We analyse Naeem Tilly, finance director and listed property analyst at Avior Capital Markets. If someone came to you tomorrow with R100m to invest in just one company, which would it be? MAS Real Estate. I am a firm believer in the company’s strategy to invest in Central and Eastern Europe. MAS has partnered with Prime Kapital, the management of which has an excellent track record at New Europe Property Investments. Funding costs remain low and are supportive of acquisitions and developments, and economic growth in many parts of Eastern Europe is strong. Which talent would you most like to have? The ability to do stand-up comedy. I think there is something special in making complete strangers laugh. What was your first job? I was 13 years old when I started selling shoes at a local flea market on weekends, working for my friend’s father. While the pay barely covered lunch, I got to spend time with my best mate. If you could turn back time, what would you change in your life? I woul...

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