Chapter 1007 The Troubles of Really Rich People Are Different
"If you want to buy a house in Hong Kong, sea view houses are definitely the best. As for sea view houses, Repulse Bay, Deep Water Bay, and Victoria Peak are all very good. Jiaojiao and I both bought houses in Repulse Bay. However, house prices have been falling every day this year. The price we bought was 20,000 per square foot, but now it has dropped to 15,000 per square foot."
When it comes to buying a house, Ye Xuanyan, who is concerned about housing prices, has more say, but the second half of her sentence has a hint of sadness.
The two sisters spent most of their savings to buy a 2,000-square-foot luxury house in Repulse Bay, which was considered a purchase when the market was at its highest point. This year, each of them lost nearly 10 million on the house alone, which is equivalent to their income for half a year during their heyday.
Before they knew it, they became the leeks to be harvested.
"Really? Then let's go to Repulse Bay first."
Hearing Xiao Sa's words, Zhou Anan couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
He remembered that in his previous life, he accompanied a girl to visit Hong Kong City. When they were riding on the sightseeing bus on the top of Victoria Peak, they heard the talkative tour guide talk about the changes in housing prices in the luxury residential area of Hong Kong City after 2008.
In 2008, during the financial crisis, housing prices in Hong Kong cities plummeted from a high level, but returned to a high level more than a year later and then continued to rise for many years.
The growth is particularly evident in the case of luxury flats valued at over tens of millions of yuan.
Regardless of whether it is a square foot or square meter unit, the price will increase from 15,000 to 20,000, which means that in the next year, the housing prices in the port city will increase by about 40%.
If you act later, the actual increase will be higher.
This investment is a bit ordinary.
For Zhou Anan, a "prophet", an investment that increases by less than half in a year is indeed a bit too little.
However, apart from the stock market, he has the impression that there are not many projects with high investment and high returns, and stocks have to be held for a long time, so there are no more suitable projects in the short term.
"OK."
Anyway, they had to accompany this young wealthy man to attend the first birthday party of the eldest grandson of the Li family, and the extra time would naturally be arranged by him. Ye Xuantong and the others had no objection to the house viewing.
When going to Repulse Bay to look at houses, Zhou Anan first called Manager Zhang, the personal butler of Swiss Bank, who already provided investment and financial management services.
No matter which real estate agency you choose, you must find a reliable one.
"Mr. Zhou, this is Manager Li from Lijia Real Estate."
Arriving at an intersection in Repulse Bay, Zhang Qian saw the Rolls-Royce escorted by several Mercedes-Benz cars and a middle-aged real estate agent walking over.
"Well, Manager Li, I want to buy a few large flats with sea views here. Do you have any good recommendations?"
After shaking hands with the slightly plump and seemingly honest Manager Li, Zhou Anan glanced at Manager Zhang, who was wearing a professional suit and black stockings, and paid no more attention to her. She asked directly about her needs.
With the sisters of the group around, ordinary professional attire could not arouse his mood at all.
What's more, this young and handsome Manager Zhang is only average compared to Ye Xuantong's looks and Ye Xuanyan's figure.
"I wonder if Mr. Zhou wants to live there himself or invest?"
Facing this potential big customer, the middle-aged Manager Li smiled like Maitreya Buddha and asked a question.
"It's mainly for investment, and I can stay here when I have time to go on vacation."
Zhou Anan answered this question very naturally.
He only comes to Hong Kong for a few days throughout the year, so his main purpose must be investment. Whether or not to sell it is another matter.
"If that's the case, I suggest you don't consider those large flats. Many villas in Hong Kong are currently priced low, and they will be the focus of elite purchases in the future."
When I came here earlier, I got a general idea of the net worth of this young mainland tycoon from Manager Zhang. Manager Li had no intention of selling the large flat and started selling villas directly.
A large apartment worth tens of millions cannot compare to the commission of a villa worth hundreds of millions.
What's more, what he said was right. Villas are much more popular than large flats now.
"Okay, let's take a look at the villa first."
After listening to the middle-aged manager Li talk about the series of benefits of buying a villa, Zhou Anan was quite tempted and immediately changed her goal.
The most important thing is that he heard that the price of this villa in Repulse Bay has dropped from the highest level of 350 million to the current level of 230 million, and he felt that there is a lot of potential in it.
If you want to invest several hundred or tens of millions, a house in the mainland would definitely be more suitable.
But once the scale reaches over 100 million, other cities except Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen are somewhat unable to cope with it.
Moreover, Zhou Anan didn't know the trend of villa prices in these three major cities in the next two years. Investing in one or two villas in this port city where she was familiar with the changes in housing prices was still a good idea, whether for living or investment.
