Strategy and Management Consultants

SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURS AND S.m.e.'s

Strategy and Management Consultants

SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURS AND S.m.e.'s

2022

Property Consulting

How to make your investment property more secure:

Statistics show that the number of burglaries have fallen since 2019. However, to date it is known that being a victim is incredibly expensive and upsetting. Thus, it is important to ensure your home and investment property is as safe as possible from other things such as floods and storms. Close your blinds and curtains at night Fake a goodbye whenever leaving the property Set some lights on a times Leave a car in the driveway Lock gates and secure loose panels You should also move your rubbish and recycling bins out of the path of the wind if possible, or make sure the

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Investment

Goldman pays 1.7 billion euros for Dutch-based asset manager:

In order to expand its asset management footprint in Europe and increase its sustainable investment capabilities, Goldman-Sachs has acquired NN Investment Partners investment capabilities. The business will push growth in products such as European equity and investment-grade credit, sustainable investments and "green" bonds. The chief is looking to diversify the bank's revenue to focus on more predictable business such as consumer banking, wealth and asset management. ______________________________ Is this is a good move? Will there be major benefits in the future?

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Property Consulting

Standard Bank indebted to property companies:

Recently released 2021 financial statements for the financial services group show that the company has extended N$12,7 billion in mortgage loans. The company made a profit of N$371 million for the 2021 financial year and shareholders' cut was 31 cents per share for the whole year. The deal is, however, still subject to regulatory approvals from the Bank of Namibia, the Namibian Competition Commission, and the South African Reserve Bank and can only be implemented after these approvals have been received. ______________________________ How much of an effect does this have

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Property Consulting

Resolving the property overhang:

The National Property Information Centre (NAPIC) released its overhang numbers for 2021 last week, it revealed that Malaysia is still far from resolving an issue that has been plaguing the property market for years. The statistics also showed that the level of overhang in the country is at its highest since 2018. The number of unsold units under construction improved, dropping by 2.1% to 70,231 units. However, the number of unsold units not constructed recorded a sharp increase by 69.2% to 21,960 units. Investors in search of quicker returns may decide to turn to the finan

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Investment

Investment in renewable energy can deliver more jobs than fossil fuels:

Investment in renewable energy can create three times as many jobs as investing in fossil fuels, per million pounds invested. Although investment in energy efficiency can bring 5 times as many jobs. Post the wakening of the Ukraine vs. Russia war, energy prices have risen exponentially- causing the UK to increase and invest in their energy security. As a result in the coming days the government is expected to announce an energy security strategy. Additionally, this report signals the government to subsidise a nationwide programme in the skills and creating a supply chain.

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Investment

The Best and Worst Countries for Americans To Buy Property:

Real estate is one of the oldest ways to invest and generate income.  However, the real estate market has been a bit chaotic in the U.S. since the start of the pandemic, and it has Americans searching far and wide to find the best properties, to the extent that investors are looking in second and third tier markets. With the worst rental yield of 1.93% in Turkey and the best of 10% in Moldova there is a great variety. However, the average rental yield in the U.S. is just under 3 % so many countries are in fact excelling as compared to the USA. The key message being- do you

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Investment

Climate investment is up to 6 times lower than required:

According to a report from the United Nations , Intergovernmental Panel on Climate change (IPCC) in order to reduce the effects by 43% of greenhouse emissions by 2050 investments need to increase. for decarbonising the sectors. Where significant challenges lie ahead in ensuring human well-being in less carbon-intensive ways than were seen in the development of high-income nations. One area of focus has been to compensate for an apparently unfulfilled pledge made in 2009 by wealthier nations to mobilize $100 billion annually by 2020 to help vulnerable nations deal with clim

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Investment

Gulf States Eye Egypt Power Plant, Fuel Firm in Investment Surge:

This support comes as North African nation seeks a deal with the International Monetary Fund. Several international investors, including Gulf sovereign wealth funds, have showed interest in Wataniya and the Siemens-built power plant. Oil-rich Gulf countries are looking to bolster Egypt’s economy as it comes under increasing strain from soaring commodity prices due to the war in Ukraine. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates pumped billions of dollars into Egypt after the 2013 ouster of a president who hailed from an Islamist political organization many Gulf states see

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Property Consulting

Cabinet to discuss easing in property brokerage bill:

This week, the cabinet is to discuss revisions to land rights and property brokerage laws with Democratic Progressive party to attach an exclusionary clause to a proposed ban on the transfer of presale housing contracts. It aims to curb short term property speculation, specifically about the transfer of presale housing contracts, which require small amounts of money and are often blamed for pushing up housing prices. The bill would then be forwarded to the legislature for review before taking effect. _____________________________________ What do you think will be the imp

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Property Consulting

Property tech firm Deepki gets €150m backing as it eyes international push:

Real estate software firm Deepki has received a  a €150m funding injection today as it looks to rollout its property data intelligence software to firms across Europe.  a €150m funding injection today as it looks to rollout its property data intelligence software to firms across Europe. The real estate sector is currently responsible for around 40 per cent of global carbon emissions, and bosses at Deepki said more than $5tn of investment is needed each year to decarbonise the sector . Commercial real estate with poor ESG performance is already being affected by brown disco

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