Stakeholders to meet on real estate opportunities in recession

The 2016 edition of the Refined Investor Series (RIS), promoted by Fine and Country International Realty will hold at the Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos next week.

The programme, which is coming on the heels of Fine and Country West Africa’s 8th anniversary in Nigeria, will be chaired by the Managing Director, Standard Chartered Bank, Mrs. Bola Adesola will discuss the theme – “Out of the Box”: Unlocking Smart Real Estate Opportunities during a Recession

RIS is a real estate thought leadership series targeted at high net-worth investors, economic influencers, real estate developers, property enthusiasts and aspiring investors. The series will generate high-level conversations on smart real estate investment strategies and opportunities in the Nigerian, UK and global property market during a period of recession and transition.

Some of the sub-themes of the upcoming event include, An economic melt down or an opportunity to re-invent? What is the impact of the economy on real estate? The economics of definitions: how they affect valuation and perception of value?

The discussion will also centre on Pricing strategies for real estate in a volatile economy. How Investors price prime offices and residential properties in a recession and volatile economy?

Emerging new cities: Urban cities or ghost towns in the making? What is the future of Middle class urban residential living? Where are the opportunities? Real estate value enhancers: The economics and politics of design specifications and how they affect facilities management and service charge.