• carrying out valuations on all types of land and buildings, e.g. commercial, industrial, residential, recreational, special use for letting, purchasing, sale, investment, mortgage, insurance, taxation and compensation
• acting as an counsellor for clients seeking to buy a property as an investment
• forecasting the returns on the capital invested
• projecting the cash flow
• advising on various aspects of the investment to ensure the best returns
• advising on specialised laws, procedures and policies relating to compensation and land acquisition
• assisting in the resolution and arbitration of disputes relating to the real estate

• advising owner on the right timing, the appropriate reserve price and the best packaging to extract maximum returns from the auction
• Property Auctioning Process
  • receiving clients' instructions to auction property
  • rexamining the physical aspects of the property
  • Liaise with solicitors to obtain particulars and condition of sale
  • valuing the property
  • advising the owner on the reserve price
  • advertising and promotional materials are prepared
  • auction is announced publicly in advance of the event
  • usually held in a hotel
  • inviting bids for it in appropriate increments
  • closing the auction with the fall of the hammer to conclude the deal

Auctioning Chattels — Office equipment, plant and machinery, jewellery, paintings, carpets and other chattels (movable items) can also be sold via auction by licensed auctioneers.

Sale Of Properties

• receiving instructions from a seller
• helping the client to formulate marketing strategy
• determining the right price for the property
• advising on the packaging of the product and the optimal timing of the sale
• handling all negotiations
• helping to arrange the necessary documentation to complete the sale
• assisting buyers in arranging financing where necessary

Leasing Of Properties

• helping the landlord to determine the market rent for the property
• helping to prepare the relevant lease agreement
• making necessary arrangements for the connection of utilities
• monitoring the lease on behalf of the owner where instructed
• ensuring all terms and conditions are properly observed by the tenant
• helping to arrange appropriate contractors to carry out repair and maintenance works on the property if necessary

Project Marketing

• providing key input into the design of the project
• planning and co-ordinating the marketing effort
• determining the arrangement of show units
• handling enquiries
• advising on statutory requirements with respect to the sale of properties, and monitoring payments

Looking For Space

• assisting client in negotiating with the owners for the best possible terms for the desired space

• tenant relations
• liaison with government
• public relationships with owners in a condominium
• promotional activities, e.g. development of management plans, budgeting, the meeting of statutory obligations, capital improvements, etc.
• day-to-day running of the building
• ensuring maximum return on investment for the client
• managing entire housing estates and town councils
• assisting in the resolution and arbitration of disputes relating to the real estate

analysing the feasibility of a property development project, e.g.

• the suitability of the site
• the constraints imposed by the government planning authorities
• future
• unknown market conditions
• the right financing package
• development theme
• end user requirements

• conducting market surveys
• analysing demand and supply
• performing the financial calculations to determine the feasibility of any property development project
• enabling the developer to make sound decision on how and when to proceed with the project
• leading the project development team
• planning and co-ordinating with various professionals, e.g. the architects, the engineers, the quantity surveyors and the contractors