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Private equity investment—what all you need to keep in mind?

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Even those who are working in real estate business market for long time, find it hard to understand private equity investment. One must be highly aware of what it is all about and what it entails before investing because a wrong move can lead to big losses. To make it a bit clear, private equity is all about raising funds for a company with no obligation of having to pay back the dividend to shareholders. The concept of private equity is vast and complex, though through good research and understanding, one can make some good investments. Here are a few points to keep in mind while making some investments in real estate India . Read on to know more.      Know the company well before making investment Before investing in growth capital India , ensure that you know the company well. Consult regular reports and enquire about cash flows etc., take note of the audits as well. Cross check for your safety as it is a prime concern. You can’t let your funds go waste in any cas

These are the 4 Stages of the Real Estate Cycle

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The real estate market functions on a cycle and having some information on each phase will be a great benefactor to investment decisions. You’ll also have a good idea on the possible risks with every transition. There are several advantages of commercial real estate that are special. Investors can invest across all the phases of the cycle. With some research you can make out whether the market is descending or close to a transition etc .  Private equityand real estate investment  are two very different classes. The holding periods, return expectations, capital improvement timing, exit strategies are examples that can help you make informed decisions. Do you research on the following phases of the real estate cycle. Recovery The spatial demands are low and the velocity of leasing the property is minimal. This affects the occupancies at best. The rents are at a low and new projects are unlikely to be undertaken during this phase. The guise of recession makes it diffi

Some basics to know about private equity investment

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Many people talk of private equity and its implications, but only a few understand what its actual meaning. Private equity basically stands for the equity that is valid only for private companies and cannot be traded publically. Due to regulations these equities cannot even be listed publically. Private equity funds are therefore made of several firms that invest directly in private companies or entities at varied stages. Even foreign investors go for private equity investment in India for private equity funding and investing because investing in private and future companies with a stellar business and revenue model maximizes the return on investment. It is best to capitalize in growing companies that have the potential of making it to the Initial Public Offering. Private equity firms are divided into two types on the basis of investment strategies- venture capital investments and leveraged buyouts. Let’s understand them in a bit more detail. Venture capital invest