#europe investment

[businessimmigrationvisa]

Want to look at business potential when in Europe? With 26 Schengen nations you can apply for Europe business from visa just like you apply for a tourist visa.

[worstloki]

Loki surveilling the skyline of New York from the top of Stark Tower and clocking that his favorite paired set of buildings are gone. sad

[nordfjording]

im not a huge fuckin fan of international geopolitical structures or the US' place in them either but so many people these days i feel like drowning in a kiddie pool because guess what. this is the world we live in rn. and if nothing else the rest of us need The Americans to keep some semblance of stability because just because you think it's bad doesn't mean the immediate alternative is better.

[upmala]

i miss having fiber optic internet. now i have to deal with a stupid 4G home router that can’t even handle two videocalls at the same time. streaming is absolutely out of the question.

[lewierre]

well,, this went well,,,

[unhonestlymirror]

People: - Sweden, you are so corrupted.

Sweden:

[avarteninvest]

Dubai Real Estate Investing: Fractional vs. Traditional Ownership

When you are looking at how to invest in Dubai real estate properties, the options are a bit overwhelming. Should you take the traditional route of buying an entire property or opt for the new fashion of fractional ownership? Each has its advantages, disadvantages, and opportunities. This blog delves into the differentiators between traditional and fractional real estate investment, helping you choose which method is best for your financial objectives and lifestyle.

The Evolution of Real Estate Investment

The real estate market has undergone a major transformation in the past couple of years. Traditional investments in property, which were once reserved for individuals or companies with substantial capital, are now more accessible because of technological advances. Digital platforms today offer many options for investing which makes real estate investing more transparent, efficient, and accessible.

This has led to the introduction of options such as Real estate crowdfunding (crowd investment) and fractional ownership which have lowered the bar to investors who are not affluent. Through the use of technology, the real estate market is drawing a wider audience which is increasing its popularity and growth.

Traditional Real Estate Investment

What It Involves Traditional real estate investing involves buying a house outright either by yourself or in a partnership. Although it gives full control and autonomy, however, it requires a substantial amount of capital upfront, as well as long-term management responsibility.

Key Challenges

High Entry Costs: Buying properties in the most desirable areas typically requires a significant amount of capital such as closing costs, down payment, and regular maintenance.

Investment Managers who are Active: are accountable for the relationship with tenants maintenance of the property, legal compliance, as well as other administrative tasks.

Market volatility: Economic recessions or vacant properties could cause financial stress.

Limited Diversification: Owning a single property ties up a significant portion of an investor’s portfolio in one asset, increasing risk exposure.

Despite these difficulties, traditional investments provide the long-term benefit of the appreciation of property and rental income which makes them a solid option for investors with experience.

Fractional Ownership Investing

What It Is Fractional ownership permits multiple investors to jointly own the highest-value property. Each investor has a stake proportional to their investment and receives benefits like rent income and property appreciation.

How It Works Platforms such as Avarten Invest permit fractional ownership by automatizing the process. Investors can purchase fractions of high-end off-plan properties, usually beginning with a small amount of capital while professionals manage the property administration.

The Rising Popularity of Fractional Ownership

Global growth: The part of fractional ownership was worth $5.39 billion by 2020, and is predicted to grow to $8.92 billion in 2025. This is due to an increase in demand for affordable investments and the rapid adoption of technology.

Dubai's Real Housing Trends: Dubai the concept of fractional ownership is a major driver of the growth of the market. According to Hamptons International, it plays an important role in attracting foreign investors to the area.

Comparing Fractional & Traditional Ownership

Benefits of Fractional Ownership

Affordable Access to Premium Properties Fractional ownership allows investors to purchase shares in luxurious properties without having to invest millions. Platforms such as Avarten Invest make investments more accessible and allow investors to invest in as little as Euro 10000.

Diversification Across Markets Investors are able to spread their money across several properties in various locations, decreasing risk and increasing the stability of portfolios.

Ease of ManagementManagement of property, legal compliance along with tenant and landlord relations, are managed by experts, providing an easy experience for the investors.

Enhanced Liquidity In contrast to traditional real estate, where selling a house could take months, however, fractional ownership platforms typically let investors sell their shares quickly.

