Download or read book Characteristics of the Investment Market for Sustainable Property Investments written by Michail Farmakis and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2012-09-27 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master's Thesis from the year 2012 in the subject Business economics - Investment and Finance, grade: 1,2, EBS European Business School gGmbH (Real Estate Management Institute), language: English, abstract: The penetration of sustainable buildings into the market is a trend of great interest. Some regions see imbalances between the demand for sustainable space and the supply from the real estate market. However, some other markets balance supply and demand well. Especially in Europe, the supply of sustainable property investments is lagging behind demand and needs further attention. Nevertheless, real estate professionals in Europe are slowly becoming aware of the possibilities of this trend. A major contribution to this development is the growing number of certificated buildings across Europe, raising the visibility of sustainability Sustainable Property Investments 2 issues. Many discussions have taken place on the sense and nonsense of sustainability certificates. In spite of this, the number of certified buildings continues to increase and certification systems are continually improved. The Deutsche Bank Towers, for example, are both accredited with two certificates: the LEED and the DGNB certificate. An increasing number of owners and developers choose certificates as an assessment method or benchmark for their building. Sustainability certificates are a testimony to improved building technologies, which are usually difficult to observe. This enhances the transparency of a building’s sustainable features and may therefore lead to increased investments. However, the number of certifications has been slow to pick up in Europe. In response to this situation this work aims to give a detailed analysis of the characteristics of sustainable property investments. Because of the interconnectedness of socially responsible investments and sustainable property investments, this work outlines both, in order to keep in focus the various actors, historical developments, and strategies. Moreover, this work is an exploration of possible drivers for and impediments to the diffusion of sustainable buildings. This work aims to answer the questions of what forces drive the supply and demand of sustainable property investments and to what extent. These questions are analyzed with a particularly European focus, as the current state and development in Europe differs from that of other regions.

Download or read book Real Estate written by Peter Dent and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditional studies of the property market have tended to focus solely on commercial and legal issues, but the growing importance of the issue of sustainability means that a different approach is needed. This new textbook provides an overview of property within a market context, examining the complex nature of property rights and issues related to both investors and occupiers. At the same time it assesses property from the perspective of financial, social and environment sustainability. Topics covered range from the characteristics of property and depreciation, to ownership and development through to investments and sustainability reporting. The book concludes with key skills in sustainable knowledge needed by those working in the real estate industry. Written by an author team of experienced property professionals, this essential introductory textbook is well suited for property, planning and architecture students on undergraduate, graduate and conversion courses, as well as those on CPD and training programmes in related areas.

Download or read book Evaluation of the Risk return Relationship of Conventional and Sustainable Real Estate Property Investments written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Real estate investors frequently encounter problems on decision making of their investment to sustainable buildings. The investment decision is a result of the investor’s propensity toward risks (e.g., risk-averse, risk-neutral, or risk-seeking) and the interpretation of the market condition. Thus, assessment of investment risks in financial terms is a critical issue in a decision making. This research aims at the assessment of financial performances of sustainable and conventional real estate investments through the financial asset valuation methodology. The market risks and the associated expected returns were assessed by each statistically categorized market, which is critical for constructing investment portfolios of real estate investors. The backbone of the analytical method of this research is Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) theory. The major elements are risk-free rate of return, associated risk premium and market return that connotes the relationship between systematic risks and the returns. Validations were made through the empirical tests verifying the adaptability of the theory on the target markets, followed by the calculations of financial performances of sustainable and conventional properties, which is an effective and precise indicator for real estate investment decision making. Shown on the results of the analysis, the risks and returns of the U.S. office property market was found to have positive relationship, and the relationship was not simple linear but s-curved. Sustainable properties were undervalued in the market, showing higher returns at given systematic risk than market equilibrium and conventional properties. The risk-return relationship was analyzed by the ranges of beta, due to the characteristics of the U.S. office property market showing different relationships along the amount of the risk. Sustainable portfolios financially performed better in most of the systematic risk ranges; however, it showed poorer performance in beta range from approximately 0.3 to 0.9, due to its higher initial acquisition cost or construction cost combined with low risk-low return relationship. Within the segment of higher systematic risk, the financial performance of sustainable investment portfolio was so dramatically increased that the expected returns of sustainable portfolio showed 38% higher risk premium coefficient than conventional portfolio returns.

