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BNP Morningstar Initiates Coverage of CCMGT (9982.HK) with “BUY” rating

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HONG KONG, Oct 20, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - BNP Morningstar initiated coverage of Central China Management (9982.HK) with "BUY" rating and set its target price at HKD 3.92 per share for the following reasons:Project management services for the real estate sector have taken off recently in China, driven by rising land costs and increasing competition that sees small and midsize developers seek the services of project managers with established brands to help derive higher returns on their projects. According to the research report, Central China Management Company, as a leading project manager in China with a strong presence in Henan province, is expected to benefit from industry growth of 23% over the next five years.The Bank also expects that as the industry expands, there will be more spin-offs of project management units by smaller national and larger regional real estate developers given the attractive profitability. With the new entrants, the market share of leading companies' such as CCMGT should remain high over the next five years.BNP Morningstar is of the view that CCMGT can be regarded as a more defensive proxy to China's real estate growth given its asset...

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BNP Morningstar Initiates Coverage of CCMGT (9982) with “BUY” rating

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HONG KONG, Oct 20, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - BNP Morningstar initiated coverage of Central China Management (9982) with "BUY" rating and set its target price at HKD 3.92 per share for the following reasons:Project management services for the real estate sector have taken off recently in China, driven by rising land costs and increasing competition that sees small and midsize developers seek the services of project managers with established brands to help derive higher returns on their projects. According to the research report, Central China Management Company, as a leading project manager in China with a strong presence in Henan province, is expected to benefit from industry growth of 23% over the next five years.The Bank also expects that as the industry expands, there will be more spin-offs of project management units by smaller national and larger regional real estate developers given the attractive profitability. With the new entrants, the market share of leading companies' such as CCMGT should remain high over the next five years.BNP Morningstar is of the view that CCMGT can be regarded as a more defensive proxy to China's real estate growth given its asset-li...

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Big money in storage business

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(NYTIMES) - Early in the pandemic, Ms Katharine Lau, a commercial real estate professional, turned her focus to decluttering, and as she stared at a pile of unneeded things, she wondered how she could save them despite her lack of space. "It was the first time I thought about self-storage as a business, which I always thought was so unsexy and so uncool that I didn't want to get involved," she said. "But I began to think about whether I could monetise under-utilised pieces of existing commercial real estate and pair it with technology." The company she created, Stuf Storage, sets out to do just that. With US$1.8 million (S$2.45 million) in seed funding announced in December, Stuf joins a big, disaggregated industry. More than 30,000 owners operate roughly 55,000 self-storage facilities nationwide, according to statistics from the Self Storage Association, a trade group. Five publicly traded real estate investment trusts with storage businesses - like Public Storage and CubeSmart - are ubiquitous along highways and in industrial areas, but "the industry remains largely made up of small-business owners", said Mr Timothy J. Dietz, president and CEO of the trade organisation. Before th...

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Intensified Real-Estate Market Regulation Ushers New Opportunity for Broad Homes

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HONG KONG, Sep 28, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Recent concerns surrounding the debt-laden property developer have crippled all sectors of the China real estate market. Under the superposition of the new normal - COVID-19 pandemic, China's "14th Five-Year Plan" & "Three Red Lines" policy, and double concentration - China's real estate market is undergoing one of the most extensive reforms over the past two decades.The market is overly worried about the possible collapse of the debt-laden property developer and its potential impacts, and negative market sentiment drove Broad Homes' valuation to hit bottoms. Broad Homes' management commented: "The Company does not have back-to-back contracts and direct accounts receivables with the debt-laden property developer; most projects are settled in cash or acceptance bills. Additionally, the Company has also strengthened controls over possible risks of default on related projects from a year ago."Regulation tightening of China's real estate industry can be regarded as a fresh new opportunity for Broad Homes' strategic business development. Broad Home's "two-wheel" business strategy - To-B business (PC units) + To-C business ...

