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FREE ENTRANCE PASS TO THE EXPO AND SEMINARS

Register now to obtain your FREE PASS to the expo and to attend all free educational seminars aimed at both seasoned and first-time property investors. All guest speakers are specialists in their fields and are drawn from international and local property firms. Seminars will take place inside the exhibition hall. All seminars are FREE and are conducted in English, unless specified. Please register for your free pass to the expo and seminars below.

***Lawyers requiring CPD points
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 18 June 2005 (Saturday)
Thailand 
 
   
11:30 – 12:15
 Thailand Property Market – A Developer’s Perspective
 
Nigel Cornick, CEO, Raimon Land
 
  • Raimon Land research and the insights
  • Areas of Thailand that offer the best opportunities.
  • The pros and cons of condominium and villa developments
  • Recent success stories from Bangkok and Pattaya
12:15 – 13:00
 Overview of Koh Samui Property Market
 
John Birt, Managing Director, Samui Villas & Homes
 
  • An introduction to Koh Samui and its property market.
  • Development history
  • The situation today on Koh Samui
  • Future developments and investment prospects
14:30 – 15:15
 Insight into Bangkok Condominium Market - Investment Briefing
 
Aliwassa Pathanadabutr, Managing Director, CBRE Thailand
 
  • Overview of condominium market in Bangkok
  • Buying condominium for investment
15:15 – 16:00
 Phuket – Understanding the Lifestyle Investment
 
David Simister, Chairman, CBRE Thailand 
 
  • Post-Tsunami property review
  • A review on type and geographical location of properties
  • Potential in rental market
  • Unique lifestyle and future offered in Phuket
16:00 – 16:45
 Legal Issues for Investors Purchasing Thai Property
 
Anurag Ramanat, Partner, Johnson Stokes& Master
 
  • Investment on different types of property
  • Acquisition structure and return of investment
  • Legal issues
16:45 – 17:30
 Taxation Issues for Investors Purchasing Property in Thailand
 
Paul Ashburn,Senior Partner, BDO Richfield Advisory
 
  • Tax considerations for offshore property investors
  • Taxation of property investment under Thailand’s tax treaties
  • A review of real property gains tax in Thailand
17:30 - 18:15
 Investing in Thailand Property - Why Now? (Cantonese)
 
Becky Ip, Managing Director, Wise Power
 
  • An overview of infrastructure, religious and policital environment in Thailand
  • The 2nd hand property market and rental yields
  • Upcoming coastal developments
       
 18 June 2005 (Saturday)
Malaysia
 
   
14:00 – 14:45
 Legal Issues for Overseas Property Investment (Cantonese)
 
Yip Ki Chi, Luke, Partner, Cheung & Yip, Solicitors
 
  • General tips on investing properties aboard
  • Mortgage, taxation and associated costs
  • Legal procedure considerations
14:45 – 15:30
 Financing Malaysian Property (English and Cantonese)
 
Amos Ong , General Manager, Maybank 
 
  • Malaysians, Singaporeans and HK resident buyers
  • Choosing RM loan or HK Dollar / US Dollar loan
  • General terms and documentation involved
15:30 – 16:15
 Malaysia - My Second Home (Cantonese)
 
Nicole Ng, Markeing Executive, Asia Apex
 
  • Overview of Malaysia
  • Investments and property purchase in Malaysia
  • Property benefits and other incentives
  • Program requirements
16:15 – 17:00
 Malaysia - My Second Home (English)
 
Parnell Pang, Markeing Manager, Asia Apex
 
  • Overview of Malaysia
  • Investments and property purchase in Malaysia
  • Property benefits and other incentives
  • Program requirements
17:00 – 17:45
 Immigration - Canada
17:45 – 18:30
 Immigration - Australia
18:30 – 19:15
 Immigration - New Zealand
    (All in Cantonese/Mandarin)
    Paul Bernadou, Australian Lawyer & Migration Consultant
Paul Bernadou & Co
   
