Month: September 2021

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Millennials Need To Start Taking Real Estate Seriously ft. Raymond Ho, Eugenia Leung

We’re back at it again with our second Insights episode with Raymond and Eugenia! Instead of focusing on the overall scene in Toronto, we double down on investment tactics for millennials. The effects of the pandemic have been felt worldwide. In some cases, individuals and businesses alike have suffered massive setbacks, but in many others, opportunities have sprung forth. How has the real estate industry fared?

In Canada, the younger generation has been spurred by lowered interest rates, and high savings, to purchase housing. 25% of millennials flocked to purchase a new property in the last year alone! Even now, a housing poll conducted by The Bank of Nova Scotia shows that 40% of millennials are pelting towards home ownership (while interest rates last). But Raymond and Eugenia preach caution. In their extensive career, they have come to realise the value of portfolio planning. They are huge proponents of wealth accrual through smart property purchases spread out through many years, instead of spending all your cash on one big buy.

Raymond touches on the importance of “positioning” and how one should think of purchasing property as a 30 or 40-year long game. Eugenia gives a practical demonstration of their approach through a client case and breaks down how one could make smart investments by looking into different types of homes and locations. So sit back, relax and let’s catch some industry gems together. Listen closely for some very clever tips and suggestions if you’re interested in growing your own wealth through investment and real estate!

▶ About the Guest

Raymond Ho, been in the Real Estate business for over 30 years, investing in Toronto’s condos for more than 25yrs. He aids investors to create a RE Portfolio, teaching them how to use cash flow to buy the correct investment with the main focus of enabling investors to start young.

Eugenia Leung has been in the Real Estate business for 14 years and has started serving Hong Kong clients over the past 8 years. She hedges on the Canadian exchange and property market and helps people that move to Toronto.

They came together and Torre Management Inc. was established for full rental management, services especially to overseas buyers. They also work closely with local accountants, bank mortgage specialists, Hong Kong and Toronto lawyers to provide a one-stop shop for investors.

▶ Connect with Guest

Website: www.torremgt.com

Email: eugenia@torremgt.com

WhatsApp: +1-416-7272682

▶ Disclaimer:

This disclaimer informs readers/audience that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text/video belong solely to the author & participant, and not necessarily to the participant’s employer, organization, committee or other group or individual. As it can be difficult to catch some minor errors, transcripts may contain a few typos or inaccuracies.

Please note the following legal conditions:

Denzity owns the copyright in and to all content in and transcripts of Denzity’s video programs and publications (collectively referred to as “Denzity Materials”, with all rights reserved and its right of publicity.

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The Secrets of Smart Investment & Real Estate with Larry Hung

The last decade, and even more so the past year, has seen a shift in global markets. In Hong Kong, technology has become a pervasive force in all industries, especially in Real Estate with the rise of PropTech. Decreased geographical mobility and increased work flexibility lead to changes in business practices and modes of operation in industries. Furthermore, an increased presence of regulators and a mandate for high corporate transparency unsettled local markets. With all these trends intersecting, it’s hard to untangle from it a general theme to which investors can orientate themselves. Hence today, we sit down with a man that has been at the centre of the local investment scene for a while now – Larry Hung.

In an episode rich with insightful details, Larry discusses both his past as well as his future insights into what the future of Hong Kong’s investment scene could turn out to be. He tells us how he approaches investment – which is not merely as a simple exercise of crunching numbers, but rather involves an accurate intuition of the ground situation informed through conducting site visits, talking to multiple parties and going to the very depth of each and every case. He outlines his approach so that he can avoid all the traps that await unsuspecting investors.

Larry also ponders on the rise of technology, PropTech, and how these new elements are here to stay. Rather than merely be a witness to these oncoming changes, Larry suggests professionals and laymen alike to capture the opportunities afforded by the changing fabric of the workspace and business life. The current market volatility and tension can be off-set by proper planning and usage of the tools available to everyone! In the marketplace, things are constantly shifting and the management of each business must follow suit by adapting and overcome obstacles while taking advantage of sweet opportunities.