An hour and a half later, Zhou Anan, sitting in a coffee shop, looked at several sets of villa graphics on the laptop in front of her, finding it difficult to choose.
The price of a 1,200-square-meter villa on Headland Road in Repulse Bay has dropped from a peak of 350 million yuan to the current 230 million yuan. The price of a 770-square-meter villa on Island Road in Deep Water Bay has dropped from a peak of 350 million yuan to the current 220 million yuan. The price of a 975-square-meter villa on Mount Kellett Road in The Peak has dropped from a peak of 355 million yuan to the current 220 million yuan.
Any of these villas could potentially bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in returns in the next one or two years, making them all good investment targets.
Just like what the real estate agent, Manager Li, said, when you live in those large apartments, you even have to share the air with others, but this villa belongs to the owner alone.
"What do you think?"
Zhou Anan, who was confused, turned around and asked the two sisters next to her.
After seeing the luxuriously decorated and spacious villas, and hearing the tens of millions of dollars in prices for those large flats, Zhou Anan actually felt that a price of more than 200 million for a villa in this port city was not expensive.
This is an international metropolis where every inch of land is valuable. What's wrong with it being a little expensive?
As expected, comparison makes perfect.
If someone in his hometown of Lizhou mentioned spending hundreds of millions to buy a villa, Zhou Anan would definitely spit out a mouthful of salt soda.
“I think they’re all good.”
“I also think these villas are very good.”
When it comes to an investment worth more than 200 million yuan, Ye Xuantong and the others dare not make any comments casually.
What's more, from the perspective of those who live in large apartments, the two villas they had seen before were both very good. If they were to choose, they would definitely be happier living in a villa.
However, asking them to choose one from these luxury villas worth more than 200 million yuan is really a bit confusing.
Sure enough, although they are much more financially free than most people, their troubles are not even on the same level as those of the truly rich people.
"I see."
Seeing the hesitation in the sisters' eyes, Zhou Anan nodded in understanding and called the middle-aged agent who was sitting not far away: "I want all three units, and also the two large flats I saw before. I will take a plane back to Shanghai around 1 pm tomorrow. Can you get all the documents signed?"
Before saying this, Zhou Anan had already secretly calculated the balance of her bank card.
Previously, he had 6 billion yuan in his account, and he spent nearly 100 million yuan in total. Now, the total cost of buying these three villas is 670 million yuan, plus two large apartments of about 185 square meters for 60 million yuan, there is still 5.17 billion yuan left.
He had previously borrowed a total of 2.3 billion from Swiss Bank, which he would probably have to pay back before May next year. His properties in Lizhou would be sold in two months, and he would probably be able to recover 1.4-1.5 billion yuan.
Including the houses in Hangzhou, after almost paying off the loan from Swiss Bank, there will still be about 5 billion yuan left.
Even if the big deal that Ilifei mentioned can be accomplished, 5 billion yuan is enough. If it is not big enough, we can just take out another loan.
The 730 million yuan he has invested now will become about 1.2 billion yuan in about a year.
After calculating this profit, Zhou Anan felt quite satisfied.
When the invested funds reach a certain size, even a small increase can bring a considerable return.
"Yes, Mr. Zhou, please rest assured that I will prepare the documents for you before noon."
Upon hearing about this huge deal worth nearly HK$820 million, middle-aged Manager Li's eyes lit up and he nodded repeatedly to confirm.
With this transaction volume, we have to do it no matter how hard it is. I have to work overtime and not sleep today to get it done.
If he completes this order, he will get at least a 1,000-square-foot luxury house as commission, which is simply a windfall.
No wonder his eyelids have been twitching today, he is destined to get rich.
"That's good."
Nodding, seeing that the time was almost up, Zhou Anan prepared to go to the hotel to attend the first birthday party of the eldest grandson of the Li family.
However, he always felt that he had forgotten something.
"Manager Zhang, thank you so much for today. The transaction will be completed tomorrow, and I will transfer your copy before I get off work."
In the Mercedes-Benz, Manager Li, who was sitting in the driver's seat, said to the beautiful woman in the passenger seat with a smile on his face.
Without the other party's introduction, he wouldn't be able to get such an order.
I heard that the other party has become a key account manager of a Swiss bank. I will have to trouble him to introduce business to me in the future, and the kickbacks will definitely not be small.
"OK."
Zhang Qian, who was sitting in the passenger seat, smiled sweetly and agreed as a matter of course.
Thanks to the book friend Xianli De Lie for the reward!!!
(End of this chapter)
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