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Dubai back on Real Estate Investors Wish-List, says AAA

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Just a few years after a price crash among properties in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), investors are starting to return to the country, according to AAA.

Boston, MA, USA, April 26, 2012 — Just a few years after a price crash among properties in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), investors are starting to return to the country, according to Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

The National Bank of Abu Dhabi is hoping to attract wealthy investors who may be looking for an alternative investment asset class to invest in. It wants to buy up UAE real estate with the funds raised through the commercial property fund. The fund is expected to effectively establish whether there is an appetite for these kinds of investments in the Middle East.

Although Dubai property values made a very high profile nose-dive a few years ago, investors are once again heading back to the UAE, with the hope of investing in a bargain and seeing values rise once more. The region is increasingly seen as a secure region surrounded in unrest and many Middle Eastern investors are thinking of moving their investments to Dubai as a result.

Real estate in general is growing in popularity among alternative investors, claims AAA, which advocates alternative investments of all kinds. AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson, said, “The equity markets are highly volatile at the moment, and investors risk losing money overnight if they fall suddenly.”

He added, “This is leading to an increased interest in real estate and other alternative asset classes, such as forestry, social impact investing and precious metals.”

AAA claims that many of these asset classes are less correlated with equity markets, meaning they are less likely to drop in value when the economy takes further slides. They are also good diversifiers against risk.

AAA supports environmentally responsible projects and investments into sustainable forestry plantations and renewable energy projects. Firms like Greenwood Management, which runs plantations in Brazil, offer foreigners the chance to invest in timberland with a modest initial investment.

About Alternative Asset Analysis:
The remit of Alternative Asset Analysis is to analyse and provide news on the global performance of a wide range of alternative asset classes including, but not restricted to, commodities, real estate, forestry, foreign exchange, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital.

Media Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

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Alternative real estate popular in Europe, says AAA

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European investors are increasingly putting their money into alternative real estate, according to AAA.

Boston, MA, April 21, 2012 – European investors are increasingly putting their money into alternative real estate, according to Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

The alternative investment advocacy group said that a recent report from the Wall Street Journal pointed out that institutional investors are buying up unusual property, worth millions, as they look for alternative ways to make money away from the equity markets.

An example cited by the Wall Street Journal is Barclays Capital PLC’s plan to sell a majority stake in university Partnership Programme, which owns 22,000 student accommodation rooms, to Netherlands-based pension fund PGGM for £1 billion.

Another deal, also taking place in the UK, is Blackstone Group’s sell off of student accommodation blocks in London to Round Hill Capital for £400 million.

“There’s no denying that student accommodation is hot property at the moment,” stated AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson. He added, “institutional investors have had their fingers burned through their equity investments and are now looking to buy up property that they think will rise in value in the coming years.”

AAA said that this reflects the general attitude of investors at the moment, as they look to diversify their portfolios by seeking alternative asset classes.

AAA added that individuals can invest in real estate in emerging markets, particularly in Latin America, to get the very best deals in up and coming areas. It also recommends investing in sustainable forestry in these regions, as the entry investment needed is relatively low and returns regularly outperform traditional asset classes.

“Timber prices are set to rise in the coming few years and with opportunities to invest from as little as £10,000 through firms like Greenwood Management, which runs plantations in Brazil, there’s rarely been a better time to invest in forestry,” added Mr Johnson.

The demand for timber is increasing as a result of rapid economic growth in China, Brazil and India.

Contact;
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

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Prestige Group Unveils its Latest Luxury Lifestyle Residential Development – Prestige Garden Bay

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Prestige Group recently announced the launch of its latest luxury development, Prestige Garden Bay, an elegant community of townhouses located in Yelahanka, North Bangalore.

Bangalore, India, Thursday – April 19th, 2012 — Prestige Group ( http://www.prestigeconstructions.com ) has always been synonymous with luxury and with creating lifestyle developments. Keeping up to this reputation, Prestige Group recently announced the launch of its latest luxury lifestyle development – Prestige Garden Bay! Tucked away in a quaint corner of lush landscaped verdure in Yelahanka, Prestige Garden Bay promises a life that glides through luxury with peace reigning all around!

