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The popular tourist destination of Brisbane, Australia has recently seen further population growth, Chinese migration, and infrastructure developments, making it prime for investment. Join our seminar to learn about the inside-outs of Brisbane investment. Alto Apartments, a new development in the city, will be featured.

Date： 14-15 November 2015 (Sat & Sun)
Venue：The Park Lane Hong Kong, Churchill Room, 26/F, 310 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.
3 Seminars (please choose a session):
Session A: 12pm – 2pm (CHI)
Session B: 2pm – 3.30pm (CHI)
Session C: 4pm – 6pm (CHI)

*** ONLY 10% INITIAL DOWN-PAYMENT NEEDED ***

Did you know:

1. Brisbane has the fastest growing population after Sydney and Melbourne due to interstate and overseas migration
2. Brisbane property prices are around 50% cheaper than Sydney and this is about to change
3. Casino and hotels group Echo Entertainment is part of a consortium called Destination Brisbane, with the Chinese conglomerate Chow Tai Fook and Hong Kong’s Far East Consortium having won a $2 billion tender to rebuild Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf precinct into a major hotel, casino and residential complex.

If the past 5 years were all about Sydney and Melbourne, there is no doubt the next 5 years will be all about Brisbane.

Above: Alto Apartments features an extraordinary city facing rooftop recreational area with a pool and BBQ area, as well as gym and outdoor exercise area

Above: The project has a rare elevated, prominent position with protected views of the central business district

Above: Ground floor retail shop at Alto Apartments

Above: Alto Apartments is a landmark development, being one of the highest buildings in the western suburbs of Brisbane. The striking building has been designed by one of Australia’s leading architectural firms Rothe Lowman

Above: Alto Apartments is within minutes walk to Toowong train station

Above: Alto Apartments is a short walk from the vibrant retail hub Toowong Village, Toowong train and bus stations, city cat terminal as well as close to the University of Queensland

Above: University of Queensland is very close to Alto Apartments hence providing a strong and stable pool of tenants

Above: A weak AUD against HKD provides a great buying opportunity for Hong Kong investors (presently at 5.60)

Above (2 images): The upcoming Brisbane casino will bring thousands of new jobs to Queensland

About the project:

• Alto Apartments is an exciting new project by Silverstone Developments in the heart of Toowong, Brisbane.  Toowong, well known for its warm community atmosphere and amenities, is one of Brisbane’s most sought after residential location
• The project is a short walk from the vibrant retail hub Toowong Village (very prime location), Toowong train and bus stations, city cat terminal as well as close to the University of Queensland
• Freehold apartments completing Q3, 2016
• Unit sizes ranging from 731sq.ft. to 990 sq.ft.
• Total 154 units, up to 19-storeys high
• Price from HKD 2.1M or HKD2,872 per sq.ft.
• Payment term: 10% initial down-payment and the balance amount is payable at completion
• Only 10% first down-payment needed and the rests come from bank financing
• “Interest-Only” mortgage of up to 80% is available for foreigners
• 1st year rental assurance of 5% p.a. from developer

Join Our Bangkok Property Tour!

About the Bangkok Property Tour

1. An interesting opportunity for a guided property tour hosted by Sansiri, Thailand’s largest property developer
2. A great way to learn about the Bangkok property market, by examining case study projects and gaining first-hand knowledge from talking to the locals and by joining our Investment Talk during the trip
3. Exclusive discounts and special offers are available for unit(s) purchased during the trip
4. Property prices range from HK$600,000 – HK$1,500,000, low down-payment, up to 70% financing for foreigners and comes with up to 8% p.a. rental yield
5. This 3-day 2-night tour costs only HKD3,040 – return flights from Hong Kong, accommodation, airport transfer and experienced local property tour guide service inclusive. This package price will be refunded in full for guests who purchase a unit during the property tour
6. Hotel and flight preferences can be accommodated
7. Experience a local Xmas carnival celebration with local delicacies and unique handicrafts for sale

Tour Details

Date of Tour: 12-14 December 2014 (Fri – Sun)
Location of Tour: Bangkok, Thailand
Language: English, Cantonese and Putonghua property tour guides will be provided

Who Should Attend

• Investors who are interested in Bangkok properties, but are not familiar with the market; this tour will be both educational and entertaining
• Investors who want to check out local Bangkok properties but find it difficult to filter the good from bad quality projects – we partner Thailand’s largest property developer for the tour
• Investors who face a language barrier in Thailand; our experienced property tour guides are multi-lingual

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 Above: Sansiri organises the Winter Market Festival annually; this year it will be held on 13th Dec 2014.

