PRIVATE equity is simply investing in a company – whether a partnership, a corporation or a cooperative – that is not publicly listed. Although publicly-listed firms do gain profits, private equity investors are equally profit-gaining.
The real estate business in Asia, particularly the Philippines, is based solely on firms that are privately-owned. There are several huge real estate firms here such as the Crown Asia group, the Ayala group and the SM Prime Holdings group. Of course, there are numerous others.
Asia, particularly the Philippines, is a big market waiting to be tapped for private equity investors. Why? First of all, the Philippines and the rest of Southeast Asia, has never been affected by the 2008 world economic crisis because of fiscal reforms already established after the 1997 financial crash. And second, the Philippines has a relatively low cost of living so no wonder the real estate market here is booming.
Of course, let us not forget that real estate here is not as pricey as those ones located in Tokyo or Manhattan or even central Paris. So if one intends to invest in real estate in private equity, do it in the Philippines or anywhere in Asia. Don’t just take this word. See for yourself.
October 22nd, 2009 at 7:03 am
Hello. Interesting review about real estate business in Philippines. I think so, philppines is a good commodity to expand realty business.
November 29th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Asia is a good place to invest. The economic stability hold out from the world crisis. Looking forward to read next stories from you. Great post!