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Windfall Announces Its Listing in August

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Dubai, UAE / SEAPRWire / August 12, 2021 / – Windfall will be announcing its official listing in August. It will be listed first on Probit and CoinMarketCap before it gets listed in other exchanges simultaneously. While this is a significant milestone for the Windfall project, it’s important to note that its token will be available for trading on different platforms to facilitate its exposure. Consequently,its pricing will be affected, because when more people know about it, the demand is set to skyrocket. Windfall, the virtual real estate banger Windfall is one of the leading real estate platforms that give customers a virtual real estate experience through a virtual real estate portal. The platform is based on the blockchain; hence, it is decentralized and comes with the perks that come with blockchain. It ensures leaders in the blockchain industry provide end-to-end and personalized complete suit services. Users can enjoy the information, 360-degree views, virtual tours, and different property characteristics depending on the demand. From all indications,Windfall is a game-changer for the real estate world as companies can set up their company profile and properties without nece...

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FCQ Launches Global Blockchain Real Estate Platform

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Lublin, Poland / SEAPRWire / August 05, 2021 / – FCQPlatform.com – Investing in Spanish, Dominican, Cyprus, or any other country’s real estate has become as simple as ABC. FCQ is a Blockchain-based platform that allows purchasing property either partially or at once. All the transactions on the platform are backed by smart contracts; thus, the assets of buyers and sellers are safe and sound. The team’s idea is that their users should manage the FCQ platform with their help, as well as benefit from the development of their platform. For this purpose, the native FCQn token has been created. It will be available on the DEX exchanges and in the first phase it will be listed on the Uniswap exchange. The token will be deflationary. 1% of the sale of real estate and 50% of revenues from the secondary market will be allocated to the purchase of the token from the market and its burning. The token will debut in September on UNISWAP Currently, the platform is in Beta; nonetheless, a wide variety of real estate objects from all other the globe is soon to be added. To start investing, users do not need to possess tremendous capital. 500 USDT is enough. The minimum investment in real estate on ...

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Hong Kong’s ESR to buy real estate fund manager ARA Asset for $7 billion

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BENGALURU (REUTERS) - Hong Kong-based ESR Cayman will buy the entire share capital of real estate fund manager ARA Asset Management for US$5.2 billion (S$7 billion), the companies said on Wednesday, creating Asia Pacific's biggest real asset fund manager. Following the deal, the combined entity will have US$129 billion of assets under management, according to the companies, of which US$50 billion will focus on real estate, such as data centres. Through the acquisition of ARA, and its unit Logos, logistics real estate manager ESR plans to focus on the e-commerce sector. Citigroup Global Markets Singapore was the lead financial adviser for ARA, while Morgan Stanley Asia was the financial adviser for ESR. In April this year, ESR clinched another deal, in partnership with Singapore's GIC, to buy some Australian assets from Blackstone Group for A$3.8 billion ($2.8 billion). More on this topic Related Story Property heir urges Hong Kong to improve land policy Related Story For China's property developers, Hong Kong is becoming Shenzhen's backyard

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How to invest in real estate without breaking the bank

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If you grew up with traditional Asian parents, there’s a good chance that you’ve been told to work hard and save towards owning a piece of real estate. Seeing as land is a scarce resource in many cities around the world, this may seem like a pipe dream, especially since purchasing a property usually requires a huge capital outlay. But wait, there is a surprisingly affordable financial instrument that can help you circumvent this, let you catch your breath and even earn you money while you’re sleeping or away on a trip: Real Estate Investment Trusts (Reits). Passive income through real estate investing is one of the more popular paths investors who want to put their money to work for them can take. Here’s what you need to know: What are REITs? These are real estate companies that own, operate or finance income-producing properties, such as hotels, offices or residences. Listed on the stock exchange, Reits have benefits other investment vehicles don’t have, such as allowing individual investors to earn dividends from investments without buying, managing or financing any properties themselves. By investing in Reits, individuals can enjoy a steady stream of passive income without the d...

