of the agency has always been to conduct real estate transactions in a transparent and candid way, which has always helped us developing long-term association with our clients and property owners.

With the increasing globalization of business, Multinational Corporations demand consistency of service in all markets in which they operate. In recognition of this, HSN Realty is dedicated to the objective of achieving the client's real estate objectives and maximizing the utility of the client's real estate assets.

Services

Manage real estate portfolios to deliver strategic services for clients - multinational corporate tenants, international retail brands, ITES, individual property owners and developers. Portfolio of services covers a wide gamut that includes:




Assignment-2 Real Estate Firms

Real Estate Management Assignment
Submitted By: Remya Chandy
(ID :1900910007, M-Arch 2nd yr)

4 Real Estate Companies in India :
  1. Aura Estates
  2. CB Richard Ellis
  3. Morgan Stanley Real Estate
  4. Ascendas

1.0 - AURA ESTATES

Introduction :

Aura Estates are an International property firm, we offer strategic Investments through a diversified global portfolio of select apartments, villas, townhouses and off-plan properties.

Aura estates is a UK owned company specialising in sourcing top quality developments for discerning purchasers. They have built key alliances with strong International developers to sell and market their properties successfully worldwide.

Founded on a passion for property, Integrity and genuine hard work, they have the skills to deliver excellent long term returns on your Investment by selecting property developments in some of the most desirable locations that are proven to be experiencing good growth rates.

These strengths set us apart from our competitors and make us one of your most valuable resources in fulfilling your real estate need

Analysis on Research :
  1. Reasons to invest in India
India has one of the fastest growing economies in the world. India's stability and lack of a communist government makes the real estate market here in many ways more advantageous for those emerging market investors .

There is ample room for the real estate market to grow with strong demand for accommodation. Investors could not ask for a better set of market fundamentals. Population growth is expected to help India take China's place as the most populous country by 2030. Twenty million houses will be needed in the next five years if supply is to keep up with demand.

Rapid urbanisation of 2.5% a year has increased the need for housing in Indian cities.

A growing middle class with disposable income is also a crucial factor in raising the demand for housing. India's middle class is now growing by 15-20 million people every year, so that by 2025 half of the population will be categorised as middle class.

Overseas and non-resident Indians often like to maintain a base in the country and their wealth provides a constant boost to a property market which has been one of the strongest internationally over the past few years. Remittances by overseas Indians are higher than for any other country in the world.

Property prices are expected to keep rising in most areas of India. For example, property in Bangalore has an expected annual growth rate of 20% over the next several years.

Non-resident Indians are allowed to rent out property and to repatriate the income earned through the banker/authorized dealer. Yields in India vary hugely depending on the city or region, and can be limited by rent control. In New Delhi, yields range between 4% and 8.4%. Mumbai rental yields, are on average around 3% to 4%. Bangalore with less stringent controls has yields as high as 9.9%. There should be a continuing rental market as India's middle class and commercial centres grow.

Twenty million houses will be needed in the next five years if supply is to keep up with demand.

2. Reasons to invest in Barbados :

Population : 280,000

Capital : Bridgetown (other important towns – Hometown, Moistens, Speight town)

Area : 430 sq km/166 sq miles; 34 km/21 miles long 23 km/14 miles wide

Barbados is one of the most popular luxury holiday destinations in the world. Renowned for its breathtaking scenery,

the richness of its culture and above all the friendliness of its people it provides the best of all worlds - it is one of the

best places to relax, but it's also full of chic restaurants, vibrant nightclubs and world class golf courses

There is an established property market and prices are still rising due to near saturation as there is a limited stock of property available for sale and limited land available to build on. With capital growth expected to be consistent at +15% per annum for the next four years bringing a high return on investment it is still an attractive prospect for overseas property investors

Economy: Barbados is one of the most developed countries in the Caribbean with a Market based economy and capital growth of 12%. The island is highly rated for the Quality of its educational, social and healthcare services and ranks in the top 30/31
Its economy is driven by Business and financial services, tourism, agriculture and manufacturing. Large corporates are investing in Barbados e.g. PWC, KPMG, Barclay.

