Building beyond Singapore: Local real estate businesses venture overseas
Despite the recent property and construction boom in Singapore, local players in this field have always kept an eye on overseas markets. Lured by the promise of profits and prestige, many are setting up in cities around the world. However, unlike consumer mom-and-pop shops, the size of the investmen...
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Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University
2010
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Summary: | Despite the recent property and construction boom in Singapore, local players in this field have always kept an eye on overseas markets. Lured by the promise of profits and prestige, many are setting up in cities around the world. However, unlike consumer mom-and-pop shops, the size of the investment typical of property and construction companies demands an ultra careful study of the overseas market. Companies have also got to ask if they have the required skills, talents and resources to churn a good project, said industry experts at a recent SMU forum. |
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