This is during our planned tour as well – it would be our pleasure for you to join us

One of the properties you will view is hasu HAUS (price range HK$800,000 – 1,500,000) – see below:

SOURCE: BANGKOK POST, Thailand

Real estate developer Grand Canal Land Tuesday unveiled plans for a 125-storey office and hotel tower that would make Bangkok home to the tallest skyscraper in Southeast Asia.

The 18-billion-baht 615-metre “Rama IX Super Tower” is set for completion by 2019 on 73 rai of land in the Grand Rama 9 mixed-use development site near the intersection of Ratchadapisek Road, the company, known as G Land, said at a press conference.

The 320,000-sq-metre “Super Tower” – the name is not final and a naming competition will be held later – is being designed by Architects 49 Ltd. The mixed-use project will offer 90,000 sq metres of office space and house a “six-star” hotel with 260 rooms. Other amenities include an observation tower for tourists and garden on the rooftop of a lower floor.

If completed, the tower would dwarf the tallest building currently in Thailand, the Baiyok II tower, which tops out at 328.4 metres on its 85th floors. The second-tallest structure, to be completed in 2016, is Mahanakhon condominium at 314 metres.

If built today, the tower would be the third-tallest in the world and the highest in the Asean region, planners said. Asean’s current tallest building is the Petronas twin towers in Kuala Lumpur at 375 metres.

G Land chairman Yothin Boondicharern said the tower will anchor the Grand Rama 9 complex, which currently has offices, a shopping mall and residential area. It offers 1.2 million sq metres of land serving 300,000 people a day. The Super Tower’s 90,000 sq metres of office space would be second only to the Empire Tower at 150,000 sq metres.

Planners said Tuesday the project will be accessed by a six-lane private road linking Rama IV and Rachadapisek and lie within 500 metres of an expressway exit and have a direct MRT connection.

They added that the building will be built to the platinum-level certification of the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED).

SOURCE: THE STANDARD, Hong Kong

Famed for its tropical trinity of year-round sun, stunning seas adorned by offshore islands and alabaster sand, Phuket has justifiably earned its reputation as a tourist paradise. But more than an amazing travel destination, Phuket can serve as your dream holiday home.

Adjacent to Laguna Phuket, Asia’s first integrated destination resort, Laguna Park is an inspired addition to Phuket’s upscale residential community. It is located 20 minutes away from Phuket’s international airport, and also within close proximity to a myriad of living options provided by community shopping malls, international schools and well-established hospitals.
Developed by Laguna Property, Phuket’s prestigious developer, all the quality homes embody contemporary aesthetics, and blend sustainability and functional comfort into a modern lifestyle. Together with excellent property management provided by the developer, homeowners are guaranteed a long term commitment of quality living in Laguna Park.
The development offers a fine combination of Townhomes and Villas in a secure resort environment.

Laguna Park Townhomes are perfect for smaller families, couples or single professionals who yearn for the functionality of a compact abode, without sacrificing the freedom to have additional living spaces.
All homeowners can make their own choice to reconfigure the top floor of their Townhomes to cater to their individual needs and lifestyle preferences.
Corner unit Townhomes, located at either end of a row,feature additional side lawn area due to a wider site area, while the configuration remains the same as the standard units.
For families looking for generous and practical spaces for each and every family member, look no further than Laguna Park Villas.
The three-storey Villas offers multiple living spaces, maid’s quarters with a separate entrance, as well as four bedrooms with the option of adding a fifth bedroom or living space.
Same with the Townhomes’ owners, Villas’ owners can customize their top floor, for example, adding extra dining, living or bedroom space, rooftop pool, or even barbecue area with al fresco dining and open air gazebo.
Residents can benefit from being part of the Laguna family to enjoy access to a residents’ beach club area, as well as discount privileges on hotels, restaurants, bars, spa and golf.

