Homework: Develop a strategylies) to get a house. Consider possible hypothetic conditions and situations that can be present in the development of the strategy. Make your suppositions of what is feasible and reasonable. MISSION AND VISION OBJECTIVE(S) STRENGTHS 2. 4 Key Success Factor (KSF) 1. 2. WEAKNESSES 2. 3. 4. OPPORTUNITIES 2. 4 S. O. STRATEGIES W.O. STRATEGIES THREATS 2. 4 S. T. STRATEGIES W. T. STRATEGIES Solution It has been mentioned in the question that the strategy is to buy a house and one has to list down the ‘strengths’, ‘weaknesses’, ‘opportunities’ and ‘threats’ in relation to buying a house which implies that a SWOT analysis needs to be done in order to come to the best conclusion. This SWOT analysis is a planning technique strategy which helps to indentify the internal strengths and weaknesses that one might get by buying a house. This helps in judging whether at all the investment is worthy or not. Additionally, there are external opportunities and threats from getting a house, being aware of which will allow the investor to maximize the returns out of the particular investment. Let the investor (may be an individual or a accompany) plan to get a house in area X. The SWOTs can be identified and arranged in a table as follows: Mission and Vision: To invest in a property at competitive prices, that guarantees customer satisfaction with contemporary living styles, in the best housing environment. Key Success Factors: (KSF) Objectives: To buy a house in area X, of a particular size and structure (E.g. 4000 sq. Ft. Duplex villa), in a posh residential complex built the best builders in the market. However, the price would be competitive. Strengths: 1. Area X is developing fast both in terms of residential and business real estate and is projected to be the most sought after area of residence in the city. 2. Investment in area X has gone up tremendously 3. The location of the property is a huge strength, as it is well connected to other parts of the city. Hospitals, shopping complexes, etc are all a stone’s throw away. 4. If the investor were to resale the property at some point, it would be hugely profitable, guaranteeing the highest price of housing in the city in the next few years. Weaknesses: 1. There is a lot of political interference and turmoil in the targeted area of housing. 2. The area is still under development and lacks security for immediate living as the area has reported thefts and burglaries frequently. 3. The roads are in a horrible condition as construction in that area is in full swing. There are a host of residential and commercial properties which are being built there at the same time, which makes staying there immediately a hassle. 4. As of now, there is no police station or hospital nearby. Most of the hospitals, recreation facilities, security facilities etc are ‘projected’ to be completed soon. Therefore, ready-to-move housing will not provide the facilities of a quick doctor on call, or police protect.

1. Homework: Develop a strategylies) to get a house. Consider possible hypothetic conditions and
situations that can be present in the development of the strategy. Make your suppositions of what
is feasible and reasonable. MISSION AND VISION OBJECTIVE(S) STRENGTHS 2. 4 Key
Success Factor (KSF) 1. 2. WEAKNESSES 2. 3. 4. OPPORTUNITIES 2. 4 S. O. STRATEGIES
W.O. STRATEGIES THREATS 2. 4 S. T. STRATEGIES W. T. STRATEGIES
Solution
It has been mentioned in the question that the strategy is to buy a house and one has to list down
the ‘strengths’, ‘weaknesses’, ‘opportunities’ and ‘threats’ in relation to buying a house which
implies that a SWOT analysis needs to be done in order to come to the best conclusion.
This SWOT analysis is a planning technique strategy which helps to indentify the internal
strengths and weaknesses that one might get by buying a house. This helps in judging whether at
all the investment is worthy or not. Additionally, there are external opportunities and threats
from getting a house, being aware of which will allow the investor to maximize the returns out of
the particular investment.
Let the investor (may be an individual or a accompany) plan to get a house in area X.
The SWOTs can be identified and arranged in a table as follows:
Mission and Vision: To invest in a property at competitive prices, that guarantees customer
satisfaction with contemporary living styles, in the best housing environment.
Key Success Factors: (KSF)
Objectives: To buy a house in area X, of a particular size and structure (E.g. 4000 sq. Ft. Duplex
villa), in a posh residential complex built the best builders in the market. However, the price
would be competitive.
Strengths:
1. Area X is developing fast both in terms of residential and business real estate and is projected
to be the most sought after area of residence in the city.
2. Investment in area X has gone up tremendously
3. The location of the property is a huge strength, as it is well connected to other parts of the city.
Hospitals, shopping complexes, etc are all a stone’s throw away.
4. If the investor were to resale the property at some point, it would be hugely profitable,
guaranteeing the highest price of housing in the city in the next few years.
Weaknesses:
1. There is a lot of political interference and turmoil in the targeted area of housing.
2. The area is still under development and lacks security for immediate living as the area has
reported thefts and burglaries frequently.

