Property Hunter Magazine August Issue 2014 | Page 37

Property Investment Convention & Exhibition 2014 A Million Dollar Question constantly asked by the property investors in the market: - “What is the new trend of the market? ”Those who are able to answer this question, are the ones who are capable of making the right decision for their investment in the property market. “The Future of Property Market. Where Do We Go From Here?” the theme of Property Investment Convention 2014 (PIC 2014) organized by Wealth Master Academy (WMA) intends to help their participants understand the market and assist them to find the answer to the Million Dollar Question. In the current uncertain time, investors are in need of clarity. WMA has lined up various Property Investment Gurus from a pool of Local and International Investing experts to provide clarity to the public about the current market. Participants surely can discover their winning and highly profitable strategies to unlock their financial freedom dreams! Some of the very interesting selected topics include “How You Can Profit from These Uncertain Time?” by Milan Doshi; “Making BIG Profit via Land & Commercial Investment”, by Mr. Tan Hwa Chuan; “Will 2014 be the Year of Rising Interest Rate? How Will This Affect Property Prices?” by Veena Loh, the General Manager of Malaysia Property Incorporate; “How to Buy Houses 20% off the Market Value in Malaysia?”and “Making Extraordinary Profits in Property Using Derivative Strategies” by the UK Property Investment Gurus John Lee and Vincent Wong; and “How You Can Generate Impressive Cash Flow and Profit from Your Property?” by Prudence Wong. PIC 2014 is segmented into 4 Sections: Property Conference, Property Exhibition, Public Seminar and Forum Section. Whether one is a new investor who is keen in learning about property investment or one is an experienced investor who constantly seeks for more opportunities, PIC 2014 is the right event for everyone. Forums topics that will be discussed by the property experts are: “The Transition of Property Purchasing Behavior Over the Years” leading by Gerard Kho, the Country Manager of Property Guru; “Is it Still Worthwhile to Invest in Iskandar Malaysia?” moderated by Gunaprasath Bupalan, the Head of Operations/Marketing of Property Times; “Property Bubble: A Myth or Reality?” moderated by Ahyat Ishak, the renowned Property Investor; and Ernest Towle, CDO of Bestloanpackage. com will moderate the forum with the topic “What are the criteria that banks are looking for?” If one is only looking forward to 1 property event to attend in year 2014, PIC 2014 is the one that should not be missed. Join the gurus and experts in PIC 2014 and discover how Property Gurus are doing to make year 2014 their most profitable year and find out the critical steps you need to take for duplicating their results! This two days convention will also comprise an Exclusive Property Exhibition that is open for public admission featuring notable developers showcasing their selected projects for visitors. Setia City Mall Wins FIABCI Award Setia City Mall in Setia Alam, Shah Alam, bagged the gold award in the retail category at the Federal of International Real Estate (FIABCI) Prix d’Excellence Awards held in Luxembourg recently. The mall, co-owned by S P Setia Bhd and Asian Retail Investment Fund, a fund managed by a leading international integrated property and infrastructure group Lend Lease, was recognised for its sustainable development model, innovative concept and social benefits. The award also marks the developer’s sixth win in the annual awards. “Winning our sixth FIABCI Prix d’Excellence Award, [this time for] Setia City Mall, our first foray into retail development, is indeed rewarding and an exemplary showcase of a successful cross-nation partnership enabling the convergence of S P Setia’s local expertise with the global credentials of Lend Lease,” said S P Setia’s acting president and chief executive officer Datuk Voon Tin Yow in a statement. S P Setia was ranked first in The Edge Property Excellence Awards in 2013. It also marked the eighth year the developer has earned the coveted top spot, from 2005 to 2008 and again from 2010 to 2013. “Showcasing [numerous] international flagship brands and new-to-market retailers, Setia City Mall has not only transformed the retail landscape of its catchment area with city sophistication, but most importantly it’s also an environmentally responsible place to shop,” he said. Lend Lease head of Malaysia Dinesh Nambiar said: “Setia City Mall is the perfect showcase of Lend Lease’s commitment to champion the next generation of innovative and sustainable property solutions. “Among the mall’s green features are energyefficient lighting and air conditioners, watersaving fittings, rainwater harvesting, highperformance chillers and a dedicated recycling centre,” Dinesh said. About 600 winners and guests from all over the world attended the annual awards ceremony, which was held in conjunction with the FIABCI 64th World Congress. The winners were shortlisted by an international panel of 61 judges from 31 countries. www.PropertyHunter.com.my 37