WHILE the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the economy, wise businesses and investors are expectedly hedging their bets. The more agile companies have taken steps to adapt to the new normal, but the objective has been the same: of outlasting the pandemic.
Despite the general feeling of pessimism for the remainder of the year, there are signs that point to a better future.
Governments have lowered interest rates and relaxed rules to provide relief on investment and financing activities. Select blue chip stocks trend higher in anticipation of an improving climate sooner than later.
For most people, surviving 2020 is the only objective that matters. But for elite investors, 2020 may yet uncover distinct opportunities. Novel Residential Concepts Inc., a new property developer, is one of the investment lights shining brightly amid the pandemic. The company offers investors a sure return to profitability just in time for the country’s eventual recovery.
Novel Treasurer Alfonso Keh Jr. sees opportunities even during the downturn. He said: “The economic slowdown due to the pandemic gives investors time to pick the best vehicles for their hard-earned money. When businesses get back to normal, those who bet on the right investments can hold on to that advantage.”
Keh is referring to Novel’s Ridgewood Premier Hotel project, a 168-room prime facility along C-5 Road, near Bonifacio Global City or BGC. Scheduled for operations by 2022, which is well within the expected start of the global recovery period, Ridgewood Premier Hotel will occupy the 15th to 19th floors of the Ridgewood Towers Premier project of property developer C-5 Mansions Development Corp.
Under Novel’s prospectus, investors will receive a condominium certificate of title (CCT) and a lease agreement. Investors can expect two types of returns: a guaranteed 6-percent annual return on their total investment, plus up to 6-percent occupancy bonus per annum based on audited hotel occupancy rates.
“It is in times like this when our new, exciting investment concept will naturally stand out. The investment is safe as it is backed by a CCT, or condominium certificate of title, so you have in your hands a property that is appreciating in value. But as important, we give an annual return of up to 12 percent depending on the hotel’s occupancy,” Keh pointed out.
A Ridgewood Premier Hotel investment takes the form of any of the three units available: Standard, Deluxe, and Two-bedroom suites. The investment cost includes an interiors package to ensure that fixtures, furnishings and appliances are hotel-grade and up to par with Ridgewood Premier Hotel’s quality standards.
The upkeep and operation of the units will be managed by professionals, freeing owners from the responsibility. Novel’s board members consist of veteran property developers who have made their names in building, developing and running hotels and concept restaurants, including the Ramada Manila Central Hotel in Binondo, so investors can be assured that competent and experienced leadership is at the helm.
Compared to usual investment instruments such as time deposit, stocks, or bonds, a Ridgewood Premier Hotel investment can generate an ROI within nine years. Keh noted, “Stocks are very volatile right now and can go either way. Bonds meanwhile are giving out lower interest rates. A Ridgewood Premier Hotel investment offers a better alternative to time deposits that pay out up to 5 percent over a couple of years. For one, the yields are bigger and the ROI period is shorter.”
The pandemic may have taken longer than anticipated and has taken many by surprise, but eventually, humans will find the solution. At this point, all signs point to an eventual recovery, and for those with a long-term view, getting ready for the future means taking advantage of outstanding offerings.