Download or read book Evaluation of the Risk return Relationship of Conventional and Sustainable Real Estate Property Investments written by Yongbaek Roh and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Real estate investors frequently encounter problems on decision making of their investment to sustainable buildings. The investment decision is a result of the investor's propensity toward risks (e.g., risk-averse, risk-neutral, or risk-seeking) and the interpretation of the market condition. Thus, assessment of investment risks in financial terms is a critical issue in a decision making. This research aims at the assessment of financial performances of sustainable and conventional real estate investments through the financial asset valuation methodology. The market risks and the associated expected returns were assessed by each statistically categorized market, which is critical for constructing investment portfolios of real estate investors. The backbone of the analytical method of this research is Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) theory. The major elements are risk-free rate of return, associated risk premium and market return that connotes the relationship between systematic risks and the returns. Validations were made through the empirical tests verifying the adaptability of the theory on the target markets, followed by the calculations of financial performances of sustainable and conventional properties, which is an effective and precise indicator for real estate investment decision making. Shown on the results of the analysis, the risks and returns of the U.S. office property market was found to have positive relationship, and the relationship was not simple linear but s-curved. Sustainable properties were undervalued in the market, showing higher returns at given systematic risk than market equilibrium and conventional properties. The risk-return relationship was analyzed by the ranges of beta, due to the characteristics of the U.S. office property market showing different relationships along the amount of the risk. Sustainable portfolios financially performed better in most of the systematic risk ranges; however, it showed poorer performance in beta range from approximately 0.3 to 0.9, due to its higher initial acquisition cost or construction cost combined with low risk-low return relationship. Within the segment of higher systematic risk, the financial performance of sustainable investment portfolio was so dramatically increased that the expected returns of sustainable portfolio showed 38% higher risk premium coefficient than conventional portfolio returns.

Download or read book Strong Towns written by Charles L. Marohn, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new way forward for sustainable quality of life in cities of all sizes Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem. Inside, you’ll learn why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial struggles—and why it just doesn’t work. New development and high-risk investing don’t generate enough wealth to support itself, and cities continue to struggle. Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and improve citizens’ quality of life. Develop in-depth knowledge of the underlying logic behind the “traditional” search for never-ending urban growth Learn practical solutions for ameliorating financial struggles through low-risk investment and a grassroots focus Gain insights and tools that can stop the vicious cycle of budget shortfalls and unexpected downturns Become a part of the Strong Towns revolution by shifting the focus away from top-down growth toward rebuilding American prosperity Strong Towns acknowledges that there is a problem with the American approach to growth and shows community leaders a new way forward. The Strong Towns response is a revolution in how we assemble the places we live.

Download or read book Why Real Estate Why Now written by Kerry Lampkin and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Real Estate Investment written by Colin A. Jones and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-08-18 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook, aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate real estate programmes, provides an overview of real estate investment and pricing in a global context with special attention to the diversification of asset types in three parts. Designed as a successor to Will Fraser’s successful student-led investment book, Principles of Property Investment and Pricing, it encompasses the microeconomics of real estate markets and context alongside pricing failures of real estate highlighted by the impact of the global financial crisis, especially with regard to irrationality and risk. Part 1 focuses on the microeconomics of the real estate sector, covering the complex nature of real estate and the consequences for economic analysis and the operation of the market, the underlying essential processes and principles of real estate investment decision making, including a pricing model, and the significance of real estate cycles and why they occur. Part 2 begins with the characteristics of real estate as an investment, differentiated between direct and indirect investment, and making comparisons with alternative stock market assets, then examines real estate investors and their objectives, including financial institutions, REITs and other indirect vehicles. Additionally, it sets out the frameworks within which real estate investment decisions are made in relation to other investments and focuses on decision-making processes and the practicalities of performance measurement. Emerging real estate debates are discussed in Part 3. These chapters are primarily forward-looking to the implications and challenges for real estate investment, including the consequences of recent aspects of regulation, changes to occupier demand, partly driven by technology but also sustainability pressures, the logic and difficulties of international investment, with a particular focus on emerging markets.

Download or read book Property Investment Decisions written by S Hargitay and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first part of the book explains the theoretical basis for investment decision-making. Parts two and three are more practically orientated, and will equip the reader with the know-how of up-to-date methods and techniques to evaluate and monitor the investment performance of property assets and to develop efficient rational decision-making.

