2011

• Tim Murphy on CNBC & CNA (Videos): Where to Invest in the EU, US & Asia?

  28 Nov 2011

  IP Global CEO shares his insight on US & Asia (Hong Kong & Singapore) property markets. Whats hot & what's not in property investment around the globe.

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• Has the Singapore Housing Market Run Its Course? - Insight from CEO Tim Murphy

  10 Nov 2011

  Tim Murphy, the Charismatic CEO of IP Global, is no stranger Singapore property investments, owning both residential & commercial here. In this interview with the PropertyGuru, he reveals why he'll be looking elsewhere for money making opportunities

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• Property Market Update (Video): US, Hong Kong & Singapore Property Market Insights, by CEO Tim Murphy

  11 Sep 2011

  IP Global CEO shares his insight on US & Asia (Hong Kong & Singapore) property markets. Whats hot & what's not in property investment around the globe.

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• "Still a Safe Bet" - Property Investment Insights From IP Global CEO Tim Murphy

  19 Aug 2011

  Interview with IP Global CEO Tim Murphy - originally published in The Standard 
  
  Thursday, August 18, 2011
  
  Q: With the volatility in the stock market as of late, where does real estate fit into the investment portfolio for those worried about the safety of their investments?

  A: The worsening of the European Union and US debt crises, emerging market inflation, and cooling of China's economy all have an obvious impact on investor sentiment. However, investors need to move away from short-term reactive decision-making and look again at the fundamentals of real estate investment.

  

  With physical constraints on supply in most cities, the fundamentals of demand disequilibrium will remain. Coupled with an improved rental market, a physical property asset typically yields much more than many other asset classes.

  Finally, interest rates are set to remain low across most major cities. Unlike any other asset class, you can leverage your real estate investment.

  Although economic sentiment may have a short-term effect on house prices, the medium- to long-term outlook for real estate investment remains positive.

  Q: What are the best real estate markets to invest in right now?

  A: When it comes to deciding where to invest in a volatile market, it is best to focus on prime locations, which have historically held their value and outperformed the average. The fundamentals of global standing, city economy, amenities, facilities and quality of life all play a part.

  Take London as an example, the world's largest financial hub alongside New York.

  Many of the world's top companies have their headquarters there, and there are more overseas banks than any other international city. It is also a world leader for education, media, fashion and the arts. As a result, it is the only region in Britain to show an annual positive price change over the past 12 months.

  The same principles apply to our other tier one markets of Kuala Lumpur and New York.

  Q: Is New York a good investment option, given all the uncertainty regarding the US economy?

  A: New York, like London or Hong Kong, outperforms its national market, both from an economic and real estate perspective. As a global financial center, and host to various multinational companies and financial institutions, it generates wealth on a per capita basis well in excess of that of the United States as a whole.

  Likewise, the US real estate market has suffered badly since 2006, with average prices dropping 27 percent, according to the Case-Schiller index.

  New York, however, has shown resilience with the volume of sales increasing quarter-on-quarter, and foreclosures well below the national average.

  New York now presents relative good value compared with other global cities, and because capital values remain low but rents have increased.

  Yields have remained above 5 percent, compared with 2.6 percent in Hong Kong, on average.

  Attractive financing options for foreign buyers will also see investment activity in New York increase. Chinese banks have reportedly poured more than US$1 billion (HK$7.8 billion) worth of real estate loans into New York property in the past 12 months - a sign of renewed confidence in the market.

  
  
  

  If you have real estate investment questions for Tim Murphy, e-mail info@ipglobal-ltd.com

  Tim Murphy is the founder and chief executive of IP Global, with over 20 years of experience in building profitable property investment portfolios. IP Global has over US$800 million of assets under management on behalf of clients around the globe.