In the next episode, Larry will discuss his advice for millennial investors, as well as divulge his thoughts on education and family.

▶ About the Guest

Larry Hung is the Co-CIO of Centaline Wealth Management. He runs a hedge fund and a bunch of discretionary accounts which focus on three main sectors – TMT, discretionary consumption and healthcare. He is value and growth-oriented, and a true long-term focus investor. Larry started the investment brand Oceanic with his partner Michael Kan in mid-2017. The company formed a Joint-Venture like structure with Centaline in late 2019. Recently, he launched a global mandate hedge fund that aims to run a concentrated portfolio with no more than 15 holdings, with a target to achieve “home run” returns for investors. Larry and his team are now accepting inflows and expect the fund to trade in mid-Oct.

▶ Connect with Guest

▶ Disclaimer:

This disclaimer informs readers/audience that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text/video belong solely to the author & participant, and not necessarily to the participant’s employer, organization, committee or other group or individual. As it can be difficult to catch some minor errors, transcripts may contain a few typos or inaccuracies.

Please note the following legal conditions:

Denzity owns the copyright in and to all content in and transcripts of Denzity’s video programs and publications (collectively referred to as “Denzity Materials”, with all rights reserved and its right of publicity.

You are welcome to share the below transcript (up to 500 words but not more) in media articles (e.g., The South China Morning Post, Bloomberg, New York Times), on your website, in a non-commercial article or blog post (e.g., Medium and WordPress), and/or on a personal social media account for non-commercial purposes, provided that you include attribution to “Denzity” and link back to the denzity.io/blog URL. For the sake of clarity, media outlets with advertising models are permitted to use excerpts from the transcript per the above. ParagraphParagraph

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Is Toronto the New York of the North? ft. Raymond Ho, Eugenia Leung

In this Insights episode, we have on board with us Raymond and Eugenia from Toronto. Two veterans in the property world will be giving us their thoughts on how they view the industry and what makes Toronto the New York of the North.

Eugenia explains that Toronto has been for the past many years attractive a lot of interest, both in terms of tech and business – earning it another name “Silicon Vallery North.” So the influx of people has skyrocketed and interests in purchasing property are at an all-time high!

Raymond then gives us a glimpse at the local landscape, uncovering the to-dos and to-don’ts when investing in the Toronto real estate scene. He goes over the downtown, mid-town and rich city areas, dropping many inside tips that would be beneficial for anyone looking to move to Toronto in the future.

Both Raymond and Eugenia give a deeper understanding of Ontario’s political stage, and how it has really affected foreign property investment (if at all!). So sit back, relax and let’s catch some industry gems together (and listen closely for some very clever tips and suggestions if you’re interested in matters related to Canadian investment!).

▶ About the Guest

Raymond Ho, been in the Real Estate business for over 30 years, investing in Toronto’s condos for more than 25yrs. He aids investors to create a RE Portfolio, teaching them how to use cash flow to buy the correct investment with the main focus of enabling investors to start young.

Eugenia Leung has been in the Real Estate business for 14 years and has started serving Hong Kong clients over the past 8 years. She hedges on the Canadian exchange and property market and helps people that move to Toronto.

They came together and Torre Management Inc. was established for full rental management, services especially to overseas buyers. They also work closely with local accountants, bank mortgage specialists, Hong Kong and Toronto lawyers to provide a one-stop shop for investors.

▶ Connect with Guest

Website: www.torremgt.com

Email: eugenia@torremgt.com

WhatsApp: +1-416-7272682

▶ Disclaimer:

This disclaimer informs readers/audience that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text/video belong solely to the author & participant, and not necessarily to the participant’s employer, organization, committee or other group or individual. As it can be difficult to catch some minor errors, transcripts may contain a few typos or inaccuracies.

