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Season 5 International Congress of Real Estate and Investment 04-05.10.2019 Munich, Germany

Published

6 years ago

September 19, 2019

The main aspects of presentations of the Congress participants:

Policy and open inter-state dialogue foreign real estate from 27 countries, residential and commercial real estate, gold and gold assets, Permanent and second citizenship, banks and lending in Germany and European funds, IT technologies and investments in promising startups, venture investments cryptocurrencies-blockchain, shares and bonds of national companies, film industry and Antiques, helicopter and yacht business, Oktoberfest, fashion and expensive clothes, luxury goods. Members of Congress — investors from 29 countries and sales proposals for investors from 40 countries.

Press conference

Congressmen will have the opportunity to interview at a press conference with world media, including ABC, CBS, NBC, The Los Angeles Journal, Yahoo Finance, The New York Journal, Digital Journal, Singapore Roundup, The American Reporter.

CONGRESS AWARDS

Congress in conjunction with Christian Grosse, leader of «OPEN INTERNATIONAL DIALOGUE», reward the outstanding politicians and representatives of the state for making special contribution to the development of bilateral interstate relations according to The New York Journal & The American Reporter.

Guests:

Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Germany – Ramin Hasanov (Azerbaijan);
Ambassador of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan in Germany, Erines Otorbaev (Kyrgyzstan);
The Ambassador of Georgia in Germany – Elguja of Hokrishvili (Georgia);
The Ambassador of Armenia in Germany Ashot Smbatyan (Armenia);
Ambassador of Slovenia in Germany-Frank Booth (Slovenia);
Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Germany – Dauren Karipov (Kazakhstan);
His Excellency Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani , Ambassador of the state of Qatar in Germany (Qatar);
Charge d’affaires of Afghanistan in Germany – Abdul of Ariai (Afghanistan).

Presentation by Vadim Romashov and Oscar Yagafarov «START UP SHOW ONLINE EXPO» and introduction to investors of segment Start UP. Startups will be able to speak to representatives of ER-Telecom, SIBUR-Khimprom, URALCHEM, Uralkali, etc. The three best startups will share a $ 100,000 grant from Online Expo. Greetings from Gulshat Uzenbaeva member of the economic chamber of the Principality of Monaco, Monegasque company «LUXPRO», co-author of the book «Global Citizen». Her project «Gala Russe» in Monaco was visited by Royal Highness – Caroline, Princess of Monaco and Hanover. Gulshat will share her experience in organizing events in Switzerland, Great Britain, Monaco, Russia, UAE and Europe.

Presentation Hr. Bronstein on the topics: «Real Estate, residence permit and business opening in Germany». Marketing designers of the media holding «Bem Media» (Germany) with its owner Alexander Bem. Congressmen’s introduction to the Stankevicius Group (Finland) — represented by Paulus Stankevicius — a leading provider of services for Fortune 500 companies. Company headquarters in Dubai, UAE in Hong Kong, Helsinki. Group of Companies Alegria (Spain) – how to save and increase capital through investments in profitable real estate in Spain. Round table with participation: Renat Mansurov — Deputy Chairman of the Committee on digital economy «Business Russia», Member of the Expert Council on politics of the Youth Parliament of the Russian Federation, MBA Expert; Arthur Muradyan — Founder of the investment community of St. Petersburg «Findictat», assets: real estate, gold, shares, car rental. His customers are: – Black Star Inc. Timati; – Holding The Ginza Project; Club «Transformer» Dmitry Portnyagin; – University «Synergy».

