2018 White Paper on Future Housing Product Type Demand and Preference

whitePaper | October 2, 2022

The information, opinions and commentary contained in this document have been prepared with input from Hong Kong Digital Assets Ex Ltd, Colliers, Baker McKenzie and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (the “Co-Authors”). The contents of this document have been prepared for general information only and are not, and should not be construed as, professional investment, legal, tax or other advice or service. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your finances or your business, you should consult a qualified professional adviser.

whitePaper | December 5, 2019

The goal of the task force’s work was to identify challenges to housing supply, and thus attainability for individuals and families across the income spectrum. Improving the process for approval of development projects, and the citizen participation element of the process, are two critical elements addressed by this report. The sustainability of the region’s economic health relies on an adequate supply of housing that workers can afford. Without a range of housing types, sizes, and price points, the region is unlikely to continue to attract and retain the employment base necessary to support continued economic growth.i A healthy, attainable housing market has been found to bring other benefits as well, including improved government finances, increased expenditures at local businesses, and lower infrastructure and service delivery costs.

whitePaper | March 14, 2023

Real estate is one of the most important areas in the fight against climate change. In the European Union, buildings account for around 40% of energy usage and 36% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Residential real estate accounts for a significant proportion of this total, with 119 million residential buildings in Europe, of which nearly 20 million in Germany alone. For nations to fulfil their commitment to net zero emissions by 2050, defining a clear pathway toward greater energy efficiency in real estate is vital.

whitePaper | May 24, 2022

As with some other real estate property categories, that reliable performance hit an extended rough patch after the onset of COVID-19. Operators halted or severely restricted property tours and move-ins; prospective residents, worried about serious illness, elected to remain in their homes. The industry’s valuation shrank from $475 billion at the end of 2019 to an estimated $437 billion as of the third quarter of 2021, according to Beth Mace, NIC’s chief economist & director of outreach. Profitability has also declined between 4 percent and 8 percent during the pandemic, estimates Mel Gamzon, principal at Senior Housing Global Advisors.

whitePaper | January 1, 2023

The more project managers and developers deepen their knowledge about what goes on in a project and the different aspects impacting it, the more goal-oriented and forward-thinking they operate.

whitePaper | September 24, 2022

Blockchain technology is completely changing the financial landscape. Led by platforms such as Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain & Cardano, industries such as Banking, Finance, and Lending have undergone profound changes in the DeFi revolution. The next big disruption will be real-world assets and commodities.