Property Ladder - UCD Course
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I was there, yes, it was pretty packed alright and was interesting last night.
I think it will certainly be a good introduction to the Irish and some overseas markets, though the forthcoming session on the Limerick and Munster market sounds a little bit like they didn't find another speaker after doing the course in Limerick, but we'll see. (Unless Munster is the new Bulgaria
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I was there, yes, it was pretty packed alright and was interesting last night.
I think it will certainly be a good introduction to the Irish and some overseas markets, though the forthcoming session on the Limerick and Munster market sounds a little bit like they didn't find another speaker after doing the course in Limerick, but we'll see. (Unless Munster is the new Bulgaria
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Glad you enjoyed it too. I'm looking forward to next Monday, as I've already bought in Bulgaria!! So here's hoping I'll be proven right. Have you made any inroads yourself, or are you waiting to get advice from this course before taking the plunge?
Glad you enjoyed it too. I'm looking forward to next Monday, as I've already bought in Bulgaria!! So here's hoping I'll be proven right. Have you made any inroads yourself, or are you waiting to get advice from this course before taking the plunge?
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Here's a brief summary of the course syllabus.
Week 1, yesterday:
Overview of Irish market, a few minutes on financing an Irish investment (presented by Hooke and MacDonald and Irish Mortgage Corp...without too much plugging!)
Week 2:
Opportunities in Croatia, Turkey and Bulgaria (presented by Aquarius Properties Abroad)
Valuation - science or guesswork (David Fitzgerald - Auctioneer)
Week 3:
Process of overseas prop. acquisitions
Buying in baltic states, Germany and the UK (Stigma Private Equity Limited)
Budapest overview and opportunities in Ukraine and Kiev (Young Estate Agents)
Week 4:
Internation prop. investment strategies
UK and US commericial investment opportunities (Investor First)
General Pitfalls to avoid when buying property (Diarmaid Condon - referenced in a recent post I believe - he writes for SBP)
Week 5:
Tax implications of prop. investment at home and away
Week 6:
Investment in Florida (Contempo Ireland)
Prop. opportunities in Ireland with focus on Limerick and Munster (The Property People)
Week 7:
France - tax and legal info (Oui Can Do)
A landlords perspective on rental properties in Ireland ( Maureen Moran)
Week 8:
Shanghai (Shanghai Vision)
Dubai ( Capital Eyes)
Here's a brief summary of the course syllabus.
Week 1, yesterday:
Overview of Irish market, a few minutes on financing an Irish investment (presented by Hooke and MacDonald and Irish Mortgage Corp...without too much plugging!)
Week 2:
Opportunities in Croatia, Turkey and Bulgaria (presented by Aquarius Properties Abroad)
Valuation - science or guesswork (David Fitzgerald - Auctioneer)
Week 3:
Process of overseas prop. acquisitions
Buying in baltic states, Germany and the UK (Stigma Private Equity Limited)
Budapest overview and opportunities in Ukraine and Kiev (Young Estate Agents)
Week 4:
Internation prop. investment strategies
UK and US commericial investment opportunities (Investor First)
General Pitfalls to avoid when buying property (Diarmaid Condon - referenced in a recent post I believe - he writes for SBP)
Week 5:
Tax implications of prop. investment at home and away
Week 6:
Investment in Florida (Contempo Ireland)
Prop. opportunities in Ireland with focus on Limerick and Munster (The Property People)
Week 7:
France - tax and legal info (Oui Can Do)
A landlords perspective on rental properties in Ireland ( Maureen Moran)
Week 8:
Shanghai (Shanghai Vision)
Dubai ( Capital Eyes)
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Looking at the agenda it looks a lot like what's being presented at property expo in Galway on 8th and 9th of October. Some of the same agencies too. And all in one day..
Saturday, October 8th
10am - 11am
Shanghai - The City of the 21st Century Seamus Keating of Shanghai Vision
11am - 12am
Budapest: The Investment Opportunities
Micheline McNamara and Reka Mayer of Budapest Investment Partners
12pm - 1pm
How to make the Best Profits in Emerging Markets
Jonty & Alise Crossick of Ready 2 Invest
1pm - 2pm
An Overview of Property in the UK, with Market Specifics on Nottingham
James D. McGrath of Lacemarket Properties & James Connolly of Homesellers Ltd.
2pm - 3pm
Self-Directed Pensions: Financing Foreign Property Through Your Pension
Pat Surlis of Just Financial
3pm - 4pm
Tax Implications for Foreign Investment: focusing on Hungary, Bulgaria & Portugal
Sonia McEntee - Tax & Legal Director Of KenDar Holdings Ltd.