Presentation by Yana Krukhmaleva, «Gazprom Russia», topic: «Introduction of digital systems of «Gazprom», cybersecurity, artificial intelligence»; Dr. Andrey Kurch, President of the international investment and consulting group «AG.CAPITAL» topic: «Wild knowledge — a new trend of business development»; Alicia Bosque, «Boske Capital Group» business Desk to manage assets, -8 techniques to increase sales; -21 practices for successful transactions. Vakhtang Pipia — Chairman of the State Committee for State Property Management and Privatization of the Republic of Abkhazia, topic: «Abkhazia – Tax Paradise». Alexander Lukashok, founder, owner and chief designer of the Hydropress manufacturing enterprise and Andrey Kopytok — Deputy Chairman of the Supreme coordination Council of the Republican Confederation of the Republic of Belarus, topic: «Development of entrepreneurship and philanthropy in Belarus». Investment company «GoltCapital» and its Speakers: Andrey Golt and Tatiana Baslova. Tsyrendorzhieva Medegma the representative of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Buryatia (Russia). «Investments in Russian business projects with income of 15% + special Project from Baikal (Buryatia)». Statement from Muhamadyarov Vadim, «ANS Engineering», topic: «ANS Group – smart home». Expert opinion of the business club «Toratau» represented by Alexey Krutilin Republic of Bashkortostan under the President of the Russian Federation – the Total annual turnover of 50 000 000 €. «25 creative ideas in a Million» from Hr. Bermuda. Raffle and gifts for congressmen. Closed discussion podium «Medical Centre Trivaks» (Germany) with Irina Trivaks: «Today it is necessary to improve the biological code healthy people». Yuval Noah Harari, Israel Investments at the genetic level. The presentation from Alexander Tetyukhin «Solbisco» alternative energy (Spain) «Example scaling unsubsidized stations in Spain according to European cities». Presentations by Evgenia Bovkun, «Topline» – aerobatics in minimizing legal risks. Opening of the season «House on the water» with the comfort of artificial intelligence Group of companies «First Float group» in the person of Dmitry Dubinkin will talk about the benefits and profitability of investments. The company «iTrade» in the person of Alexey Mushchinin will talk about trading in the financial markets – for the investor or for the client with a yield of 60% per annum without risks. Presentation from the media group for the congressmen «LTC Media Verlag», «Shine», «Neue Zeiten», «Russian Voyage», «Career». Special thanks to the exclusive «BSI LIFESTYLE» closed concierge club for their support in hosting and organizing leisure activities for our VIP delegates. 20 years of trust from 100 successful and richest people in the world. Speech by Irina Volynets, candidate for the Presidential Election of the Russian Federation in 2018, chairman of the National Parental Committee of the Russian Federation, with an initiative to the Bavarian Government on the implementation of the German-Russian mutual assistance project for children. Speech by Alexander Baev, Commissioner for External Relations of the Guild of Digital Economy and Blockchain Technologies, Union «Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry». Presentation from the unique Austrian company «SF design Interiors», an author’s interior and individual furniture design studio about a profitable investment in the furniture business in Europe. Presentation of commercial property «Streetbox», several boxes measuring 120m2. Each box can be increased to size depending on the needs of the tenant. Presentation by Sergey Dvoryanov (Russia), President of the International Diplomatic Club «Amicability», UPF World Ambassador, Ph.D. Speech by Alena Vysotskaya (Belarus), Deputy Director of «RealtBy Real Estate».

For lovers of investment in painting, there will be exhibitions: 3D paintings by Bavarian art- knight of the brush Tatiana Shraiber, Belarusian knight of the brush Alexander Funtikov, and also Vakha Beshtoyev, one of the 10 best knight of the brush in Russia, according to the Russian Ministry of Culture. As part of the event, several paintings will be presented at the auction of the Dmitry Nagiyev Charity Fund.

STREET Models SHOW — Gala Party will show 50 beauties in the project «TOP Beauty International & Prade Event Group». On the podium will be girls who have been selected from 300 participants. From designers Sabina Zulalova and Alexandra Azima Reinhardt — gifts dresses and handmade. «Bronnitsky Jewelry» prepared more than 50 gifts for the participants. Collection Ambassador PACO RABANNE & VERONIKA JENAVIE with her gifts for the participants and PACO RABANNE personal autograph. Airy couture dresses «RUSTINA» with a conceptual collection «FAIRYTAIL». Debut 2019-2020 MIRACLE with gifts for Congressmen. Awards from Nina Ruchkina — Russian Modeler «Russian in fashion», the top 100 women of the Russian Federation. «RAYMOND’S INTERNATIONAL» will award the congressmens. Ama Gems — is a brand of jewelry with natural stones. The contestants will be presented with collections of Russian designers by Boutique «Fashion Code». «Disali» will provide a necklace with diamonds, gifts, Souvenirs. Honorary awards from the house «Magic Amber Baltic Quality Assurance» amber necklace, necklace, Make-Up with amber powder. FASHION SHOW from Event Group World of Kids Fashion. Charity children’s and adult fashion show: Anna Ramakaeva, Sarafan Moscow, Voronova dress. Defile of the brand line of children’s fur coats from «Mardi Gras». Performance of the Russian singer with a vocal range of almost 4 octaves – Natalya Solovey.