Spread across 6.2 acres, Prestige Garden Bay ( http://www.prestigeconstructions.com/garden-bay/overview.html ) consists of 184 homes comprising of spacious four bedroom duplexes with private gardens and commodious three bedroom apartments. Garden Bay, like any other luxury development from Prestige, comes with an array of lifestyle amenities including a Gymnasium, Swimming/Wading Pool, a Rooftop Party Hall, a Theatrette, a Toddlers Crèche, an Indoor Squash and Badminton Court and a Children’s Play Area, offering a world class living experience to its residents.

So come explore this intimate and elegant community and discover a life of leisurely living at Prestige Garden Bay!

Project Quick Facts:
Location: Yelahanka, Bangalore
Development Type: Luxury Townhouses
Development Size: 6.2 Acres
Number of Units: 184 Homes in 8 Blocks (5 Storey Each)
Price: 3 & 4 Bedroom Homes starting from 84 Lakhs

For more information on the development including location map and master plan you can visit – http://www.prestigeconstructions.com/garden-bay/overview.html

Press & Media Contact:
Neha Verma
Prestige Estates Projects Ltd
Bangalore – 560 001 (India)
7760979451 / 9916142880
neha@prestigeconstructions.com
http://www.prestigeconstructions.com

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Yogurtland Hires New Director of Real Estate for the East Coast

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Franchise Industry Real Estate Veteran Joins Yogurtland Team.

Anaheim, CA (USA), Friday – March 09, 2012 — Yogurtland ( http://www.yogurt-land.com ), the leading self-serve frozen yogurt provider in the U.S., announces the recent hire of Tony Ozelis as director of real estate for the East Coast. Ozelis, a native of Long Island, has more than 25 years of experience working in franchise real estate in the East Coast region. With a primary focus on New York and New Jersey, the first objective on Ozelis’ radar will be to help the franchise system expand, with plans to open 20 new stores throughout the East Coast by June of this year.

As the real estate developer responsible for bringing franchise giant 7-11 to New York City for the first time in 2005, Ozelis brings an impressive franchise real estate background to Yogurtland. His career began in 1985 when he worked for Pizza Hut, Inc. as a senior real estate representative. Ozelis later became the real estate manager for Boston Market (which was known as Boston Chicken at the time), before he joined Best Friends Pet Resorts, a national pet care chain, as the national director of real estate. He was later recruited by Wendy’s International where he oversaw franchise development for the state of New York.

As part of Yogurtland’s plan to expand to more than 1,000 total locations by the end of 2017, Ozelis will focus on expansion in the Tri-State area surrounding New York City.

“I’m looking forward to joining the Yogurtland team and helping the company achieve its goals for franchise growth on the East Coast,” Ozelis said. “This is an exciting time for Yogurtland and I’m hoping to lend my expertise in real estate selection and franchise development to the continued expansion of this brand across the country and beyond.”

Outside of the Tri-State Area, Yogurtland’s ( http://www.yogurt-land.com ) growth is focused on existing markets in Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and Austin), Atlanta, Portland and Seattle. Targeted new markets include Chicago, Alabama, Maryland, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Growth will come from a combination of single and multi-unit operators. Restaurant, food service or retail experience is a plus, but is not required.

About Yogurtland:
Founded by Phillip Chang in 2006, Yogurtland is recognized as a leader in the self-serve frozen yogurt sector. Yogurtland stores feature 16 original sweet and tart flavors of self-serve frozen yogurt from a rotating menu of more than 50 selections that include both classic and exotic flavors, including no sugar added choices. Customers become the architect of their frozen yogurt creation by mixing and combining flavors and topping their yogurt with a choice of over 35 toppings that include fresh fruits, nuts, cereals, candy and much more. Price is determined by the total weight of the customer’s cup. Yogurtland has over 170 locations throughout the U.S., Mexico and Guam. The company expects to have 75 additional locations either open or in development by the end of 2012, expanding to more than 1,000 total locations by the end of 2017. For more information, visit http://www.yogurt-land.com.

