Project to be valued at 18b baht, local investors showing interest.
The MahaNakhon project, Thailand's tallest tower, has generated investor interest after a UAE businessman invested AED 100 million in the project. Mr. Asgar Patel, Chairman of the House of Patels Group, expects the project to be valued at AED 2.25 billion ($640 million) on completion in 2015.
"Thailand's economy expanded rapidly in the fourth quarter of the last financial year, with the government reporting GDP growth of 18.9 per cent compared to the previous year," says Mr. Patel whose firm has interests in real estate, financial services, transport and logistics.
"Besides, Thailand has a large middle class population who are gaining wealth that will support future developments. Again, Singapore & Hong kong are both saturated and out-priced and have hardly any land mass left. A road is proposed from Calcutta through Burma into Thailand and when ASEAN is formed, Thailand would be the heart of Asia. China, India and Japan are investing in Thailand. So, it is logical to invest in this growing economy," said Mr Patel, explaining the reasoning behind investing in Thailand. The House of Patels Group has acquired the project's marketing and sales rights for India and the GCC.
WSP Reality a House of Patels' company, had organized a 2-day Roadshow to promote the project, in what is dubbed the 'first opportunity to invest in a Thai landmark residential property directly from the developer'.
Designed to fit into the Thai landscape with a pixelated façade this development will have the unique appearance of a glass curtain- walled square towers with a cuboid-surfaced spiral, sculpted into the side of the building.
Upon its expected completion in 2015 it will be the tallest building in Thailand at 314 metres (1,030 feet) and 77 floors. Featuring hotel, retail and residences, 194 units of The Ritz-Carlton Residences Bangkok are priced starting from approximately USD 1 million, making it one of the most expensive condominiums in Bangkok.
Mr Patel also mentioned that they would soon be launching a marketing campaign in the UAE to promote investment in this tower.
Financials - Mr. Patel stated that the terms of payment are very commercial friendly, giving investors an opportunity to earn upto 25% in the 1st year, SUBJECT to Thai property market rising by a mere 5%. Economics would have it rise at 10%. A mere USD 16,500/- down payment secures this outstanding investment for the investor and thereafter very reasonable terms of payment of about USD 7000 per month till 35% is paid. Thereafter, the balance payment is on completion only. If completion date exceeds 2015, as scheduled, there is every chance that the investor is paid 15% on his investment from the scheduled date of completion. A good deal indeed, says Mr. Asgar Patel, by any standards.
For the Roadshow there will be a special offer for 2 days only to have the apartment fully furnished or let out at 5% minimum return per annum. Doesn't it sound like a good deal?
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© Press Release 2013