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China’s Evergrande tycoon loses $25 billion as investors revolt

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SHANGHAI (BLOOMBERG) - Just eight months after celebrating a narrow escape from financial disaster, Chinese billionaire Hui Ka Yan finds himself back in crisis-fighting mode. Resurgent concerns about the health of China Evergrande Group, Mr Hui's flagship property company, have pushed its stock to within a hair's breadth of the lowest level since March 2020. Bondholders are rushing for the exit too, spooked by missed payments at the developer's affiliates and a report that regulators are probing Evergrande's ties to an obscure bank in northern China. It's yet another dramatic turn of events for a tycoon whose ups and downs are extreme even by the standards of China's volatile markets. At US$19 billion (S$25 billion), Mr Hui's net worth has tumbled by about a third since he clinched a deal with investors to avert a cash crunch in September. It's down by more than half from a 2020 peak, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The turmoil has the potential to spread much wider. With 1.95 trillion yuan (S$403.7 billion) of liabilities - including dollar bonds that sit in portfolios from Hong Kong to London and New York - Evergrande is the world's most indebted real estate compan...

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$ORT – Launching Europe’s First Tokenized Real Estate Assets by OMNI Estate Group & Passive Income

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Marbella, Spain - / SEAPRWire / May 28, 2021 / OMNI ESTATE GROUP is delighted to announce to the Crypto & Real Estate investment community the launch of OMNI Real Estate Token ( $ORT ). $ORT will serve as the first token of its kind, Europe's First Real Estate Token. OMNI Estate Group will utilize $ORT as the native token to facilitate investments in Real Estate with Cryptocurrency. $ORT holders will enjoy investment incentives, ROI benefits, Real Estate Asset access and more within the ecosystem and NFT Marketplace. What might surprise many about the $ORT token launch is the incredible partnership between OMNI Estate Group and Passive Income. $ORT was created by the NaaS (NFT as a service) feature of the Passive Income ($PSI) platform, bringing an incredible level of revolution to this industry. The $ORT Token sale The $ORT token sale will go down as one of the most memorable events in the history of crowdfunding in the crypto space. Immediately after announcing the token sale, the $ORT token sold out within 5 minutes. This is truly remarkable as many DeFi projects tend to organize multiple rounds of token sale in order to meet up with their softcap. Still, some of these proje...

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E-House’s open strategy to acquire an 85% stake in Tmall Haofang

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SHENZHEN, CHINA, May 14, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - On April 28, E-House China Enterprise Holdings Co., Ltd. (2048.HK) announced it had acquired an 85% stake in Tmall Haofang, through an issue of 248 million new E-House shares to Alibaba (NYSE: BABA; 9988.HK). At HK$ 7.50 per share, it was the equivalent to an acquisition at HK$ 1.86 billion. At the same time, Alibaba, E-House founder and chairman Zhou Xin, and Alibaba's Yunfeng Fund invested HK$ 990 million, HK$ 1 billion and HK$ 500 million respectively at the price of HK$ 7.50 per share to subscribe to 132 million, 133 million and 66.67 million new shares of E-House.On completion, Tmall Haofang will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of E-House, while Alibaba will continue to grant exclusive Tmall permits to Tmall Haofang including the name, domain name, trademark and other brand attributes, and simultaneously provide technical, product, data, operational and other means of support.In terms of shareholding ratio, Zhou Xin will hold 22.84% shares of E-House to remain its largest shareholder, while Ali with 22.57% becomes the second-largest shareholder, and Yunfeng Fund 2.86%. Zhou Xin, as Chairman of the E-House Boar...

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Landshare Announces the Launch of its Upcoming Real Estate Investment Platform

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Lincoln, Nebraska / SEAPRWire.com / April 26, 2021 / Landshare, a fractional property investment system on the Binance Smart Chain, will be launching Q3 2021. Landshare is an easy-to-use platform allowing investors to earn yields on rental profits and property appreciation by staking stablecoins in a real estate backed vault. Bringing Real Estate to the Blockchain Landshare leverages the power of blockchain technology to create a new way to invest in real estate. Key features of the platform include the Landshare Token, a supply capped token backed by real estate assets, and the Property Vault, a stablecoin-based vault that enables investors to obtain fractional shares of rental profits and benefit from property value appreciation. Hassle Free Investment The barrier of entry for real estate has traditionally been very high, requiring prospective investors to consider maintenance, insurance, and property taxes. The Landshare team handles all the work, enabling a truly hassle-free experience. With Landshare, the process is simple: investors stake stable coins in the fully collateralized Property Vault. That investment represents a share of real estate assets, entitling the investor t...