Eligibility for Residency Programs In the UAE fractional ownership is a way to be a qualifying factor for investors to investors to be eligible for the Golden Visa program, granting the benefit of a residency for 10 years.

The Role of Technology in Real Estate Investment

Technology has changed the game within the residential real estate industry as blockchain technology and AI driving the way.

Blockchain for Security and Transparency Blockchain technology provides safe, tamper-proof transactions. This does not just build confidence among investors, it helps streamline processes like sharing trading and property registration.

AI-Driven Insights Artificial Intelligence enhances market analysis aiding investors in making informed choices. Predictive analytics, for instance, can predict property value trends, rental demand, and market risk.

Digital Platforms Platforms such as Avarten Invest simplify the process of investing from property selection to trading shares, making real estate more accessible to a wider public.

Case Study: Avarten Invest’s Fractional Ownership Model

Avarten Invest is an eminent marketplace in the UAE that shows the way fractional ownership is changing real estate investing. It gives investors access to Dubai's most desirable properties without requiring large capital.

Key Benefits

Avarten Invest guarantees constant returns, as it manages properties with efficiency.

The limited amount helps to invest and everyone to co-own a big property

Easy to Use The platform offers a user-friendly interface to facilitate smooth investment management.

Investments are open to people outside of the UAE, even if they never visited the UAE they can also invest in the most promising economy.

Challenges and Considerations

Although fractional ownership can have numerous advantages, it's important to be aware of the possible drawbacks

Reliability of Platform: Success is dependent on the reliability and credibility of the platform that manages the investment.

Market Risks: Just like other investments they are subject to market fluctuations as well as economic conditions.

The Future of Real Estate Investment

The real estate investment market is changing rapidly, fueled by the emergence of new ideas and a greater acceptance of diversity. New technologies such as smart contracts IoT-enabled property management and AI-driven decision-making are poised to revolutionize how investors engage and interact with markets.

Trends to Watch

Global acceptance of Fractional Ownership: As the awareness is growing, more investors across the globe are expected to adopt this form of ownership.

Integration of Sustainable Practices Properties that adhere to green standards can gain an investor preference.

The Enhanced Investor Protection frameworks are being designed to protect fractional investors.

Final Thoughts

The debate over traditional as well as fractional property investment will ultimately come down to personal preferences, financial goals, and tolerance to risk. Traditional ownership provides security and control While fractional ownership gives flexibility, diversification, as well as technology-based convenience.

As platforms such as Avarten Invest continue to develop the way they operate, fractional ownership is now more attractive, particularly for investors who are young or those with a limited amount of capital. With these innovative investing models, the real estate market is opening up to a larger audience and ensuring that everyone has the chance to earn wealth through real estate.

Start the first step on your real estate investment deal, whether conventional or fractional. Then, discover the possibilities that are most compatible with your goals.

[mrpagesfrontispiece]

I’ve been rather dismal lately

But it’s always nice to keep a positive attitude, which is why I’ve decided to make a list of GOOD things that could emerge from a Trump Presidency! I know, I know, it looks like doom and gloom right now, (because it is) and the next four years are going to be extremely unpleasant, but I sincerely believe that (ignoring the next four years) the future has rarely looked brighter. So, my list of good things, in no particular order, shall follow:

Donald Trump will crash the economy. “But MrPagesFrontispiece!” You cry in unison “I thought this would be a list of good things!” And that’s because it is! When Trump crashes the economy, (almost inevitable due to his plans to remove the independence of the Federal Reserve) the stock market is going to tumble downwards at a rarely precedented rate! Which means that it will be an INCREDIBLE time to buy! Hell, I wouldn’t be surprised if the S&P 500 dips below 3 digits! And once the market is obscenely low, and you’ve all bought dozens of shares, it will eventually climb back up, as markets always do. And then we’ll all be rich! And money, despite what people like to say, really does fix a lot of problems!

The Market, after crashing, might stay down. This means that the Glorious Proletarian Revolution I said wouldn’t come out of a Trump Presidency really would happen! And wouldn’t that be great? I’d love to be proven wrong about that.