4pm - 5pm
Opportunities for Investors in the Emerging Property Markets of Croatia, Turkey, Bulgaria & Montenegro
Noreen Hynes of Aquarius Properties Abroad
5pm - 6pm
Investing in French Leaseback Property
Pat Cody of Azur Assistance
Looking at the agenda it looks a lot like what's being presented at property expo in Galway on 8th and 9th of October. Some of the same agencies too. And all in one day..
Saturday, October 8th
10am - 11am
Shanghai - The City of the 21st Century Seamus Keating of Shanghai Vision
11am - 12am
Budapest: The Investment Opportunities
Micheline McNamara and Reka Mayer of Budapest Investment Partners
12pm - 1pm
How to make the Best Profits in Emerging Markets
Jonty & Alise Crossick of Ready 2 Invest
1pm - 2pm
An Overview of Property in the UK, with Market Specifics on Nottingham
James D. McGrath of Lacemarket Properties & James Connolly of Homesellers Ltd.
2pm - 3pm
Self-Directed Pensions: Financing Foreign Property Through Your Pension
Pat Surlis of Just Financial
3pm - 4pm
Tax Implications for Foreign Investment: focusing on Hungary, Bulgaria & Portugal
Sonia McEntee - Tax & Legal Director Of KenDar Holdings Ltd.
4pm - 5pm
Opportunities for Investors in the Emerging Property Markets of Croatia, Turkey, Bulgaria & Montenegro
Noreen Hynes of Aquarius Properties Abroad
5pm - 6pm
Investing in French Leaseback Property
Pat Cody of Azur Assistance
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According to the "course" syllabus outlined above by muzaway all modules are presented by people with a vested interest in selling property - this hardly bodes well for getting a balanced appraisal of the issues involved (e.g. the risks involved, how to decide that property as opposed to some other investment strategy is appropriate in specific circumstances etc.).
According to the "course" syllabus outlined above by muzaway all modules are presented by people with a vested interest in selling property - this hardly bodes well for getting a balanced appraisal of the issues involved (e.g. the risks involved, how to decide that property as opposed to some other investment strategy is appropriate in specific circumstances etc.).
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When I outlined the course syllabus I included the people or companies who were presenting each piece. Why? To indicate that I am aware that these folks all have vested interests.
What is wrong with attending the course and listening to what is being said? I am not an expert on property investment, or any type of investment for that matter, but I'm trying to learn by reading and researching in my spare time. Going along to this course is just another aspect of that research.
If I do choose to purchase property here or abroad I will do so having thoroughly investigated the decision and after seeking advice.
People at mondays session were asking questions of the gentlemen from Hooke and MacDonald and were quick to point out instances where they were simplifying matters or only pointing out the upside.
Finally, I would be interested to see recommendations of independent, disinterested presenters on these topics and locations.
When I outlined the course syllabus I included the people or companies who were presenting each piece. Why? To indicate that I am aware that these folks all have vested interests.
What is wrong with attending the course and listening to what is being said? I am not an expert on property investment, or any type of investment for that matter, but I'm trying to learn by reading and researching in my spare time. Going along to this course is just another aspect of that research.
If I do choose to purchase property here or abroad I will do so having thoroughly investigated the decision and after seeking advice.
People at mondays session were asking questions of the gentlemen from Hooke and MacDonald and were quick to point out instances where they were simplifying matters or only pointing out the upside.
Finally, I would be interested to see recommendations of independent, disinterested presenters on these topics and locations.
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Muzaway
I echo those sentiments 100%. I was there too, as you know, and of course the presenters have some bias, but we're not all (those attending) without the brains to work that one out!! Still, it's one part of an overall project of research and investigation for my part (similar to you). I think we will get an overall feel for the market that we may not have had before the course, and also I intend to learn more about the financial end of things. Also, as I think I said before, I've bought in Bulgaria and some will be interested in next Monday's talk in that regard. I don't think there's any danger that any one of us is actually going to buy a property from these guys as a result of the course, but if and when we do buy a property, from anyone, we will be a little better equipped than we were prior to the course. Good luck Muzaway. Might see you at the drinks machine during the break on Monday!! BTW, went to that machine on Monday night and pay the extortionate price of €2.20 for a slightly orange drink.
Muzaway
I echo those sentiments 100%. I was there too, as you know, and of course the presenters have some bias, but we're not all (those attending) without the brains to work that one out!! Still, it's one part of an overall project of research and investigation for my part (similar to you). I think we will get an overall feel for the market that we may not have had before the course, and also I intend to learn more about the financial end of things. Also, as I think I said before, I've bought in Bulgaria and some will be interested in next Monday's talk in that regard. I don't think there's any danger that any one of us is actually going to buy a property from these guys as a result of the course, but if and when we do buy a property, from anyone, we will be a little better equipped than we were prior to the course. Good luck Muzaway. Might see you at the drinks machine during the break on Monday!! BTW, went to that machine on Monday night and pay the extortionate price of €2.20 for a slightly orange drink.