Download or read book Real Estate Investing written by Kelli Tempest and published by Expert Advice for Professionals: A Series on Industry-Specific Guidance. This book was released on 2023-05-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Real estate investing is one of the most popular and rewarding forms of investment. It provides the opportunity to build wealth, generate passive income, and diversify your investment portfolio. But with so many different aspects of real estate investing, it can be difficult to know where to begin. That's where "Real Estate Investing: Building Wealth with Property Investments" comes in. This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to know to get started in the world of real estate investing. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in making smart, profitable investments in the real estate market. From property management and real estate law to marketing and sales, "Real Estate Investing" covers all the essential topics for success in this industry. You'll learn the ins and outs of real estate investments, including how to identify profitable properties, negotiate deals, and secure financing. But real estate investing isn't just about making money. It's also about sustainability and environmental issues, as well as navigating global real estate markets. This book explores these important topics in depth, providing practical advice and strategies for success. With "Real Estate Investing," you'll have all the tools you need to make informed decisions and build wealth through property investments. The book is filled with real-world examples, case studies, and expert insights to help you make the most of your investments. Whether you're looking to invest in residential properties, commercial real estate, or international markets, this book has you covered. Investing in real estate can be a rewarding and profitable venture, but it can also be daunting and overwhelming. That's why "Real Estate Investing: Building Wealth with Property Investments" is an essential resource for anyone looking to make smart, informed decisions in the world of real estate. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the experts and take your investment portfolio to the next level. Get your copy today and start building your wealth with property investments!

Download or read book The Role of Sustainability in Real Estate Finance and Investments written by Garth Robert Torvestad and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Real Estate Investing written by Lily J Thompson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-04-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Real estate investing is one of the most popular and rewarding forms of investment. It provides the opportunity to build wealth, generate passive income, and diversify your investment portfolio. But with so many different aspects of real estate investing, it can be difficult to know where to begin. That's where "Real Estate Investing: Building Wealth with Property Investments" comes in. This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to know to get started in the world of real estate investing. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in making smart, profitable investments in the real estate market. From property management and real estate law to marketing and sales, "Real Estate Investing" covers all the essential topics for success in this industry. You'll learn the ins and outs of real estate investments, including how to identify profitable properties, negotiate deals, and secure financing. But real estate investing isn't just about making money. It's also about sustainability and environmental issues, as well as navigating global real estate markets. This book explores these important topics in depth, providing practical advice and strategies for success. With "Real Estate Investing," you'll have all the tools you need to make informed decisions and build wealth through property investments. The book is filled with real-world examples, case studies, and expert insights to help you make the most of your investments. Whether you're looking to invest in residential properties, commercial real estate, or international markets, this book has you covered. Investing in real estate can be a rewarding and profitable venture, but it can also be daunting and overwhelming. That's why "Real Estate Investing: Building Wealth with Property Investments" is an essential resource for anyone looking to make smart, informed decisions in the world of real estate. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the experts and take your investment portfolio to the next level. Get your copy today and start building your wealth with property investments!

Download or read book Value Beyond Cost Savings How to Underwrite Sustainable Properties written by Scott R. Muldavin and published by Green Building FC. This book was released on 2010 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Private Real Estate Markets and Investments written by H. Kent Baker and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-08-07 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of private real estate markets and investments. The 14 chapters are divided into three sections for conventional and alternative real estate investments and regulatory issues. Conventional investable real assets examined are retail spaces, apartments, offices, and industrial facilities owned by corporate entities. Alternative real estate assets are uniquely and extensively addressed. These include healthcare, both for facilities and the pricing to make it an investable asset; infrastructure contains roads, bridges, and public utilities; and resources are in land, agriculture, oil, and gas. The regulatory section includes appraisal and valuation, brokerage and transaction costs, sustainability, and green buildings. Readers should gain a greater appreciation of what is needed to be successful when investing in private real estate markets. The share of real estate in institutional portfolios has risen above a previous 5% target, as investors avoid the risks of low interest rates. The world's wealth is shifting to emerging markets where real estate is already a dominant asset class and public securities markets are limited. Institutions with long horizons avoid publicly traded markets because they want to capture any premium from illiquidity. Real estate involves local and cultural restrictions on land usage, sustainability and on the regulation of the illiquidity. For information about public real estate, read Public Real Estate Markets and Investments.

Download or read book Real Estate Investment Market written by Sofia M. Lombardi and published by Nova Science Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 2010 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The turmoil in the international financial markets since the sub-prime loan crisis has had a significant effect on the real-estate investment market around the globe. This suggests that the real estate investment market is becoming part of the financial market. This book reviews current data on real-estate investing including topics such as the investment characteristics of the housing market; real estate markets in developing sub-Saharan Africa; ascertaining whether the superiority of "value" over "growth" real estate investment is unsustainable; emerging economies and secondary mortgage markets; a CBO report on the ongoing crisis in the housing and financial markets; changes to the regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; an overview of the Securities Act of 1933 as it applies to private label mortgage-backed securities and others.