3. Reason to invest in St. Lucia

St Lucia is an increasingly popular holiday destination that is also one of the most accessible. In 2007 hotel occupancy was 69.7% meaning that there is excellent rental potential for properties. The total number of visitors increased by 19.4% between 2002 and 2007. In the period January to June 2008 stopover arrivals were up by 9.1%, with visitors predominantly from the USA (40%) and Europe (32.3%) and Canada (10.2%). Visitors from Canada were up by 46.9% year on year. In 2007 the total expenditure by visitors was $808.3 million

The real estate sector in St Lucia is booming, in 2007 it grew by 7.6%. Property prices are still more reasonable than on other islands in the Caribbean and are 40-50% lower than on Barbados. They have increased by around 40% per annum for the last 2 years, and are projected to continue to rise for the next 5 years. Land prices on the northern tip have doubled over the last three years and are expected to double again in the next two years.

4. Reason to invest in Brazil

  • Mortgage penetration currently sits at under 2% - UK 70%, Mexico 14%, Chile 14%, China 14%.
  • The recent reduction in interest rates has generated an increase in real estate financing that should see it go from being 2% of the
  • GDP currently, to 12% in 2014.
  • Average temperatures of between 26-32ºC giving Brazil 12 month rental potential making it one of the most promising tourist
  • and it is the second home destinations in the world.
  • Brazil is now the eighth biggest oil producing nation in the world and is almost completely self sufficient in terms of its import-export trading.
  • The cost of living in Brazil is 60% cheaper than the UK with low fuel costs.
2.0 - CB RICHARD ELLIS

Introduction :

CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) is the world's premier, full-service real estate services company. Operating globally, the firm holds a leadership position in virtually all of the world's key business centres.

Whether it's a local, regional, national or global assignment, CBRE applies insight, experience, intelligence and resources to help clients make informed business decisions.

CBRE's strengths, which are applied to every transaction, assignment and client relationship, include:

  • An intimate knowledge of virtually every major market in the world
  • Intellectual capital and technology resources that develop and deliver superior analytical, research and client service tools to our professionals
  • A proven track record of meeting diverse client needs
  • The leadership position in nearly all service lines
  • An organisational structure that harnesses the firm's collective expertise
Services of CBRE :
CB Richard Ellis professionals are backed by the most advanced information technology and computer software systems that deliver a total range of services. These include property management, financial and accounting analysis and client databases which provide efficient and detailed reports to clients.

Our service structure and expertise are available to clients whether they buy, sell, or occupy real estate. These include

Agency/ Brokerage

- acquisition and disposal

- sales and leasing

- residential relocation services

Professional

- property valuations and appraisals

- property management

Consultancy
- research
- feasibility studies

- investment

- occupier services

Agency and Brokerage Services

- Landlord Advisory

- Occupier/Tenant Advisory

- Lease Advisory

Asset Services

- Asset Management

- Construction/Project Management

- Property Accounting

- Property Management

Capital Markets

- Finance

- Property Sales and Acquisitions

- Real Estate Investment Banking

3.0 - MORGAN STANLEY REAL ESTATE

Introduction :
Since 1969, the longest uninterrupted real estate industry presence of any Wall Street firm, Morgan Stanley has consistently supported our expansion from roots as a mortgage/asset brokerage business through the introduction of new products and services, such as public debt and equity capital raising, real estate investment management and mortgage lending.

Morgan Stanley's real estate franchise comprises three distinct yet globally integrated businesses: banking, investing and lending. Our senior real estate managers, many of whom have spent their entire careers growing Morgan Stanley's real estate business, provide clients with a team of experienced and knowledgeable advisors dedicated to superior client service and performance.