The «Fashion Code» boutique will present the contestants with collections of Russian designers. «Disali» will provide a necklace with diamonds, gifts, souvenirs. Honorary awards from the house «Magic Amber Baltic Quality Assurance» amber necklace, necklace, cosmetics with amber powder. FASHION SHOW from Event Group World Kids Fashion. Charity fashion show for children and adults: Anna Ramakaeva, Sarafan Moscow, Voronova dress. Defile of a line of a brand of children’s fur coats from «Mardi Gras».

Furniture and interiors at Nymphenburg Palace are provided by «SF design Interiors», an author’s interior design studio and individual furniture design, and the Swiss company «bxl», outdoor chairs and tables made of natural wood with a unique click-clack fastening system.

For the first time in the history of the congress we will gather participants and guests for a Charity Auction in support of the Dmitry Nagiyev Charity Fund. The curator of the auction is Dmitry Nagiyev. Previous projects have already been supported by: Emin Agalarov, Evgeny Petrosyan, Dmitry Khrustalev, Valdis Pelsh, Thomas Nevergreen and many others.

Oktoberfest «FestZelt Tradition», which includes receptions and tasting of elite drinks. PRESS TOUR Presentations of partner companies at informal discussions of the VIP lodge tent «FestZelt Tradition».

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Royal York Property Management And Nathan Levinson On Building Stable Rental Portfolios In A Volatile Market

Published

3 days ago

December 11, 2025

Matthew Wiles

Across North America, Europe, and much of the world, rental housing is caught between two pressures. On one side are tenants facing record affordability challenges. On the other side are landlords seeing operating costs, interest payments, and regulatory complexity move in the opposite direction.

Recent analysis from Canada’s national housing agency shows how tight conditions still are. The average vacancy rate for purpose-built rentals in major Canadian centres rose to about 2.2 percent in 2024, up from 1.5 percent a year earlier, but still below the 10-year average despite the strongest growth in rental supply in more than three decades.

At the same time, higher interest rates have pushed up the cost of acquiring and financing rental buildings, which has slowed transactions and made many projects harder to pencil out.

In this environment, the question for landlords and investors is less about chasing maximum rent and more about building stability. That is where Royal York Property Management and its founder, president, and CEO Nathan Levinson have drawn attention.

From a base in Toronto, Royal York Property Management manages more than 25,000 rental properties, representing over 10 billion dollars in real estate value, and operates across Canada, the United States, and parts of Europe. Levinson also sits on a Bank of Canada policy panel focused on the rental market, where he provides data and on-the-ground insights about rent trends and landlord stress.

For many smaller property owners, his model has become a reference point for how to treat rental housing as a structured financial asset rather than a side project.

Rental housing under pressure from both sides of the balance sheet

In many countries, the basic rental story is the same. Construction of new rental housing has climbed, yet demand still runs ahead of supply in most major cities. In Canada, overall rental supply grew by more than 4 percent in 2024, the strongest increase in over thirty years, while vacancy rose only modestly.

At the same time, borrowing costs have moved sharply higher compared with the pre-pandemic period. Research shows that elevated interest rates have reduced the profitability of new multifamily deals and slowed investment activity, even as structural demand for rental housing stays strong.

For small and mid-sized landlords, that tension shows up in a simple way. Mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, and maintenance rarely move down. Rents move up more slowly, and in many jurisdictions they are constrained by regulation or market realities.

Levinson’s view is that this gap will not close on its own. Landlords who want to stay in the market need more predictable income, tighter control of costs, and clearer systems for dealing with risk.

A property management model built for volatility

Royal York Property Management did not start as an institutional platform. Levinson’s early clients were owners of single condominiums, duplexes, or small buildings who were struggling with irregular rent payments, surprise repairs, and complex rental rules.

Instead of handling each property ad hoc, he built a standardized operating model that treats every door as part of a wider portfolio. Each unit sits on a centralized platform that records rent, arrears, lease expiries, maintenance tickets, and legal actions. Owners see real-time statements and performance metrics rather than waiting for year-end reports.

That structure, combined with an internal maintenance and legal team, is designed to handle stress rather than avoid it. When markets are calm, the system may look conservative. When conditions worsen, it is what keeps owners in the black.

