I have been reading several articles lately, regarding the intention to increase the number of eligible person for “Prima Casa”. Instead of the ones who don’t have any property on their name, now there is an announced intention to include more categories in the project. In the same time, the available resources cannot support not even the existing demand. “Then why do we want to increase the number of potential applicants?” one may ask. “In order to give the chance to more people to obtain the property of their dreams” the politicians will reply. “In [...]
[relevant-to-adsense]10 short questions – 10 short answers for the Romanian office market in Q1, 2011
“Is it moving?” – Yes, it does. Much less than how some people try to convince us, but this segment had several transactions during the first quarter of the year. “What kind of transactions did we have?” – Mainly three types: The relocations for lower cost, the leasing of top locations and the rest of the market, where almost all is measured by price. “Does this mean that the market has exited the crisis?” – Not really, but this is an important indication for the market’s direction. The market awarded the best locations and projects, asking [...]
[relevant-to-adsense]Stop playing with the investors! There is no reason for apartment prices to rise due to “Prima Casa III”
Hello and have a nice week everyone. Last week we started listening news regarding “Prima Casa III” and the fact that its funds are running out. It was announced that the daily number of applications rose from 40 to 70 – 80 and that the available amount of 200 million Euro will finish during the following weeks. What is interesting with this news is that it is combined with “analyses by experts” who claim that “this fact will rise the prices of apartments”. Nothing less true than this! Some people continue trying to play with the investors! I personally [...]
[relevant-to-adsense]5 major changes in our lives after Fukushima
The whole world is shocked by what happened in Japan. Starting with the earthquake, then the tsunami and right after with the nuclear factories located at Fukushima city. The news is really shocking, but in the same time it has maximized my admiration for Japanese people and their society. They deal with one of the world’s worst catastrophes without losing their discipline, self respect, devotion to their country and other important characteristics of their society. I don’t even want to imagine about what chaos could be created if the disaster would have taken place in another country… Right [...]
[relevant-to-adsense]Dr. Nouriel Roubini: Positive for Romania, negative for other countries
Yesterday I shared with you my dialogue with DR Nouriel Roubini, one of the most famous economists of the world. I asked him about Romania and Greece. It looks like this was the first time (since quite… some time) that a respectable well known “opinion maker” spoke about Romania using positive words. Who is he? A “trend setter” of our times… I read about the Greek, European and world economy since I was 12, back in 1987. I have read thousands of articles about all kinds of subjects, having noticed or studied success stories or major failures. In the middle [...]
[relevant-to-adsense]The Residential market at a crossroads: 8 positive signs – 8 negative signs
While the Romanian Real Estate market experiences one more difficult year, some careful analysts notice that we also have a significant positive change. While so many people speak about unsold residential projects, insolvencies and low prices, there are some others who speak about a different atmosphere, more sales, more interest! Is it a coincidence? Let us find out today… A market full of problems… If you ask Real Estate brokers or consultants, most of them will make it clear for you from the very beginning: The Romanian market is still very difficult, especially the residential [...]
[relevant-to-adsense]7+1 small secrets for women investing in Real Estate
Filed Under: Uncategorized on Mar 05, 2011 @ 6:45 PM
Once a woman decides to deal seriously with investments, her results can be impressive. The same stands for the Real Estate sector too. Even if she is not an expert of this field, having few simple and clear secrets in mind, she can surpass many “I know all” male investors. Location, location, location Whatever one might tell you, no matter what “beauty” you might find in something “hidden”, the location of a property is always very important. It makes the difference and sometimes it worths a bit higher price too. Any investment should have a specific time [...]
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Few days ago, on Tuesday, I had presented to you an interview of Mr Gavin Ryan, an expert in Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds. As far as I understood from your feedback, this subject was really interesting for you, as the official information about this segment is really limited. This is why I decided to address to Mr Ryan again, summing some of your questions and adding some new ones. This domain is really interesting and I think that it worths to know ... 
The “safe bet” of H&M – A proof that serious projects have ground to grow in Romania
This month the Romanian fashion retail market changes for good. The Swedish giant H&M opens its first two stores this week, after a careful campaign and a serious investment. The majority of my Romanian friends are excited about the news and I am sure that the company will reach record numbers in visitors and sales during the upcoming weekend. Why it is important for Romania H&M is the first major retailer who “bets in Romania” during 2011. They don’t just open a store here, but they have reserved 6 and probably another 4! So, we talk about a major investment, taken [...]
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