Analysis on Research:

Morgan Stanley Investment Research is one of the financial industry's dominant thought leaders in equity and fixed-income investing. Our analysts, economists, and strategists have earned this reputation through timely, in-depth analysis of companies, industries, markets, and the world’s economies. Our teams collaborate to assist Morgan Stanley clients with investment decisions, using cash and derivative instruments across major asset classes and geographies.

1. Global Footprint

Research teams are organized by country, region, and global industry to cover all major markets in Asia, Europe, EMEA, Japan, Latin America, and North America, with over 2,300 stocks under coverage.

2. Economics

Our economists not only forecast economic activity, inflation, interest and exchange rates but also provide daily insights into policy, economic, and political trends.


3. Investment Strategy

Working across equity and fixed income markets, the strategy team seeks significant market trends, themes, and investment strategies that lead to superior returns.


4. Company and Industry Research

Our research analysts deploy a variety of tools and resources to assess the investment outlook, including industry contacts, supplier and customer surveys, and public documents, as well as insights from Morgan Stanley analysts following other industries, regions, and asset classes. We look for inflection points that the market may be missing and use scenario analysis to identify future catalysts that will shape companies and industries and determine relative value.


5. Proprietary Modeling and Valuation

A proprietary analytic framework, ModelWare, underpins Morgan Stanley’s investment models, providing transparency and comparability to our global coverage universe. Our Open Research approach offers our investment views with a systematic calibration of risks and rewards.


4.0 - ASCENDAS

Introduction:

Ascendas is Asia's leading provider of business space solutions. Renowned for quality infrastructure and lifestyle environments
catering to business, Ascendas has an excellent track record as Asia’s premier developer and manager of business space

The real estate portfolio includes award-winning science, business and industrial parks, and customized developments for a host of industries. The company is present in more than 30 cities in 10 countries, across key markets such as Singapore, India, China, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Ascendas has demonstrated a consistent track record in managing listed and private real estate funds. In Nov 2002, Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (www.a-reit.com) was the first business and industrial space REIT listed on the Singapore Exchange, with just eight properties worth S$545 million. The trust portfolio has since expanded to 92 properties with a book value of about S$4.8 billion as at 30 June 2010.
In August 2007, the Ascendas India Trust (a-iTrust) went public as Singapore's first listed business trust holding Indian IT park assets, after two successful years as a privately held trust. Ascendas has also showed strong credentials in real estate fund management with a series of private real estate funds established across Asia.

Services of Ascendas:

  1. Development & Project Management

Value-added convenience packaging comprehensive development & project management services. These include feasibility studies, master planning, project cost analysis and project management.

Our third-party track record include:

CSE Systems & Engineering

Data Storage Institute

IBM at Changi Business Park

Institute of Materials Research & Engineering

Institute of Microelectronics

Institute of Molecular Agrobiology

The Strategy at International Business Park

KA Place at Kampong Ampat

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

Orient Container Warehousing Services

Pioneers & Leaders

Richgold

2. Property & Estate Management


Benefit from proven systems to protect your interests and enhance your property value. The value chain includes lease administration, operations management, quality control, budgeting, financial management, government liaison and training.

Our third-party track record include:

  • INSEAD

  • Infineon

  • Frontier

  • Focus One

  • JTC flattered factories

  • TeleTech Park

3. Consultancy Services

Backed by a strong track record for reliability, quality and service excellence, Ascendas packages its best practices and know-how to offer consultancy across the entire value chain of real estate management services. These include property management, lease management, asset management, customer service and marketing consultancy.

4. Renovation Services

At Ascendas, we believe in providing beyond four walls and a roof. We take extra care to enhance the corporate image of our customers. Our business environments are aesthetically designed with superior finishes. And our comprehensive services relieve you of the hassle of renovating your business space, enabling you to focus on succeeding in your business.

Our scope of services include:

Space planning

Interior design

Project management

Consultancy

Design & build

Reinstatement managemen