“Execution is everything” is how Levinson often frames it in interviews.

Turning rent into a more predictable income stream

The feature that first drew many investors to Royal York Property Management is its rental guarantee program in Ontario. Under this model, landlords receive their rent even if a tenant stops paying. RYPM takes responsibility for legal proceedings, arrears recovery, and re-leasing the unit, while the owner continues to receive income.

Independent profiles of the company describe this as one of the first large-scale rental guarantee frameworks in the Canadian market, and note that the firm manages tens of thousands of units under this structure.

The guarantee itself is closely tied to local law and does not transfer directly into every jurisdiction. The underlying logic, however, is straightforward:

Treat unpaid rent as a recurring and manageable risk rather than an occasional shock.
Price that risk into a clear product instead of handling each case informally.
Use scale, legal expertise, and data to keep default rates low and resolution times shorter.

For landlords who are facing mortgage renewals at higher interest rates, having a more stable rent stream can be the difference between holding a property and being forced to sell. That is one reason rental guarantee models have started to attract interest from investors outside Canada who are watching RYPM’s approach.

Using technology to see risk earlier

Behind the guarantee and the day-to-day operations is a technology stack that tries to surface problems before they become crises. Royal York Property Management’s internal platform uses data from payments, maintenance, and tenant behavior to flag risk signals and operational bottlenecks.

Examples include:

Tenants who move from on-time payments to repeated short delays.
Units where small repair tickets point to a larger capital issue ahead.
Buildings where complaint volumes suggest service gaps or staffing problems.

Rather than treating these as isolated events, the system aggregates patterns across thousands of units. That allows management to decide whether a problem is individual, building-specific, or systemic.

Levinson has also pushed this data outward. As a member of the Bank of Canada’s rental policy panel, he provides anonymized information on rent collection, defaults, and renewal behavior, which feeds into broader discussions about financial stability and housing policy.

The same data that protects a landlord’s cash flow in one building helps central bankers understand how higher rates are affecting thousands of households.

Why the Canadian case matters for global landlords

Several recent reports underline how closely rental markets are now tied to national economic performance. Tight rental supply and high rents are feeding inflation in many economies. At the same time, higher borrowing costs are discouraging new construction, which risks prolonging shortages.

This feedback loop is especially hard on small landlords. Many own only one or two properties and have limited room to absorb higher mortgage payments or extended vacancies. Analysts in Canada and abroad have warned that some owners are at risk of default as their loans reset at higher rates.

In that context, the Royal York Property Management model offers three lessons that travel across borders:

Standardization protects both sides. Clear processes for screening, rent collection, maintenance, and legal steps reduce surprises for owners and tenants at the same time.
Risk pooling is more efficient than one-off crises. Handling arrears, legal disputes, and vacancies inside a structured system is less costly than improvising each time.
Operational data belongs in policy conversations. When policymakers have access to real rental data rather than only mortgage statistics, interventions can be better targeted.

It is not an accident that Levinson’s work now sits at the intersection of private property management and public financial policy.

What everyday landlords can borrow from the Royal York playbook

Most landlords will not build a 25,000-unit management platform. Many will never interact with a central bank. The core ideas behind Nathan Levinson’s approach are still accessible to smaller owners that manage a handful of properties.

Three practices stand out.

First, treat every rental unit as part of a simple portfolio. That means using a consistent template to track rent, arrears, expenses, and vacancy days for each property, then reviewing it on a schedule instead of only when something goes wrong.

Second, write down the rules for risk in advance. Late-payment steps, repayment plans, documentation standards, and maintenance response times should exist on paper, not only in memory. Royal York’s experience suggests that clear rules reduce conflict, because everyone knows what will happen next.

Third, invest in service as a protective layer. Multiple independent profiles of RYPM point out that faster response times and transparent communication reduce tenant turnover and protect building condition, which in turn supports long-term returns.

For landlords and investors trying to navigate today’s volatile rental markets, the message from Royal York Property Management and Nathan Levinson is surprisingly simple. You cannot control interest rates or national housing policy. You can control how organized your portfolio is, how clearly you manage risk, and how consistent your operations feel to the people who live in your buildings.

For many, that shift from improvisation to structure is what will decide whether their rental properties remain a source of wealth or turn into a source of stress.