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Chinese architects facing nightmare working conditions amid real-estate crisis

Deezen

Spiralling developer debt and stalling projects After a long period of booming urban development, China's property industry is in turmoil, with developers struggling under spiralling debt and construction projects grinding to a halt. Chinese architecture firms are struggling to land new projects as the country's real-estate boom falters.

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Small Steps to Big Profits: 5 Tips for Scaling Up Your Real Estate Investment Portfolio

The Architecture Designs

Real estate investment is a powerful method for generating wealth and securing long-term financial stability. You can’t just buy commercial real estate and hope for the best. Below, we cover five effective tips for maximizing profits and minimizing risks when scaling up your real estate investment portfolio.

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Do You Need To Understand Architecture To Be A Real Estate Developer?

The Architecture Designs

Some people would say that you need to understand architecture to be a real estate developer, while others might argue that it’s unnecessary. The truth is that many different factors come into play when it comes to being a successful real estate developer. Understanding Real Estate. The Bottom Line.

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Carlo Ratti co-launches Real Estate IQON

aasarchitecture

Newly-established real estate investment firm IQON, founded by industry veteran Giovanni Gregoratti and MIT professor Carlo Ratti, has finalized its first deal with the acquisition of Vodafone’s global headquarters in the UK. When we talk about urban transformations, we cannot ignore the powerful role of finance.

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A4 Guide: Financing your Project

A4 Architects

Financing A Project Diagram Let me preface this article by stating I am an architect and not an accountant or a finance professional, but without a proper financial foundation for a project, it cannot happen. For this reason, the first prudent step to make is to determine which way is the real estate moving in your area.

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Real estate developers are stupid

Brandon Donnelly

Big Ben Myers of Bullpen Consulting doesn’t usually have strong opinions on Twitter (obviously joking), but I did see him respond to this tweet this morning: During significant downturns, developers can’t sell the units, and can’t get financing to build rentals. Developers typically rely heavily on the availability of debt financing.

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Benefits of Using Sustainable Materials in Home Construction

Architecture Ideas

This figure highlights the enduring market prevalence of sustainable construction materials and the consumers’ expanding preference for eco-conscious building options. So, what exactly are sustainable construction materials, and why should you use them for your home construction?