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New initiative to get residents to pick up after their dog

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SINGAPORE - There have been calls over the years for harsher penalties for dog owners and walkers who fail to pick up after their dogs in public spaces. Such behaviour can also cause friction among neighbours. To encourage dog owners to clean up their act in Bukit Timah, where up to a third of the households are dog owners, a group of young people launched the PAWsitive Norms campaign last Saturday (April 10). They aim to get dog owners to abide by what they describe as previously unwritten social norms - namely keeping dogs leashed on walks, cleaning up any dog waste and throwing it away in designated bins. "For a lot of us in the area, this issue (of dog waste littering) is a longstanding one so we decided to take it into our own hands," said Mr Tatum Khoo, chairman of the Bukit Timah Youth Network behind the campaign. The 24-year-old public servant said the idea had been in the works for a while, but was firmed up at the end of last year. For a start, the campaign has invited people to make virtual pledges to express their support for the guidelines. The campaign has started in the Mayfair Park Estate in Upper Bukit Timah, and organisers hope to take it throughout the estate and...

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Ubitquity Joins the Government Blockchain Association (GBA)

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WILMINGTON, DE, Mar 24, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Ubitquity LLC, the leading enterprise blockchain-secured platform for real estate and title recordkeeping, is pleased to announce that it has officially joined the Government Blockchain Association. With a diversified product suite that includes solutions for the aviation, title abstracting, and escrow industries, Ubitquity will be offering their technology and services to both government and private enterprise. Could this be the link that brings real estate and title recordkeeping on a blockchain to the government? "The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is a US-based non-profit, membership organization that consists of individuals and organizations that are interested in promoting blockchain related solutions to government requirements. We are excited to be joining such a well-respected global organization," says Nathan Wosnack, Founder & CEO at Ubitquity. Mr. Wosnack also hopes this combining of enterprises will be mutually beneficial, creating a long-term impact for the entire GBA community.Ubitquity brings plenty of impact to the deal, hosting:- Enterprise-ready, blockchain-secured platform- Real estate...

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HouseAfrica Announces Partnership With Domineum

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LAGOS, Mar 10, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - HouseAfrica, furthering its dedication to making African real estate transactions seamless and transparent, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Domineum, an enterprise blockchain technology and back-end services provider. PropVat by HouseAfrica helps individuals and financial institutions verify and validate properties seamlessly, increasing access to credit.HouseAfrica's PropVat.com, Africa's largest property technology platform, connects real estate stakeholders, property developers, home buyers, financial institutions, valuers and government regulators, to verify and validate property authenticity before purchase or credit application."We are particularly excited about our partnership with Domineum, as it helps us toward our goal of unlocking trapped real estate value in Nigeria, estimated at $300-900 billion dollars. We believe in collaboration. PropVat, our cutting-edge solution for unlocking Nigeria's and Africa's huge dead asset pool, is built on blockchain and collaboration," says Uba Nnamdi, Co-Founder and CEO HouseAfrica."Domineum is excited to partner with HouseAfrica to deliver its bespoke products...

