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Smart Property Investment Strategies
19 June 2010
Dewan Berjaya, Bukit Kiara Equestrian & Country Resort, KL
Instructor/s: Mr. Michael Geh Thuan Peng & Mr. Ho Chin Soon
Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of course, participants will be able to:
 Establish what are the key factors that influence the performance of the property sector
 Evaluate how property as an asset class has performed historically and how it compares
with other asset classes i.e. in terms of risk, return and correlations
 Identify how property as an asset class may fit into the investment portfolio of clients
 Analyse the risk and return potential of properties through case studies of property type and location
 Identify the finer points in securing optimal performance from property investment by delving in depth into financing options and landlord-tenancy strategies.
Time
8.30 - 9.00am
9.00 - 10.00am
Mr. Michael
Geh
10.00 - 10.45am
Function/Paper Title
Registration
The Categories of Residential Property Buyers
1.
The first - time home buyer
2.
The ultimate home buyer
3.
The heading towards financial independence through property investment
Financing Your Property & Its Implications.
1.
Optimum Home financing Strategies
2.
Property Investment & Speculative Investment Strategies
3.
Why People still Lose their Homes & Property Investments
10.45 - 11.00am Coffee break
11.00 - 11.30am Risk Factors in Property Investment
1. Tips & Traps & Success & Failures Explained.
2. Understand the Underlying Risk Factors of Property Investment
3. Risk Factors In International Property Investments. i.e., Land Banking,
London, Australia.

11.30 - 12.00pm
12.00 - 12.30pm
Property Landlord Strategies
1. Establishing The Landlord Mindset
2. Rapport with Tenants
3. Establishing Rent Rates
Investment Outlook & Sector Forecasts
1. Residential Sector Outlook
2. Commercial Sector Outlook
3. Overall Sector Outlook & Forecasts
Lunch Break 12.30 - 1.30pm
1.30 - 2.15pm
Mr. Ho Chin
Soon
2.15 - 3.00pm
3.00 - 3.30pm
Transportation Policy & it’s Impact
 Ampang and Kelana Jaya LRT Extensions and Impact on Real Estate
Values.
 Would Doing Away with The National Car Policy Increase Real Estate
Values?
What Does The “Condominium Pattern” Tell Us?
 Mont Kiara Condominiums Have Been Growing At % Per Annum On A
Compound Basis For Past 17 Years. Is This Sustainable?
Coffee break
3.30 - 4.15pm
4.15 - 5.00 pm
Locational Centre of Gravity For Klang
 Moving Southwards?
ISKANDAR MALAYSIA – What Would Accelerate Its Growth?
 Would A Fast Train From Kuala Lumpur Help?
Profile of Mr. Michael Geh Thuan Peng
Michael Geh, is a Senior Vice-President of Raine & Horne International Zaki + Partners Sdn Bhd, a
Property Consultancy & Valuation Surveying firm.
Geh was active in the broad field of Property Development Consulting for the past 17 years in Perth,
Australia and Malaysia. The experience has given him much exposure & in-depth knowledge of the subject matter.
Academically, Geh holds a Bachelor of Business majoring in Valuation & Land Economics, Curtin
University of Technology, Australia. He is also a Registered Valuer & Real Estate Agent. Geh has written two books on the topics of Condo Guide Book & Total Financial Planning, the Property
Investment Aspects of it....

Geh participates and contributes in various capacities to the following related organisations in the
Real Estate field:-
1.
Fellow of The Institution of Surveyors, Malaysia; (FISM)
2.
Member of Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents; (MIEA)
3.
International Affiliated Member of FIABCI, (the International Real Estate Federation)
4.
Member of the National Association of Realtors, U.S.
5.
Member of FPAM (Financial Planning Association of Malaysia)and holds the CFP designation
6.
Affiliated to the NAR's Certified International Property Specialist Network, (CIPS) U.S.
Profile of Mr. Ho Chin Soon
Chin Soon has been deeply involved in consulting work and property development companies in
Malaysia, Singapore and Papua New Guinea for 12 years and another 20 years as Director of Ho Chin
Soon Research S/B, is a property information company that provides information on land use and ownership data to the players in the property industry, in particular real estate developers, property consultants and real estate agents.
He possessed a Professional Diploma from Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (UK) and is a
Fellow of the Institution of Surveyors, Malaysia as well as being a Registered Valuer with the Board of Valuers, Appraisers & Estate Agents, Malaysia.
Chin Soon has undertaken to do extensive research works such as feasibility studies and marketing design for property developers including Database, Population and Income Mapping Work. He was also a Consultant to Khazanah Malaysia in 2005 / 2006 for Iskandar Malaysia. He is actively associated with the National Council Member of FIABCI Malaysia, National Council Member of
PEPS Malaysia and more recently with National Council Member of MIEA Malaysia (from 2010).
Mr Ho has often been invited to deliver papers on real estate related issues under the auspices of:
1.
The Edge Investment Forum (yearly event)
2.
Exhibition Guide and iProperty Exhibitions – public talks
3.
REHDA and MIEA and IEA (Singapore) seminars in KL and Johor Bahru
4.
Starfish Training Events, Asia Business Forum, Asia Pacific Diligence, M2Asia, etc…
5.
Sin Chew Economics Seminar (yearly event)
6.
Financial Planners CPD talk (Securities Commission endorsed)
7.
Developers’ Sales Launches in London, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Singapore, Sabah
8.
Spoke for FIABCI Malaysia at Manila, Ho Chi Minh, Singapore
9.
PAM (Persatuan Akitek Malaysia) CPD talk
10.
Other events – CIMB forum, Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Morgan Stanley, OCBC,
Maybank, Ascendas, Sunrise, DBS Bank, Exporters Club, etc…

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Mr. Micheal Geh & Mr. Ho Chin Soon
19 June 2010/ Saturday [ full day ]
Dewan Berjaya, Bukit Kiara Equestrian & Country Resort
Jalan Bukit Kiara, Off Jalan Damansara, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
8.30 am – 9.00 am
9.00 am – 5.00 pm
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Fee includes seminar materials, buffet lunch and refreshments.
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