28 Sep, 2009
TSI International Group Inc. (Canada) is Finally in Town!
Posted by: Investor In: Real Estate
TSI International Group Inc. has finally arrived to the doorstep of Malaysia. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, well-noted real estate mavericks, TSI launched its latest addition in Malaysia on 25th Sept 2009. The auspicious event was officiated by the Deputy Minister of Malaysia Foreign Affairs, YB Senator A. Kohilan Pillay and witnessed by high-level diplomats and dignitaries, from both the Malaysian and Canadian counterparts, namely the Acting High Commissioner Mr Tracy Reynolds and Mr Roger F. Poulin, President of the Malaysia Canada Business Council (MCBC).
TSI International Group Inc. has a combined experience of 60 years in Land Banking and Construction and has an “A” Rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB)“, highlighted by Mr Stephen Huggins, the President of TSI. The company currently has C$120 Million in assets under management and are envisioning the assets to grow within the next few years with business including:
- Land Banking Investment
- Real Estate Development / Urban Renewal
- General Contracting / Construction
- Property Management
A well-diversified group, TSI has offices and representatives in cities globally including Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Thailand, Indonesia, & South Korea. The company has appointed Grandtag A2A as the official distributor in Asia. In Malaysia, Grandtag A2A and TSI are proud to announce their appointment of Sovereign Wealth Management Sdn Bhd to be the exclusive for the Malaysian market.
The Alliance between Grandtag A2A and TSI aims to create a strong brand awareness to land banking in Asia. With the recent financial turmoil and volatility seen in financial and paper assets, investors have to look at viable, alternative and hard assets that preserve wealth and can provide stability to their portfolio. Strategic land, which has withstood the test of time, is that one asset and will continue to do in the future. The opportunity provided by Grandtag A2A & TSI aims to serve this purpose and can be done so at levels investors are comfortable with.
Land banking is nothing new as it has been used as a wealth creation by the privileged few; applying it as a real estate investment strategy for as long as there has been civilization. Originally, royalty and very high level net worth individuals used this vehicle to vastly expand their wealth and keep on top of the crowd.
Through Sovereign Wealth Management Sdn Bhd, Malaysians can now have alternative choices in diversifying their financial portfolios, and the opportunity to own a piece of land in Canada. Its flagship project in Malaysia, called “Bridle Park”, is described as a “lifestyle” property, given its close proximity to Ontario’s version of Aspen, Colorado, the Blue Mountain Village and Wasaga beach, touted as the longest fresh-water beach in the world.
On top of that, Malaysians who are looking into a second home program in Canada, can take full advantage of TSI’s immigration assistance program. For a certain amount of land banking purchase, TSI will provide professional help for clients who wish to migrate to Canada. The company has forged a strong partnership with the government and this has enabled them to integrate such service for the clients.
Although there have been a handful of companies that have arrived in the Malaysian market, TSI prides itself by offering something unique. The most astounding differentiator is the location of its projects. They are classified as “pocket lands”, which refers to land that is within short radius of development. Unlike the rest, whose lands are located a long distance away, TSI’s lands are well placed for immediate development. Case in point, the company has launched TWO land banking projects last year and are estimated to exit between 2010-2012. that’s 2-4 years of holding period for a client!
Secondly, TSI is the only land banking company that carries a securitized fund; the PLATINUM HYBRID DEVELOPMENT FUND of “PHD”. It is part of the Trillium Shielf Capital Growth Series which is a private placement offering to qualified investors who want mid-term stability and consistent growth in their real estate portfolio. The fund’s source of growth is through urban renewal (urban redevelopment) opportunity that represents a niche market with demonstrated returns of 20% average per year combined with land banking returns which historically demonstrated 15-35% IRR.
Recent News:
Business Times: Canada’s land bank firm sets sights in Malaysia
Utusan Malaysia: TSI masuki pasaran Malaysia