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Marina Bay view could be priciest real estate feature in Singapore

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SINGAPORE - A panoramic view of the iconic Marina Bay Sands and the Central Business District could well be the most pricey amenity in Singapore real estate. A collection of five penthouses, put up for sale recently at Marina Bay Residences with an indicative price of $138 million, will give a sense of how much a buyer would pay for this sought-after view. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

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China cracks down on fake divorces that let people buy more properties

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BEIJING • A surge in real estate prices in Shanghai and Shenzhen has prompted the authorities to rein in speculation, in line with the Chinese government's resolve to keep the property market in check. Shanghai officials unveiled policies late on Thursday to cool the local market, including a measure designed to plug a loophole long exploited by buyers using fake divorces to become eligible to purchase more properties or obtain mortgages. The city will also levy a tax on sales of houses purchased within five years, up from the previous two-year barrier. This is "aimed at resolutely enforcing the decisions of the central committee of the Party" and "firmly upholding the policy stance that houses are for inhabiting, not for speculation", the Shanghai municipal government said in a statement, referring to President Xi Jinping's vow first made in 2017 to boost housing affordability. With the new policy, Shanghai follows big cities including Shenzhen and Hangzhou to crack down on housing speculation via fake divorces since 2018. As most Chinese cities limit home-buying demand by capping the number of properties a family can own, divorce becomes a way to bypass the restriction. In Shangh...

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Millennials, talk estate planning with your parents

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NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - Despite years of being seen as self-involved, overindulged children who cannot get it together, millennials have been growing up. In fact, some millennials are ageing into their 40s. This means that our parents, many of whom are baby boomers, are reaching an age at which we will need to have some difficult conversations with them. One that is paramount is the estate planning discussion, which goes far beyond the matter of wills and inheritance. We often think of estate planning as the process of designating who receives what assets and how to settle any debts. But an estate plan also involves detailing who would make decisions should a parent be incapacitated. That way, if an emergency arose, loved ones could immediately focus on their care instead of stressing about how to make critical choices. Without an estate plan, a child may be at a loss about what a parent would want, and the courts may need to step in. Documents and information you need Wills are important for settling an estate upon a loved one's death, but there is other paperwork your parents (and anyone, really) should have in order while they are alive. Documents like power of attorney, healthca...

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Greenbriar Capital Corp Appoints Paul M. Morris as CEO of Sage Ranch

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Coquitlam, British Columbia, Jan 6, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Greenbriar Capital Corp. (TSXV: GRB) (OTC Pink: GEBRF) ("Greenbriar") is pleased to announce that it has appointed Paul M. Morris, as CEO of Sage Ranch and to be the main principal executive officer representing Sage Ranch in the community and beyond including communicating with the City of Tehachapi, collaborating with local vendors, and leading marketing efforts. Stuart Nacht will be the construction advisor to the Greenbriar team.Paul is a significant Keller Williams' Regional Owner and Regional Director for 3 California Regions (Central & Southern California), where he has oversight of 36 offices and more than 7,000 realtors who close more than $18 billion in sales volume per year.In addition, as CEO of Forward Living, Paul has grown his own offices to become Keller Williams' #1 Franchisee outside of Texas with ownership in 9 offices and with more than 3,000 realtors and $7 billion in annual closed volume. Paul and his team have led Keller Williams Realty to the #1 spot for Market Share in Los Angeles.Real Trends 500 ranks Paul's group as the 24th largest real estate brokerage firm by volume in the U.S. and the 202...

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Luxurious UK homes used for money laundering

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(BLOOMBERG) - Investors are not the only ones who are snapping up all the best homes in London. The UK property market is increasingly a prime target for money laundering, with London's most expensive homes attracting criminal buyers as a way to hide dirty cash. There is now a high likelihood of buyers using real estate in the United Kingdom to disguise illegal activity, up from a medium risk three years ago, the British government said in a recent report assessing money laundering and terrorist financing last year. The findings also upgraded the risk to the estate agency sector to medium. "It is likely that criminals favour locations with high-value properties such as London, Edinburgh or university towns, with London in particular considered highly desirable for overseas entities to operate a residential or commercial base in," the report said. The Covid-19 pandemic has only made the sector more vulnerable to dirty money, as shaky demand for extravagant homes increases the chances of getting a discount. While criminals may also exploit struggling businesses to obtain real estate sold out of desperation or bankruptcy, residential property is seen as a higher risk than commercial, ...