Klcc Property Holdings Planning To List Malaysias Biggest Reit

Asian REIT Listings Generate Strong Investor Interest

On 1 March Reuters reported that KLCC Property Holdings Bhd (PINK:KPYHF), owner of Kuala LumpurslandmarkPetronas Twin Towers, was planning a restructuring, including a listing ofwhat will be Malaysias biggest real estate investment trust (REIT). The move of KLCC Property Holdings highlights agrowing trend of Asian property trust listings which in recent months hasbeen generating strong interest among investors, particularly in Japan and Singapore.

KLCC Property Holdings Planning Trust Listing

Reuters reported that the trust, which is likely to be listed in April, will be three times bigger than the next largest Malaysian real estate investment trust. The agency quoted an unnamed source as saying that KLCC Property Holdings was looking at a market value of 10 to 11 billion ringgits (2.2 billion to 2.4 billion).

CIMB Investment Bank Bhd is reported to be the principal advisor for the deal, with Citigroup Global Markets Ltd acting as international financial adviser.

As noted by Bloomberg, KLCC Property Holdings is 52.6 percent owned by
Petroliam Nasional Bhd or Petronas, Malaysias state-owned oil and gas company.

Stapled REIT

The new listed property trust is part of KLCC Property Holdings corporate restructuring which was unveiled in November 2012. The restructuring will create a stapled REIT by bundling existing shares of KLCC Property Holdings and units of KLCC REIT and is also intended to help boost profits on account of the trusts income tax exemption.

Reuters reported that KLCC Property Holdings has assets in excess of 15 billion ringgits, including the Kuala Lumpurs 88-floor Petronas Twin Towers.In November, Bloomberg reported that the two other buildings to be included in the trust would be Menara 3 Petronas and Menara ExxonMobil towers.

Asian Trend

The upcoming listing highlights the growing trend of real estate investment trust IPOs in Asia. In February, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that Mapletree Investments Pte, a real estate unit of Temasek Holdings Pte, was planning to raise $1.6 billion (834 million) in Singapores largest IPO since March 2011.

The REIT market in Japan has also seen some successful IPOs, with the WSJ reporting that the country has benefitted from a recovery in commercial rental and property prices. Among the more notable recent listings was the float of Singapores Global Logistics Properties Ltd (SGX:MC0) which in December raised $1.3 billion on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Get Professional Advice By Professional Property Dealers On Chandigarh Real Estate

NRI investments in Chandigarh real estate are increasing with every single day. Not only residential property but investors are eyeing on commercial properties to acquire more profit. Chandigarh is Indias first planned city and its architect; Le Corbusier gained a lot of recognition from Indias well known leaders and other famous personalities. Chandigarh administration is also hugely responsible for making Chandigarh the City Beautiful. If you are looking for property in Chandigarh then the convenient and easy way to do so is to contact real estate agents. It is a fact that Punjabi NRIs have several properties in Chandigarh and they are investing huge money in Chandigarh properties.

Undoubtedly, real estate Chandigarh has a bright future due to the availability of large industrial sector. Availability of Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park has also influenced the property rates. Due to Technology Park, people from Mohali & Chandigarh are also showing their interest in commercial properties. Investors from all over India are investing in Chandigarh properties due to the lucrative options. Not only Chandigarh but properties which are positioned in the surrounding areas are also witnessing huge rise. It is a perfect time for investment but it is essential to utilize this opportunity in the right manner.

Approaching real estate agents Chandigarh is the right way to utilize this golden opportunity perfectly. Real estate agents have good knowledge about the existing and upcoming projects in the city. By staying in touch with them, you can always stay updated with all the available projects. Make sure to tell all your requirements to your dealer so that he can give you options to choose from. Industrial development is also on the rise in Chandigarh which is also pumping the residential properties. Almost all the properties positioned nearby Chandigarh are offering lucrative investment options to the people. Infrastructure of Chandigarh is also on the rise which is another cause of rising prices of Chandigarh properties.

Rental income is one of the major factors which is playing major role for the increasing interest of people in Chandigarh properties. You can earn a consistent rental income of INR 10,000 to 15,000 if you have your house in the prime location. Property dealers play vital role in providing properties at your preferred location. Make sure to provide complete information and your requirements to the property dealers Chandigarh in order to get the property as per your preference. So, invest at right place by consulting the experts to get your type of property at the right price.

