Swen Lorenz

Should you give in to the siren calls of Swiss property yields?

Should you give in to the siren calls of Swiss property yields?

5 mins. to read

As seen in this month’s Master Investor Magazine. No overview of property investment opportunities around the world would be complete without including the ultimate safe haven investment destination – Switzerland! Investments in bricks and mortar have always had a strong safety aspect, and Switzerland, in turn, is one of the world’s most renowned places to…

Sunnier times ahead for Spain?

Sunnier times ahead for Spain?

8 mins. to read

As featured in this month’s Master Investor Magazine. A 12-part series of articles by Swen Lorenz, reporting on easy-to-access investment opportunities in high quality real estate around the world. This series looks at investments on a country-by-country basis. The truth is, however, that it should really be done on the basis of regions or even…

Can investors benefit from the golden age of the theatrical documentary?

Can investors benefit from the golden age of the theatrical documentary?

11 mins. to read

As seen in this month’s issue of Master Investor Magazine. The world of film regularly makes for incredible headlines about commercial success, such as the new Jurassic Park grossing an incredible $511 million during the first weekend alone, which set a new record. Investors who funded the sequel to the wildly successful 1990s movie no…

Is Japan the industrial world’s ultimate property bargain?

Is Japan the industrial world’s ultimate property bargain?

8 mins. to read

As seen in this month’s issue of Master Investor Magazine. A 12-part series of articles by Swen Lorenz, reporting about easy-to-access investment opportunities in high quality real estate around the world. Successful investing doesn’t necessarily require academic skills. Common sense, a healthy sense of observation, and an open mind are at least just as valuable…

Book Review: The Future is Small: “Why AIM will be the world’s best market beyond the credit boom”, by Gervais Williams

Book Review: The Future is Small: “Why AIM will be the world’s best market beyond the credit boom”, by Gervais Williams

2 mins. to read

A book review by Swen Lorenz Harriman House, GBP 16.99 Available on Amazon.co.uk Featured in this month’s Master Investor Magazine. One of the great advantages of working for Master Investor is that you get to personally meet an incredible array of high profile experts and investors – most notably at our yearly Master Investor show,…

Around the World in a Dozen Properties (Part 2): How to get in on the German Property Juggernaut

Around the World in a Dozen Properties (Part 2): How to get in on the German Property Juggernaut

7 mins. to read

Featured in this month’s Master Investor Magazine. This is the second in a 12-part series of articles by Swen Lorenz, reporting on easy-to-access investment opportunities in high quality real estate around the world. This month, Swen has travelled to Germany to seek out an investment suitable for private investors. You’d have to have spent the…

Book Review: “Frontier: Exploring the Top Ten Emerging Markets of Tomorrow”, by Gavin Serkin

Book Review: “Frontier: Exploring the Top Ten Emerging Markets of Tomorrow”, by Gavin Serkin

2 mins. to read

A book review by Swen Lorenz Wiley / Bloomberg Press, GBP 20.39 (Hardcover). Available on Amazon and on www.frontierfunds.org Featured in this month’s Master Investor Magazine. Everyone’s investment strategy is shaped by personal experiences. One of my most lasting experiences was that of visiting Nigeria in 2006. On the look-out for investment opportunities in residential…