2. 3. The roads are in a horrible condition as construction in that area is in full swing. There are a
host of residential and commercial properties which are being built there at the same time, which
makes staying there immediately a hassle.
4. As of now, there is no police station or hospital nearby. Most of the hospitals, recreation
facilities, security facilities etc are ‘projected’ to be completed soon. Therefore, ready-to-move
housing will not provide the facilities of a quick doctor on call, or police protection at short
notice.
Opportunities:
1. Great opportunity for growing business in that part of the city. If the investor is also a business
person who aims utilizing that area for both housing and entrepreneurial purposes, then it would
be an excellent buy.
2. New constructions will come up soon by better builders which will have to offer competitive
prices for each type of housing.
3. Prospect of education is very good in that area as it hosts not only the best schools for kids, but
also some of the best colleges in the city. Therefore if the investor has kids who he/she doesn’t
want travelling much then a house in that area would be an excellent investment.
4. The residential area will not rely on private modes of transport alone. The entire area is
extremely well connected (or will be shortly) by the best-in-class public transport as new train
and bus routes are already being built.
S.O strategies:
Some of the strategies under strength that can be utilized to maximize the opportunities available
are:
W.O strategies:
One of the opportunities identified that can be utilized to minimize the weakness of the property
are:
New construction sites which are coming up will only see a rising demand when the government
in that area can take of its residents’ security and safety.
Threats:
1. A lot of political turmoil is going on in the area that is further delaying the projects.
2. There is no security for people living there currently as the developing area has become
famous for thefts.
3. There is a lot of internal lobbying which will make it difficult to utilize the area for
entrepreneurial purposes as was planned by the investor.
4. Property prices are soaring because the builders have a very strong syndicate working that puts
the buyers in a worse position to negotiate, giving the sellers greater market power.
S.T strategies:

3. One of the strengths that can be used to minimize the threats are:
W.O strategies:
One of the ways in which the investor can minimize the weaknesses to avoid the threats are:
Mission and Vision: To invest in a property at competitive prices, that guarantees customer
satisfaction with contemporary living styles, in the best housing environment.
Key Success Factors: (KSF)Location and connectivity of the propertyValuation of the property
in area XPricing of the propertyBrand name associated with the property
Objectives: To buy a house in area X, of a particular size and structure (E.g. 4000 sq. Ft. Duplex
villa), in a posh residential complex built the best builders in the market. However, the price
would be competitive.
Strengths:
1. Area X is developing fast both in terms of residential and business real estate and is projected
to be the most sought after area of residence in the city.
2. Investment in area X has gone up tremendously
3. The location of the property is a huge strength, as it is well connected to other parts of the
city. Hospitals, shopping complexes, etc are all a stone’s throw away.
4. If the investor were to resale the property at some point, it would be hugely profitable,
guaranteeing the highest price of housing in the city in the next few years.
Weaknesses:
1. There is a lot of political interference and turmoil in the targeted area of housing.
2. The area is still under development and lacks security for immediate living as the area has
reported thefts and burglaries frequently.
3. The roads are in a horrible condition as construction in that area is in full swing. There are a
host of residential and commercial properties which are being built there at the same time,
which makes staying there immediately a hassle.
4. As of now, there is no police station or hospital nearby. Most of the hospitals, recreation
facilities, security facilities etc are ‘projected’ to be completed soon. Therefore, ready-to-move
housing will not provide the facilities of a quick doctor on call, or police protection at short
notice.
Opportunities:
1. Great opportunity for growing business in that part of the city. If the investor is also a
business person who aims utilizing that area for both housing and entrepreneurial purposes, then
it would be an excellent buy.
2. New constructions will come up soon by better builders which will have to offer competitive
prices for each type of housing.
3. Prospect of education is very good in that area as it hosts not only the best schools for kids,

4. but also some of the best colleges in the city. Therefore if the investor has kids who he/she
doesn’t want travelling much then a house in that area would be an excellent investment.
4. The residential area will not rely on private modes of transport alone. The entire area is
extremely well connected (or will be shortly) by the best-in-class public transport as new train
and bus routes are already being built.
S.O strategies:
Some of the strategies under strength that can be utilized to maximize the opportunities
available are:Fast development of the area andExtremely good location and connectivity can aid
the entrepreneurial side of investing in area X.
W.O strategies:
One of the opportunities identified that can be utilized to minimize the weakness of the property
are:
New construction sites which are coming up will only see a rising demand when the government
in that area can take of its residents’ security and safety.
Threats:
1. A lot of political turmoil is going on in the area that is further delaying the projects.
2. There is no security for people living there currently as the developing area has become
famous for thefts.
3. There is a lot of internal lobbying which will make it difficult to utilize the area for
entrepreneurial purposes as was planned by the investor.
4. Property prices are soaring because the builders have a very strong syndicate working that
puts the buyers in a worse position to negotiate, giving the sellers greater market power.
S.T strategies:
One of the strengths that can be used to minimize the threats are:Growing investment will soon
pull out if property values start falling due to lack of security or too much internal lobbying.
W.O strategies:
One of the ways in which the investor can minimize the weaknesses to avoid the threats
are:Encourage the local government to intervene to the optimum extent so as to minimize too
much of interference and do away with lobbying. This would make the area more attractive to
investors for both residential and entrepreneurial purposes.