Download or read book Rental Property Strategies written by Michael Steven and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-16 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before you start investing in rentals, you should know what you're getting into. If you're looking to become financially free before you reach your sixties, investing in real estate is a blueprint that's been proven to work. In the past 50 years, over 70% of American taxpayers declaring more than a million dollars on their income tax returns have invested in real estate, according to the IRS. And it's not hard to see why. From fighting off inflation and generating cash flow to property appreciation and tax benefits, real estate gives investors multiple ways to build and keep wealth. And while there are several ways to invest in real estate, investing in rental properties is an ideal starting point for beginners, even those without any real estate background. Unlike flipping or wholesaling, rental properties are simple enough to understand, and with the right knowledge and research, strategies to make money off them are not difficult to implement. However, just because it's simple doesn't mean it's something you can just get into without proper education and preparation. You have a wide range of options you need to consider when investing in rental properties-from location, type of property, type of rental arrangement, financing, and investment strategy. Ultimately, the decisions will be up to you, but before you can make the right one, you need to have all the information you need. In Rental Property Strategies, you'll find valuable knowledge and helpful advice based on years of experience in real estate. Inside, here is just a fraction of what you will discover: How to get other people to pay for your mortgage, while you continue to stay in your own house The simple method to figure out how many rental properties you need to invest in to achieve financial freedom Why you should never buy a rental property based on its potential for appreciation How to grow your portfolio from one rental property to six in less than 10 years, while keeping your debt obligations down How to peacefully and compassionately deal with tenants who fail to pay rent on time How to legally defer paying taxes on your investment property when you upgrade your investment Quick and easy ways to increase your rental income without any additional effort or expenditure The must-have back-up for every rental property to ensure you can continue your mortgage payments, no matter the economic situation And much more. Although real estate can be very lucrative, there are still quite a number of real estate investors who lose money in their investments. Whether it's taking on too much risk, getting into more than they can manage, or not studying the market beforehand, there's a lot that can go wrong when you are ill-prepared to take on a big investment. By equipping yourself with the right knowledge and surrounding yourself with the right people, you can protect yourself from losses and set yourself up for financial independence, sooner rather than later. If you want to build up your rental property portfolio in a sustainable and profitable way, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.

Download or read book Evolutions in Sustainable Investing written by Cary Krosinsky and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-12-27 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable Investing is fast becoming an essential method of generating long-term returns, moving beyond the negative approaches to socially responsible investing that have dominated the field. This book, our second on the subject, provides over 15 case studies of leading global investors and companies demonstrating how they successfully apply sustainability aspects to their core strategies. Learn from prominent thought leaders Dan Esty and Paul Hawken among others who have contributed key chapters. Our chapter on performance shows clearly how these strategies have been working once negative approaches are parsed out by those examining fund returns. This book also examines in great depth what data exists, and what's on the horizon, to best measure & capture sustainability successfully. Regional perspectives, including 3 chapters on Asia, and focuses on Canada, Australia, Africa & India are also included, as is a look across asset classes. Sustainable Investing, when performed with a positive perspective, has been outperforming the mainstream, unlike negative approaches designed to match benchmark returns. From eco-efficiency to sustainability-driven innovation and beyond, investors of all shapes & sizes need to know how best to position themselves for the radical market shifts underway.

Download or read book Rental Property Investing How To Create Wealth And Passive Income Through Buying Holding Real Estate Investing written by Brian Smith and published by THE PUBLISHER. This book was released on 2024-03-08 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the secrets of rental property investing with this comprehensive guide. In "Rental Property Investing: How To Create Wealth And Passive Income Through Buying & Holding Real Estate Investing," you'll learn everything you need to know to successfully build wealth and generate passive income through real estate. From getting started with real estate investing to identifying profitable rental properties, this book covers all aspects of the investment process. You'll learn about financing options, negotiating purchase agreements, and establishing a rental property business. Additionally, the book provides strategies for maximizing investment returns, scaling your real estate portfolio, and mitigating risks in the industry. Furthermore, "Rental Property Investing" explores exit strategies, including selling investment properties and transitioning to retirement and wealth preservation. The book also examines emerging real estate trends, such as technological innovations, sustainable practices, and short-term rentals. If you're looking to create long-term wealth and generate passive income through real estate, "Rental Property Investing" is the ultimate guide to get you started on your journey.