Please note the following legal conditions:

Denzity owns the copyright in and to all content in and transcripts of Denzity’s video programs and publications (collectively referred to as “Denzity Materials”, with all rights reserved and its right of publicity.

You are welcome to share the below transcript (up to 500 words but not more) in media articles (e.g., The South China Morning Post, Bloomberg, New York Times), on your website, in a non-commercial article or blog post (e.g., Medium and WordPress), and/or on a personal social media account for non-commercial purposes, provided that you include attribution to “Denzity” and link back to the denzity.io/blog URL. For the sake of clarity, media outlets with advertising models are permitted to use excerpts from the transcript per the above. ParagraphParagraph

No one is authorized to copy any portion of the Denzity Materials or use Denzity’s name, image or likeness for any commercial purpose or use, including without limitation inclusion in any books, e-books, book summaries or synopses, or on a commercial website or social media site (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) that offers or promotes your or another’s products or services.

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How to Promote Properties & High-Stakes Businesses with Lucie Wong

In this Lens episode, we sit down with Lucie Wong from MOVE Partners – a specialised marketing agency targetting high-stakes businesses such as real estate companies. 

We discuss how her company came about and quiz her on the differences between FMCGs (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) and high-stake products. Lucie explains that FMCGs items are everyday items that usually involve emotional buying and marketing, citing Coca Cola as an example. Products sold by high-stake businesses usually involve a thorough and logical decision-making process where a customer has to understand the goals and risks of their investment. She highlights how companies must take different approaches depending on the kind of product they sell. 

While many decisions are dependent on each business situation, Lucie has three general tips for promoting properties and high-stake business

Consider to:

> Understand the Impact of Your Product

> Focus on Content: Articulate a Boring Product Creatively

> Focus on Media Buy

Lucie doubles down on the importance of using media to persuade potential buyers and provides important strategies to advertising more effectively. She suggests talking to customers (never skip this step) and keeping track of every single piece of data. She acknowledges that some firms may harbour concerns when trying Avante-Garde advertising methods, and advises them to never spend money on an inexperienced team or bad advertising idea.

Grab your notebook, find a pen and settle in for a watch to catch the deeper nuances of Lucie’s experience.

▶ About the Guest:

MOVE Partners is a specialized advertising agency started by Joseph Wong and Lucie Wong. They focus on helping specialist clients level up their advertisements for high-stake products. Joseph is an advertising industry veteran and Lucie Wong has extensive experience in the property industry and high-tech products, having handled marketing both globally and in the mainland Chinese area. MOVE partners has worked with over a hundred of the world’s best brands including AIA, Cathay Pacific, Xiaomi, acer, The Economist and more.

▶ Connect with Guest:

info@movepartners.co

lucie.wong@movepartners.co

www.movepartners.co

▶ Disclaimer:

This disclaimer informs readers/audience that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text/video belong solely to the author & participant, and not necessarily to the participant’s employer, organization, committee or other group or individual. As it can be difficult to catch some minor errors, transcripts may contain a few typos or inaccuracies.

Please note the following legal conditions:

Denzity owns the copyright in and to all content in and transcripts of Denzity’s video programs and publications (collectively referred to as “Denzity Materials”, with all rights reserved and its right of publicity.

You are welcome to share the below transcript (up to 500 words but not more) in media articles (e.g., The South China Morning Post, Bloomberg, New York Times), on your website, in a non-commercial article or blog post (e.g., Medium and WordPress), and/or on a personal social media account for non-commercial purposes, provided that you include attribution to “Denzity” and link back to the denzity.io/blog URL. For the sake of clarity, media outlets with advertising models are permitted to use excerpts from the transcript per the above. ParagraphParagraph

No one is authorized to copy any portion of the Denzity Materials or use Denzity’s name, image or likeness for any commercial purpose or use, including without limitation inclusion in any books, e-books, book summaries or synopses, or on a commercial website or social media site (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) that offers or promotes your or another’s products or services.