Now that America is no longer a reliable defense partner, further Intra-European Defense coordination is almost inevitable! (It’s already happening. You heard about the new Polish nuclear program yet?) Which means further European Federalism! Which leads me neatly to my next point…

Global Hegemony will shift back to Europe! The American Empire is finally on the cusp of crumbling! How exciting! We’ll finally be in a multipolar world again! Unfortunately, two of those poles will be Russia and the PRC, but I’m betting that India will join Europe in being the guarantors of Democracy. Things have been looking up in India, after all!

When Trump repeals the 22nd Amendment, it’ll mean that we can finally have Obama ‘28! THAT’S RIGHT! OBAMA MIGHT GET A THIRD TERM!

Trump is obscenely old. He’s as old as Biden was when he won the first time, and he’s certainly not aging as well. This means that we’ll get the same schadenfreude that Republicans did when they made fun of Biden! They seemed to have a lot of fun calling him Sleepy Joe and such. How does Sleepy Don sound? Now you get to do that too!

Brentry! That's right, calling it now, if Labour wins the next elections then Britan’s reentry into the EU will probably happen. This might just be happy for me specifically, but I hope that it’s somewhat of a comfort for you too.

Think of the art! Such music, such poetry, such prose, such canvas, such theatre is to come from this time! Why, they'll probably teach a college class on it in a few decades! So get to creating, creatives! Whom amongst you shall create the next Guernica? The next First They Came? The finest artworks emerge from times of despair, and I cannot wait to see what we make!

We’ll get to kick Trump out of office again! And trust me, he’ll be kicked out of office. Now, I've heard whispers that there won't be a 2028 election. I've looked at the situation, and I really don't think that's possible. For one, the Republicans might have a tripartite majority, but they don't have a supermajority in either house. As such, no Constitutional Amendments can be passed, (I was just jesting about the Obama one) and pretty much the entire General Staff hates Trump. This means that he won't be able to legally get rid of elections, and he doesn't have nearly enough support in the military establishment for a self-coup. If he tried, I would bet that just a regular coup would occur. And hey!

Turkey’s most progressive constitution ever was written by the leaders of a military coup!

now, I know times look bleak, but I hope this might have just brightened your day a little. And if it didn't, then perhaps you'd like to inquire into the story of Dora Richter? I imagine that it could provide a decent deal of hope to many of you chaps. Anyway, signing off, as is rapidly becoming my custom, with a particular phrase:

We greet the persecuted and the oppressed. We greet our friends in America. Your steadfastness and loyalty deserve admiration. The courage of your convictions and your unbroken optimism guarantee a brighter future.

[dougielombax]

Haha!

Methinks other places should take notes from this. Yes!

Feel free to reblog.

[head-post]

Russia nationalises UK property company Raven

Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office filed a lawsuit to nationalise the Russian assets of UK-based Raven Russia, according to Russian media.

This will mark the first time that the exit of a major foreign company has been cancelled, as Raven previously withdrew from Russia through an MBO (management buyout). The mechanism has been an exit strategy for large Western companies since the outbreak of war in Ukraine in February 2022.

Raven Russia is the country’s largest owner of warehouse real estate with a portfolio of 1.9 million square metres. The company owns 17 logistics parks, of which 10 are in the Moscow region and the rest in major cities with a million inhabitants. According to The Bell, analysts estimate the market value of the company’s Russian business at RUB 75-100 billion ($1-1.3 billion).

The founders of Raven Russia are British investors Anton Bilton and Glyn Hirsch. However, after the outbreak of war, the company was delisted from the London Stock Exchange’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM). The company was subsequently sold to its Russian executives Igor Bogorodov and Yaroslav Shuvalov and renamed Phoenix Property Group.

Now, the Prosecutor General’s Office has filed a lawsuit demanding that Raven Russia’s business be transferred in favour of the state. The office has put forward two claims: the purchase of such “strategic assets” as logistics terminals in Russia without special government authorisation, and the illegal re-registration of the company from Cyprus to the UAE after the MBO exit.

Previously, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decree paved the way for the nationalisation of foreign assets. The authorities have already taken measures against Finnish and German energy companies Fortum and Uniper, as well as brewing and dairy companies Carlsberg and Danone.

Read more HERE

[businessimmigrationvisa]

This can first be a provisional residency, leading to permanent residency or can directly start from permanent residency itself. Persons who can become as permanent residents can become citizens quickly when it comes to European residency by investment.

