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Avacade Reviews Common Methods for Green Investment
Green investments are on the rise, according to a recent article from the International Business Times; Avacade reviews some of the most important green investment trends. ” ” PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 28, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ — According to a recent article from The International Business Times, green investments are increasingly gaining traction among investors–and in a new statement to the press, Avacade reviews these trends. The article notes that many investors are increasingly eager to invest in new and efficient energy technologies, but also that there remain many uncertainties, especially because these technologies are largely untested. According to the article, though–as well as to Avacade–there are many different ways in which investors can “go green.” Certainly, Avacade would know; the company helps investors to obtain opportunities in forestry, specifically offering investments in different types of valuable timber from all across the world. “Green investments can often appear more green than they actually are,” warns Avacade, in its new press statement. “Investments such as Palm Oil, while potentially being a renewable energy source, are not so green if prime areas of rainforest are felled to make way for it, as can often be the case in places such as Brazil.” As Avacade reviews these green investment trends, it notes that the overall trajectory of green investment is a positive one–but that discernment is nevertheless necessary. “Investors globally are focusing on the green credentials of their investments and this is a positive trend,” the company opines. “However, it is often in the detail of the investments whether these are environmentally positive. All of Avacade’s investments have been reviewed thoroughly to ensure that they are truly ‘green’ investments.” The company offers a specific example from its own portfolio. “For example, the Melina investment is usually planted on old agricultural land and all native species are protected, offering a real contribution to offsetting carbon dioxide. On conclusion of the investment the land is handed over to a forestry easement trust so that the environment and local community can continue to benefit from the development of the plantation.” As for the International Business Times article, it recommends that investors not only analyze the “green” value of an investment, but also the business sense that it offers. “Before investing in renewable energy, you need to have due diligence in evaluating each of the companies,” the article advises. “To start off, you need to investigate the green company from business perspective. A good investor puts his money in good business opportunities.” Another tip offered is for investors not to become seduced by the numbers and statistics that green energy companies tend to use in their efforts to dazzle potential venture capitalists. The important thing, the article says, is for the investor to have a sense of how the products in question will be sold commercially. Still another tip is to learn something about the management team. “A company’s management team will determine its success or failure,” comments The International Business Times. “Technologies based on the coolness factor and current trends are not exactly instant guarantees to success.” As a leading name in green investment opportunities, Avacade reviews a variety of green initiatives from across the globe. about: As a leading name in responsible and socially-ethical investments, Avacade reviews green investment opportunities from across the world, and makes them available to investors in the UK and abroad. The company specializes in forestry investments, including both teak and Melina. — Press release service and press release distribution provided by http://www.24-7pressrelease.com Read more: http://www.digitaljo…5#ixzz2Xt9OeTIr Continue reading
House Prices Rise £383 Per Day In Prime Central London
House prices rise £383 per day in prime Central London Friday 10th May 2013 Home owners in prime Central London are currently benefiting from price growth of £383 per day, the equivalent of a return air fare to New York City or Dubai, reports property consultant Cluttons in its latest Residential Investment Monitor Q1 2013. Following a slowdown in both the sales and lettings markets during Q4 2012, the prime Central London residential market has turned a corner, with positive growth recorded across all London regions. Values rose by 2.3% during the first quarter, taking the annualised increase to 6.8%, just ahead of the long run average of 6.7% per annum. Consequently, the average price of a flat in prime Central London breached the £1million mark for the first time, while the average price for prime residential property as a whole reached a new historic high of £1.53million in Q1, leaving prices 6.1% above the previous market peak of Q3 2007. This translates to an average increase of £383 per day. The best performing London region was Central North West, incorporating St John’s Wood, Hampstead, Maida Vale, Regent’s Park and Highbury & Islington, which showed price growth of 4.5%, pushing values above the £1.5million mark for the first time. Central West on the other hand, incorporating Hyde Park, Notting Hill, Kensington, Holland Park, Mayfair, Paddington and Marylebone saw the smallest increase of 1% over the quarter, which pushed average prices to £2.36million. Sue Foxley, Head of Research at Cluttons, said: “Prime Central London is once again experiencing robust price growth, driven primarily by the supply drought and strong domestic demand, aided by a greater take up of the historically low mortgage rates. To access property while also securing long-term capital value growth, buyers are looking to the edge of core locations with good transport links such as Clapham, Highbury and Canary Wharf, which in turn are benefiting from upward pressure on prices. “The prime London market appears to have successfully withstood the worst of the economic turbulence and continues to outperform the rest of the UK, albeit with relatively subdued levels of growth when compared to the years leading up to the recession.” Continue reading