For additional information contact:
YOGURTLAND
1911 East Wright Circle
Anaheim, CA 92806
714-939-7737
http://www.yogurt-land.com

Press & Media Contact:
Christine Picchietti
Sanderson & Associates, Ltd
1911 East Wright Circle
Anaheim, CA 92806
312-829-4350
christine@sandersonpr.com
http://www.yogurt-land.com

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Buy Real estate in Brazil, says AAA

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AAA is urging alternative investors to consider buying up real estate in Brazil, as it offers many opportunities for those who want to buy a tangible asset in a growth region.

Boston, MA, March 07, 2012 – Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) is urging alternative investors to consider buying up real estate in Brazil, as it offers many opportunities for those who want to buy a tangible asset in a growth region.

Brazil, being one of the largest countries in the world, is not short of space and beautiful property. The nation, AAA points out, has also enjoyed major economic growth in recent years, meaning that many in its population have new wealth and a new appetite for real estate as a result. “This is a great time to buy up property in Brazil,” claimed AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson.

He added, “There is an abundance of property in the coastal regions, and in Rio and Sao Paulo, that all offer a decent investment opportunity for anyone looking to diversify their investment portfolios with a tangible asset class that is less correlated with the equity markets.”

There are several steps that foreigners need to take before buying up Brazilian property, added AAA. These include getting hold of a Brazilian tax registration card, which can be obtained by joining a local Brazilian consulate and having documentation, such as birth certificates, translated into Portuguese. Mr Johnson also warns that it can take up to two months to establish a post office box in Brazil, which is necessary as the card will need to be posted there.

Using a local broker, who speaks English, can be useful to ensure you don’t miss an important element of the transaction process and can also help in sniffing out some of the best deals to be had, added Johnson.

AAA is an alternative investment advocacy group that supports alternative and ethical investments, including sustainable forestry projects in Brazil, such as those run by Greenwood Management. These projects allow foreigners to buy up sections of plantation land for as little as $10,000.

Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

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AAA: Venezuelans flock to invest in Miami real estate

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The real estate market in Florida is booming in response to major demand from cash-rich alternative investors from Latin America, according to alternative investment advocacy group, AAA.

Boston, MA, USA, February 29, 2012 — The real estate market in Florida is booming in response to major demand from cash-rich alternative investors from Latin America, according to alternative investment advocacy group, Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

AAA has responded to a report in propertywire.com, which shows that investors from Venezuela have been buying up property in Miami in droves. The Miami Association of Realtors claim that 15 per cent of all international property sales in Miami last year were to people from Venezuela, who have cash to spend and are eager to get their hands on lucrative and tangible investments.

Despite the ongoing slump in the US economy and, indeed, the Florida housing market, developers have started working again to feed the demand from the rich Latin Americans looking to buy bricks and mortar in the US state.

Jorge Perez from one of the leading developers in the region, Related Group, told Propertywire.com, “Latin America has really helped to breathe new life into our market.”

The trend for Venezuelans investing in the US housing market is thought to stem from the concerns they have about a possible forthcoming crackdown on such investments at home from leftist President Huge Chavez.

“The US housing market is the winner in this scenario,” explained AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson. He added, “It’s not difficult to see why the investors are putting their cash into real estate at a time when the equity markets are far less attractive, along with several other forms of traditional investment.”

However, AAA was keen to point out that there are some investment schemes that are even closer to home, such as the forestry plantation investment schemes run by Greenwood Management in Brazil. Brazil, like Venezuela, has seen an improvement in its fortunes in recent years. As a result, the demand for charcoal or the growing steel industry is enormous and lucrative for those invested in non-native sustainable plantations.

About Alternative Asset Analysis:
The remit of Alternative Asset Analysis is to analyse and provide news on the global performance of a wide range of alternative asset classes including, but not restricted to, commodities, real estate, forestry, foreign exchange, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital.

Media Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

Real Estate

Royal Palms Offers Offices / Commercial Spaces at Affordable Rates Backed by 2-Year Spread-Over

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* Emphasis is on size i.e. No major builders are selling small units although there is huge demand for this segment. Offices of 500 sq ft size also on offer at an attractive price of Rs 29.9 lakh backed by a spread-over of 2 years.