James Andrews to talk at IPTI Commercial Property Worth Conference

David Andrews is to converse on a cell at the Intercontinental Property Duty Institute??s Commercial House Valuation Conference in Montego These kinds of, Jamaica, on May well 3 along with 4, 2012. This year??s IPTI conference on commercial house will come with a number of conversations including Appraisal Concepts, Property Management and also Administration, Governmental Valuation, Risks in the Value Process, as well as Valuation regarding Leisure Components. Mr. Andrews is always to speak on the panel conversation regarding motels, golf courses as well as leisure attributes.

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Property Frontiers Named Best Large Agent For The Third Year Running At Prestigious Aipp Awards

Last Friday leading international property agency Property Frontiers was awarded for the third year running the Best Large Agent Multi Country accolade at the esteemed 2012 AIPP Awards held at A Place in the Sun Live, Earls Court, London.

Attended by the best in the industry, the independent awards focus on customer service, reward excellence and professionalism and set new benchmarks for the overseas property market.

The prestigious award was presented by AIPP Chief Executive Professor Mark Sharp and A Place in the Sun TV presenter, Jonnie Irwin who relayed the judges’ comments on Property Frontiers award entry saying:

“A very honest entry. Lots of strong detail with a disciplined analysis process should give clients a strong sense of quality and reassurance. A good aftersales service and an impressive group of business partners.”

Ray Withers, Chief Executive of Property Frontiers remarks,

“I was particularly pleased to see Property Frontiers’ knowledge, professionalism and service recognised once again. Breaking boundaries and embracing new frontiers is at our very core at Property Frontiers and that extends not only to our investment properties but the way we do business – acting as responsibly in a largely unregulated market. I feel that this award is a true reflection of this achievement and our dedication to customers service and bringing the best thought through UK property investments to market. I would like to thank all our staff, partners and of course clients for helping us achieve this great accolade once again.”

Property Frontiers over the past 18 months has launched a number of successful products to market at home and abroad with one of their most successful being the best performing asset class around -student accommodation.

Already on their ninth project, The Paper Mill in Liverpool is set in a superb location between Chinatown and Liverpool One, just minutes from bars, restaurants and the shopping centre. The 19th century former papermill is imposing in its design and will accommodate 104 en-suite student rooms. Impressive for students and investors alike this project affords a 10% NET yield, assured in year 1 with a purchase price of just 48,000.

On the other side of the pond, Property Frontiers welcome to the stage a structured US property bond which allows investors to enjoy fixed returns of up to 17% by investing $50,000 as well as a completely hassle free investment as experts on the ground continuously assess the best properties to invest in across all 50 states. These properties are then acquired, refurbished and subsequently tenanted allowing investors to sit back and enjoy double digit rental yields.This US Property Bond sold out in record time but due to client demand another is due to launch shortly.

Has Upswing Begun In Residential Property Prices

It is true that the upswing has begun in residential property prices in India. In fact, the real estate market in India has gone through a downward trend in the immediate past. The market has witnessed a slump. Property prices have gone down. In the metro centres of India like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Calcutta, during the recession period property prices on an average property rates went down by 33 percent. This has adversely affected the real estate industry and several investment companies as well as infrastructural development companies have suffered losses. Many institutional as well as individual investors found it hard to sustain. However, the grip of the slump became less and less severe as the days and months elapsed. Now the industry is back in the saddle and reportedly the upswing in property prices has begun.

Of late, there is an upswing in the residential property prices in India. Across India, in the prime urban locations during the previous quarterly period the property industry has witnessed an average 10 per cent appreciation in property value. As a matter of fact, this growth in property value is not confined to residential property alone. The growth is discernible in the commercial property as well. However, the growth rate in the residential property segment is much more noticeable than that of the commercial, property sector. In the commercial property sector during the corresponding period the value appreciation is below 5 per cent. There is reportedly an unprecedented demand for middle-level income type of residential units. This upswing in the middle-income level residential property is due to the revised pay scale for government employees and a better paying private sector.

Across India there has begun an upswing at the prices of residential property in India . It is reported that in the property market in the major South Indian cities independent residential houses show better value appreciation than apartment units or flats. This may be due to the higher affordability of the corporate sector clientele in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai. In Delhi and Calcutta the residential property sector shows an average 10 per cent growth in the previous quarter and the trend is expected to continue in the remaining part of the year. In the suburban centres in India, the demand for independent floors and villas is on the increase. A major market trend witnessed in the prime locations across India is that the demand for single and double bedroom housing units is on the increase. Market experts are of the view that there is a price increase of about 15 percent during the current fiscal for the middle-income level residential units and the trend is expected to continue inn the coming years.