[spotsupstuff]

having pebbles moon and nish all be located in the amazon forest is making my brain gears spin so much (in a good way). now I'm picturing and wondering where the rest of the group would be if they were in brazil since it has such diverse climates and flora. currently rotating the spotster serotonin take in my mind

i mean... "would be if", that's more of a play for the brain of someone who's there and has that general knowledge from living there and emotional investment in the country- of which you are. i am honored n go off havin fun ponderin it! but i'm not exactly skilled in some way with Brazil's geography to really supply much to this

only thing really is that Wind is somewhere nearby Brazil the city. afaik that's a pretty plain-y place

[kriptodeck]

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[beachesgetpeaches]

not me and my boyfriend creating a calendar of when it is likely european eras tour dates could be based on his extensive football knowledge and my ability to hyperfixate on whichever topic brings me joy

[xtruss]

Zimbabwe’s ‘White Gold’! Critical Minerals Law Favors China

Harare has Africa’s largest lithium reserves and Beijing is poised to benefit, despite an export ban.

— By Nosmot Gbadamosi | Foreign Policy | August 16th, 2023

A foreman looks on as an earth mover works on the slippery road at Arcadia Mine on Jan. 11, 2022 in Goromonzi, Zimbabwe. ​Tafadzwa Ufumeli/Getty Images

The world’s clean-energy transition will be impossible without African minerals—and a degree of resource nationalism from African countries is benefiting China, which has for decades invested in the African Green-Energy Market and accounts for 59 percent of the world’s lithium refining. Chinese companies run the majority of Zimbabwe’s mines and are better positioned to expand domestic processing there.

Lithium, often referred to as “White Gold,” is essential to producing Solar Panels and the Rechargeable Batteries that power electric vehicles; and in 2022, demand pushed prices up by more than 100 percent. Africa could supply a fifth of the world’s lithium needs by 2030, but to best serve citizens, African leaders are demanding that miners go beyond extraction and add value by locally processing the raw mineral.

Last December, Zimbabwe 🇿🇼, which has Africa’s Largest Lithium Reserves, imposed a ban on raw lithium ore exports, requiring companies to set up plants in the country and process ore into concentrates before export in order to boost local jobs and revenue. Those seeking to export and not process domestically would need to provide proof of exceptional circumstances and receive written permission to export raw lithium ore.

Zimbabwe’s ban, called the Base Minerals Export Control Act, will stop the country losing billions in mineral proceeds to foreign companies, officials said. Namibia 🇳🇦 has followed suit; and in 2020 around 42 percent of African nations, excluding those in North Africa, had implemented restrictions on raw exports, including the Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩, Ghana 🇬🇭, and Nigeria 🇳🇬.

Traditionally, “mining companies after extraction enjoy all the benefits [while] leaving communities in their catchment areas to bear the brunt of life-threatening dangers associated with their operations,” Edmond Kombat, research and finance director of Ghana’s 🇬🇭 Institute for Energy Security, told ESI Africa. “It is time to stop that practice.”

However, China, which controls the world’s critical minerals supply chain, is ideally placed to reap benefits in these situations, because several Chinese owned companies have recently completed processing plants in the country. Chinese-owned Companies have Spent more than $1 Billion acquiring and developing lithium projects in Zimbabwe, which in contrast has seen Very Little Western investment.

Last month, Chinese minerals giant Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt opened a $300 million lithium processing plant at its Arcadia Mine in Zimbabwe, which it bought last year from Australia-based Prospect Resources for $422 million. The plant currently has the capacity to process around 450,000 metric tons of lithium concentrate annually. Under Zimbabwean law the refined lithium can then be exported for further processing into battery-grade lithium outside Zimbabwe.

In May, another Chinese company, Chengxin Lithium Group, commissioned a lithium concentrator to produce 300,000 metric tons per year at the Sabi Star mine in eastern Zimbabwe. And China’s Sinomine Resource Group said last month it had completed a $300 million lithium plant, after it bought Bikita Minerals, one of Africa’s oldest lithium mines, for $180 million.

Zimbabwe hopes to satisfy 20 percent of the world’s total lithium demand when it fully exploits its known lithium resources. “If we continue exporting raw lithium we will go nowhere,” Deputy Mines Minister Polite Kambamura told Bloomberg last year. “We want to see lithium batteries being developed in the country.”