BTS Group and Sansiri join hands to establish a joint venture company, for the development of new condominiums located adjacent to the BTS SkyTrain.

Combining confidence in leading property developer Sansiri, with the convenience and potential of BTS Groups’ land bank of prime locations along the SkyTrain, to introduce a new phenomenon to the Bangkok property market.

Keeree Kanjanapas (third left), chairman of BTS Group Holdings, holds a press conference announcing the joint venture, along with Sansiri chief executive Apichart Chutrakul (second right) and president Srettha Thavisin (far right).

Combining the strengths and synergies of these two major companies, BTS Group- a leading mass transit provider and Sansiri- a leading property developer, particularly of condominiums located next to mass transit systems , is set to create a new phenomenon in the Bangkok property market. The companies will jointly develop a mega project, introducing a new concept in city living. The first project worth 5 billion baht, is planned to be launched in early 2015.

Mr. Keeree Kanjanapas, Chairman, BTS Group Holdings PLC, disclosed that the company has recently established a joint venture company with Sansiri PLC, to develop a condominium project on a 50:50 basis. With the shared vision of creating a new phenomenon in Thailand’s property business, BTS Group and Sansiri will collaborate to combine resources and abilities of the two companies, for maximum benefit and return. The formation of this strategic partnership will add a new dimension to the city’s property industry. Not only making a big difference to the development of new projects along both the existing and future mass transit routes, but also providing a new way for home buyers to own property, offering convenient seamless access to city transportation, dynamic lifestyle opportunities and comfortable family-oriented living.

“The BTS Group brings to the table strong financial standing with cashflow of 30 billion baht to support further investment in mass transit projects, as well as highly experienced and professional human resources. Growth in revenues of the BTS SkyTrain in the fiscal year 2014/15 is expected to be 12-15 percent and by combining BTS Group’s land bank of prime city locations with Sansiri’s proven expertise in developing residential projects along both existing and future mass transit lines, creates the ideal synergy for successful collaboration. The first project for this strategic partnership is a condominium, offering unobstructed views of 3 public parks in Bangkok, covering a total area of more than 700 Rai. Also included in the project pipeline are projects worth more than 25 billion baht.” Mr. Keeree said.

Mr. Keeree added that one of BTS Group service businesses is the “Rabbit” smartpass, which currently has more than 3 million cardholders, with over 2,000 retail brands accepting payment via the Rabbit card. This is an example of how projects jointly developed by BTS Group and Sansiri will be differentiated and enhanced, with the addition of other such businesses in the future.

Mr. Apichart Chutrakul, Chief Executive Officer, Sansiri PLC, said that the strategic partnership between Sansiri and BTS Group stems from a common business philosophy, aimed at offering customers improved living and lifestyle opportunities. During the past 30 years or more, Sansiri has developed many residential projects aimed at satisfying all customers’ needs. Overtime Sansiri has established its position as one of Thailand’s leading property developers, with a reputation for developing high quality detached houses, townhouses and condominiums, both in Bangkok and other provinces. To date the company’s portfolio includes a total of 280 projects, consisting of 28,000 households, located in 15 provinces nationwide.

“Sansiri’s core business is property development, however we recognise the importance and opportunities to enhance and add-value through other business cooperation. Currently we are the only property developer to offer the full range of property services in Thailand, however Sansiri still has further potential to expand its business through strategic partnerships. In our new joint venture with BTS Group, we are about to witness another important milestone in the development in the property business, further optimizing returns to investors” Mr. Apichart said.

The first project to be developed under the new joint-venture company, is valued at approximately 5 billion baht and will be conveniently located close to the BTS Mo Chit Station. The launch is planned for early 2015.

“As a leading developer of premium-grade condominiums for over 30 years, Sansiri is confident of the success of this new project under joint development with the BTS Group, due to it’s great location situated in a major business district as well as close to the mass transit system, providing convenient access to transportation and enhancing modern city living. Panoramic views of parks and the surrounding cityscape, respond well to the needs and aspirations of city residents, so we believe that this first project will definitely be well-received.” added Mr. Apichart.