Mumbai, India, Tuesday – Febraury 07th, 2012 — Royal Palms Estates, Mumbai’s leading developer, has introduced an innovative real-estate option to enable buyers to get their own offices they had always dreamed of. Royal Palms Estates’ new ready-possession project “Smart Business Suites” at Goregaon East in Aarey Colony comprises of 96 units ranging from sizes in multiples of 500 sq ft each. The company is offering these business suites or commercial units at an attractive price of Rs.29.9 lakh for a 500 sq ft unit which comes to about Rs 6,100/- per sq ft – a rate unimaginable within Mumbai municipal limits. What’s more, a buyer does not have to pay the full amount on possession but only a down payment of Rs 9 lakh and the balance amount is to be paid over a period of 2 years through zero interest monthly installments.

The smallest office unit can seat about 12 persons plus a cabin for the owner and is self-contained. Furthermore, the offices are air-conditioned and furnished.

Buying property at Royal Palms is a bargain in more ways than one. On one hand Royal Palms offers property at rates which are 30% – 60% below the going market rates and on the other hand one gets an option to pay in installments. This not only helps those with lesser cash flows, but one is also spared the trouble of cumbersome bank procedures for a loan. Besides, bank loans attract heavy interest which one is saving here. Property buyers are also given a FREE lifetime membership of the Emerald Club (cost 2 Lac) located within the complex.

For Investors looking at parking of own funds, this is even more lucrative as they own a ready-possession commercial space for 25% of its value. If they further rent it out they can recover their investments in a very small time. This is because capital appreciation is assured in this space-starved city. Additionally, most experts feels that the office spaces segment in India is on a gradual improvement curve, with demand just about beginning to pick up.

Royal Palms ( http://www.royalpalmsindia.com ) has already sold over 1800 offices totaling 800,000 sq ft with top names like Topsgroup, Kapole Advertising, Prime Focus, Ruchi Infrastructure, Connect Star Networks Pvt Ltd, Essel Shyam Telecom, Monarch etc having their business HQ here.

Adds Nensey, “A buyer will get on ownership at Royal Palms what he would get on rent or lease at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) or Andheri. Many companies which are based in Andheri, BKC or in South Mumbai are looking at shifting base with a larger area to suburbs like Goregaon. This makes acute business sense. E.g. A company owning a 1000 sq ft office in BKC or Andheri can get out of it and for the same price buy a 4000 – 5000 sq ft office in Royal Palms.”

Spread over 240 acres of lush green land in Goregaon East , Royal Palms Estates ( http://www.royalpalmsindia.com ) is just 7 minutes from the WE Highway and 7 kms away from the International airport. Says Nensey, “Supported by the exclusive, state-of-the-art infrastructure already in place corporates can also take advantage of the hospitality facilities that Royal Palms has to offer. Two five star hotels with over 800 rooms in the development make staying or working at Royal Palms a smoother affair.”

Goregaon sits in the center of Mumbai, with proximity to and excellent connectivity with Airports, SEEPZ, MIDC and Andheri East, An increasing number of swank malls, commercial developments at strategic locations, high-rises, multiplexes and numerous flyovers, are giving the suburb a whole new profile. Despite the growth, the suburb has retained its greenery and peace.

Concludes Nensey, “Over the past decade Royal Palms has managed to keep pace with market needs and produce ideas that are totally in sync with the demand from across large, small and mid-sized players, offering every investor / buyer state-of-art facilities at minimal capital investment.”

Press & Media Contact:
Mitesh M Kapadia
Sentinel Public Relations Pvt Ltd / Sentinel Advertising Services
B-603, Samajdeep, Near Bhanu Park/Seasons Restaurant
Adukia Road, Off S V Road
Kandivli (W), Mumbai 400 067 India
Mob: +91 98205 03876
Tel: (022) 28625131/32
Fax: (022) 28625133
mitesh@publicrelationindia.com
http://www.publicrelationindia.com
http://www.royalpalmsindia.com

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AAA comments on success of Niche REITs

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Specialty real estate investment trusts (REITs) are performing extremely well, according to alternative investment advocacy group, Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

Boston, MA, December 23, 2011 – Specialty real estate investment trusts (REITs) are performing extremely well, according to alternative investment advocacy group, Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

Although REITs have outperformed other markets generally over the past year or so, the more niche the REIT, the better they have performed, according to AAA, which supports the alternative investment market in general.

AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson, is basing his assertion on a recent report in the New York Times, which showed that the REITs that invested in non-standard and niche property, such as warehouses, cold storage and energy infrastructure, outperformed the rest of the real estate investment market this year.

“What we’ve seen is these specialty or non-core property types have actually done pretty well this year,” explained Steve Shigekawa, of the Neuberger Berman Real Estate fund, when speaking to the newspaper. His firm invests funds in data centres and storage for timber, as well as self-storage units.

Mr Johnson said that the performance of the niche REITs reflected a general trend moving toward the more alternative of alternative investments. He explained, ”The Dow Jones general REITS index shows that this asset class has delivered returns of 3.32 in 2011. This compares with returns of 7.94 for the Dow Jones Specialty REITs index.”

Data storage centres are particularly lucrative for investors at the moment, as the demand for data centre space is increasing all the time, particularly with the emergence of cloud computing.

Mr Johnson added, “Alternative investments do not correlate closely with general economic trends, which means that they are perfect for people who want to diversify their portfolios against risk.

“This has, of course, become increasingly the case in light of the economic crisis, as investors are all too aware that they could potentially lose thousands over night if the market should crash off the back of another US or Eurozone crisis,” added Johnson.

Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

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SMJ Property Group Acquires Three Building Multi Family Portfolio in Jersey City for $1.57 Million

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SMJ Property Group, a family owned and operated New Jersey real estate investment company has announced the purchase of three separate apartment properties totaling 28 units in the Heights section of Jersey City.

Jersey City, NJ (USA), Tuesday – December 06, 2011 — SMJ Property Group ( http://www.SMJPropertyGroup.com ), a family owned and operated New Jersey real estate investment company has announced the purchase of three separate apartment properties totaling 28 units in the Heights section of Jersey City according to Steven Porada, head of acquisitions at the company.

The first building located on South Street is an 8 unit building featuring all one bedroom apartments and commanded a purchase price of $434,000.

The second building, located on Sherman Avenue also has 8 units, all one bedroom apartments, and commanded a purchase price of $449,000.

The third building, located on Hutton Street has 12 units, has all 2 bedroom apartments and commanded a purchase price of $687,000.

All three properties were purchased from by the same owner who is a private real estate investor.

Investment specialist Steven Porada, assisted by brothers Michael Porada and Jonathan Porada, headed the transaction.

“It was a great transaction for both buyer and seller. The seller benefited from the ease and convenience of a single buyer for all three properties. We as the buyers were able to simultaneously close these three transactions, efficiently adding these properties to our portfolio” says Michael Porada.

The three new mortgages were originated from the NJ branch of a New York based community bank at a rate of 5.25%, fixed for 5 years and amortized over 30.

This transaction brings SMJ Property Group to its fifth Jersey City acquisition and their sixth acquisition in Hudson County for the year 2011.

“We have a few closings pending, one similar to this one in which we are purchasing a four building portfolio from a single owner in Harrison, NJ. In addition to that, we have more deals in the pipeline that we are confident will be closed on before the years end. Investors entertaining the idea of selling their Hudson County multi-family properties are encouraged to contact us” added Steven Porada.

About SMJ Property Group:
Established in 2010, SMJ Property Group focuses on multi-family acquisitions in Hudson County, NJ. Their concentration is on mid-rise apartment properties primarily in the towns of Weehawken, North Bergen, West New York, Union City, Jersey City, Harrison & Kearny. For more information you can visit their website at http://www.SMJPropertyGroup.com

Press & Media Contact:
Steven Porada
SMJ Property Group
20 Condict Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-640-8134
Steven@SMJPropertyGroup.com
http://www.SMJPropertyGroup.com