New rules stipulate that a 5 percent royalty rate will be payable on lithium exported, due half in cash and half in processed final products so that the country can build cash reserves it could use for government-backed borrowing.

U.S. sanctions on Zimbabwe 🇿🇼, imposed since 2001, have impacted the country’s access to borrowing and investment, leaving few options but China. Last year, Zimbabwean Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube claimed the country has lost more than $42 billion in revenue as a result of Western sanctions. The Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency reportedly received 160 lithium investment applications from investors based in China in the first half of 2023 compared to just five from the United States.

Even among Zimbabwe’s regional peers, U.S. companies have been left on the backfoot. Nigeria Rejected Elon Musk’s Tesla in favor of Beijing-based Ming Xin Mineral Separation to build Nigeria’s first lithium processing plant in Kaduna State, in the country’s northwest region. Nigerian officials reportedly rejected Tesla’s proposal because it did not align with the country’s new policies. “Our new mining policy demands that you add some value to raw mineral ores, including lithium, before you export,” Ayodeji Adeyemi, special assistant to Nigeria’s mines and steel development minister, told Rest of World.

For decades, African economists complained that foreign companies extracted minerals without benefit to citizens. In 2015, Zimbabwean researchers estimated the country had lost $12 billion due to illegal trade involving multinational companies in China 🇨🇳, Canada 🇨🇦, the United States 🇺🇸, and the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 —enough money to pay off Zimbabwe’s foreign debt.

Africa holds more than 40 Percent of Global Reserves of Key Minerals for batteries and hydrogen technologies. Yet it’s predicted that, by 2030, more than 80 percent of the world’s poor will live in Africa, and about 75 percent of them in resource-rich countries.

It makes sense for African Nations to step up efforts to increase quality jobs. “The United States and Europe must ensure that the partnerships they are building in Africa are mutually beneficial and non-extractive,” Theophile Pouget-Abadie and Rachel Rizzo recently wrote in Foreign Policy. “Otherwise, they will run headlong into the walls erected by an increasingly dominant Beijing.”

Washington in January signed a memorandum of understanding to help the Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩 and Zambia 🇿🇲 develop an electric battery supply chain. But China is going beyond this in terms of thinking about what African nations need. Beijing, for example, with support from the United Nations 🇺🇳 Development Program, is facilitating a joint research center in Ethiopia 🇪🇹 to fast-track access to renewable energy in the country.

Experts warn that more African countries banning critical raw minerals exports will impede global decarbonization. Zimbabwe’s ban is perceived as unrealistic because the country lacks skilled workers. Some countries (Kenya 🇰🇪, Tanzania 🇹🇿, and Zambia 🇿🇲) have implemented policies requiring mining companies to train locals, according to a recent World Bank report. The report suggests national export bans alone can make countries worse off because investors simply move their business elsewhere, but that training requirements could ensure retention of investment and the creation of a skilled workforce.

[reborn-from-your-ashes]

What do you think needs to happen for the women clubs in france to have decent crowds or people who go and watch their games?

Investment from the FFF, from the league and from the clubs themselves.

In 2019, after the WWC in France, the FFF patted themselves on the back and were even celebrating the milestone of having 500000 licensed girls and women. It was only the first step but they took it for granted and never went deeper than that, they thought it was good enough. And when the players said it wasn’t enough, people told them they should be grateful for what they have. Such a shame, a disgrace.

On Tumblr people know about OL and PSG. OL’s success exist thanks to Aulas who invested in his women’s team more than 10 years ago, with now many trophies and lots of good players who came and are at the club currently. PSG is one of the biggest club out there and the way they take care of their women’s team (spoiler : they don’t) is insane and depressing. Even OM which is emblematic in France isn’t able to keep their women’s team in D1 because they’re not investing in them. And teams like MHSC, Paris FC and Bordeaux are constant teams in D1 Arkema but lack the actual funding they deserve, just like the rest of the club competing in D1. It is a professional league but some of the players struggle to live comfortable while trying to compete at a high level. It’s not normal.

Clubs need to open their eyes and invest their time and money on women’s team. Because it’s all about money in the end. See how the WSL took off in the past 2 to 3 years ? The clubs invested in them and it pays off because they get to sign some of the best players in the world.