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• IP Global's Q3 2011 Property Barometer

  19 Jul 2011

  Posted on iProperty.com

  Posted Date: Jul 19, 2011

  SOUTHWARK, LONDON Southwark’s residential market stayed buoyant throughout the rst half of 2011, with residential values continuing to increase. This inner-city suburb of London is currently undergoing extensive regeneration around London Bridge. Notable projects include the Shard, soon to be the tallest building in Europe. The area is known as London’s cultural quarter, with attractions such as the Tate Modern art gallery, the Globe Theatre and Borough Market. The regeneration of Southwark will attract more auent residents to the area, which will result in an alpha eect in property prices. Over the last ve years, capital values have already risen 33%, outperforming London’s average performance by 73% over the same period. Rent levels in London have continued to rise in 2011. Over the last 12 months, prime London rents have risen by 10% and now stand at an average of 4% higher than their 2007 peak. Flats, now 4.9% above the 2007 peak, have outperformed houses, which are 2.1% above their previous high. The underlying factors driving the surge in rents are the lack of supply and the growing demand from would-be buyers unable to access home ownership. Click here for more info. MANHATTAN, NEW YORK New York continues to make a strong case for investment and looks considerably more attractive than the rest of the United States. Government incentives such as the Lower Manhattan Development Corp.’s US$2.78 billion nancial action plan and residential tax abatements in the nancial district are encouraging investor demand. The downtown area saw the strongest demand in 2010, accounting for 37% of all units sold in Manhattan. Condominium sales in Manhattan jumped 33.2% from the 964 recorded in Q1 2011, with two-bedroom units accounting for 41.8% of all condo sales. Average Manhattan sales prices were 1.3% higher for Q2 2011, compared with the same period last year, at an average price of US $1,702,079.Click here for more info. We expect this market to continue to perform well on the back of a continued supply/demand imbalance and sustained demand from overseas buyers. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA The robust economic growth in 2010, during which the economy grew 7.2%, has resulted in higher residential prices this year. Malaysia continues to be the recipient of record levels of foreign direct investment (FDI). According to UNCTAD, Malaysia received a record tally of US$7 billion in FDI in 2010 , up from just US$1.4 billion in 2009. The government’s own stimulus package will encourage further economic growth, which we believe will have a positive impact on the property market. The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) project in particular will be a catalyst for growth in suburbs that lie adjacent to the proposed lines, including Mont Kiara. The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association of Malaysia predicts prices will increase between 15% and 30% in KL over the course of 2011, with consensus estimates collected from a range of market observers suggesting increases of 7% to 10%, on the back of strong economic growth and continued high transaction volumes. Overall sentiment in the real estate market therefore remains positive, although at a micro level there are some concerns regarding an oversupply of condominiums in certain locations. One of the longer-term consequences of the high levels of inward investment into Malaysia will be increasing demand from multinational and Malaysian companies for international-standard oce space and for high quality, luxury residential apartments. Kuala Lumpur continues to be one of IP Global’s primary markets, and we expect performance to remain robust throughout 2011. SANTIAGO, CHILE Chile’s economy is thriving on the back of high prices for copper - Chile’s main export - as well as good scal policy and a fast recovery from last year’s earthquake. The economy is expected to grow 6% - 7% in 2011. Chile’s economic surge has been reected in the residential market, with property values in Santiago jumping 59% over the last two years.Click here for more info. The rental market in Santiago has performed equally well, with rents up 50% in the same period. Investors are achieving yields of 6% and above. Click here for more info. The recent capital growth supported by the most-developed secondary mortgage market in South America makes this market one to monitor. HONG KONG The Hong Kong government implemented additional cooling measures in June 2011. Buyers of homes that cost more than HK$7 million but less than HK$10 million can now only apply for a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 60%, subject to a cap of HK$5 million. For properties worth HK$10 million or above, the maximum loan-to-value ratio is 50%. Since these measures, sales at ten of Hong Kong’s biggest residential developments fell 58% over a weekend. Property transactions fell for a fth straight month in May, but homes prices still increased by 1.3% in early June, according to Centaline. Click here for more info. Home prices have risen 11% so far this this year, according to government estimates. With the measures, we expect price growth to slow down to a stable and robust level over the rest of 2011. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA In April, Las Vegas house prices fell for the seventh consecutive month, dropping 0.9% and leaving them down 6.2% compared with the same time last year. That is worse than the average year-on-year decline for 20 major US cities, which averaged a decline of 4%. Nevada has the highest foreclosure rate in the United States, with almost one in every 103 homes receiving some type of foreclosure ling. The high unemployment rate of 12.4% continues to harm the local market, with many construction jobs still being lost. While this continues, a recovery in the residential market is unlikely.