  • Criteria
  • Types of applicant
  • How to apply
       
 19 June 2005 (Sunday)
Australia
 
   
11:30 - 12:15
 Australian Property Prospects 2005-2007
 
Michael Bentley, Founder & Managing Director,
Citylife Property Group
 
  • Is now the time to buy in Australia?
  • 6 things you need to know before you buy
  • Tax effective property investing and the benefits
  • Why invest in Australia?
13:45 - 14:30
 Pathways to Australia – Unravelling the Migration Puzzle
 
Paul Bernadou, Australian Lawyer & Migration Consultant Paul Bernadou & Co
   

(Please note time has changed for this seminar)
 
  • Migration for businesses, professionals, and investors
  • Age limits on migration and how to avoid them
  • 120 points pass mark
  • How owning property in Australia can help migration
14:30 - 15:15
 Investing in Brisbane – Australia’s No. 1 City for Growth
 
Graeme Shiels, CEO, Australia Wide Investment Properties
 
  • An overview of Australia’s major property markets
  • The major factors affecting property price growth
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics – house prices
  • Key investment points for Brisbane’s western expansion
15:15 - 16:00
 Financing Australia/NZ Property Using HKD Interest Rates
 
Berthold Chik, Vice President, ANZ Personal and Private Bank
 
  • Australian & NZ Aollar mortgages VS. HK Dollar mortgage
  • Dual currency residential mortgage terms
  • Currency movements, risks and strategies to manage it
  • Australian & NZ economic trends
16:00 - 16:45
 The Australian Taxation System -
The Property Investors Best Friend
 
Ravin Chatlani, Partner, Australasian Taxation Services
 
  • Tax free investment & retirement on Australian property for foreign investors
  • Maximising investment returns on your Australian property
  • Australian tax obligations and compliance
16:45 - 17:30
 Purchasing New Zealand Property for Investment or Immigration Purposes
 
Andre Meyer, Principal, New Zealand & Australia Property
 
  • 'Why New Zealand offers property investors a safe and tax effective enviornment
  • Immigration to New Zealand as an investor
  • Investment opportunities in New Zealand with real cashlow benefits
 19 June 2005 (Sunday)
Other Countries
12:30 - 13:15
 Obtaining Planning Consent in the UK
    Stuart Fairney, Acquisitions Director, UK Land Investments
 
  • Sourcing potential development land
  • Pre-purchase studies
  • Acquisition of land
  • Getting sites zoned for development
  • Obtaining planning consent
13:15 - 14:00
 Paradox of Global Payment -
How You Can Pay Less When Buying Overseas Property
 
Ivy Hui, Head of Direct Foreign Exchange Travelex Hong Kong Ltd
 
  • Global payments - more than just sending money across borders
  • Learn how to maximise your savings when settling overseas payment
  • Learn your consumer rights in global payment transactions
  • How Travelex can help you save money
14:00 – 14:45
 Changing the Use of Land and Maximizing Your Return
 
Steve Cleeve, European Land Sales
 
  • Investing in land in the UK
  • How to make money out of the UK’s housing crisis
  • The change in planning laws in the UK
14:45 – 15:30
 Overview of the Dubai Property Market
 
Kit James, IFA Hotels and Resorts 
 
  • Dubai offering the world most innovative developments
  • Investment opportunities
15:30 – 15:50
 Investing in China Property –An Overview for HK Buyers (English)
15:50 – 16:10
 Investing in China Property –An Overview for HK Buyers (Chinese)
 
Jason Fong, Deputy General Manager,
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (Shenzhen Region)
   
  • General introduction on China property market
  • Chinese officials monitoring policies
  • Mortgage in China
  • Legal issues concerning property investment in China
16:15 – 17:00
 Overseas Education Opportunities - Canada
17:00 – 17:45
 Overseas Education Opportunities - Australia
17:45 – 18:30
 Overseas Education Opportunities - New Zealand
    (All in Cantonese/Mandarin)
    Paul Bernadou, Australian Lawyer & Migration Consultant
Paul Bernadou & Co
   
  • Top 10 reasons to study in Canada / Australia / NZ
  • Education system overview
  • Cost of living