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• Investing in Super Prime London and the Importance of Leveraging Your Investments - IProperty

  06 Jul 2011

  Tim Murphy provides insight on investing in London and highlights the large growth potential of central London areas including Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster.

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• Caution Rules Amid Rates and Slump Worries

  07 Jun 2011

  Find out more about the mortgage market and why fixed-rate mortgages are advised when investing in the Hong Kong property market.

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• SCMP: Premier Property Mainland Waiting Game

  06 May 2011

  Find out more about the Chinese property market and whether now is a good time to invest.

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• Winner Best International Real Estate Consultancy

  14 Apr 2011

  We were recently voted The Best International Real Estate Consultancy in The Squarefoot Best of The Best Awards.

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• Tim Murphy's Hot Picks For 2011

  29 Mar 2011

  Find out which property markets are primed for growth in 2011.

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• In Conversation With Tim Murphy

  29 Mar 2011

  If you think Singapore is the top property investment market in Asia, think again. According to Tim Kuala Lumpur has emerged as a prime real estate market alongside London and New York

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• CNBC: The Impact of War and Natural Disasters on Global Real Estate

  29 Mar 2011

  Watch Tim's interview on CNBC where he discusses the impact of war and natural disasters on the global property market.

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• The Rise of Asia's Garden Metropolis

  24 Mar 2011

  This article is an in depth feature on the Malaysian property market and featuring commentary from Tim Murphy on why Kuala Lumpur is the prime property market in Asia.

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• Top Of The Heap

  18 Mar 2011

  Tim's discusses why New York remains one of the smartest property investments.

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• As Japan Reels Investors May Look to Hong Kong

  18 Mar 2011

  Read Tim's interview as he discusses the implications of the recent disaster in Japan on Asian real estate.

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• American Nightmare is an Investor's Dream

  17 Mar 2011

  Read Tim's interview in the South China Morning Post where he provides commentary on the New York property market and uncovers his predictions for the future.

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• CNBC: Singapore's Property Regulations

  22 Feb 2011

  Watch Tim's interview where he discusses the recent implementation of property regulations by the Singapore government.

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• The Big Apple Right for The Picking

  16 Feb 2011

  Read Tim’s column in The Standard where his talks about the New York property market and where he thinks it’s heading over the next few years.

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• Property's Mixed Prospects for 2011

  16 Feb 2011

  Tim Murphy, founder and CEO of Hong Kong based property investment company IP Global, thinks property prices in Kuala Lumpur are set to rally.

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• Singapore Property Investors Are Starting To Look Overseas

  08 Feb 2011

  Read Tim's interview where he discusses why property investors are now investing overseas instead of Singapore.

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• New York City, London and Kuala Lumpur Are The Top Picks For 2011

  18 Jan 2011

  According to Tim Murphy, Kuala Lumpur, London and the "Big Apple" are where Hong Kong's savviest investors are spending their money.

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• Opportunities Aren't Seized Sleeping

  18 Jan 2011

  Read Tim's commentary on the Malaysian property market where he highlights key investment opportunities.

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• London's Shoreditch set to become the UK's Silicon Valley

  11 Jan 2011

  Trendy Shoreditch is London's next investment hotspot with a massive regeneration project planned for the area.

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• Things looking up but show some patience

  05 Jan 2011

  Currency movements, strong capital price growth and rising rents create an attractive case for investment in the US

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